Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1622

The next day, they went to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum. Walking into the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the spectacular military formation was breathtaking. Li Xiao stared at the rows of lifelike terracotta warriors and horses and exclaimed: "This is simply a world miracle! Each terracotta warrior has a different expression, as if it has life."

Zhang Yue curiously approached the glass display case and carefully observed the details of the Terracotta Warriors: "Look, the costumes and hairstyles of these Terracotta Warriors are all different. The craftsmanship of the ancients was so superb."

Lin Fei explained to them the historical background and archaeological discovery process of the Terracotta Warriors: "The discovery of the Terracotta Warriors in the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang shocked the world. It provides extremely valuable material for studying the military, politics, and culture of the Qin Dynasty."

After visiting the Terracotta Warriors, they went to the Shaanxi History Museum. The museum has a rich and diverse collection, ranging from stone tools from ancient times to bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy and paintings from various dynasties. Li Xiao paused for a long time in front of an exquisite Tang Dynasty lady figurine: "This lady figurine has a beautiful shape, which fully demonstrates the prosperity and aesthetic style of the Tang Dynasty."

Zhang Yue was very interested in ancient currencies. Looking at the various coins in the display cabinet, he said, "These currencies bear witness to the economic development and changes of different dynasties. They are very interesting."

During their few days in Xi'an, they also visited the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda looked particularly solemn and majestic under the setting sun. Li Xiao stood under the pagoda and said with emotion: "The Big Wild Goose Pagoda has stood for thousands of years and is still standing. It is not only a symbol of Buddhist culture, but also a landmark building in Xi'an."

Zhang Yue clasped his hands together and silently made a wish towards the Big Wild Goose Pagoda: "I hope our friendship can be like the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and last forever after all these years."

Lin Fei took photos nearby to record this beautiful moment: "These photos are our precious memories in Xi'an. We must organize them well when we return."

At the time of parting, the three stood at the corner of the ancient city, feeling reluctant to leave. Li Xiao said softly: "Xi'an is like a thick history book. We just flipped through a few pages, but these pages are enough for us to remember for a lifetime."

Zhang Yue had tears in her eyes: "Yes, every monument, every delicacy, and every piece of history here is unforgettable to me. I hope we will have the opportunity to come again in the future."

Lin Fei nodded firmly: "No matter where we go next, our friendship will become deeper and deeper like in Xi'an, and we will continue to write our own travel stories." Continue Hangzhou Elegance: A spiritual journey among lakes and mountains
Leaving Xi'an, an ancient city full of historical heritage, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Lin Fei came to Hangzhou, a water town in the south of the Yangtze River known as the "paradise on earth".

When we arrived in Hangzhou, it was drizzling, adding a touch of poetry and haziness to the city. Li Xiao opened his umbrella, took a deep breath of the moist air, and said, "'If I want to compare West Lake to Xi Shi, light makeup or heavy makeup is always suitable'. Hangzhou in the rain has a unique charm."

Zhang Yue's eyes were attracted by the beauty of West Lake. She couldn't wait to walk to the lakeside: "West Lake is indeed worthy of its reputation. The scenery of the lake and mountains is like an ink painting."

Lin Fei calmly arranged: "Let's take a walk along the lake first, feel the rainy scenery of West Lake, and then try the special food of Hangzhou."

They walked slowly along the Su Causeway of West Lake, where willow trees swayed in the wind. Raindrops fell on the lake, creating ripples. Li Xiao pointed to the Leifeng Pagoda in the distance and said, "Look, that's the Leifeng Pagoda, where the White Snake was imprisoned in the legend. It carries too many mythological stories."

Zhang Yue asked curiously, "Is Leifeng Pagoda really so famous because of the legend of White Snake?"

Lin Fei smiled and explained: "The legend of White Snake has indeed made Leifeng Pagoda well-known, but Leifeng Pagoda itself is also an ancient building with important historical and cultural value. It has experienced several ups and downs and witnessed the historical changes of Hangzhou."

They strolled to the Flower Harbor to watch the fish. Seeing the red carp swimming happily in the water, Zhang Yue excitedly took out fish food and fed them: "These fish are so cute, they are not afraid of people at all."

Li Xiao admired the flowers around him and said, "The scenery of this flower harbor and fish watching is really exquisite and elegant. The flowers and fish complement each other and are extremely beautiful."

After walking along the West Lake in the rain, they came to a Hangzhou restaurant. They ordered signature dishes such as West Lake Vinegar Fish and Longjing Shrimp. The West Lake Vinegar Fish was served, the fish was fresh and tender, and the sweet and sour sauce was sweet and sour. Li Xiao took a bite and praised: "This West Lake Vinegar Fish has a delicate taste, and the sweet and sour sauce tastes just right. It is worthy of being a famous dish in Hangzhou."

Zhang Yue has a special liking for Longjing shrimps. As she savored the deliciousness of the shrimps, she said, "This Longjing shrimp perfectly combines the fragrance of tea leaves with the freshness of the shrimps. It tastes fresh and refreshing, with a unique flavor."

Lin Fei was full of praise for the Dongpo pork. Looking at the bright red Dongpo pork, he smiled and said, "This Dongpo pork is fat but not greasy, and melts in your mouth. It is really unforgettable."

In the afternoon, the rain gradually stopped and the sky began to clear up. They headed to Lingyin Temple. Inside the temple, ancient trees stood tall and incense smoke curled up. Li Xiao walked into the temple with reverence, feeling the tranquility and peace: "This Lingyin Temple has a power that calms the soul, as if it can make people forget all the troubles of the world."

Zhang Yue prayed devoutly in front of the Buddha statue in the temple: "I hope our family and friends can be safe and healthy, and I also hope that our travels can always be full of joy."

Lin Fei was very interested in the temple's architecture and Buddhist culture. While visiting, he explained to Li Xiao and Zhang Yue: "Lingyin Temple has a long history and unique architectural style. The Buddha statues here are exquisitely carved and contain profound Buddhist cultural connotations."

During their stay in Hangzhou, they also visited Xixi Wetland. They took a boat through the river in the wetland, with dense vegetation and various birds on both sides. Li Xiao looked at the beautiful scenery and exclaimed: "This Xixi Wetland is like a natural oxygen bar, the ecological environment is so good."

Zhang Yue pointed to a flying egret and said excitedly, "Look, that egret is so beautiful. There are so many birds here."

Lin Fei was thinking about the ecological protection of wetlands: "Such wetland resources are very precious and require the joint efforts of all of us to protect them."

They strolled through the streets of Hangzhou and bought some local specialties, such as West Lake Longjing tea, silk products, etc. Li Xiao held the tea he had just bought and said, "This West Lake Longjing is a treasure among teas. You can taste it when you go back."

Zhang Yue stroked the silk scarf and said, "This silk has a great texture and beautiful color, and it's very Hangzhou-style."

As the trip in Hangzhou was coming to an end, the three of them sat on a bench by the West Lake, watching the afterglow of the sunset on the lake. Li Xiao said with emotion: "The trip to Hangzhou made me feel the gentleness and tranquility of the Jiangnan water town, and made me cherish our friendship even more." Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Yes, the lakes and mountains here, as well as the food culture, have left a deep impression on me. I look forward to the next trip."

Lin Fei looked at the sky in the distance: "What kind of wonderful journey will we embark on next? No matter what, we will continue to explore this beautiful world together." Continue Harbin Winter: Passionate Friendship in the Ice and Snow World
Bidding farewell to the gentle water town of Hangzhou, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Lin Fei set foot in Harbin, the dream city carved by ice and snow.

As soon as they got off the plane, a biting cold wind whistled in, but it did not dampen their enthusiasm at all. Li Xiao shouted excitedly: "Wow, this is the real ice and snow, Harbin, here we come!"

Zhang Yue wrapped her down jacket tightly around her body, her eyes sparkling with anticipation: "I really want to go to the Ice and Snow World right away. Those ice sculptures must be super spectacular."

Lin Fei rubbed his hands and said with a smile: "Let's go to the hotel to warm up first, and then we'll go to the Ice and Snow World in the evening to appreciate the charm of Harbin's ice and snow."

After they checked into the hotel and took a short rest, they came to the Ice and Snow World at nightfall. In the park, colorful lights were reflected on the exquisite ice sculptures, as if bringing people into a fairy-tale ice and snow kingdom. Li Xiao was shocked by a huge castle ice sculpture. He exclaimed: "This ice castle is so spectacular. It's hard to imagine how it was carved."

Zhang Yue approached the ice sculptures curiously and gently touched the cold and smooth surface: "The details of these ice sculptures are so well processed, and every texture is lifelike."

Lin Fei introduced to them: "Harbin's ice and snow sculpture art is world-famous. Craftsmen use superb skills to carve ice into various exquisite shapes at extremely low temperatures."

They shuttled between the ice sculptures and experienced various ice and snow entertainment projects. They slid down the long ice slide at high speed, feeling the wind whistling in their ears; they drove bumper cars on the ice, and their laughter echoed throughout the park.

After playing for a while, they came to a Russian restaurant to taste Harbin's specialties. They ordered red sausage, bread, braised beef in a can, etc. The red sausage was firm and fragrant. Li Xiao took a bite and said, "This Harbin red sausage is really different. It tastes mellow and the more you chew, the more fragrant it is."

Zhang Yue was very interested in the bread. She cut it with great effort and said, "This bread is so hard, but it has a very chewy texture. It tastes good when paired with butter and jam."

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Lin Fei was full of praise for the braised beef in a pot. The beef was cooked very soft and the soup was rich: "This braised beef in a pot is so delicious. The beef melts in your mouth, and the soup is simply perfect for mixing with rice."

The next day, they went to the Sun Island Snow Expo. The snow sculptures on the island were also breathtaking. The huge snow sculptures had different shapes, including characters from myths and legends and cute animal images. Li Xiao stood in front of a snow sculpture, opened his arms, and said, "The scale of these snow sculptures is so large that I feel so small in front of them."

Zhang Yue ran happily in the snow and built a small snowman: "In Harbin, snow is the best toy. It's so fun!"

Lin Fei took a camera and recorded their happy moments at the Snow Expo: "These photos can help us recall the happy times in Harbin when we go back."

On the streets of Harbin, they also saw many exotic buildings. Li Xiao pointed to a European-style building and said, "These buildings make Harbin full of romance, as if we were in a city in Europe."

Zhang Yue walked into a Russian goods store and bought some Russian nesting dolls and chocolates: "These dolls are so cute, with beautiful patterns. They will definitely be very popular when I bring them back as gifts for my friends."

As the trip in Harbin came to an end, the three stood by the Songhua River and looked at the thick ice on the river. Li Xiao said with emotion: "Harbin's winter has given us so many surprises and joys. This world of ice and snow is really unforgettable."

Zhang Yue nodded in agreement: "Yes, we played together in the ice sculpture room and tasted delicious food together. These experiences will become precious witnesses of our friendship."

Lin Fei looked into the distance: "I don't know what kind of scenery will be waiting for us at the next stop, but I believe that as long as we are together, no matter where we go, it will be full of fun." Continue LS Holy Land: A spiritual pilgrimage on the roof of the plateau

Leaving Harbin's snow-covered northern scenery, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Lin Fei headed towards LS, the sacred land located on the roof of the plateau.

The plane gradually approached LS Gongga Airport. Through the window, one could see the continuous snow-capped mountains shining with holy light under the sun. Li Xiao couldn't contain his excitement and said, "We are finally going to LS. The place closest to the sky must be full of magic and tranquility."

Zhang Yue looked at the scenery outside the window with awe in his eyes: "I heard that LS is a pure land for the soul. I hope we can find inner peace and strength there."

While Lin Fei was packing his luggage, he reminded them, "LS is at a high altitude, so don't rush into strenuous exercise. Take your time to adapt to the plateau environment."

After arriving at LS, they first came to the Potala Palace. This magnificent palace building is built on the mountain, and its red and white walls are particularly eye-catching against the blue sky. Li Xiao looked up at the Potala Palace and exclaimed: "This is simply a miracle in the history of architecture. Such a huge building has stood on the plateau for thousands of years. The wisdom and strength of the ancients are impressive."

Zhang Yue asked curiously: "What is inside the Potala Palace? There must be many precious cultural relics and historical stories hidden inside."

As someone who has some understanding of Tibetan culture, Lin Fei began to explain to them: "The Potala Palace is not only the winter palace of the Dalai Lama, but also the ruling center of the Communist Party of China. It houses a large number of murals, thangkas, Buddha statues and other cultural relics, each of which carries the profound cultural connotation of Tibetan Buddhism."

They walked up the steps and entered the Potala Palace. The light in the palace was dim, but the exquisite murals and gorgeous decorations were still dazzling. Li Xiao stopped in front of a huge mural and looked at it carefully: "The colors of these murals are still bright after years, and the characters and scenes in the paintings seem to be telling ancient legends."

Zhang Yue was full of respect for the Buddha statues of various shapes. She said softly: "In front of these Buddha statues, I feel that my soul has become pure."

After leaving the Potala Palace, they headed to the Jokhang Temple.