Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1634

Li Xiao looked at the Buddha statues and buildings in the temple, and awe welled up in his heart: "This temple has gone through thousands of years of wind and rain, and it is still preserved so well. It's really not easy."

Lin Fei was studying the inscriptions in the temple: "These inscriptions record the historical changes of Lingyin Temple and are precious historical materials."

After leaving the main hall, they came to the backyard of the temple, which was full of various flowers, plants and trees, a scene full of vitality.

Zhang Yue saw a few kittens basking in the sun under a big tree and ran over excitedly: "What cute kittens!"

Li Xiao and Lin Fei followed. The kittens were not scared when they saw someone coming, but looked at them curiously.

"The cats in this temple are so spiritual." said Li Xiao.

After touring Lingyin Temple for a morning, their stomachs started to growl again.

"I heard there's a very good vegetarian restaurant near Lingyin Temple. Let's go try it," Lin Fei suggested.

They came to the vegetarian restaurant and ordered some vegetarian dishes. Although they were vegetarian dishes, they were very delicately prepared and tasted very good.

Zhang Yue ate the vegetarian food and said, "This vegetarian food has a unique flavor. It makes me feel refreshed both physically and mentally."

Li Xiao smiled and said, "Eating a vegetarian meal in this pure Buddhist place can be considered a form of spiritual practice."

After eating vegetarian food, they saw some Buddhist handicrafts in a shop near Lingyin Temple.

Zhang Yue picked up a Buddhist bead bracelet and said, "This bracelet is so beautiful. I want to buy it."

Li Xiao said: "If you like it, buy it. This is also a special souvenir of Lingyin Temple."

Lin Fei picked out a book about Lingyin Temple and said, "Take it back and study it carefully."

After buying the things, they sat on the bench outside the temple to rest and discuss their next itinerary.

"There are many places to visit in Hangzhou, such as Xixi Wetland," said Li Xiao.

Zhang Yue's eyes lit up: "Xixi Wetland? Is it the place where If You Are the One was filmed?"

Lin Fei nodded and said, "Yes, the scenery there is beautiful, with large wetlands and rivers, as well as many rare animals and plants."

Li Xiao stood up and said, "Then let's go back to the hotel and rest for a while, and then go to Xixi Wetland in the afternoon."

So, with full gains and expectations, they ended their trip to Lingyin Temple and walked towards the hotel, ready to start the next wonderful journey.

After returning to the hotel, we took a short rest and then set off for Xixi Wetland.

Arriving at Xixi Wetland, you will see a vast water town, with crisscrossing rivers, green duckweed on the surface, and small boats shuttling through them.

"Wow, this place is so beautiful, like a paradise." Zhang Yue exclaimed.

Li Xiao took a deep breath and felt the fresh air: "Yes, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, I feel relaxed."

Lin Fei said to the boatman, "Master, please take us to visit the Xixi Wetland."

The boat moved slowly in the river. The boatman rowed the boat while introducing the scenery and history of Xixi Wetland to them.

"The Xixi Wetland is the green lung of Hangzhou. There are many birds living here, and there are many ancient villages," said the boatman.

Zhang Yue asked curiously: "Are there any legends here?"

The boatman smiled and said, "Of course there is. Legend has it that Xixi Wetland is the place where fairies descended to the earth, so the scenery here is so beautiful."

Li Xiao looked at the scenery on both sides of the river and said, "The ecological environment of this wetland is well preserved. The aquatic plants and trees are all growing lushly."

Lin Fei held up his camera and kept taking pictures: "Such a beautiful scenery, I must take more pictures to commemorate it."

The boat passed through bridges one after another, and they saw the ancient houses on the shore. These ancient houses had white walls and black tiles, and were arranged in an orderly manner, full of the charm of the Jiangnan water town.

"These houses are so unique. It would be great if I could live here." Zhang Yue said enviously.

Li Xiao said: "It must be very pleasant to live here, listening to the birds singing and looking at the scenery of this water town every day."

The boat sailed to an open water area surrounded by large lotus flowers. Although it was not the blooming season, the lotus leaves were still green, giving people a sense of tranquility and peace.

"The lotus leaves are endless and green, and the lotus flowers are red in the sun." Li Xiao couldn't help but recite the poem.

Zhang Yue said: "Imagine when the lotus flowers are in full bloom, this place must be very beautiful."

Lin Fei said: "This Xixi Wetland has different beauty in different seasons. There are peach blossoms in spring, lotus flowers in summer, reeds in autumn, and plum blossoms in winter."

After getting off the boat, they strolled in the wetland and saw some local villagers making Xixi Wetland's characteristic handicrafts.

Zhang Yue was attracted by a small basket woven with reeds: "This small basket is so delicate, I want to buy one."

Li Xiao said: "This is the craftsmanship of local villagers. It is meaningful to buy it back."

Lin Fei chatted with the villagers and learned about the production process of these handicrafts.

As the sky gradually darkened, lights came on in Xixi Wetland, reflecting on the water, like a dream.

"The night view here is so beautiful, just like a painting," Zhang Yue said intoxicatedly.

Li Xiao said, "Let's find a place to eat and try the specialties of Xixi Wetland."

They came to a restaurant near the wetland and ordered the specialties of Xixi Wetland, such as Xixi fish head and braised spring bamboo shoots.

Zhang Yue tasted a bite of Xixi fish head and said, "This fish head is so fresh and has a rich flavor."

Lin Fei said: "These ingredients are all taken from Xixi Wetland, so they are naturally very fresh."

After dinner, they sat on a bench by the wetland, looking at the stars in the sky and the night view around them.

"Today's trip to Xixi Wetland was really great. I feel like I don't want to leave," said Zhang Yue.

Li Xiao said: "There are still many beautiful sights in Hangzhou waiting for us to explore. But Xixi Wetland really left a deep impression on us."

Lin Fei said: "Yes, this trip to Hangzhou allowed us to appreciate the beauty of West Lake, the solemnity of Lingyin Temple, and the tranquility of Xixi Wetland. It was a fruitful experience."

The three of them sat there quietly, enjoying this wonderful time, with their hearts full of anticipation for the future journey.

The next day, they said goodbye to Hangzhou and took the high-speed train to Nanjing. Along the way, Zhang Yue excitedly looked at the scenery outside the window and chattered non-stop.

"There are many historical sites in Nanjing. I have wanted to visit there for a long time," said Zhang Yue.

Li Xiao smiled and said, "You are like a little sparrow, you never stop talking all the way. But Nanjing is really worth looking forward to." Lin Fei was looking at the Nanjing travel guide on the side: "Let's go to the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum first, that is the mausoleum of Mr. Sun Yat-sen, it is very spectacular."

After arriving in Nanjing, they went directly to the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. Climbing up the long steps, they were surrounded by lush pine and cypress trees and were overwhelmed by the solemn atmosphere.

Zhang Yue whispered, “Walking up these steps, I feel the weight of history weighing on me.”

Li Xiao nodded and said, "Mr. Sun Yat-sen made great contributions to China's revolutionary cause. This is to show respect and remembrance to him."

Lin Fei said: "The architectural style of Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum combines Chinese and Western characteristics and has great artistic value."

Climb to the top of the mountain and overlook the entire city of Nanjing, with a panoramic view of the scenery.

Zhang Yue exclaimed: "Wow, Nanjing is so beautiful from here."

Li Xiao said: "This is the fusion of history and modernity. Nanjing has both the ancient charm and the prosperity of a modern city."

After visiting the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, they came to the Confucius Temple in Nanjing. In front of the Confucius Temple, people came and went, and it was very lively.

Zhang Yue looked at the quaint buildings and said, "This place is full of culture."

Li Xiao said: "The Confucius Temple is a place to commemorate Confucius. There are many traces of cultural heritage here."

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They walked into the Confucius Temple and saw a statue of Confucius enshrined inside, with many students worshiping devoutly.

Lin Fei said: "In ancient times, this was a place where scholars and writers gathered, and it has a profound cultural heritage."

Coming out of Confucius Temple, next to it is the Qinhuai River. The banks of the Qinhuai River are brightly lit, and pleasure boats are sailing slowly on the river.

"This must be the Qinhuai River described in 'Mists shroud the cold water, moonlight shrouds the sands, and night mooring at Qinhuai near a tavern'," said Li Xiao.

Zhang Yue's eyes lit up: "Let's go take a ride on the painted boat and experience the charm of the Qinhuai River."

They boarded the pleasure boat, which sailed on the river, and listened to the boatwoman telling stories about the Qinhuai River and anecdotes about historical celebrities.

"The Qinhuai River has witnessed too many ups and downs, honors and disgraces." Lin Fei sighed.

After getting off the pleasure boat, they tasted Nanjing's specialties at the snack street along the Qinhuai River.

Zhang Yue looked at the various delicacies and his mouth was watering: "Duck blood vermicelli soup, salted duck, plum cake, so many delicious things."

Li Xiao smiled and said, "I can have a feast today."

They found a booth and sat down, ordering a variety of delicacies. Zhang Yue ate the duck blood vermicelli soup and said with satisfaction: "This vermicelli soup is so delicious, and the duck blood is also very tender."

Li Xiao tasted the salted duck and said, "This salted duck is moderately salty and fragrant, and the meat is firm."

Lin Fei praised the plum blossom cake highly: "This plum blossom cake is sweet but not greasy, and has a soft texture."

After eating and drinking, they picked out Nanjing specialties such as Yuhua Stone and Yunjin in nearby shops.

Zhang Yue picked up a beautiful piece of Yuhua stone and said, "This piece of Yuhua stone has a very bright color. I want to buy it back."

Li Xiao said: "Yuhua Stone is very beautiful, but you have to be careful to distinguish whether it is real or fake."

Lin Fei is selecting Yunjin products: "This Yunjin is a treasure of Nanjing, with exquisite craftsmanship."

After buying local specialties, they strolled along the streets of Nanjing, feeling the city’s night charm, discussing tomorrow’s itinerary, and preparing to continue exploring more wonderful places in Nanjing.

On the third day, the sun was shining on the streets and alleys of Nanjing, and Li Xiao and his friends decided to go to the Nanjing Museum.

"The Nanjing Museum is one of the three largest museums in China. There must be a lot of precious cultural relics in it." Lin Fei said excitedly.

Zhang Yue was also full of anticipation: "Then let's go quickly, I really want to see those ancient treasures."

As soon as they entered the museum, they were shocked by the dazzling array of exhibits in front of them. From exquisite ceramics to gorgeous calligraphy and painting, from simple bronzes to exquisite jades, each one seemed to be telling a piece of history.

Zhang Yue stood in front of a piece of blue and white porcelain, without blinking: "This blue and white porcelain is so beautiful, the pattern on it is so delicate."

Li Xiao said on the side: "This is the result of the painstaking efforts of ancient craftsmen, reflecting the superb porcelain-making technology of the time."

Lin Fei was looking intently at an ancient stele: "The words on this stele are vigorous and powerful. I wonder what important things are recorded in it."

They shuttled through the exhibition halls, as if traveling through time and space, having a silent conversation with history.

"Look, this is the 'Jade Cicada', one of the treasures of the museum. It is said that its carving technique is very unique." Li Xiao said, pointing to the jade cicada in the display cabinet.

Zhang Yue got closer to observe it carefully: "It's really delicate, just like a real cicada about to spread its wings and fly high."

After wandering around the museum for a whole morning, the three of them felt they had not yet had enough, but their stomachs began to growl again.

"There's a famous Nanjing restaurant nearby. Let's go and try it," Li Xiao suggested.

They came to the restaurant and ordered traditional Nanjing dishes, such as "Jinling Stewed Raw Beans" and "Chicken Stewed in Clear Water". ············································

Zhang Yue looked at the dishes on the table and asked curiously, "What is this 'Jinling Stewed Pork Chop'? It looks very special."

Li Xiao explained: "This is made with eels as the main ingredient, stewed after special processing, and tastes very delicious."

Zhang Yue took a bite and his eyes lit up: "Wow, it's really delicious. The taste is so unique." Continue Hangzhou Notes: First Trip to West Lake
"These photos are very good. I can organize them and make a travel album when I get back," said Zhang Yue.

Li Xiao said, "Okay, every time I look through the photo album, I can remember our happy trip."

After resting for a while, they decided to return to the city. On the way back, they discussed where to go on their last day in Suzhou.

"There are many gardens in Suzhou. We can go to another one, such as the Liuyuan Garden," Li Xiao suggested.

Zhang Yue said: "Okay, I want to experience the charm of Suzhou gardens more."

Lin Fei said: "The Lingering Garden is also one of the four famous gardens in China. It has an exquisite layout and rich landscapes. We will definitely not be disappointed."

So, they prepared for their last day in Suzhou with great anticipation.

The next morning, the sun shone through the thin clouds onto Suzhou City. Li Xiao and his two companions headed to the Liuyuan Garden with full expectations.

Stepping into the Liuyuan Garden is like walking into a beautiful Jiangnan ink painting. The winding corridors connect pavilions and towers of different styles, with flying eaves, carved beams and painted buildings, showing the simplicity and elegance.

Zhang Yue said excitedly: "Wow, this Liuyuan Garden feels so exquisite as soon as I enter it. Every detail is worth savoring."

Li Xiao nodded in agreement: "Yes, look at the hollow carvings on the doors and windows. The craftsmanship is so exquisite that it shows the delicate charm of Jiangnan to the fullest."

Lin Fei introduced as he walked: "The Liuyuan Garden is famous for its exquisite architectural art, its grand and magnificent halls, its varied courtyards, and its ingenious use of scenery. ·············