Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1613

Lin Fei bought a few bags of Huangshan sesame cakes: "I can eat these Huangshan sesame cakes on the road. They are fragrant and crispy. I can also share them with people traveling with me to let everyone know how delicious the food in Huangshan is."

Although the day in Huangshan was a bit tiring, it was extremely fulfilling and wonderful. Li Xiao said with emotion: "Huangshan is really a treasure mountain. The natural scenery is breathtaking, the food is also unique, and the unique charm is everywhere, which is unforgettable."

Zhang Yue said: "Yes, this trip to Huangshan was very rewarding. Every scene and every bite of food is imprinted in my memory. I hope I will have the opportunity to come again in the future."

Lin Fei said with great anticipation: "I don't know what kind of surprises the next city will bring us, but I believe it will be equally exciting. I can't wait to set off." Continue to Chapter 15: Chongqing Trip
Lin Fei smiled and said, "They are national treasures, so we can only look at them. But I am very satisfied to see their cute appearance up close."

During the few days in Chengdu, they immersed themselves in the city's food and culture. Whether it was the spicy stimulation on the tip of their tongues when tasting the food, the awe and emotion in their hearts when experiencing the history and culture, or the joy and love when seeing the giant pandas, all became unforgettable memories of their journey.

"Chengdu is really a city that makes people not want to leave once they come here. It has abundant delicious food, profound cultural heritage, and such lovely national treasures," said Zhang Yue.

Li Xiao nodded: "Yes, but our journey continues. The next stop is Xi'an, which will be another feast of history and food."

Lin Fei said with anticipation: "I am ready to explore the charm of the ancient city of Xi'an."
As the plane slowly landed at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Lin Fei looked out the window at this ancient and profound land, their hearts full of longing for the journey that was about to begin.

"Xi'an is the ancient capital of 13 dynasties. There must be countless historical relics." Li Xiao said with emotion.

Zhang Yue responded excitedly: "I really want to go to see the Terracotta Warriors right away and feel the shock of the thousands of troops."

Lin Fei flipped through the travel guide and said, "There are also the ancient city walls and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which are not to be missed. By the way, I heard that Xi'an's food is also very unique."

They took the airport bus to the hotel in the city, and after a short rest, they went straight to the Qin Shihuang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. As soon as they entered the exhibition hall, they were immediately amazed by the spectacular terracotta army formation.

"Wow, this is so shocking. It's like traveling back to the Qin Dynasty and seeing the mighty Qin army sweeping across the six kingdoms." Li Xiao said with his eyes wide open.

Zhang Yue walked closer to examine a terracotta warrior and said, "Look at the details of these terracotta warriors. Every expression and every posture is different. The ancients' skills are so exquisite."

Lin Fei nodded repeatedly at the side: "Yes, this is simply a world miracle. It's hard to imagine how it was made back then."

They lingered in the museum, listening to the guide's detailed explanation and learning about the history and culture of the Qin Dynasty and the stories behind the Terracotta Warriors.

After leaving the Terracotta Warriors Museum, it was getting dark and they came to the Xi'an City Wall. The lights on the wall were brilliant, reflecting the majestic outline of the ancient city wall.

"This city wall is so spectacular. If you walk on it, you can definitely feel the majesty of ancient Xi'an," said Li Xiao.

They climbed up the city wall, rented bicycles, and rode along the wall, feeling the breeze and taking in the night view of the city in the distance.

"Watching the night view of Xi'an from the city wall has a unique flavor, where the modern and ancient elements blend together," said Zhang Yue with a smile.

After riding along the city wall, they arrived at Muslim Street, which was bustling with the aroma of various delicacies filling the air.

"This is where all the delicious food in Xi'an gathers. I don't even know what to eat first." Lin Fei was dazzled by the street food stalls.

They first walked into a mutton soup steamed bun restaurant. Looking at the big bowl of mutton soup steamed bun, the steamed bun was chewy, the mutton was tender, and the soup was rich.

"This mutton soup with steamed buns is indeed Xi'an's signature delicacy. It has a mellow flavor and I feel warm all over after eating a bowl of it." Li Xiao said as he ate.

Then they tried Roujiamo, a crispy steamed bun filled with chopped braised meat, which was fragrant.

"This roujiamo is so delicious. The bun is crispy and the meat is fragrant. You feel so happy when you take a bite." Zhang Yue praised it highly.

They also ate cold noodles, zonggao and other delicacies in Huimin Street, each of which greatly satisfied their taste buds.

The next day, they went to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which stood majestically in the Da Ci'en Temple.

"The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a landmark building of the Tang Dynasty and has witnessed countless historical changes," said Li Xiao.

They walked into the Da Ci'en Temple, where incense smoke was curling up and tourists were taking photos in front of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

"Standing under the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, I can seem to hear the sound of ancient monks chanting scriptures and feel the cultural heritage of the Tang Dynasty," Zhang Yue said softly.

In the square near the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, they also watched a wonderful musical fountain show. With the rhythm of the music, the fountain changed into various gorgeous shapes, attracting many tourists to stop and watch.

"This musical fountain is so spectacular. Xi'an is such a charming city, with both ancient historical relics and modern entertainment facilities," said Lin Fei.

Afterwards, they went to the Shaanxi History Museum, which houses a large number of cultural relics, from stone tools from ancient times to bronze artifacts from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, from pottery figurines from the Qin and Han dynasties to calligraphy and paintings from the Tang and Song dynasties.

"The cultural relics in this museum are so rich, it's like a living history book, and each one tells a story from the past," Li Xiao exclaimed.

Zhang Yue was fascinated by the murals in the Tang Dynasty exhibition hall: "These murals are brightly colored and the characters are vivid, showing the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty."

Lin Fei was interested in the exquisite jade and porcelain wares: "The craftsmanship of these jade and porcelain wares is so exquisite, and the wisdom of the ancient craftsmen is admirable."

During the few days in Xi'an, they were immersed in the city's profound history, culture and food. Every time they visited a scenic spot, it was like a dialogue with history; every time they tasted a dish, they could feel the unique flavor of Xi'an. "Xi'an is really a city that makes people have endless aftertastes. This trip gave me a deeper understanding of Chinese history." Zhang Yue said.

Li Xiao nodded in agreement: "Yes, but our journey continues. I wonder what kind of excitement will be waiting for us in Chongqing, the next stop."

Lin Fei smiled and said: "No matter what, I believe it will be an adventure full of surprises."
The plane circled over Chongqing. Through the clouds, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Lin Fei saw this unique city built between mountains and rivers. The layers of buildings were built against the mountains, and the Yangtze River and Jialing River surrounded it like two jade belts.

"Chongqing, here we are! I heard that this is an 8D magic city, I can't wait to experience it." Zhang Yue said excitedly, his eyes fixed on the window.

Lin Fei, carrying his bag, smiled and responded, "There is also the hot pot and various special snacks, which will definitely satisfy our appetite."

Li Xiao looked at the navigation on his phone and planned the route: "Let's go to the hotel near Jiefangbei to put down our luggage first, and then go to Jiefangbei to stroll around and feel the prosperity of Chongqing."

After arriving at the hotel and checking in, they went to Jiefangbei, which stands in the city center, surrounded by tall buildings and bustling with people.

"This Liberation Monument is a landmark building in Chongqing, witnessing the development and changes of this city." Li Xiao said, looking up at the tall monument.

Zhang Yue walked into a shopping mall, looked at the dazzling array of goods, and said, "This place is so prosperous, comparable to the business districts in other big cities."

Lin Fei joked: "Are you going to start shopping again?"

Zhang Yue rolled her eyes at him and said, "I'm just taking a look and appreciating the fashion trends."

After bidding farewell to the beautiful scenery of Huangshan, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Lin Fei took the train and rushed to Chongqing, which is known as the "Mountain City" and "Fog City". As soon as they walked out of the station, the bustling atmosphere hit them. Li Xiao looked at the surrounding high-rise buildings and the people walking around excitedly, and said: "Chongqing, this is a magical city full of fireworks. I can't wait to explore it."

Zhang Yue was also full of anticipation, looking around the streets: "Yes, I really want to see the light rail that passes through the building, and the night view of Hongyadong, it must be super spectacular."

Lin Fei responded with a smile: "As for me, of course I miss Chongqing hotpot the most. I heard that the hotpot here is so spicy and delicious that the more you eat, the more addicted you become."

Their first stop was to experience Chongqing's light rail. Standing on the platform, watching the unique light rail slowly approaching, Li Xiao exclaimed: "This light rail is really interesting. It can even pass through residential buildings. This can't be seen anywhere else. It is indeed a unique mode of transportation in the mountain city."

Zhang Yue followed the crowd onto the train while looking around curiously: "It feels like sitting on this light rail, I can see a lot of Chongqing's scenery along the way, like traveling through a three-dimensional city painting."

Lin Fei looked out the car window at the uneven buildings and streets outside and said, "The layout of this city is so amazing. Sometimes it's on the mountainside, and sometimes it's by the river. Chongqing's terrain is really complicated."

After getting off the light rail, they arrived at Hongya Cave. It was not yet night, but the ancient buildings in Hongya Cave were already full of charm, built layer by layer along the mountain.

Li Xiao stood on the trail by the river, looked up at Hongya Cave and said, "This architectural style is really unique, integrating the traditional architectural features of Bayu. It will definitely be more stunning when the lights are turned on at night."

Zhang Yue walked into the commercial street inside Hongya Cave, looked at the dazzling array of specialty shops on both sides, and looked around curiously: "There are so many interesting things here, I must take a good look and pick some souvenirs later."

Lin Fei studied the historical signboard of Hongya Cave and muttered, "It turns out that Hongya Cave has such a profound historical background. The more I learn about it, the more interesting it becomes."

Finally, when night fell, the lights in Hongya Cave were turned on. The bright lights made the entire building look dreamy, like a magnificent castle in the sky reflected on the river.

Li Xiao was so shocked by the beautiful scenery that he was speechless. After a while, he murmured, "This is too beautiful. It's like the real-life version of Spirited Away. No wonder so many people come here to check in."

Zhang Yue kept taking pictures, trying to freeze this gorgeous moment: "I feel like I can never take enough pictures. Every angle is extremely beautiful. This night view is really worth seeing."

Lin Fei was also fascinated by the view and exclaimed: "It is such a pleasure to watch the night view here. The lights, the river, and the lively atmosphere around are so amazing."

After enjoying the night view of Hongyadong, the three of them felt hungry and headed straight to a famous local hot pot restaurant. As soon as they entered the restaurant, the rich aroma of hot pot filled the air.

Li Xiao said to the waiter, "Give me a spicy hot pot base, and some of our signature dishes, such as tripe, duck intestines, tender beef, and brains. Oh, and a few bottles of Chongqing beer."

Soon, the hot pot and dishes were served. The hot pot began to boil and steam. Li Xiao picked up a piece of tripe, skillfully dipped it in the pot, put it in his mouth, and praised while breathing: "Wow, this tripe is so crispy, coated with a lot of dipping sauce, spicy and fresh, the taste is amazing."

Zhang Yue ate a duck intestine and said with a smile: "This duck intestine is handled very cleanly. It is tender and crispy after being shabu-shabu. The taste is so authentic. It is really enjoyable to eat."

Lin Fei picked up a piece of tender beef, put it into the pot and cooked it for a while, then took it out, took a bite and said, "This tender beef is so tender, it has absorbed the spicy flavor of the hot pot base, and every bite makes people unable to stop."

After eating hot pot, they came to Ciqikou Ancient Town, where the bluestone road was winding and lined with old shops selling all kinds of special snacks and handicrafts.

Li Xiao stopped in front of a Chen Mahua store, looked at the different flavors of mahua in the store, and said, "This Chen Mahua is a special snack in Chongqing. I heard there are many flavors to choose from. I'll buy some and bring them back for my family to try."

Zhang Yue was attracted by a handmade silver jewelry store and picked out silver bracelets with Bayu cultural elements: "These silver jewelry have local characteristics, the patterns are very beautiful and very memorable."

Lin Fei was tasting the hot and sour noodles in the ancient town. As he ate, he said, "This hot and sour noodles tastes so good. It's sour and spicy and appetizing. The noodles are smooth and chewy. I want another bowl."

The day in Chongqing was lively and colorful. Li Xiao said with emotion: "Chongqing is really a magical city, with unique transportation, stunning night views, hot food, and this ancient town full of charm. Every place is fascinating and makes people reluctant to leave."

Zhang Yue said: "Yes, everything here is so vivid and full of life. This trip to Chongqing is so unforgettable. I hope I will have the opportunity to come back and experience it again in the future."

Lin Fei said with great anticipation: "I don't know what kind of surprises the next city will bring us, but I believe it will be very exciting. I can't wait to continue my journey."