Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

The sun shines through the gaps in the curtains, waking up Li Xiao and his friends. After enjoying a hearty breakfast, they embarked on a journey to the Shaanxi History Museum. Li Xiao is full of expectations. This museum is one of the most important historical museums in China. It contains countless precious cultural relics, allowing people to get a glimpse of thousands of years of history.

Entering the museum, the four of them were first attracted by the ancient exhibits. From bronzes to Tang Sancai to exquisite porcelain and ancient books, every exhibit seems to tell an ancient story.

"Look at how exquisite the patterns on these bronzes are." Liu Lei said with emotion while taking photos.

Li Xiao paused for a long time at a incomplete ancient book and said softly: "This is a document from the Tang Dynasty. It's really admirable to think about the scene of scholars studying these books under the lamp."

Then, they came to the exhibition area of ​​Tang Sancai. The colorful ceramic horse and warrior sculptures are lifelike, showing the exquisite craftsmanship of the Tang Dynasty. Zhang Han said softly: "The colors of these ceramics are still bright, and they still look so vivid after thousands of years."

In every corner of the museum, the four of them can feel the weight of history. Time seems to be frozen here, allowing them to wander between ancient and modern times.

After visiting the museum, they came to the Forest of Steles. The Forest of Steles is a place where ancient stone inscriptions are collected. Each stone contains rich historical information.

"Every stroke of the fonts on these stone tablets reveals the charm of the calligraphers at that time." Li Xiao observed carefully as he walked.

Wang Qiang was interested in the stories on the stone tablets. He said to a tablet engraved with ancient war stories: "Imagine the battlefield back then, how the soldiers fought bravely to be the first."

Walking in the forest of steles, the four of them seemed to have traveled through the long river of time, feeling the story behind each stone tablet.

When the sun began to set, they came to an antique teahouse. Here, they tasted the authentic Xi'an tea art performance, listened to the melodious sound of the guqin, tasted the fragrant tea aroma, and felt the charm of traditional Chinese culture.

"This kind of experience is really rare." Liu Lei said softly.

"Yes, our trip is not only about seeing the scenery, but also a journey into history." Li Xiao said with emotion.

As night fell, they sat quietly in the teahouse, listening to the music of the piano and looking at the night scene outside the window, their hearts filled with awe and love for this ancient city.

Li Xiao thought, tomorrow they will
their journey of discovery. Xi'an, this ancient city, is like a never-ending storyteller, with endless stories waiting for them to discover.

The next day, Li Xiao and his friends planned to visit another historical site in Xi'an - Daming Palace Heritage Park. This was once the palace of the emperor of the Tang Dynasty and witnessed the glory of the Tang Dynasty.

As soon as they entered the park, they were shocked by the sight before them. Although only some bases and ruins remain, one can still feel the grandeur and prosperity of the Daming Palace.

"Imagine that this was the place where the emperors of the Tang Dynasty held court meetings and banquets." Li Xiao pondered, and that glorious era seemed to appear in front of his eyes.

Liu Lei was busy photographing these ruins, trying to capture the traces of history through her lens. Zhang Han was interested in the restored ancient gardens in the park. As she walked, she said: "The garden design here is really exquisite. You can imagine the nobles strolling here."

Wang Qiang was curious about some archaeological excavations at the site. He stopped to watch from time to time, showing keen interest in every detail.

Leaving Daming Palace, they came to Xi'an City Wall. This well-preserved ancient city wall has witnessed the historical changes of Xi'an.

Riding on the city wall, the four of them felt the sound of wind blowing through history. From the city wall, you can overlook the entire city of Xi'an. Modern and ancient buildings are intertwined to form a moving picture.

"Riding a bicycle here feels like walking between history and reality." Wang Qiang said excitedly while riding.

In the evening, they came to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. Compared with the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda appears more quiet and exquisite. This is not only a pagoda, but also a cultural heritage.

In the courtyard of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, they watched a wonderful music and dance performance. The performers were dressed in ancient costumes, dancing with long sleeves, and accompanied by the melodious sound of the guqin, showing a beautiful picture.

"Such a performance makes people feel like they have traveled back to the Tang Dynasty." Liu Lei said with emotion.

As night fell, the four of them had dinner at a time-honored restaurant near the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. The restaurant is full of Xi'an-specific decorations, and the dishes are also authentic Xi'an flavor.

They tasted the famous steamed noodles, mutton steamed buns, and various snacks. They were full of praise for every dish, especially the sauerkraut noodles, which were rich in flavor and left people with endless aftertaste.

After the meal, they took a walk in the ancient city at night

, enjoying the unique night atmosphere of this city. The ancient buildings on both sides of the street look even more charming under the lights. Every time you walk through it, you can feel the weight of history.

Chapter 4: The blending of cultures

The fourth day’s itinerary is to visit the SX Provincial Museum and the Xi’an Forest of Steles Museum. These two places contain rich cultural heritage, which gave Li Xiao and his friends a deeper understanding of Chinese history and culture.

The SX Provincial Museum collects various cultural relics from prehistoric times to modern times, showing the evolution of Chinese civilization. They learned about the background stories of many precious cultural relics under the guidance of the tour guide.

"The carvings of these ancient jade articles are really delicate." Liu Lei praised.

"Each of these pottery figurines is lifelike, which makes people feel the unique ingenuity of ancient craftsmen." Li Xiao added.

Then, they came to the Xi'an Forest of Steles Museum, which has a large collection of ancient stone steles and stone carvings. Each stone tablet records a piece of history, and each line of handwriting reveals the calligrapher's exquisite skills.

"These inscriptions are not only witnesses of history, but also a treasure trove of calligraphy art." Wang Qiang said with emotion.

At the end of the museum, they visited a special calligraphy exhibition and had the opportunity to experience the charm of calligraphy in person. Zhang Han excitedly waved the brush and felt the joy of calligraphy even though the brush strokes were jerky.

After leaving the museum, they strolled through Muslim Street and once again experienced the unique cultural atmosphere of this street. The ancient buildings, food stalls, and handicraft shops on the streets all display Xi'an's diverse culture.

In the evening, they ate in a restaurant with a history of hundreds of years and tasted more authentic Xi'an delicacies, such as roujiamo, cold skin, mutton skewers, etc. Every bite is an ultimate treat for the taste buds.

"Xi'an is not only a historical city, but also a city of gourmet food." Zhang Han sighed.

Chapter 5: The end of the journey

On the last day of their trip to Xi'an, Li Xiao and his friends chose to slow down a little. They came to Qujiangchi Heritage Park, which was once a royal garden of the Tang Dynasty and has now been transformed into a park full of greenery.

Walking in the park, they admired the sparkling water on the lake and the blooming flowers on the shore. The beauty and tranquility of Qujiang Pool gave them a different atmosphere from other places in the ancient city.

"This trip is really unforgettable." Li Xiao said with emotion, "Xi'an not only has rich history and culture, but also has unparalleled food and enthusiastic people." "Yes, we saw the richness of history and felt

We experienced the charm of culture and tasted many delicious foods, which will become our wonderful memories. Liu Lei added.

In a corner of the park, they found a teahouse and sat down to drink tea and chat. The decoration in the teahouse is full of classical style, and the scenery outside the window is quiet and beautiful, which is a perfect end to their trip.

"We will come again. There are so many places in Xi'an worth exploring again." Wang Qiang said, his eyes shining with expectations for future travel.

"Yes, every time I come to Xi'an, I will have new discoveries and experiences. This ancient city is always full of freshness and attraction." Zhang Han nodded in agreement.

After tasting the last cup of tea, they slowly stood up and left the teahouse. On the way back to the hotel, they reviewed their travels over the past few days. Everyone had different feelings and gains.

Return to the hotel to pack your luggage and prepare for your return trip. Although the trip is coming to an end, their hearts are full of satisfaction and happiness. The ancient city of Xi'an has given them too many wonderful memories.

Finally, Li Xiao, Zhang Han, Liu Lei and Wang Qiang boarded the train back to BJ with a full and rewarding mood. The scenery outside the window goes all the way north, gradually changing back to a familiar scenery. But in their hearts, Xi'an's beautiful scenery, delicious food and historical stories will be treasured forever.

Li Xiao looked out the window and secretly made up his mind that their travel stories would continue.

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Chapter 6: The ancient capital of Nanjing, the blend of history and food

The next stop for Li Xiao and his friends is the historic Nanjing. As soon as they stepped out of the train station, they were attracted by the city's modern flavor and classical charm.

"Nanjing, the ancient capital of six dynasties, must have many stories." Li Xiao said as he walked, full of expectations.

"Yes, I heard that Nanjing is also famous for its food, especially salted duck and duck blood vermicelli soup." Zhang Han said while checking the map on his mobile phone.

Their first stop was the Mingxiao neighborhood in Nanjing, which not only has a rich history, but also has many food and snack streets.

In front of the Xiaoling Mausoleum of the Ming Dynasty, Liu Lei picked up her camera and captured the majesty of this historic site. "Thinking about the fact that this was once the tomb of the Ming Dynasty emperor, the sense of history is really strong."

"By the way, I heard that the night tours here are very famous." Wang Qiang said.

"We can come back and have a look at night." Li Xiao suggested.

When lunch time came, they came to a famous local old restaurant. The first dish served was the Nanjing-style salted duck. The duck meat is tender, the skin is crispy and the meat is tender, with a light fragrance.

"This salted duck is really good. The duck meat is tender and not greasy." Liu Lei praised.

Later, they tried the duck blood vermicelli soup. The soup was fresh and delicious, the duck blood was soft and glutinous, and the vermicelli was smooth and tender. Every bite left people with endless aftertaste.

"This duck blood vermicelli soup is really a relief from fatigue." Zhang Han said with a smile.

After the meal, they strolled around Laomendong in Nanjing. This is the historical and cultural district of Nanjing, full of antique buildings and lively market atmosphere.

"Look at these ancient buildings, each one has a story." Li Xiao sighed as he walked.

In Laomendong, they also tasted some other Nanjing snacks, such as sweet osmanthus candied lotus root, delicious beef soup dumplings, etc. They were hooked on every snack.

When night fell, they returned to Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum. The experience of visiting at night is completely different from that during the day. The lights illuminate the outline of the ancient tomb, adding a sense of mystery.

"This kind of night tour is really unique." Wang Qiang said.

"Yes, the solemnity during the day and the mystery at night make this place more charming." Liu Lei added.

The next day, they went to another historical landmark in Nanjing - Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. This is not only Sun Yat-sen's mausoleum, but also a park with beautiful scenery.

At the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Li Xiao introduced Sun Yat-sen's historical contributions in detail. "Sun Yat-sen is an important figure in modern Chinese history. His ideas and efforts have had a profound impact on China's development.
Influence. "Li Xiao said, leading everyone to walk slowly up the stone steps.

"The buildings here are really magnificent." Liu Lei praised while taking pictures, "everywhere reveals respect and solemnity."

At the top of the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, they overlooked the entire city of Nanjing and felt the blend of history and modernity.

During lunch time, they ate at a time-honored soup dumpling restaurant. The soup dumplings have thin skin and rich fillings, and the soup is delicious. When you bite into it, your mouth will be filled with juice and aroma.

"This soup dumpling is so delicious. I have never tasted such delicious soup in BJ." Wang Qiang sighed while eating.

In the afternoon, they visited the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall. The exhibits and materials in the museum record that cruel history in detail, making them deeply realize the preciousness of peace.

"This kind of history is something we can never forget." Li Xiao said affectionately.

In the evening, they walked around the Confucius Temple. This is Nanjing's ancient cultural district, with many bookstores, souvenir shops and gourmet snacks.

"The night view of Confucius Temple is so beautiful. The lights here are perfectly combined with the ancient buildings." Liu Lei said.

At Confucius Temple, they tasted some Nanjing specialty snacks, such as duck fat cakes, tofu cakes, etc. Each one has its own unique flavor.

"This trip to Nanjing gave me a deeper understanding of this city." Zhang Han said with emotion, "History, culture, and food are all here."

On the third day, they went to Laomenxi in Nanjing. The streets here are more primitive and full of the style of the Republic of China period. They strolled along the stone road and admired the old houses on both sides.

"The atmosphere here is completely different from that in Laomendong. It's more peaceful," Wang Qiang said.

In Laomenxi, they found a small teahouse and decided to go in and have a rest. The decoration in the teahouse is antique and the aroma of tea is overflowing. The owner enthusiastically brewed a pot of good tea for them. (End of chapter)