With expectations for tomorrow, the three of them gradually fell asleep, and their trip to Chengdu was just the beginning of this wonderful trip.

After spending a pleasant and fulfilling time in Chengdu, Li Xiao, Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei were full of more expectations for the next journey. After packing their bags, they boarded the train to Guilin. Along the way, the three of them discussed Guilin excitedly, and the famous line "Guilin's mountains and rivers are the best in the world" kept popping up in their minds, and they were full of yearning for the picturesque landscapes of the mountains and rivers.

"I heard that the Li River in Guilin is as beautiful as a fairyland. The peaks are of different shapes and the river water is clear. Sitting on a bamboo raft touring is like walking into a landscape painting." Li Xiao said excitedly while looking at the Guilin travel guide on his mobile phone.

Zhang Yuedong nodded in agreement: "Yes, and Guilin has many unique karst landforms, which are the magical craftsmanship of nature. We must experience it this time."

Lin Yifei looked at the scenery passing by outside the window and looked forward to: "I can't wait to use my camera to record every beautiful scenery in Guilin. The mountains and rivers there will definitely be many blockbusters."

After a few hours of driving, they finally arrived in Guilin. As soon as they got off the bus, fresh air came to their faces, and the air was filled with a faint fragrance of soil and grass, as if we were welcoming their arrival.

After a short rest, the three of them headed straight to the Li River and started their Guilin landscape journey. Li River, this river known as the "Baili Gallery", attracts tourists from all over the world with its unique landscape scenery. It is a typical representative of the Karst landform of Guilin. The strange peaks on both sides are listed, with a variety of shapes. The clear river water winds among them, and the mountains and rivers are interdependent, forming a series of picturesque beautiful scenery. In September 2024, the Karst of Guilin was selected into the second batch of 100 World Geological Heritage Places. Its unique geological landscape and natural charm have been recognized by the world.

They came to the bamboo raft pier and prepared to take the bamboo raft to visit the Li River. At this time, there were already many bamboo rafts slowly moving forward on the river, and the laughter of tourists echoed between the mountains and rivers. Li Xiao jumped onto the bamboo raft excitedly and shouted: "Come up quickly, we are going to start swimming in the Li River!" Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei also smiled and boarded the bamboo raft, finding a good seat to sit down.

The bamboo raft moves slowly, and the breeze blows on the face, bringing a hint of coolness. Looking around, the mountains on both sides are rolling, some are like sharp swords and treading straight into the sky, some are like fairies standing tall, and some are like camels carrying loads. Each mountain seems to be a work of art carefully carved by nature.

The peaks appear in different colors under the sunshine. Some are golden, some are emerald green, and some are blue and gray, which complement each other with the clear river water, making them beautiful.

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"Wow, this scenery is so beautiful! I feel like I'm dreaming." Li Xiao couldn't help but sigh.

Zhang Yuedong was also shocked by the beautiful scenery in front of him. He said: "It is really better to see it at first sight than to hear it. Guilin's mountains and rivers are indeed well-known. This unique karst landform is difficult to see in other places."

Lin Yifei kept pressing the camera shutter to record the beautiful scenery one by one. He said: "Every scenery is so beautiful, I don't know which place to take first. This is simply a paradise for photography enthusiasts."

The bamboo raft crossed the calm river surface and rippled layers. The river water was clear and you could see the sand and stones at the bottom of the river and the swimming fish. Occasionally, a few water birds passed by the water surface, and their light figure added a bit of agility to the quiet landscape.

Li Xiao asked the raft master curiously: "Master, do these peaks have names?"

The master smiled and replied: "Of course there is. The mountain in front of him that looks like nine horses is the famous Jiuma Painting Mountain. Legend has it that people who can see that nine horses can win the top scorer."

When Li Xiao heard this, he immediately observed it carefully. He counted as he looked: "One, two, three... Why did I only see five horses?"

Zhang Yuedong also looked carefully from the side, and he said, "I saw seven horses, and it seems that I am still a little far from the top scorer."

Lin Yifei smiled and said, "I think the wonder of the nine horse painting mountain is that everyone sees different horses, which is exactly the charm of it."

Continue moving forward and they came to the Yellow Bu Reflection Scenic Area. The river surface here is particularly calm, like a huge mirror, perfectly reflecting the peaks on both sides of the river in the water. The blue sky, white clouds, green mountains and green trees all formed clear reflections in the water. It is hard to tell whether the mountains are in the water or the water is on the mountain, as if they have entered a dreamy world.

"This is simply a natural ink painting, so amazing." Li Xiao exclaimed.

Zhang Yuedong also said with emotion: "Yes, nature is really a magical painter, using its magical skills to create such a beautiful scenery."

Lin Yifei said excitedly: "I must take a few more photos here. This reflection is so beautiful. Any shot is a blockbuster."

During the trip to the Li River, the raft master enthusiastically introduced the history and culture of Guilin and the local customs and habits. They learned that Guilin not only has beautiful mountains and rivers, but also has a long history and rich cultural heritage. This is a settlement of ethnic minorities such as Zhuang, Yao, Miao and other ethnic groups. Each ethnic group has unique culture and traditions, adding a strong humanistic atmosphere to this land.

Before they knew it, the bamboo raft journey was coming to an end. The three of them set foot on the shore with their beautiful memories and countless beautiful photos in their cameras. At this time, their stomachs began to growl, so they decided to taste Guilin's specialty food - Guilin rice noodles.

They walked into a local rice noodle shop, which was filled with the rich aroma of rice and brine. The shop was filled with diners, and everyone was eating with relish and had a satisfied smile on their faces.

"Boss, let's have three bowls of Guilin rice noodles." Li Xiao shouted loudly.

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Li Xiao couldn't wait to stir the rice noodles, wrap each rice noodles with brine, then pick it up and put it in his mouth. "Wow, this rice noodles are so delicious! They are delicate and smooth, and the brine tastes rich and mellow. With these side dishes, the taste is very rich." Li Xiao praised while eating.

Zhang Yuedong also tasted it and nodded in agreement: "It's really delicious. The taste of this Guilin rice noodles is indeed unique. This brine is the soul of Guilin rice noodles. It is said that every store has its own unique formula. After a long period of boiling, it will have such a strong fragrance."

Lin Yifei savored the taste of Guilin rice noodles carefully. He said: "This rice noodles not only taste good, but also carry Guilin's food culture. You can feel the unique charm of this city in every bite."

During the process of tasting Guilin rice noodles, they also learned that the production process of Guilin rice noodles is very particular. The rice noodles are made of high-quality rice, and after soaking, grinding, filtering, kneading, cooking, pressing and other processes, this delicate, smooth, flexible and elastic rice noodles are made. The brine is made of pig skulls, beef bones, grass fruits, cinnamon, licorice, star anise and other spices and ingredients, and after a long period of boiling, it has a rich aroma, salty, fresh and delicious side dishes. Sweetened bamboo shoots, sour beans, char siu, crispy braised beef, etc., which adds a rich taste and layering to Guilin rice noodles.

After eating Guilin rice noodles, the three of them came to the performance venue and prepared to watch the large-scale Guilin landscape performance - "Impression·Liu Sanjie". This performance was jointly created by famous directors Zhang Yimou, Wang Chaoge and Fan Yue. It is the founder of Zhang Yimou's "Impression" series. It takes the Lijiang landscape as the stage and the Guangxi ethnic minority culture as the soul, and innovatively integrates Liu Sanjie's classic mountain songs, ethnic customs and Lijiang fishing fire and other elements, presenting a feast of vision and soul to the audience.

When night fell, the performance officially began. I saw lights gradually lit up on the water of the Li River. Under the reflection of the lights, the twelve tall peaks slowly unfolded like a huge landscape painting. A group of actors wearing ethnic costumes slowly walked from the water. Their singing was melodious and beautiful, as if they brought people into the ancient and mysterious world of Liu Sanjie.

As the performance proceeds, various exciting scenes are constantly presented. The actors sang and danced on the river, showing the unique style of Guangxi ethnic minorities. Zhuang folk songs, Yao tribes weddings, Dong big songs, Miao celebrations and other series of ethnic minority life scenes along the Li River, which are vividly displayed in front of the audience through freehand pictures of large color blocks, making people feel as if they are in a colorful ethnic cultural world.

The lights and special effects in the performance were also very shocking. On the water surface of the Li River, the lights and smoke intertwined, forming dreamy pictures. The figures of the actors appeared in the light and shadow, as if they were in a fairyland. And when the fishermen rowed bamboo rafts, lit fishing fires, and slowly moved forward on the Li River, the whole scene was even more beautiful, making people feel the tranquility and harmony of Li River life.

"This performance was so shocking! The perfect integration of landscape, culture and art was really a feast of vision and hearing." Li Xiao said excitedly.

Zhang Yuedong was also deeply moved by the performance. He said: "Yes, through this performance, we have a deeper understanding of Guangxi's ethnic minority culture and feel its unique charm. This is not only a performance, but also a cultural inheritance and promotion."

Lin Yifei kept recording the wonderful moments of the performance with his camera. He said: "A such a wonderful performance must be recorded so that more people can understand and appreciate it."

After the performance, the audience burst into thunderous applause and cheers. The three of them also left the performance venue with full of emotion and shock. While walking, they recalled the wonderful clips in the performance and gained a deeper understanding of Guilin's cultural heritage.

On the last day in Guilin, the three of them came to the local specialty market and prepared to buy some specialty products and take them back to give to their relatives and friends. The market was very lively, with a wide variety of specialty products, which was dazzling.

They first saw Guilin Maojian. Guilin Maojian is a rookie among Chinese green teas. It has the characteristics of tight and thin appearance, white hair, green color, clear and lasting fragrance, green and bright soup, and mellow and fresh taste. Li Xiao picked up a packet of Guilin Maojian and sniffed it carefully. The tea fragrance was so strong that he said: "The smell of Guilin Maojian is so fragrant. Take it back to make tea for his father, and he will definitely like it."

Zhang Yuedong also selected several packs of Guilin Maojian. He said: "Guilin Maojian not only tastes good, but also has health benefits, so it is very suitable to give it to the elders."

Then, they were attracted by Yangshuo painting fans. Yangshuo painting fans are one of the specialty crafts in Yangshuo County, Guilin. They are made of traditional Chinese calligraphy, paintings and fans. The fan bones are made of local nanmu bamboo, and the fan is rice paper or silk, and then made through painting, dyeing, mounting, pasting, wearing, lacquer and other processes. The picture is accompanied by poetry, calligraphy, seal seals, poetry, calligraphy, painting and seals, and has high artistic value and ornamental value.

Lin Yifei picked up a painting fan, which painted the landscape of Guilin, which was lifelike. He said: "This Yangshuo painting fan is so exquisite, each one looks like a work of art. I want to buy a few more and hang it at home as a decoration, and it can also be given to friends who like art."

Li Xiao and Zhang Yuedong also chose a few painting fans they like. They felt that these painting fans could not only be used as souvenirs, but also allow more people to understand Guilin's culture and art.

In addition to Guilin Maojian and Yangshuo Painting Fans, they also purchased Guilin fermented bean curd, Lipu taro, Yongfu Luohan Fruit and other specialties. Guilin fermented bean curd is golden in color, delicate in taste, and delicious in taste, suitable for seasoning of various dishes; Lipu taro is large, with delicate meat, powdery and glutinous in taste, and is rich in a variety of nutrients; Yongfu Luohan Fruit has huge fruits, full flesh, sweet in taste, and has the effects of clearing heat and moistening the lungs, relieving cough and reducing phlegm.

With a lot of harvest, the three of them ended their journey in Guilin. During these days in Guilin, they experienced the picturesque landscape, tasted the delicious and unique Guilin rice noodles, watched the shocking performance of "Impression·Liu Sanjie", and purchased distinctive local specialties. Everything in Guilin left a deep impression on them and became an unforgettable memory during their trip.

"Guilin is really a beautiful and magical place. This trip gave me a deeper understanding of the magical craftsmanship of nature and the traditional Chinese culture." Li Xiao said with emotion.

Zhang Yuedong nodded in agreement: "Yes, every trip is a growth and harvest. I believe that the next journey will be even more exciting."
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