Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1632

Starting from Jiefangbei, they came to Bayi Food Street. As soon as they entered the food street, the aroma of various delicacies hit them.

"Wow, this smell is so tempting, I feel like I'm going to be overwhelmed by this delicious food." Li Xiao said exaggeratedly.

They first saw a shop selling Chongqing noodles. The shop was full of diners, all eating noodles with gusto.

"This Chongqing noodles is a standard breakfast for Chongqing people. Let's try it." Zhang Yue said and went to queue up to order.

After a while, three large bowls of Chongqing noodles were served. The red chili oil, green chopped green onions, and chewy noodles made people salivate at the sight.

"This noodle smells spicy and must taste delicious." Lin Fei said as he stirred the noodles.

After taking a bite, the three of them gasped because of the spiciness, but they couldn't help but continue eating.

"Although it's spicy, it's really delicious. The noodles are chewy and very spicy." Li Xiao said.

Then they tasted the hot and sour vermicelli. The crystal clear vermicelli was soaked in the red hot and sour soup, sprinkled with peanuts, coriander and other condiments.

"The sourness and spiciness of this hot and sour vermicelli are just right. The vermicelli is smooth and refreshing. When you take a bite, the sour, spicy, numb and fragrant flavors spread in your mouth." Zhang Yue praised it highly.

We also tried some special snacks such as Shancheng glutinous rice balls and Jianglong claws in the delicious street. Everyone had a full belly.

As night fell, they arrived at Hongya Cave, which was brightly lit. The unique traditional Bayu architectural style was magnificent under the light, like a dream castle.

"This Hongya Cave is so beautiful, it's simply the real-life version of the scene from Spirited Away." Li Xiao exclaimed and quickly took out his mobile phone to take pictures.

They strolled along the streets of Hongyadong, admiring various specialty shops and handicrafts.

"These handmade products are so creative, they perfectly showcase the characteristics of Chongqing," said Zhang Yue, picking up a keychain with a Chongqing landmark pattern.

Lin Fei was interested in a shop selling hot pot soup base: "Let's take some hot pot soup base back home, so that we can eat authentic Chongqing hot pot at home."

The next day, they took the Yangtze River Cableway. Sitting in the cable car, they could see the surging Yangtze River and the scenery on both sides of the river.

"This Yangtze River Cableway is so exciting. It feels amazing to see the Yangtze River from the air." Li Xiao said, feeling a little nervous and excited.

Zhang Yue held the handrail tightly and said with a smile: "Yes, this is also a unique mode of transportation in Chongqing. It is worth trying it."

After getting off the Yangtze River Cableway, they headed to Ciqikou Ancient Town, where the bluestone roads meandered and quaint shops lined both sides, selling a variety of specialty goods and delicacies.

"This Ciqikou Ancient Town is very charming and full of history." Li Xiao said, strolling on the streets of the ancient town.

They walked into a teahouse, ordered a pot of Chongqing-style Tuo tea, and listened to the Sichuan opera singing coming from the teahouse.

"Drinking tea and listening to opera in this ancient town, I feel like time has slowed down. It's so pleasant." Zhang Yue said, gently shaking the teacup in his hand.

In Ciqikou Ancient Town, they also tasted Maoxuewang, Ancient Town Chicken Offal and other delicacies. Maoxuewang is rich in ingredients, duck blood, tripe, luncheon meat, etc., which are stewed in spicy and fragrant soup and are very tasty.

"This Maoxuewang is so delicious. I can taste different ingredients in every bite. It has a rich flavor." Lin Fei said, sweating profusely as he ate.

During the few days in Chongqing, they fully experienced the unique charm of this mountain city. Whether they shuttled between high-rise buildings to feel the prosperity of the modern city, or strolled in the ancient towns and streets to appreciate the charm of history and culture; whether they tasted hot and spicy food, or experienced exciting and novel transportation methods, they all left a deep impression on them.

"Chongqing is such a vibrant and charming city. Everything here is so unique," Zhang Yue said with emotion.

Li Xiao nodded and said, "Yes, this trip has allowed us to see the many sides of Chongqing. I wonder what kind of surprises our next stop, Kunming, will bring us."

Lin Fei smiled and said: "I have begun to look forward to Kunming's four seasons of spring and beautiful natural scenery."
The plane slowly landed at Kunming Changshui International Airport. Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Lin Fei walked out of the cabin. A fresh and pleasant air blew in their faces, as if telling the unique charm of this "Spring City".

"Wow, the air in Kunming is so fresh. It's worthy of being a city where it's spring all year round." Zhang Yue took a deep breath, his face full of intoxication.

Lin Fei dragged his luggage and said with a smile: "I heard that the scenery of Dianchi Lake in Kunming is very beautiful, and the Yunnan Nationalities Village full of ethnic customs is definitely worth a visit."

Li Xiao looked at the sign at the airport and said, "Let's check in at the hotel first, and then we'll go to the Dianchi Lake to experience the beautiful scenery of this Spring City."

After arriving at the hotel and taking a short rest, they came to the edge of Dianchi Lake. Dianchi Lake is vast and boundless, the lake water sparkles under the sunshine, and the rolling West Mountain in the distance sets off against Dianchi Lake, forming a beautiful landscape painting.

"This Dianchi Lake is so spectacular. It's bigger and more beautiful than I imagined." Li Xiao exclaimed, his eyes full of love for the scenery before him.

Zhang Yue walked to the lake, looked at the seagulls flying over the lake, and said excitedly: "Look at these seagulls, they are so cute! They are not afraid of people at all." As she spoke, she took out some bread crumbs from her bag and sprinkled them into the air. The seagulls flew over to compete for the food, causing the surrounding tourists to laugh.

Lin Fei held a camera and took pictures non-stop, trying to record this beautiful moment. "This scene is so beautiful, I must take a picture of it as a souvenir."

They strolled along the edge of Dianchi Lake, enjoying the warm sunshine and gentle lake breeze. There were some small stalls selling special souvenirs on the roadside, filled with various small ornaments with seagulls and Dianchi Lake as the theme.

“These small accessories are so exquisite, and they are very representative of Kunming.” Zhang Yue said as he picked up a seagull-shaped keychain.

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

Zhang Yue smiled and responded: "You can take these small items back to give to your friends so that they can also feel the beauty of Kunming." After leaving the Dianchi Lake, they came to the Yunnan Ethnic Village. The ethnic village brings together the characteristic architecture, folk culture and traditional skills of various ethnic minorities in Yunnan, like a miniature version of the Yunnan Ethnic Culture Grand View Garden.

"It's really great here! I can experience the customs of so many ethnic groups at once." Li Xiao said, his eyes full of novelty and excitement.

They first walked into the Yi village and saw the traditional Yi earthen houses, with corn and peppers drying on the roofs, full of a strong sense of life. A Yi song and dance performance was taking place in the village, with actors wearing colorful Yi costumes, singing and dancing with passion and unrestrainedness.

“The Yi ethnic group’s songs and dances are so lively that we can’t help but want to dance along,” said Zhang Yue, swaying his body gently to the rhythm of the music.

Lin Fei was very interested in the traditional handicraft display area of ​​the Yi ethnic group. Looking at the exquisite Yi embroidery and handmade silver ornaments, he exclaimed: "These handicrafts are really ingenious, and each one contains the wisdom and creativity of the Yi people."

Then, they came to the Dai village. The Dai village was shaded by green trees and had bamboo houses scattered around. In the central square of the village, the Dai people's custom of Water Splashing Festival was being displayed. Although it was not a real Water Splashing Festival, tourists could also participate in it and splash water on each other to wish each other well.

"Wow, the Water-Splashing Festival is so lively! It feels so joyful." Li Xiao smiled and rushed into the crowd, splashing water and playing with everyone.

Zhang Yue and Lin Fei were not to be outdone and joined in. Soon, they were all soaked, but their faces were filled with happy smiles.

After a full day of sightseeing in the Yunnan Nationalities Village, they came to a food street in KM City, where they enjoyed a feast of specialties from all over Yunnan.

They tasted the famous Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles. A large bowl of steaming hot soup was served, with a variety of side dishes, including chicken, ham, fish fillets, vegetables, etc. The waiter put the rice noodles into the soup one by one, and they were instantly cooked by the boiling soup.

"This cross-bridge rice noodle is such a ceremonial dish, and the taste is very delicious, the soup is thick and tasty, and the rice noodles are smooth." Zhang Yue said, praising the delicacy as he ate.

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In addition, they also tried special dishes such as grilled fish with lemongrass, which exuded a unique fragrance and had juicy and tender meat, and Xuanwei ham, which had firm texture and was salty and delicious.

“Kunming’s cuisine is truly unique, and every dish has its own distinctive flavor.” Lin Fei said, patting his belly with satisfaction.

During their stay in Kunming, they immersed themselves in the city's natural scenery and ethnic culture. The scenery of Dianchi Lake was refreshing, the colorful customs of Yunnan Ethnic Village were unforgettable, and the rich and diverse food satisfied their taste buds.

"Kunming is such a charming city. It has both beautiful scenery bestowed by nature and rich and colorful ethnic cultural heritage," Zhang Yue said with emotion.

Li Xiao nodded in agreement: "Yes, this trip has brought us a lot. I wonder what kind of poetic and picturesque experience Guilin will bring us next."

Lin Fei smiled and said, "I can't wait to experience the unparalleled beauty of Guilin's landscape."
Li Xiao and his three companions arrived in Guilin by high-speed rail. As soon as they got out of the station, they were surrounded by the fresh and moist air, as if they were in a natural landscape painting.

"I've long heard that Guilin's scenery is the best in the world. Seeing it today, I find that it really lives up to its reputation." Zhang Yue looked around excitedly, his eyes full of amazement.

Lin Fei carried his bag and said with a smile: "Let's go to the hotel to put our luggage first, and then go to the Li River. I can't wait to take a bamboo raft to cruise on the Li River."

Li Xiao nodded and led everyone to the booked hotel. After settling in, they rushed to the Lijiang River Pier without stopping.

The Li River was sparkling, the water was clear, and the mountains on both sides were in various shapes. They boarded the bamboo raft, and the raftsman gently pushed the pole, and the raft moved forward slowly.

"Look, does that mountain look like a camel?" Li Xiao said, pointing to the mountain in the distance.

Zhang Yue looked in the direction he pointed and couldn't help but applaud: "It really looks like that! It's so lifelike."

Lin Fei was immersed in the mountains and rivers, feeling the breeze on his face, and said: "Rafting on this river, it seems that all the troubles are left behind, and my body and mind are greatly relaxed."

When they reached a shallow beach, the raftman stopped the raft so that they could touch the river water up close. Zhang Yue stretched out his hand and gently stroked the water, feeling the coolness and gentleness of the river water. "This river water is so cool, but it makes people feel very comfortable."

After landing, they came to Yangshuo West Street, which was full of exotic atmosphere, with shops on both sides of the street, some selling special handicrafts, some opening bars and restaurants.

"This West Street is very unique. It has both Chinese simplicity and Western romance." Zhang Yue walked between the shops, full of interest in all kinds of small items.

They walked into a small shop selling Guilin rice noodles, which was packed with people.

"When you come to Guilin, you must try the authentic Guilin rice noodles." said Li Xiao.

After a while, three bowls of Guilin rice noodles were served on the table. The rice noodles were smooth and chewy, the marinade was rich and mellow, and the side dishes such as barbecued pork, crispy meat, peanuts, etc., greatly increased people's appetite.

"This Guilin rice noodle is really good, with a rich texture and excellent taste." Lin Fei praised while eating.

As night falls, West Street becomes more lively, with melodious music coming from bars and street performers performing various wonderful shows.

The next day, they went to the Ten-Li Gallery. They rented bicycles and rode along the Ten-Li Gallery. Along the way, they had a panoramic view of the pastoral scenery. The green mountains in the distance, the rice fields nearby, and the scattered villages formed a beautiful pastoral painting.

"This ten-mile picture gallery is so beautiful, it feels like riding in a painting," said Zhang Yue, stopping his bike from time to time to take photos.

They also visited the Butterfly Spring, which is surrounded by green trees and has clear water. It is said that at certain times of the year, there will be thousands of butterflies flying here. Unfortunately, they came at the wrong time, but they could still feel the quietness and tranquility here.

During the days in Guilin, they fully appreciated the beautiful scenery of Guilin's landscape, experienced the unique style of Yangshuo West Street, and tasted Guilin's special food.

"Guilin is really a poetic place, and every scene is intoxicating," Zhang Yue said with emotion.

Li Xiao said: "Yes, but our journey continues. The next stop is Dunhuang, where we can experience the magnificence of the smoke rising from the desert."

Lin Fei said with anticipation: "From this landscape painting to the desert wonders, it will definitely be a completely different experience. I am ready." Continue to Dunhuang Secret Treasures, Sand Sea Relics
The plane flew through the clouds and landed at Dunhuang Airport. As soon as Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Lin Fei stepped out of the cabin, they were shocked by the dry heat and the smell of the desert. In the distance, the rolling sand dunes shone with golden light under the sunlight, as if an endless sea of ​​sand was calling them.