Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

"Of course, I have contacted the local guide and he will take us to explore this mysterious rainforest." Li Xiao replied with anticipation in his eyes.

Huang Xu checked his camera gear, making sure everything was ready: "I must capture those rare creatures."

Soon, they were led by a local guide into the tropical rain forest. The air was filled with the smell of moist soil, and the sounds of birds and insects were in their ears. Everything seemed full of vitality.

"Look, that's a gibbon!" the guide said softly, pointing to the animal jumping on the tree.

Huang Xu quickly raised his camera to capture the nimble figure of the gibbon, while Zhang Yue took out her notebook to record everything she saw.

Li Xiao developed a strong interest in the plants around him. He carefully observed the various peculiar plants and asked the guide about their names and characteristics from time to time.

"The plants here are so amazing, some of them I've never even heard of," Li Xiao exclaimed.

They continued to go deeper into the rain forest, seeing all kinds of creatures along the way, including colorful butterflies, huge tropical trees, and small lizards hiding in the leaves.

"Brother Xiao, look over there, is there a stream?" Zhang Yue pointed to a clear stream not far away.

"Let's go over and take a look, maybe we can take a rest there." Li Xiao suggested.

They came to the stream, the water was clear and the surrounding vegetation was dense. The three of them sat on the rocks by the stream, enjoying the tranquility of the rainforest.

"The water here is so cool, I really want to jump in and swim." Zhang Yue said with a smile.

Huang Xu took out his waterproof camera, ready to record the beauty of the stream: "The scenery here is so beautiful, I want to take a picture of it."

Li Xiao listened quietly to the sounds of the rainforest and felt the tranquility and harmony of nature.

In the afternoon, they were led by a guide to visit a local ethnic minority village, where the villagers warmly welcomed them and displayed their unique culture and handicrafts.

"The silver jewelry craftsmanship here is so exquisite. I want to buy some as a souvenir." Zhang Yue looked at the silver jewelry in the hands of the villagers and was amazed.

Huang Xu used his camera to record the appearance of the village and the living scenes of the villagers.

Li Xiao communicated with the villagers to learn about their lifestyles and traditional customs.

As the sun set, the three of them ended their day of adventure in the rainforest and returned to the hotel with a lot of gains and memories.

"Today's tropical rainforest trip was really wonderful and I learned a lot," Zhang Yue said with emotion.

"Yes, every trip allows us to understand the world better." Li Xiao responded.

Huang Xu was sorting out the day's photos, selecting the most beautiful ones to share with his friends.

They were on the balcony of the hotel, watching the afterglow of the sunset and talking about plans for tomorrow.

"Let's go to another beach in Hainan tomorrow. There are beautiful coral reefs there and we can go diving," Li Xiao suggested.

"That's great. I can't wait to explore the underwater world again." Zhang Yue and Huang Xu said in unison.

As night fell, they took their last photo in the rainforest on the balcony and ended the day's journey with anticipation for tomorrow.

In the early morning, the sea breeze blew gently. Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu got up early to prepare for the new day. They planned to go to a famous diving spot in Hainan to explore the coral reefs on the seabed.

"Brother Xiao, I can't wait to see those colorful corals." Zhang Yue said as he checked his diving equipment.

"Me too. The underwater world is always so mysterious and full of unknowns," Huang Xu added, holding his underwater camera in his hand, ready to record the wonderful moments of this diving trip.

Li Xiao smiled and nodded, he was equally excited: "Then let's start today's underwater adventure."

They took a speedboat to the diving spot. Under the guidance of a professional diving instructor, the three put on diving suits, carried oxygen tanks, put on diving goggles, and prepared to dive.

"Everyone, be careful and follow me as we slowly descend." The coach reminded them, leading them step by step deeper into the seabed.

As the depth increases, the underwater world gradually unfolds before them. Colorful coral reefs of various shapes look like underwater castles. Various tropical fish shuttle among the corals, forming a vivid underwater picture.

"Wow, look over there, that's a sea turtle!" Zhang Yue shouted excitedly, pointing at a large sea turtle swimming leisurely not far away.

Huang Xu quickly adjusted his camera to capture the graceful figure of a sea turtle, while Li Xiao was attracted by a group of colorful clown fish that were playing in the coral reef and looked very lively.

During the diving process, they also encountered various strange marine creatures, such as starfish, sea urchins, anemones, etc., each of which amazed the three of them.

"The underwater world here is so beautiful that I don't even want to go ashore." Zhang Yue expressed his feelings with gestures underwater.

Huang Xu was busy recording it all with his camera, his eyes sparkling with his passion for photography, while Li Xiao was quietly observing the ecology of the seabed, feeling the charm of nature.

After the dive, they rested on the beach, enjoying the sunshine and sea breeze. Zhang Yue and Huang Xu shared interesting stories about the dive, while Li Xiao was thinking about the next journey.

"Let's go to Yunnan tomorrow, where there is the beautiful Lijiang Ancient Town and the spectacular Jade Dragon Snow Mountain," Li Xiao suggested.

"That's great. I've always wanted to visit the ancient town of Lijiang." Zhang Yue said excitedly.

Huang Xu has already started planning his photo shoot for tomorrow: "I'm going to take photos of the sunrise over Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It must be spectacular."

As the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the sea, the three of them took their last group photo in Hainan on the beach and ended the day's journey with anticipation for tomorrow.
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In the early morning, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu arrived in Yunnan by plane. They walked out of the airport, breathing the fresh air of the plateau and feeling the climate that was completely different from the seaside.

"The air here is so fresh. I feel much more energetic." Zhang Yue said as he stretched.

"Yes, and the climate here is pleasant, very suitable for traveling." Li Xiao responded, and they got on the bus to Lijiang Ancient Town.

Lijiang Old Town is a place full of historical charm. The antique buildings, the alleys paved with bluestone slabs, and the sound of gurgling water all make people feel like they have traveled through time and space. "Wow, this place is really beautiful. Every brick and tile is full of stories." Zhang Yue exclaimed, and her eyes were attracted by a small shop selling ethnic costumes.

"Let's try on the local ethnic costumes. It must be fun," Zhang Yue suggested.

The three of them walked into the shop, picked out their favorite ethnic costumes, and after putting them on, they looked at each other and laughed.

"Brother Xiao, look at Zhang Yue wearing this dress. She looks like a local girl." Huang Xu said with a smile.

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"Yes, Huang Xu, you look like a local guy in this outfit." Li Xiao responded. They put on national costumes and strolled in the alleys of the ancient city, attracting the attention of many tourists.

In the afternoon, they rested in a teahouse in the ancient city, tasting the local Pu'er tea and feeling the leisurely time in the ancient city.

"The Pu'er tea here is so fragrant, and combined with the atmosphere of this ancient city, it is really pleasant." Li Xiao said with emotion.

Huang Xu took out his camera and recorded every corner of the teahouse and the locals who were leisurely drinking tea.

Zhang Yue was flipping through the guide map of the ancient city and planning the afternoon itinerary: "Let's go to the Mu Mansion in the afternoon. It is the landmark building of the ancient city."

Mufu, the landmark building of Lijiang Ancient Town, is the residence of the chieftain of the Naxi ethnic group and has rich historical and cultural value. The three walked into the Mufu and were attracted by the architectural style and exquisite carvings.

"The architecture here is so exquisite, and every carving is lifelike," Zhang Yue exclaimed.

Huang Xu used his camera to record every detail of the Mu Mansion. Under his lens, every brick and tile of the Mu Mansion looked particularly vivid.

Li Xiao quietly admired and felt the historical accumulation here.

In the evening, they enjoyed an authentic Naxi meal at a restaurant in the ancient city. After the meal, they participated in a local bonfire party, sang and danced with the local residents, and experienced the enthusiasm and joy of the Naxi people.

"Today's trip to Lijiang was so wonderful. I felt the history and culture here," Zhang Yue said with emotion.

"Yes, every trip allows us to better understand different cultures." Li Xiao responded.

Huang Xu was sorting out the day's photos, selecting the most beautiful ones to share with his friends.

As night fell, the three of them took their last group photo in Lijiang in the alleys of the ancient city and ended the day's journey with anticipation for tomorrow.

Early in the morning, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu woke up in an inn in Lijiang Ancient Town. The sky outside the window was not yet fully bright, but they were ready to go to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to watch the sunrise.

"Brother Xiao, can we really see the sunrise on the snow-capped mountains?" Zhang Yue rubbed his sleepy eyes, with a hint of anticipation and uncertainty.

"Don't worry, I've checked the weather forecast. Today is a good day for watching the sunrise." Li Xiao answered confidently, holding a detailed snow mountain map in his hand.

Huang Xu was checking his photography equipment, making sure everything was ready: "I must capture the magnificent sunrise over the snow-capped mountains."

They took a local tourist bus and slowly ascended along the winding mountain road. As the altitude increased, the temperature gradually dropped, but the enthusiasm of the three people did not diminish.

"Look, we can see the top of the mountain!" Zhang Yue shouted excitedly, pointing at the snow-capped mountains in the distance.

The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is majestic and magnificent, with its top covered with white snow, sparkling silver in the morning light.

"We have to speed up and try to reach the best viewing spot before sunrise." Li Xiao urged, and the three of them quickened their pace.

They finally reached the viewing point before sunrise, and standing on the viewing platform, they saw a vast expanse of scenery. A faint red glow began to appear in the eastern sky, indicating that the sun was about to rise.

"The scenery here is so spectacular. I feel like I'm standing on the roof of the world." Zhang Yue exclaimed, with a slight tremor in her voice.

Huang Xu quietly adjusted the parameters of the camera, looking for the best angle: "I want to make sure that every photo can perfectly record this moment."

As time went by, the sun slowly rose from the horizon, casting the first rays of sunlight on the top of the snow-capped mountains. The golden sunlight formed a sharp contrast with the silver white of the snow-capped mountains, which was breathtakingly beautiful.

"This is the sunrise over Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It's so beautiful!" Li Xiao exclaimed, his voice full of awe.

Zhang Yue was so attracted by the spectacular scene that he forgot to speak for a moment. Huang Xu's camera shutters kept clicking, recording this unforgettable moment.

After watching the sunrise, they enjoyed a hot breakfast at a small restaurant at the foot of the snow-capped mountains, which warmed their bodies and hearts.

"Today's sunrise over the snow-capped mountains was so stunning. I feel like I have no regrets on this trip," Zhang Yue said with satisfaction.

"Yes, every trip brings us different experiences and touches." Li Xiao responded, his eyes looking into the distance, as if thinking about something.

Huang Xu was sorting through the photos in his camera, selecting the most beautiful ones to upload to social media: "I want more people to see this beautiful scenery."

As the day came to an end, the three of them took their last group photo at the foot of the snow-capped mountain, ending the day’s journey with full of memories and satisfaction.
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After the magnificent sunrise over Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu set off on a journey to Dali, a poetic place famous for its four wonders of "wind, flowers, snow and moon".

"Brother Xiao, what does Dali's 'wind, flowers, snow and moon' mean?" Zhang Yue asked curiously. She was full of expectations for the beautiful scenery of Dali.

"The wind refers to the Xiaguan wind, the flowers are the Shangguan flowers, the snow is the snow on Cangshan Mountain, and the moon is the moon on Erhai Lake." Li Xiao explained, his eyes looking through the car window at the distant mountains.

Huang Xu was organizing his photography equipment, ready to capture the beauty of Dali: "I can't wait to take pictures of it all."

They first came to Erhai Lake, a lake known as the "Pearl of the Plateau" with clear water and beautiful scenery.

"The water here is so clear, I really want to go swimming." Zhang Yue said with a smile. She was deeply attracted by the beautiful scenery by the Erhai Lake.

Huang Xu found a perfect shooting spot and began to capture the beauty of Erhai Lake: "The light and colors here are so beautiful." (End of this chapter)