In addition to food, they also developed a strong interest in Shu embroidery. Shu embroidery is one of the four famous embroidery in China and is famous for its exquisite skills and unique style. The Shu embroidery works in the store are dazzling, including flowers, birds, fish and insects, landscapes, figures and portraits, etc. Each piece is finely embroidered and lifelike.

"These Shu embroidery works are so beautiful, they are simply works of art!" Zhang Yuedong was amazed at a Shu embroidery work embroidered with a panda.

Lin Yifei nodded in agreement: "Yes, the skills of Shu embroidery are so exquisite. Every needle and thread contains the hard work and wisdom of the craftsman."

Li Xiao chose a Shu embroidered handkerchief and prepared to give it to his mother. He said: "I think this handkerchief is very exquisite, and my mother will definitely like it. Shu embroidery is not only a handicraft, but also a strong heart."

Finally, they bought some Sichuan tea and other special gifts and returned home with a full load. When they left the specialty store, the three of them had a satisfied smile on their faces. They not only tasted the delicious food in Chengdu and enjoyed the wonderful Sichuan opera performances, but also bought their favorite specialties and gained a lot.

On the first day in Chengdu, the three of them felt the unique charm of the city. The food, culture and history here made them linger. They look forward to the next journey and discover more beauty in Chengdu.

After the trip to Chengdu, the three of them boarded the train to Guilin with anticipation. Along the way, they excitedly discussed the Guilin landscape that they were about to see, and their hearts were filled with yearning for nature.

"It is said that 'Guilin's mountains and rivers are the best in the world', and I can't wait to see it with my own eyes." Zhang Yuedong said excitedly.

Lin Yifei also smiled and nodded: "Yes, I heard that the scenery of Lijiang River is as beautiful as a painting. We must take more photos this time."

Li Xiao looked at the scenery flying past the window, his eyes full of anticipation: "Guilin's landscape is famous, and this time we must feel its charm."

After the train arrived at Guilin Station, the three of them took a break and headed straight for the Li River. Standing by the Li River, the scenery in front of them was stunned. The clear river water sparkled under the sunlight, and the mountains on both sides were rolling and in different shapes, like a natural ink painting.

"Wow, this is so beautiful! It's like walking into a fairyland." Zhang Yuedong couldn't help but sigh.

Lin Yifei was also shocked by the beautiful scenery in front of him. He took a deep breath and said, "This is the magical craftsmanship of nature, it's so spectacular!"

Li Xiao smiled and said, "Let's get on the boat quickly and experience the scenery of the Li River."

The three of them boarded a bamboo raft. The bamboo raft slowly moved forward. The river water gently patted the bamboo raft, making a pleasant sound. The breeze blew on the face, bringing a refreshing breath, making people feel refreshed.

"Look, does that mountain look like a camel?" Zhang Yuedong shouted at the mountain peak in the distance.

Lin Yifei looked in the direction he pointed, and smiled and said, "It really looks like, the imagination of nature is really rich."

Li Xiao also nodded in agreement: "This is the mountain in Guilin. Each one has its own unique shape, which makes people admire the magic of nature."

The bamboo raft continued to move forward, and the scenery on both sides was like a flowing picture, constantly showing them in front of them. The strange peaks were lined up and the strange rocks were rugged. Some peaks looked like graceful girls, some looked like majestic generals, and some looked like eagles spreading their wings to fly.

"The river is made of green silk belts, and the mountain is like a jade hairpin." Li Xiao couldn't help but recite the poem by Han Yu, a poet of the Tang Dynasty.

Zhang Yuedong also recited: "This poem really describes the mountains and rivers of the Li River to the fullest, it's so beautiful!"

Lin Yifei picked up the camera and kept taking pictures of the beautiful scenery in front of him, wanting to record all these beautiful moments.

During the Li River rafting process, they also saw many interesting scenes. From time to time, fish jumped out of the water and splashed a bunch of crystal water; from time to time, the cheerful singing of birds came from time to time in the bamboo forest on the shore; and some local fishermen fished on the river with small boats, forming a harmonious pastoral landscape.

"The pace of life here is so slow, it makes people feel very relaxed." Zhang Yuedong sighed.

Lin Yifei also said: "Yes, after staying in the city for a long time, occasionally coming to such a place can really make people forget all their worries."

Li Xiao smiled and said, "This is the meaning of travel. Let us experience different lives and feel the beauty of nature."

After coming from the Li River, the three of them went to Elephant Trunk Mountain. From a distance, a mountain peak looked like a giant elephant stretching its nose and drinking water by the river. Its shape was realistic and vivid.

"Wow, this is Elephant Trunk Mountain, it's so amazing!" Zhang Yuedong ran over excitedly.

Lin Yifei also exclaimed: "It really looks like an elephant. Nature is so amazing. How could there be such a strange mountain?"

Li Xiao looked at Elephant Trunk Hill and smiled and said, "Elephant Trunk Hill is a landmark attraction in Guilin. It has a moving legend."

The three of them walked into the Elephant Trunk Mountain Scenic Area and admired the magical peak up close. A huge round hole formed between the Elephant Trunk and the Elephant Body. The river flowed through the cave and sparkled. Above the cave, green trees were shaded and flowers were lush, adding vitality to Elephant Trunk Mountain.

"Look, this cave is like a bright moon reflected in the water. This is the famous 'Elephant Mountain Water Moon' landscape." Li Xiao pointed to the Water Moon Cave of Elephant Trunk Mountain.

Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei looked carefully and found that through the Water Moon Cave, you could see the rippling waves on the river, as if a bright moon was rippling in the water, which was so beautiful.

"So beautiful! This is simply a masterpiece of nature." Zhang Yuedong couldn't help but exclaim.

Lin Yifei nodded in agreement: "Yes, such a beautiful scenery is really intoxicating."

Around Elephant Trunk Hill, there are many other attractions, such as Samantabhadra Pagoda, Elephant Eye Rock, etc. They visited these attractions in turn along the mountain path, each of which left a deep impression on them.

"This Samantabhadra Tower looks so old. Does it have any history?" Zhang Yuedong asked, pointing to the Samantabhadra Tower on the top of the mountain.

Li Xiao introduced: "The Samantabhadra Tower was built in the Ming Dynasty and is a solid brick tower in Lama style. It has a unique shape. The top of the tower has a round treasure roof, the body of the tower is conical, and it is engraved with many exquisite patterns and words, which has high historical and artistic value."

Lin Yifei couldn't help but sigh: "The wisdom of the ancients is really admirable. In that era without modern architectural technology, such exquisite towers could be built."

During the tour, they also met a local tour guide who enthusiastically told them the legend of Elephant Trunk Hill.

According to legend, a long time ago, Guilin was a poor and backward place, and people lived in difficult times. One day, a divine elephant came here. It was attracted by the beautiful scenery of Guilin and decided to stay here to help people. The divine elephant used its nose to reclaim the land, help people grow crops, and make people's lives gradually improve. However, the divine elephant's actions aroused the dissatisfaction of the Emperor of Heaven, who believed that the divine elephant should not help mortals. So he sent the divine elephant to capture the divine elephant. In order to protect the people of Guilin, the divine elephant started a fierce battle with the divine soldiers and generals. During the battle, the divine elephant was seriously injured, but it still firmly protected Guilin. In the end, the divine elephant fell to the ground, its body turned into a mountain, and its nose turned into a mountain.

"So there is such a touching legend on Elephant Trunk Hill." Zhang Yuedong said with emotion after hearing this.

Lin Yifei also said: "This legend not only makes Elephant Trunk Hill more mysterious, but also makes us feel the kindness and courage of the divine elephant."

Li Xiao smiled and said, "Yes, these legends and stories are also part of Guilin's culture. They make Guilin's landscape more charming."

After enjoying the beautiful scenery of Elephant Trunk Hill, the three of them also started to roar. They decided to taste Guilin's specialty food and experience the unique flavor of the city.

They came to a famous local restaurant. As soon as they entered the door, they smelled a strong fragrance. The waiter warmly greeted them and recommended a few signature dishes from Guilin.

"When you come to Guilin, you must try Guilin rice noodles. This is a specialty delicacy in Guilin." The waiter said with a smile.

When Zhang Yuedong heard this, he nodded quickly: "Okay, let's have three bowls of Guilin rice noodles, and recommend some other dishes to us."

The waiter thought for a while and said, "Then you can try Lipu taro button and beer fish, these two dishes are also very popular."

The three nodded and agreed. After a while, the steaming Guilin rice noodles were served on the table. A layer of fragrant brine was poured on the white rice noodles, and some sour beans, sour bamboo shoots, peanut crumbs and other ingredients were placed on it, which made people salivate when they saw it.

"Wow, this Guilin rice noodles look very appetizing." Zhang Yuedong couldn't wait to pick up the chopsticks and taste it.

"Well, this rice noodles have a smooth taste and a strong brine flavor. It's so delicious!" Zhang Yuedong praised while eating.

Lin Yifei also tasted it and nodded and said, "It's really delicious. The taste of this rice noodles is different from what I used to eat, and it's very unique."

Li Xiao also smiled and said, "The essence of Guilin rice noodles lies in this brine. It is made of boiled with a variety of spices and has a very unique taste."

Then, Lipu taro buckles and beer fish were served on the table. The Lipu taro buckles were golden in color and fragrant. Taro and pork belly were paired together, fat but not greasy, fragrant and delicious. Beer fish was cooked with fresh live fish in the Li River, added beer and various seasonings. The fish was tender and delicious, with a faint beer fragrance.

"The Lipu taro button is so delicious. The taro is powdery and glutinous, and the pork belly is fat but not greasy. It is a perfect match." Lin Yifei took a bite of the Lipu taro button, and a satisfied expression appeared on his face.

Zhang Yuedong also picked up a piece of beer fish and put it in his mouth, saying, "This beer fish is also good. The fish meat is very tender and tastes delicious. It also has a beer fragrance, which is very special."

Li Xiao smiled and said, "Guilin's food is indeed well-known. Each dish has its own unique flavor, which makes people feel endless aftertaste."

During the process of tasting the food, they also learned about the stories and culture behind these foods. The history of Guilin rice noodles can be traced back to the Qin Dynasty and is an indispensable part of Guilin people's daily life; Lipu taro barbecue is a famous dish at a traditional banquet in Guilin. It uses high-quality taro from Guilin Lipu County, which is cooked through multiple processes; beer and fish are a specialty food in Yangshuo. Its appearance comes from the creativity of a chef, combining beer and fish to create this delicious dish.

"I didn't expect there were so many stories behind these delicacies." Zhang Yuedong said with emotion.

Lin Yifei also said: "Yes, tasting food is not only to satisfy the taste buds, but also to understand the local culture and history."

Li Xiao smiled and said, "Yes, this is also a great fun of traveling. By tasting delicious food, we can better feel the charm of this city."

As night falls, lights are on, the night in Guilin is particularly charming. The three of them come to the Li River and prepare to watch the large-scale landscape performance "Impression·Liu Sanjie".

The performance venue is located on the water surface of the Li River. It is set with the Li River landscape as the background, and the lighting, music, dance and natural scenery are perfectly integrated to create a dreamlike atmosphere.

"Wow, this performance venue is too shocking!" Zhang Yuedong couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the scene in front of him.

Lin Yifei also said: "Yes, using mountains and rivers as the stage, this creativity is really amazing."

Li Xiao smiled and said, "This performance is a work directed by Zhang Yimou, and it will definitely not disappoint us."

The performance began. As the melodious music started, a group of actors in national costumes slowly walked from the river. Their singing was crisp and pleasant, as if they brought people into a poetic world.

"Come on the mountain song, come on the other side and..." The actors interpreted the story of Liu Sanjie with loud singing. Their singing echoed in the night sky, contrasting with the mountains and rivers of the Li River, forming a beautiful picture.

"This song sounds so nice, I feel like I'm in a paradise." Zhang Yuedong said intoxicatedly.

Lin Yifei nodded in agreement: "Yes, this performance is so exciting, the stage effect, lighting and music are all just right."

Li Xiao said: "This performance not only shows the legend of Liu Sanjie, but also shows the landscape and folk culture of Guilin, making people feel the unique charm of Guilin."

During the performance, the actors also showed many wonderful dances and acrobatic performances. Their movements were beautiful and smooth and their skills were superb, which won warm applause from the audience.

"These actors are so amazing, their performances are so wonderful!" Zhang Yuedong applauded excitedly.

Lin Yifei also said: "Yes, this performance is really a double feast of vision and hearing."
Chapter completed!