Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1603

"Wow, this tastes so good." Huang Pengfei exclaimed while eating.

"It's really delicious. Kunming's cuisine is very unique." Li Xiao also nodded and praised.

After dinner, they watched a Yi song and dance performance. The venue was full of spectators, and on the stage, actors dressed in traditional Yi costumes performed wonderful songs and dances.

"The Yi songs and dances are really beautiful, and their costumes are very distinctive," said Huang Pengfei.

"Yes, this is Kunming's ethnic minority culture and it is worth seeing," said Li Xiao.

After the performance, they came to a local specialty store, which was filled with a variety of specialties, including flower cakes, wild mushrooms, and Pu'er tea.

"Old Li, what local specialties do you think we should buy back?" Huang Pengfei asked.

"I think I can buy some flower cakes and take them back for my friends to try. This is a specialty of Kunming and very famous," said Li Xiao.

"Okay, then let's buy flower cakes." Huang Pengfei said.

They picked some flower cakes, paid the money, and prepared to leave Kunming and head to the next attraction.

"Kunming is so beautiful that people don't want to leave," said Huang Pengfei.

"Yes, the scenery, food and culture here have left a deep impression on us. Where should we go next?" Li Xiao said.

"Why don't we go to LS? I heard the sky there is particularly blue and the temples are magnificent," said Huang Pengfei.

"Okay, then let's go to LS." Li Xiao said.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei set out on their journey to LS with full expectations. After a bumpy ride, when they finally arrived at LS, the pure blue sky and magnificent snow-capped mountains instantly came into view, making them speechless with excitement.

"Old Li, this LS is so beautiful! Look at the sky, it's as blue as a gem." Huang Pengfei looked up at the sky and said excitedly.

Li Xiao was also shocked by the beautiful scenery and responded: "Yes, the scenery here is simply intoxicating. Let's go to the Potala Palace first."

They walked slowly along the street, and the majestic figure of the Potala Palace gradually appeared before their eyes. The white walls and red roof looked particularly solemn under the sunlight.

"Wow, the Potala Palace is so spectacular! Look at that tall palace, it seems to be connected to the sky." Huang Pengfei widened his eyes, his face full of amazement.

"Well, the Potala Palace is the landmark building of LS and a holy place of Tibetan Buddhism. It not only has a magnificent appearance, but also contains profound historical and cultural heritage." Li Xiao said.

They walked closer to the Potala Palace step by step, feeling its solemnity and sacredness. In the square in front of the palace, many tourists were taking photos, and some believers were worshipping devoutly.

"What do you think the Potala Palace will look like inside?" Huang Pengfei asked curiously.

"It is said that there are many precious cultural relics and Buddha statues inside, which is definitely worth seeing." Li Xiao replied.

They walked into the Potala Palace, which was decorated with golden splendours and had solemn Buddha statues. As they visited and listened to the guide's explanation, they gained a deeper understanding of the culture of Tibetan Buddhism.

After leaving the Potala Palace, they came to the Jokhang Temple. In the square in front of the Jokhang Temple, believers kowtowed, and their pious appearance was moving.

"This is the power of faith." Huang Pengfei said with emotion.

"Yes, the people here are devout to religion, which is admirable," said Li Xiao.

They walked into the Jokhang Temple, which was filled with the faint smell of incense. The Buddha statues in the temple were exquisite and the murals were colorful.

After visiting the scenic spots, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were hungry, so they came to a local restaurant to taste LS's delicacies.

"Boss, can you recommend any special dishes?" Huang Pengfei said.

The boss introduced enthusiastically: "Our butter tea, barley cakes, and yak meat are all very good, and are all local specialties."

"Okay, then give me one each." Li Xiao said.

Soon, all the dishes were served. The butter tea was rich in aroma and mellow in taste. The highland barley cakes were crispy and lightly sweet. The yak meat was tender and chewy.

"Wow, this tastes so good." Huang Pengfei exclaimed while eating.

"It's really delicious. The food here at LS is very unique." Li Xiao also nodded and praised.

After dinner, they went to watch a Tibetan opera performance. The performance venue was full of spectators, and on the stage, actors dressed in gorgeous Tibetan opera costumes performed wonderful programs.

"This Tibetan opera is really beautiful. Their costumes and performances are very unique," said Huang Pengfei.

"Yes, Tibetan opera is LS's traditional cultural art and is worth seeing," said Li Xiao.

After the performance, they came to the local specialty store, which was filled with a variety of specialties, including thangkas, Tibetan carpets, Tibetan incense, etc.

"Old Li, what local specialties do you think we should buy back?" Huang Pengfei asked.

"I think I can buy some thangkas and give them to my friends so that they can also feel the cultural charm of LS." Li Xiao said.

"Okay, then let's buy thangkas." Huang Pengfei said.

They selected some exquisite thangkas, paid the money, and prepared to leave LS and head to the next attraction.

"This LS is so beautiful and unforgettable," said Huang Pengfei.

"Yes, the scenery, food and culture here have left a deep impression on us. Where should we go next?" Li Xiao said.

"Why don't we go to Dunhuang? I heard that the Mogao Grottoes there are spectacular." Huang Pengfei said.

"Okay, then let's go to Dunhuang." Li Xiao said.

The two of them carried their backpacks and set off on a new journey, expecting Dunhuang to bring them more surprises.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei set out from LS and headed northwest, finally arriving at the mysterious Dunhuang. When they set foot on this ancient land, it seemed as if they had traveled through time and space and returned to the prosperous era thousands of years ago.

"Old Li, Dunhuang seems to have a lot of historical heritage." Huang Pengfei said with emotion as he looked at the surrounding quaint buildings and the vast desert.

Li Xiao nodded and responded: "Yes, Dunhuang has an important position in history. Let's go to Mogao Grottoes first."

They came to Mogao Grottoes, where they were amazed by the exquisite murals and lifelike Buddha statues in the caves. Each mural seemed to be telling an ancient story, and each Buddha statue exuded a mysterious atmosphere.

"Wow, the Mogao Grottoes are so spectacular! Look at these murals, so colorful and with exquisite craftsmanship." Huang Pengfei exclaimed while admiring the murals.

"Yes, Mogao Grottoes is a world cultural heritage. It witnessed the prosperity and cultural exchanges of the ancient Silk Road." Li Xiao said.

Led by a tour guide, they visited caves from different periods and learned about the historical and artistic value of Mogao Grottoes.

"How did the ancient craftsmen create such exquisite murals and Buddha statues?" Huang Pengfei asked curiously. "This requires extremely high skills and patience. They used their own hands and wisdom to leave behind a valuable cultural heritage for future generations." Li Xiao replied.

After leaving Mogao Grottoes, they came to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake. The golden sand dunes sparkled in the sun, and Crescent Lake was like a pearl inlaid in the desert.

"Wow, the scenery is so beautiful! Look at the Crescent Lake, it can actually exist in the desert." Huang Pengfei said excitedly.

"Well, Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake are miracles of nature. It is said that the sand here can make sounds, which is very magical." Li Xiao said.

They climbed up the sand dunes, feeling the vastness and magnificence of the desert. Sliding down the sand dunes, the rustling sound made them feel as if they were in a fairy tale world.

After visiting the scenic spots, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were hungry, so they came to a local restaurant to taste the food of Dunhuang.

"Boss, can you recommend any special dishes?" Huang Pengfei said.

The boss introduced enthusiastically: "Our donkey meat yellow noodles, mutton sauce, and poplar braised cakes are all very good, and are all local specialties."

"Okay, then give me one each." Li Xiao said.

Soon, all the dishes were served. The donkey meat noodles were chewy and the donkey meat was tender. The mutton sauce was rich in flavor and nutrition. The poplar braised pancakes were fragrant and had a unique taste.

"Wow, this tastes so good." Huang Pengfei exclaimed while eating.

"It's really delicious. The food in Dunhuang is very unique." Li Xiao also nodded and praised.

After dinner, they went to watch a Dunhuang music and dance performance. The performance venue was full of spectators, and on the stage, actors dressed in ancient costumes performed graceful dances and beautiful music.

"The Dunhuang music and dance are so beautiful that it makes people feel like they have returned to ancient times," said Huang Pengfei.

"Yes, Dunhuang music and dance are an important part of Dunhuang culture. They show the artistic charm of ancient Dunhuang," said Li Xiao.

After the performance, they came to the local specialty store, which was filled with a variety of specialties, including replicas of Dunhuang murals, luminous cups, and Li Guang dried apricots.

"Old Li, what local specialties do you think we should buy back?" Huang Pengfei asked.

"I think we can buy some replicas of the Dunhuang murals and hang them at home, so that we can always be reminded of this unforgettable trip," said Li Xiao.

"Okay, then let's buy a replica of the mural." Huang Pengfei said.

They selected some exquisite mural replicas, paid the money, and prepared to leave Dunhuang and head to the next attraction.

"Dunhuang is so beautiful, it makes people linger in the memory," said Huang Pengfei.

"Yes, the scenery, food and culture here have left a deep impression on us. Where should we go next?" Li Xiao said.

"Why don't we go to Qingdao? I heard the beach there is very beautiful and there is plenty of seafood," said Huang Pengfei.

"Okay, then let's go to Qingdao." Li Xiao said.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei bid farewell to the mysterious Dunhuang and set off on a journey to the coastal city of Qingdao. After some twists and turns, they finally arrived in this beautiful city.

"Old Li, I'm so excited when I think about seeing the sea soon." Huang Pengfei said with anticipation.

Li Xiao smiled and responded: "Haha, the sea in Qingdao is indeed charming. Let's go to the beach and take a look."

They came to the pier, which was long and stretched into the sea, like a passage leading to the sea. Standing on the pier, the sea breeze blew on their faces, bringing bursts of coolness. In the distance, the blue sea and blue sky were endless.

"Wow, the scenery is so beautiful! Look at the waves hitting the rocks, it's so spectacular." Huang Pengfei said excitedly, pointing to the sea.

"Well, the pier is one of Qingdao's iconic attractions, and the scenery here is really intoxicating." Li Xiao said.

They strolled along the pier, enjoying the beautiful sea view, with seagulls flying overhead from time to time, making crisp cries.

After getting off the trestle, they came to Badaguan, where there are buildings of various styles, shaded by green trees and beautiful environment.

"Look at these buildings, they are so unique, each one is different." Huang Pengfei said while taking pictures.

"Yes, Badaguan brings together a variety of architectural styles and is a witness to Qingdao's history and culture," said Li Xiao.

They walked through Badaguan, feeling the strong historical atmosphere. Those ancient buildings seemed to be telling stories of the past.

After visiting the scenic spots, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were hungry, so they came to a seafood restaurant to taste Qingdao's delicacies.

"Boss, can you recommend any special seafood?" Huang Pengfei said.

The boss introduced enthusiastically: "Our spicy fried clams, steamed oysters, and braised prawns are all very good, and are all local specialties."

"Okay, then give me one each." Li Xiao said.

Soon, all the dishes were served. The spicy fried clams were delicious and spicy. The steamed oysters were tender and original. The braised prawns were bright red and fragrant.

"Wow, this tastes so good." Huang Pengfei exclaimed while eating.

"It's really delicious. The seafood in Qingdao is really fresh." Li Xiao also nodded and praised.

After dinner, they went to watch a performance of the Qingdao Beer Festival. The performance venue was very lively, and the actors performed wonderful shows on the stage.

"This beer festival is really lively and everyone seems to be having a great time," said Huang Pengfei.

"Yes, the Qingdao Beer Festival is a major feature of Qingdao, attracting many tourists to participate," said Li Xiao.

After the performance, they came to a local specialty store, which was filled with a variety of specialties, including Tsingtao beer, dried seafood, and shell crafts.

"Old Li, what local specialties do you think we should buy back?" Huang Pengfei asked.

"I think I can buy some Tsingtao beer and take it back for my friends to try. It's a specialty of Qingdao and very famous," said Li Xiao.

"Okay, then let's buy Tsingtao beer." Huang Pengfei said.

They picked some Tsingtao beer, paid the bill, and prepared to leave Qingdao and head to the next attraction.

"Qingdao is so beautiful and unforgettable," said Huang Pengfei.

"Yes, the scenery, food and culture here have left a deep impression on us. Where should we go next?" Li Xiao said.

"Why don't we go to Suzhou? I heard the gardens there are very beautiful." Huang Pengfei said.

"Okay, then let's go to Suzhou." Li Xiao said.

Carrying their backpacks, the two embarked on a new journey, looking forward to Suzhou bringing them more surprises.