Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

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They took photos under the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and then continued walking in the square, enjoying the night in Xi'an.

"Today's trip was so fulfilling. I'm already looking forward to tomorrow's trip," said Zhang Yue.

"Where are we going tomorrow?" Li Xiao asked.

Huang Xu smiled and replied: "Tomorrow we will go to Luoyang, where there are the famous Longmen Grottoes and peony flowers."

Their first day in Xi'an ended like this, and tomorrow they will go to Luoyang to continue their journey in China.

As the night in Xi'an gradually deepened, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu packed their bags in the hotel room, preparing for their trip to Luoyang. They were full of anticipation for the upcoming trip to Luoyang.

"The peonies in Luoyang are very famous. We must go and see them." Zhang Yue said as he packed his things.

“That’s right, and the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang is also a world cultural heritage and is definitely worth a visit,” Li Xiao added.

Huang Xu recorded what they saw and heard yesterday in his notebook, and said: "Luoyang still has many historical sites, we can learn more about them."

The next morning, they took the high-speed train to Luoyang, where the Peony Festival was in full swing and the whole city was immersed in the fragrance of flowers.

"The peonies here are so beautiful, with all kinds of colors and a fragrant smell." Zhang Yue said as he admired them.

"Yes, the peony is known as the king of flowers, and the peonies in Luoyang are famous all over the world." Li Xiao said as he used his camera to record the blooming peonies.

They strolled in the peony garden, admiring the beauty of various peonies, while Huang Xu recorded the types and characteristics of peonies in his notebook.

After visiting the Peony Garden, they went to the Longmen Grottoes, where they were amazed by the grotto art, with each Buddha statue carved lifelike.

"The cave art here is so stunning. Every Buddha statue is full of power." Li Xiao exclaimed, capturing the charm of these Buddha statues with his camera.

"I heard that these caves were formed after hundreds of years of excavation. It's really hard to imagine," Zhang Yue added.

Zhang Yue carefully depicted the scenery of lakes and mountains on the drawing board: "I want to paint all these beautiful scenes as a souvenir of this trip."

Huang Xu wrote in his notebook: "Tianshan Tianchi is not only a natural wonder of XJ, but also an unforgettable stop on our trip."

As the sun gradually set, they set up camp by the Tianchi Lake, preparing to spend a quiet night here. As night fell, the starry sky looked particularly bright on the plateau. The three of them sat around the campfire, sharing what they had seen and heard that day, their hearts filled with awe and gratitude for this land.

Huang Xu recorded the historical and artistic value of the Longmen Grottoes in his notebook and shared his insights with them from time to time.

In the afternoon, they came to the old city of Luoyang. There were various small shops on both sides of the quaint streets, selling various snacks and handicrafts. They tasted the local snacks and bought some handicrafts as souvenirs.

"The snacks here are so delicious, especially the spicy soup." Zhang Yue said while eating.

"Haha, Yueyue, don't eat too much, we still have to continue exploring Luoyang." Li Xiao said with a smile.

Huang Xu quietly observed the pedestrians on the street and recorded their lives.

In the evening, they arrived at the White Horse Temple in Luoyang, one of the birthplaces of Chinese Buddhism, and the buildings and Buddha statues in the temple are full of historical sense.

"The White Horse Temple has a very long history, and the Buddha statues here are also very exquisite," said Li Xiao.

"Yes, standing in front of these Buddha statues, you can feel a sense of tranquility and peace." Zhang Yue also said with emotion.

They visited the White Horse Temple and felt its history and culture. Huang Xu recorded the history and Buddhist culture of the White Horse Temple in his notebook.

As night fell, they strolled through the streets of Luoyang, enjoying the city's nightlife. They dined at a local restaurant and tasted Luoyang's specialties.

"Today's trip was so fulfilling. I'm already looking forward to tomorrow's trip," said Zhang Yue.

"Yeah, where are we going tomorrow?" Li Xiao asked.

Huang Xu smiled and replied: "Tomorrow we will go to Chengdu, where there are lovely giant pandas and delicious hot pot."

Their first day in Luoyang ended like this, and tomorrow they will go to Chengdu to continue their journey in China.

The next morning, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu set off for Chengdu with their longing for the city. They were full of expectations for Chengdu's food and culture, especially for the cute giant pandas.

“I’ve wanted to try Chengdu’s hotpot for a long time. I heard it’s very spicy and satisfying.” Zhang Yue said as he searched for hotpot restaurants in Chengdu on his phone.

"Hotpot is indeed one of Chengdu's representative foods, but don't forget that we still have to go see the giant pandas." Li Xiao reminded with a smile.

Huang Xu recorded their itinerary in his notebook and said, "Chengdu's tea culture is also very unique. We can find a teahouse to experience it."

After several hours of driving, they finally arrived in Chengdu. They were deeply impressed by the leisure and prosperity of the city. They first came to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.

"Look, those giant pandas are so cute. Every move they make makes people want to take pictures." Zhang Yue said excitedly.

"Indeed, giant pandas are worthy of being national treasures. Their appearance and behavior are very attractive." Li Xiao said as he recorded these precious moments with his camera.

Huang Xu recorded information about the habits and protection of giant pandas in his notebook, and shared his knowledge with them from time to time.

In the afternoon, they came to the Kuanzhai Alley in Chengdu. There are various small shops on both sides of the quaint street, selling various snacks and handicrafts. They tasted the local snacks and bought some handicrafts as souvenirs.

"The snacks here are so delicious, especially the skewers." Zhang Yue said while eating.

"Haha, Yueyue, don't eat too much, we still have hotpot tonight." Li Xiao said with a smile.

Huang Xu quietly observed the pedestrians on the street and recorded their lives.

In the evening, they came to a famous hot pot restaurant. The restaurant was steaming hot and the air was filled with the aroma of chili and peppercorns.

"The hotpot here is so spicy, but it's so satisfying." Zhang Yue said as she ate. Even though the spiciness brought tears to her eyes, she still couldn't help but continue eating.

"Chengdu's hotpot is indeed worthy of its reputation, the taste is absolutely amazing." Li Xiao also praised.

Huang Xu was tasting hot pot while recording the ingredients and cooking methods in his notebook. As night fell, they strolled through the streets of Chengdu, enjoying the city's night. They stopped at a teahouse to experience Chengdu's tea culture.

"The tea here is so fragrant, and the atmosphere in the teahouse is very relaxing," said Li Xiao.

"Yes, sitting here drinking tea makes me feel relaxed." Zhang Yue also said with emotion.

Huang Xu recorded the culture of the teahouse and the types of tea in his notebook.

They spent a fulfilling day in Chengdu and returned to the hotel in the evening. Tomorrow, they will go to the next destination and continue their trip to China.

As the night in Chengdu gradually deepened, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu packed their bags in the hotel room, preparing to go to their next destination - Lijiang. They were full of expectations for Lijiang's ancient city, snow-capped mountains and Naxi culture.

"Lijiang's ancient town is very famous. I heard that the buildings and streets there retain the ancient style." Li Xiao said while packing up his camera.

"Yes, there is also Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. I really want to see the spectacular snow scenery." Zhang Yue excitedly flipped through the travel guide.

Huang Xu recorded what they saw and heard yesterday in his notebook, and added: "There are many traditional customs of the Naxi people in Lijiang. We can learn more about them."

The next morning, they flew to Lijiang. The simplicity and tranquility of the ancient city of Lijiang made them feel relaxed and happy.

"The ancient city here is so charming. Every stone road tells a story of history." Li Xiao exclaimed and recorded the appearance of the ancient city with his camera.

"Yes, look at those wooden houses, they are really unique." Zhang Yue said, pointing to the ancient buildings not far away.

They strolled in the ancient city, feeling the leisure and history here, while Huang Xu recorded the history and architectural style of the ancient city in his notebook.

After visiting the ancient city, they went to Yulong Snow Mountain. They were amazed by the magnificent scenery of the snow mountain, and the sun shone on the top of the snow mountain, shining with silver light.

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"The snow-capped mountains here are so spectacular that I feel like I'm traveling in a painting." Li Xiao exclaimed and captured the beauty of the snow-capped mountains with his camera.

"I heard that the snow here never melts all year round, which is really magical," Zhang Yue added.

Huang Xu recorded the geographical features and ecological environment of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in his notebook.

In the afternoon, they came to a Naxi village in Lijiang, where the Naxi people were very hospitable and showed them traditional dances and music.

"The Naxi culture here is so rich, and their dance and music are very distinctive," said Li Xiao.

"Yes, I particularly like their national costumes, which are colorful and very beautiful." Zhang Yue also exclaimed.

Huang Xu recorded the traditional culture and customs of the Naxi people in his notebook.

In the evening, they dined at a local restaurant in Lijiang and tasted the special dishes of the Naxi ethnic group.

"The dishes here are so delicious, especially the Naxi grilled fish." Zhang Yue said while eating.

"Haha, Yueyue, don't eat too much. We still have to go to the bar street in the ancient city in the evening." Li Xiao said with a smile.

Huang Xu quietly tasted the dishes and felt the Naxi food culture.

As night fell, they strolled along the bar street in Lijiang Old Town, enjoying the night of the old town. They stopped at a bar and experienced the nightlife of Lijiang.

"The bar street here is so lively, and the music and lights are very atmospheric," said Li Xiao.

"Yes, sitting here listening to music and drinking a little wine, I feel completely relaxed." Zhang Yue also said with emotion.

Huang Xu recorded the culture and atmosphere of the bar street in his notebook.

They spent a fulfilling day in Lijiang and returned to the hotel at night. Tomorrow, they will go to the next destination and continue their trip to China.

Li Xiao pointed to the Taihu stones in the garden and said: "These stones have different shapes and are really the finishing touch of the garden."

Huang Xu became interested in the couplets and calligraphy in the gardens: "These couplets and calligraphy works are an important part of garden culture."

After visiting the Lingering Garden, they went to the Suzhou Silk Museum, which displays the history, production techniques and various silk products of Suzhou silk.

Zhang Yue is very curious about the production process of silk: "The production process of these silks is really complicated and requires a lot of skills and patience."

Li Xiao was amazed at the silk costumes on display: "The patterns and colors of these costumes are very exquisite, reflecting the exquisite silk craftsmanship."

Huang Xu recorded the history of silk culture in his notebook: "Suzhou silk has a long history and is an important part of Chinese traditional culture."

In the afternoon, they tasted the local specialty noodles - Yangchun noodles - at a time-honored noodle restaurant in Suzhou. The noodles were chewy and the soup was delicious, which made them very satisfied.

Zhang Yue said as she ate: "This Yangchun noodles is really delicious, simple yet flavorful."

Li Xiao nodded: "Yes, Suzhou's food and gardens, like all of them, embody the refinement and elegance of Jiangnan."

Huang Xu suggested: "Let's go to Suzhou's Pingjiang Road in the afternoon. There are many specialty shops and ancient buildings there."

They strolled along Pingjiang Road, admiring the ancient buildings and stone roads along the way, feeling the charm of the ancient city of Suzhou. They also tasted local snacks such as sweet osmanthus candied lotus root and squirrel mandarin fish.

In the evening, they rested in a teahouse on Pingjiang Road, tasted the local Biluochun tea, and enjoyed a leisurely afternoon tea time.

Li Xiao said with emotion: "Today's trip was very fulfilling. We not only appreciated Suzhou's gardens and silk culture, but also experienced the local cuisine."

Zhang Yue nodded: "Yes, I think this is what traveling is all about, to gain a deeper understanding of the history and culture of a place."

Huang Xu smiled and said: "Traveling not only allows us to appreciate the beautiful scenery, but also nourishes our souls."

As night fell, they had dinner at a restaurant in Suzhou and after dinner they took a walk along the canal, enjoying the night view of Suzhou.