Li Xiao, Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei were originally friends with completely different life trajectories. Li Xiao is a busy office worker who works hard for his dreams in the lattice of the office building every day; Zhang Yuedong is a freelance photographer who uses the lens to capture the beauty of the world; Lin Yifei is a vibrant college student, full of curiosity and desire to explore the world. At an accidental party, they talked about their desire for travel, hit it off, and decided to start a trip to China to appreciate the customs and customs of all parts of the motherland.

They set out from different cities and came to BJ to meet with expectation. When Li Xiao walked out of BJ Daxing International Airport, took a deep breath of BJ's air, and said excitedly: "I finally arrived at BJ. This city full of historical charm and modern atmosphere is exciting to think about!"

Zhang Yuedong carried his photography equipment, his eyes flashed with excitement, and responded with a smile: "Yes, this time, you must use the camera to record every wonderful moment." Lin Yifei jumped like a cheerful deer and said: "BJ, I'm here, delicious and fun, wait for me!"

As soon as they arrived at BJ, they were attracted by the unique atmosphere of the city. The skyscrapers and ancient hutongs were intertwined, modern transportation and traditional human tricycles were parallel to the streets. The shops on the street included both internationally renowned brands and traditional handicraft shops full of old BJ charm. This unique scene of the blending of ancient and modern times made them look forward to the next journey.

Early the next morning, the three of them came to the Palace Museum. Standing in front of the Meridian Gate of the Palace Museum, the tall and majestic red city gate, the golden door nails on the vermilion gate were shining with light, making them sigh at the magnificence of ancient buildings. Li Xiao looked up at the Meridian Gate and sighed:

"This is where the ancient emperors came and went. I feel that history suddenly became alive." Zhang Yuedong quickly raised his camera, recorded the shocking moment with a "click", and said, "This picture is so historical, you must take it."

When they walked into the Forbidden City, they seemed to travel through time and space and return to the Ming and Qing dynasties. The grandeur of the Hall of Supreme Harmony amazes them. The golden glazed tiles shine brightly under the sunlight. The huge golden dragon carving pillars and exquisite caissons in the hall all show the majesty and luxury of the royal family. The tour guide enthusiastically introduced:

"The Palace of Supreme Harmony is the largest palace in the Forbidden City and also the place where the emperor holds major rituals. Important ceremonies such as ascension to the throne, wedding, and enthronement of the queen are all held here." Lin Yifei looked around curiously and asked, "Will the emperor feel a sense of accomplishment when sitting on it?" This made the tourists around him laugh.

They continued to move forward and came to Zhonghe Hall. This small and exquisite palace was the place where the emperor rested and received worship before attending the major ceremony. The decoration inside the hall was equally exquisite, especially the twelve ridge beasts arranged on the four corners, which were of different shapes and lifelike. Li Xiao carefully observed the ridge beasts and said:

"These ridge beasts are not only beautiful, but they must have some special meanings." The tour guide explained with a smile: "These ridge beasts do have special meanings. They represent auspiciousness, evil-proofing, etc. Different numbers and arrangements also have different considerations."

Afterwards, they visited the Baohe Palace, Ganqing Palace, Kunning Palace and other palaces. In the imperial garden, the ancient trees were lush, strange rockery was staggered, and winding paths and clear ponds. Zhang Yue walked east while taking pictures, not missing any beautiful corner. Lin Yifei excitedly shuttled among the flowers and said:

"This place is like a paradise. I really can't imagine how leisurely the ancient emperors and concubines lived here." Li Xiao quietly admired the surrounding scenery and felt the precipitation of history.

During the visit, they also met a group of foreign tourists. The foreign tourists were also curious about the architecture and history of the Forbidden City, and kept asking questions to the tour guide. One of the foreign friends asked in a not-so-fluent Chinese: "Why are the buildings here so beautiful and imposing?" Li Xiao took the initiative to step forward and introduced them in English:

"The Forbidden City is the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. It embodies the wisdom and hard work of countless craftsmen and represents the highest level of ancient Chinese architectural art." After hearing this, foreign friends nodded repeatedly, gave a thumbs up and praised: "China, amazing!"

After leaving the Forbidden City, the three of them were already hungry. They decided to taste the authentic Beijing roast duck. They came to an old-fashioned roast duck restaurant. The antique decoration style was full of the charm of old BJ. The waiter came up enthusiastically, arranged seats for them, and introduced the characteristics and ways to eat roast duck.

After a while, a roast duck with red color and shiny and crispy color was pushed up. The master skillfully cut the roast duck into thin slices, each of which was evenly sized, and the skin and meat were perfectly combined. Li Xiao looked at the roast duck on the table, swallowed, and said:

"This roast duck looks so tempting, I can't wait to eat it." Zhang Yuedong also smiled and said, "This is BJ's signature delicacy, and you must try it well today."

According to the waiter's introduction, they picked up a lotus leaf cake as thin as a cicada's wings, put a few slices of roast duck, plus shredded scallion, shredded cucumber and sweet noodle sauce, then rolled it up and put it in their mouth. The skin of the roast duck is crispy and delicious, the meat is tender and juicy, and it is paired with the spicy taste of shredded scallion.

The refreshing cucumber shredded cucumber and the sweet noodle sauce are rich in texture, which makes people feel endless aftertaste. Lin Yifei ate it all over the mouth and kept praising: "It's so delicious, this is the best roast duck I've ever eaten, it's simply a delicious food in the world!" Li Xiao nodded in agreement: "This taste is really amazing, no wonder Beijing roast duck is so famous."

While tasting the roast duck, they also ordered some other Beijing specialty snacks, such as tofu rolling rings, etc. Although the taste of the soy sauce is a bit unique, Lin Yifei was a little uncomfortable at first, but with the encouragement of Li Xiao and Zhang Yuedong,

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content later! He still mustered up the courage to taste it a few times, and gradually realized the charm. Zhang Yuedong smiled and said, "This bean juice is like the culture of BJ. You need to be savored slowly to discover its unique charm."

In the evening, the three of them came to a theater and prepared to watch the Peking Opera performance. Peking Opera is the national treasure of China, and they had long wanted to appreciate the charm of this traditional art. When they walked into the theater, the quaint stage arrangements and exquisite costume props made them feel a strong artistic atmosphere.

The performance began. As soon as the actors appeared, they attracted the attention of the audience with their superb skills and unique performance style. Their singing styles were beautiful, either exciting and high-pitched, or melodious, and each note seemed to have the charm of history.

The actors' movements are also very particular, and every move has been carefully designed, showing elegance and grandness in every move.

Lin Yifei was deeply attracted by the actors' wonderful performances. He stared at the stage without blinking, and exclaimed from time to time: "This Peking Opera is so beautiful, the actors' kung fu is really amazing, the costumes and makeup are so beautiful." Li Xiao also watched with relish and said:

"Peking opera is not only a performing art, but also a reflection of Chinese traditional culture. It contains various elements such as literature, music, dance, and art. It is really profound."

During the performance, they saw the classic play "Farewell My Concubine". The actors of Xiang Yu fully interpreted the heroism and tragic tragedy of a generation of overlords through their passionate singing and tragic performances. The actors of Yu Ji showed Yu Ji's affection and helplessness towards Xiang Yu with his graceful dance posture and delicate emotions.

Zhang Yuedong couldn't help but sigh: "These actors are so amazing. They use their performances to make us feel the weight of history and the emotions of the characters."

After the performance, warm applause rang out from the audience. The three of them also stood up and applauded the actors' wonderful performances. They walked out of the theater and were immersed in the charm of Peking Opera, discussing their performances along the way.

On the last day of BJ, the three of them arrived at Wangfujing Pedestrian Street and prepared to buy some BJ specialties to take them back for their relatives and friends. The pedestrian street was very lively, with various shops and specialty stores one by one.

They first came to a Forbidden City Cultural and Creative Store. The cultural and creative products here are inspired by the cultural relics and buildings of the Forbidden City, with exquisite design and creative creativity. There are exquisite Forbidden City calendars, small Forbidden City architectural models, stationery and accessories printed with Forbidden City elements, etc. Li Xiao selected several Forbidden City calendars and said: "This calendar can not only look at the date, but also understand the history and culture of the Forbidden City. It is very meaningful to give it to friends." Zhang Yuedong bought some Forbidden City architectural models and prepared to go back and place them in his studio.

Then, they came to the Daoxiangcun Pastry Shop. The shop was filled with various traditional Chinese pastries, such as Daoxiangcun’s signature products, beef tongue cake, mung bean cake, and red, with a strong aroma.

Lin Yifei looked at the full cupboard of pastries and said excitedly: "These pastries all look delicious. I want to buy more and take them back for my family to try." They selected pastries of various flavors, put them into gift boxes, and prepared to take them back to share with their relatives and friends.

Finally, they bought some Erguotou wine. Erguotou is a traditional famous wine of BJ. It has a mellow taste and a strong aroma. Li Xiao said: "This Erguotou is a specialty of BJ. I will take it back for my father to drink, and he will definitely like it."

After buying the specialties, the three of them ended their pleasant BJ journey with a lot of harvest. They embarked on a new journey with their beautiful memories of BJ and their expectations for the next stop, ready to explore more of the charm of Chinese cities.

Farewell to BJ who blends historical charm and modern atmosphere, Li Xiao, Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei embarked on a journey to Chengdu with expectations for the next stop. The plane slowly landed at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. When they walked out of the airport, a unique leisurely atmosphere came to their faces. It was completely different from BJ's fast pace, and the streets and alleys of Chengdu were filled with a sense of comfort and leisure.

The teahouses on the street are filled with people drinking tea, chatting, and playing mahjong, with relaxed smiles on their faces, as if time has slowed down here.

Li Xiao took a deep breath and sighed: "The feeling of Chengdu is completely different from that of BJ, and I relaxed all of a sudden." Zhang Yuedong also nodded in agreement: "Yes, the pace of life here is so slow and it feels very comfortable." Lin Yifei looked around excitedly and said: "I can't wait to explore the food and beautiful scenery in Chengdu!"

On the first day in Chengdu, they came to the Wuhou Temple. The Wuhou Temple is located in Wuhou District, CD City. It is the only temple for the monarch and ministers to worship together in China. It is also a temple commemorating Zhuge Liang and other heroes of Shu Han. It carries the profound Three Kingdoms culture.

As soon as I walked to the gate of Wuhou Temple, the simple and solemn architectural style attracted their attention. The vermilion gate was inlaid with rows of golden door nails, which looked particularly grand. The three big words "Wuhou Temple" hung high on the lintel, which were vigorous and powerful. The stone lion at the door was majestic, as if protecting this sacred land.

Walking into the Wuhou Temple, it seems like traveling through time and space, and returning to the Three Kingdoms era where heroes emerged. The ancient trees in the temple are towering, green trees are shaded, quiet and quiet.

They first came to Liu Bei's Hall, where the statue of Liu Bei was enshrined. He sat upright on the throne, with a majestic expression and deep eyes, as if he was overlooking the people of the world. The statues of civil servants and military generals on both sides were vivid, some holding books, and some holding weapons, as if they were waiting for the lord's orders at any time.

Li Xiao looked at these statues and couldn't help but sigh: "Liu Bei's ability to rise up in troubled times and establish the Shu Han regime is inseparable from the assistance of these civil and military officials." Zhang Yuedong also nodded and said:

"Yes, Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun and others are all heroes, and their stories are passed down through the ages." Lin Yifei asked curiously: "Where is Zhuge Liang's palace? I really want to see his statue."

Continuing along the central axis, they came to Zhuge Liang's palace. Zhuge Liang's statue sat upright in the hall, with a feather fan and austerity, showing wisdom and calmness. His eyes revealed a kind of firmness and confidence, as if he could see through everything. The plaques and couplets in the hall were filled with praises to Zhuge Liang, such as "devoting all his life until he dies", which highly summarized his life.

During the visit, they also met a senior Three Kingdoms fan, who enthusiastically explained the history of Wuhou Temple and the story of Three Kingdoms to everyone. He pointed to the inscriptions in the temple and said:

"These inscriptions are precious historical relics, which record historical events and deeds of the Three Kingdoms period, and are of great value for studying the history of the Three Kingdoms." Li Xiao and others listened with relish, raised some questions from time to time, and communicated and discussed with him.

After coming out of Wuhou Temple, the three of them were still immersed in the atmosphere of the Three Kingdoms culture. They sat on the bench outside the temple and discussed their views on the characters and history of the Three Kingdoms. Li Xiao said: "Zhuge Liang is really amazing. His wisdom and loyalty are admirable. In order to realize Liu Bei's last wish, he went to Qishan six times and marched north to the Central Plains. Although he failed in the end, his spirit is always worthy of our learning."
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