Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1620

Zhang Yue's eyes were attracted by the traditional handicraft shops on the street. She took Li Xiao and Lin Fei's hands and said, "Let's go and visit these shops first. Maybe we can find some treasures."

They walked into a silver jewelry store filled with all kinds of exquisite Miao silver jewelry. Zhang Yue picked up a carved silver bracelet and couldn't put it down, saying, "This bracelet is so beautiful. Look at the craftsmanship."

Lin Fei looked at the price tag and stuck out his tongue: "It's pretty, but it's not cheap."

Li Xiao smiled and said, "If you like it, just buy it. The purpose of traveling is to have fun."

After leaving the silver jewelry store, they strolled along the Tuojiang River. On the river, a small boat slowly passed by, and the boatman sang local folk songs. Li Xiao said to Zhang Yue and Lin Fei: "Let's go take a cruise and feel the beauty of the Tuojiang River up close."

The three of them boarded a boat, and the boatman rowed the boat while introducing them to the scenery along the way and the history of the ancient city. "Look, that's the Wanming Tower over there, it's one of the iconic buildings of the ancient city of Fenghuang..."

Zhang Yue looked at the clear river water and couldn't help but reach out to touch it: "This river water is cool and comfortable."

Lin Fei took a camera and took photos of the stilt houses on both sides of the river and the green mountains in the distance: "This scene is so beautiful, any shot will be a blockbuster."

After the boat trip, their stomachs started to growl. They came to a restaurant by the river and ordered specialties from western Hunan, such as blood-baked duck and sour soup fish. When the blood-baked duck was served, Li Xiao asked curiously, "How is this blood-baked duck made?"

The waiter smiled and explained: "Blood cake is made by mixing duck blood and glutinous rice, and then stir-frying it with duck meat. It has a very unique taste."

Zhang Yue tasted the blood-baked duck and nodded in praise: "Well, the duck meat is very tasty, and the blood-baked duck is also very chewy, delicious."

Lin Fei was eating the fish in sour soup, and was sweating from the sour and spicy taste: "This fish in sour soup is really delicious, so refreshing!"

In the evening, the red lanterns in the ancient city were lit up one after another, and the whole ancient city was shrouded in a warm and romantic atmosphere. They heard that there was a bonfire party in the ancient city, so they went to watch it.

At the party, there were Miao singing and dancing performances, as well as thrilling folk stunts such as walking on a mountain of knives and diving into a sea of ​​fire. Li Xiao was stunned: "These performances are so wonderful, these artists are really amazing!"

Zhang Yue was also infected by the atmosphere on the scene. She took Li Xiao and Lin Fei's hands, joined the audience's dance team, and danced happily together.

After the party, they walked around the night market in the ancient city and bought some specialties with Xiangxi characteristics, such as Miao embroidery and ginger candy. Li Xiao held the Miao embroidery he had just bought and said, "The pattern of this embroidery is so delicate. I can hang it on the wall as a decoration when I go back."

Zhang Yue bought several bags of ginger candy: "This ginger candy tastes sweet and spicy, and is very suitable as a souvenir."

During the day in Fenghuang Ancient Town, they fully experienced the charm of the ancient town and the customs of western Hunan. The friendship between the three of them became deeper through interactions and laughter.

When it was late at night and everyone was asleep, they returned to the inn and lay down on the bed. Li Xiao said contentedly, "I had so much fun in Fenghuang Ancient Town today that I don't even want to leave."

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "There are still more places waiting for us to explore. Tomorrow will be another new journey."

Lin Fei also echoed: "That's right, I look forward to the next destination bringing us more surprises."

In the vision of tomorrow, they gradually fell asleep, and the beautiful memory of Fenghuang Ancient Town became a shining pearl in their journey.
Bidding farewell to Fenghuang Ancient Town, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Lin Fei traveled to Dali, Yunnan. This poetic and romantic city seems to have its own intoxicating magic.

As soon as they arrived in Dali, they were attracted by the blue sky like a gem and the white clouds like snow. Li Xiao took a deep breath of fresh air and said with emotion: "The air in Dali has a leisurely flavor. It is worthy of being called a place of 'wind, flowers, snow and moon'."

Zhang Yue pointed to the Cangshan Mountains in the distance and said excitedly, "Look! Cangshan Mountains! Let's go to Cangshan Mountains first. I want to experience its magnificence."

So, the three of them took the cable car and slowly climbed to the top of Cangshan Mountain. Outside the cable car, the scenery of Cangshan Mountain was in full view. The lush forest was like a green ocean, and the clouds and mists in the mountains were like a veil. Lin Fei couldn't help but exclaimed: "This Cangshan Mountain is simply a masterpiece of nature. Every scene is amazing."

After reaching the top of the mountain, they strolled along the viewing path. The sharp mountain wind whistled past, but it did not affect their interest at all. Li Xiao opened his arms and shouted into the wind: "Dali, we are here!"

Zhang Yue squatted down and carefully observed the wild flowers beside the plank road: "These flowers can still bloom so brightly on such a high mountain. They are really tenacious."

After coming down from Cangshan Mountain, they arrived at the ancient city of Dali. In the ancient city, the bluestone roads are lined with old Bai ethnic minority houses, with exquisite murals painted on the walls. There are a variety of shops on the street, selling tie-dye handicrafts, special snacks, and various small items full of literary and artistic atmosphere.

They walked into a tie-dye shop, which was full of colorful tie-dye fabrics. Li Xiao said to Zhang Yue, "You have always liked these handicrafts, right? Pick one you like."

Zhang Yue was happily selecting and said, "These tie-dyed patterns are so ethnic. I wonder how they were made."

The shop owner enthusiastically introduced: "Our Bai ethnic group's tie-dyeing has a long history. It requires many processes such as drawing, tying patterns, and dyeing to complete it."

After being tired of walking around the ancient city, they found a small restaurant to taste Dali's delicacies. They ordered Dali casserole fish, broken crispy baba, etc. As soon as the Dali casserole fish was served, the rich aroma hit the nose. Lin Fei tasted the fish and praised: "This fish is so fresh, the soup is also mellow, and the taste is great."

Zhang Yue ate the broken crispy baba and said with a smile: "This baba is crispy and tastes great. I can eat several of them."

As night fell, the bar street in Dali Ancient Town became lively. Neon lights flickered and music played. They walked into a folk music bar, found a corner and sat down, listening to the singer singing songs about Dali affectionately. Li Xiao said softly: "In Dali, even listening to songs has a different feeling, as if all the troubles have been thrown away."

Zhang Yue nodded in agreement: "Yes, this place is really suitable for relaxing. It's really fun to be here with you guys."

Lin Fei raised his glass and said, "Cheers to our trip to Dali!"

The next day, they rented bicycles and rode to Erhai Lake. The water of Erhai Lake sparkled in the sunshine, like countless diamonds. They rode slowly along the bicycle path along the shore of Erhai Lake, and the breeze brought a hint of coolness. Li Xiao looked at the beautiful scenery of Erhai Lake and said to Zhang Yue and Lin Fei beside him: "Erhai Lake is so beautiful, like a huge mirror, reflecting the sky and Cangshan Mountain."

Zhang Yue said: "It would be nice if I could live here for a while. It would be very pleasant to look at the beautiful scenery every day."

During the ride, they saw some fishermen fishing by the lake. Lin Fei stopped to watch curiously and chatted with the fishermen: "Uncle, are there many fish in Erhai Lake?"

The fisherman smiled and replied: "There are quite a few. The fish in Erhai Lake are very delicious."

They continued riding and passed some Bai villages on the way. In the villages, the traditional Bai architecture was unique, with flying eaves, brackets, carved beams and painted buildings. The villagers were warm and hospitable, and some even invited them to their homes to taste the fruits they grew.

After a day of sightseeing at Erhai Lake, they bought some local specialties at a nearby market, such as Dali rose cakes and Bai ethnic minority wood carvings. Li Xiao took the rose cake and said, "This rose cake has a rich fragrance and is sweet but not greasy. I'm sure my family will like it if I take it back and try it."

Zhang Yue carefully held the wood carving and said, "This wood carving is exquisitely crafted and has great collection value."

The trip to Dali was about to end. The three of them sat by the Erhai Lake, watching the sunset gradually set, dyeing the sky orange and red. Li Xiao said: "Dali is really a place that makes people nostalgic. This trip has brought us many beautiful memories."

Zhang Yue said: "Yes, but we still have to move on to discover more beautiful scenery."

Lin Fei looked into the distance, his eyes full of anticipation: "I wonder what kind of wonderful journey will be at the next stop?" Continue to explore Dunhuang: A test of friendship in the ruins of the Silk Road
After leaving Dali, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Lin Fei took a plane to Dunhuang, a mysterious ancient city buried by the sands of history.

As soon as he stepped out of the airport, the dry and hot air hit him in the face. In the distance was the endless Gobi Desert. Looking at this scene, Li Xiao felt awe for the ancient Silk Road and said, "We are finally in Dunhuang. It feels like every inch of land here is telling of the glory of the past."

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Zhang Yue, wearing sunglasses, responded excitedly: "Yes, I can't wait to go to Mogao Grottoes to see those beautiful murals."

Lin Fei, carrying a heavy bag, said with a smile: "Let's find a place to stay first and plan our trip for the next few days. There are many attractions in Dunhuang."

They found a hotel near the scenic spot in Dunhuang city and stayed there. After a short rest, they went to Mogao Grottoes. When they stood in front of Mogao Grottoes and looked at the caves, it was as if they had traveled through time and space and saw the figures of ancient craftsmen working hard here.

Entering the cave, they were amazed by the colorful Buddha statues, flying figures and various mythological stories on the murals. Li Xiao said softly: "It is a miracle that these murals have been preserved so well after thousands of years."

Zhang Yue curiously asked the tour guide: "Why are the colors of these murals so bright?"

The tour guide patiently explained: "The pigments used by ancient painters were mostly extracted from minerals and plants, so they do not fade over time. In addition, the dry climate of Mogao Grottoes is also conducive to the preservation of murals."

During the visit, Lin Fei developed a strong interest in Buddhist art. He kept asking the tour guide about the shape of Buddha statues and the embodiment of Buddhist teachings in the murals.

After leaving Mogao Grottoes, they were still restless. Then, they came to Mingsha Mountain. Looking at the rolling sand dunes, Li Xiao excitedly rushed to the dunes, shouting as he ran: "Wow, this is Mingsha Mountain, so spectacular!"

Zhang Yue and Lin Fei followed and tried to climb to the top of the dune. However, the sand on the dune was very soft and they would slide down with every step, making it very difficult to climb. Zhang Yue was so tired that he was out of breath and said in frustration: "This dune is so difficult to climb. I feel like I am almost out of strength."

Li Xiao encouraged: "Come on, Zhang Yue, we will reach the top soon. Look, the scenery around here is so beautiful, all the efforts are worth it."

Lin Fei also helped, holding Zhang Yue's hand and climbing up step by step. Finally, they reached the top of the sand dune. At this time, the sun was setting, and the golden sunlight was shining on the sand dunes, dyeing the entire Mingsha Mountain orange-red, which was beautiful.

Li Xiao sat on the sand dune, looking into the distance, and said with emotion: "This scenery is absolutely amazing, it feels like a painting."

Zhang Yue was also intoxicated by the beautiful scenery in front of him: "Yes, all the hard work just now has disappeared."

After touring Mingsha Mountain, they came to a local restaurant and tasted Dunhuang's special delicacy - donkey meat yellow noodles. The yellow noodles were thin and chewy, the donkey meat was tender and delicious, and the special marinade was very memorable.

Li Xiao said as he ate: "This donkey meat yellow noodles is so delicious. I have never eaten such a unique noodle before."

Lin Fei also praised: "The noodles taste great, and the donkey meat tastes unique. It is indeed the signature delicacy of Dunhuang."

In the evening, they watched the large-scale live performance "Dunhuang Festival" in Dunhuang. The performance vividly displayed the history, culture and love legend of Dunhuang through wonderful songs and dances, lighting and special effects.

Li Xiao was deeply attracted by the performance and said: "This performance is so shocking. It perfectly presents the culture and history of Dunhuang."

Zhang Yue also said: "Yes, through this performance, I have a deeper understanding of Dunhuang."

The next day, they went to Crescent Lake. When Zhang Yue saw the spring that looked like a crescent moon embedded in the desert, he exclaimed: "This Crescent Lake is simply a pearl in the desert, it's amazing!"

Li Xiao said: "It is said that the water level of Crescent Lake has been decreasing. I really don't know if we can still see such beautiful scenery in the future."

Lin Fei took photos on the side: "No matter what, we must take more photos today to record this beautiful moment."

During the few days in Dunhuang, they not only enjoyed the beautiful scenery and delicious food of Dunhuang, but also gained a deep understanding of Dunhuang's history and culture. However, the trip was not smooth sailing. While visiting a scenic spot, Li Xiao accidentally lost his wallet, which contained his ID card and some cash. He was very anxious and blamed himself: "It's all my fault. What should I do?"

Zhang Yue comforted him and said, "Don't worry, let's look around first, maybe we can find it."

Lin Fei also said calmly: "If we really can't find it, we will report it lost and apply for a new one. Don't let this matter affect our mood for traveling."