Chapter 6
They came to the ancient and charming Xi'an. As soon as they got off the plane, they were hit by the heavy atmosphere of the ancient city.
"Wow, this is Xi'an. I feel the smell of history everywhere." Li Xiao opened his arms excitedly, as if he wanted to embrace the atmosphere of this city in his arms.
Zhang Yuedong smiled and said, "Yes, this is the ancient capital of the Thirteen Dynasties. It has a profound historical heritage. We have to explore it carefully next."
Lin Yifei also nodded, his eyes flashing with anticipation.
They took the subway to the city center. After settling down, they couldn't wait to go to the first attraction, Xi'an City Wall. From a distance, the towering city wall was like a giant dragon winding and magnificent.
"This city wall is too spectacular. It's hard to imagine how people in ancient times built it." Li Xiao exclaimed.
When they approached the city wall and stroked the ancient bricks and stones, they seemed to feel the warmth of history.
After buying the tickets, they climbed the city wall. The wall was wide and flat enough to be able to run two carriages in parallel.
Zhang Yuedong suggested: "How about we rent a bicycle and ride around the city walls so that we can better appreciate the scenery."
"Good idea!" Li Xiao and Lin Yifei agreed.
So, Li Ming, Xiaoyan and Ajie rented three simple bicycles at the car rental site at the foot of the city wall.
Li Ming skillfully stepped on the bicycle and adjusted the height of the seat; Xiaoyan carefully straightened the handlebars and tried the brakes; Ajie mischievously rang the bell, and the crisp ringtone echoed in the air.
They slowly pedaled the pedal and started this special cycling journey along the ancient city wall. The breeze gently brushed across their cheeks, like a pair of gentle hands, bringing a hint of coolness and instantly dispelled some of the heat in spring.
Every time a perfect distance on the city wall, a city tower stands, with flying eaves like eagles spreading their wings to fly. The layers of brackets are exquisitely structured, and the antique charm comes to the face. The mottled bricks and stones seem to be silently telling the story of time.
While riding leisurely, they enjoyed the completely different but equally charming scenery inside and outside the city wall.
Inside the city wall is an old city full of a strong atmosphere of life. The old houses are densely packed and the blue-gray tiles are shining with ancient light in the sun. Occasionally, a few melodious Qin Opera sounds come from the deep alleys. The high-pitched and passionate tunes are full of the city's profound cultural heritage, which makes people unable to help but indulge in it.
Outside the city wall, the prosperous appearance of a modern city is shown. The tall buildings are lined up one after another, and the glass curtain wall reflects dazzling light.
The wide road was full of traffic, the cars were flowing endlessly, the sound of horns and engines were intertwined, and a vibrant urban melody was played. Above this city wall, they seemed to have traveled through time and space, witnessing the perfect blend of history and modernity.
"This feels great. On one side is the ancient past and on the other side is the modern prosperity, which perfectly merged with the Xi'an city wall." Lin Yifei sighed.
Li Xiao also smiled and said, "Yes, this feeling of fusion between ancient and modern times can only be felt in Xi'an."
After riding around the city wall for a while, they arrived at Yongning Gate. The city entrance ceremony was being held here, and the actors in ancient costumes sang and danced, welcoming visitors from all directions. They watched the ceremony with great interest and felt the enthusiasm and hospitality of the city of Xi'an.
After descending from the city wall, they came to the famous Huimin Street. It was crowded and bustling. The aroma of various delicacies came to their noses, making their stomachs start to growl.
"Wow, I don't know which one to eat first for so many delicious foods." Li Xiao looked at the dazzling array of food stalls, looking confused.
"Try the Roujiamo first, this is a specialty delicacy in Xi'an." Zhang Yuedong said, pointing to a long line of Roujiamo restaurant.
The three of them lined up for a while and finally bought the fragrant Roujiamo. The steamed bun is fragrant and the meat is fragrant. After biting it, it is full of happiness.
"Well, this Roujiamo is so delicious, it is indeed well-known." Lin Yifei praised while eating.
Then, they tasted cold skin, mutton soaked buns, and chicken cakes. Each one made them feel endlessly.
After eating the perfect food, they continued to stroll around the Huimin Street. Not only were there delicious food, but there were also various special handicrafts and souvenirs. They walked into a small shop, which was filled with exquisite terracotta warriors and horses.
"These Terracotta Warriors are so realistic. Take a few back as souvenirs." Li Xiao picked up a model of Terracotta Warriors and looked at it carefully.
Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei also thought it was good, so the three of them each selected a few models of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses they liked.
After leaving Huimin Street, they learned that there was a musical fountain performance in the North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda. So they hurried to Big Wild Goose Pagoda. When they arrived, the square was already crowded with people. After a while, the music started, and the fountain rose and fell with the rhythm of the music, changing into various gorgeous patterns. Under the lights, the fountain was like a dream and beautiful.
"This musical fountain is so shocking. I didn't expect to see such a wonderful performance in Xi'an." Li Xiao said excitedly.
After watching the musical fountain performance, the sky gradually darkened. They returned to the hotel with unsatisfactory desire, ready to rest and welcome the next day's journey.
The next day, they went to the Qin Shihuang Terracotta Warriors Museum, known as the "Eighth Miracle of the World". In the museum, the large-scale Terracotta Warriors pit opened their eyes. Thousands of Terracotta Warriors were neatly arranged in the pit, with different expressions and lifelike appearances. Some held weapons with majestic appearances; some smiled, as if telling the story of the past.
"These Terracotta Warriors are simply too spectacular. It's hard to imagine that the wisdom and skills of the ancients were so superb." Zhang Yuedong exclaimed.
Lin Yifei also said from the side: "Yes, this is a treasure of the Chinese nation and a world cultural heritage."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content later! They followed the tour guide and listened carefully to the history and culture of the Terracotta Warriors. They learned that these Terracotta Warriors were burial objects of the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang, in order to continue to defend Qin Shihuang's rule underground.
After visiting the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, they came to the nearby Huaqing Palace. The Huaqing Palace was built on the back of the mountain and was built on the Lifeng Mountain. It was large in scale and magnificent in architecture. They walked into the Hall of Changsheng and seemed to see the scene of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Yang Guifei here back.
"It's really touching to have such a romantic love story in such a beautiful place." Li Xiao sighed.
Then, they visited Jiulong Lake, Furong Lake and other attractions. The buildings in Huaqing Palace were quaint and the garden landscapes were staggered, making them feel like they had traveled back to the ancient times.
After coming out of Huaqing Palace, they tasted the local specialty food - Lintong pomegranate. The pomegranate is full and the juice is sweet, which makes them eat with relish.
After the journey in Xi'an, they took the high-speed train to their next stop - Chengdu. Chengdu, a city full of fireworks, is famous for its unique food and leisurely pace of life.
As soon as they arrived in Chengdu, they felt the enthusiasm of the city. The streets and alleys were filled with the aroma of hot pot, which made people salivate.
"Cheng is worthy of being the food capital. I smelled such a fragrant smell of hot pot just now." Li Xiao took a deep breath, looking intoxicated.
Zhang Yuedong smiled and said, "Then let's find a place to eat hot pot and try the authentic Chengdu hot pot."
So, with the recommendation of locals, they came to an old hot pot restaurant. The store was crowded and bustling. The waiter warmly greeted them and recommended the special dishes in the store for them.
After a while, the bottom of the hot pot was served. The red pot bottom was filled with a thick layer of chili and pepper floating on it, which made people feel appetite greatly. They ordered various special ingredients such as tripe, duck intestines, beef, and yellow throat.
"Come on, try this tripe, rinse up and down, and the taste is the best." Lin Yifei skillfully put the tripe into the pot.
Li Xiao also imitated Lin Yifei's appearance and put the tripe into the pot and rinsed it a few times. When he took out the tripe and put it into his mouth, the spicy and fragrant smell instantly spread in his mouth.
"Wow, this tripe is so delicious, crispy and spicy, and it's satisfying!" Li Xiao kept praising while eating.
They were having hot pot while chatting. The hot pot was steaming, making their faces flushed.
After eating hot pot, they came to Kuanzhai Alley. Kuanzhai Alley is composed of Kuanzhai Alley, Jiuzhai Alley and Jing Alley. Here, they felt the old taste of Chengdu. On both sides of the alley are antique western Sichuan buildings, with shops, selling various special snacks, handicrafts, and teahouses.
They walked into a teahouse and found a seat to sit down. The waiter served them a cup of tea and performed the tea art for them. The waiter held a long-mouthed copper pot and skillfully poured tea for them. His superb skills won their applause.
While drinking tea, they were enjoying the Sichuan opera face-changing performance in the teahouse. The actors' wonderful performances made them dizzy. Whenever the actors turned on a new face, they couldn't help but applaud.
"This Sichuan opera is so magical, it's simply amazing." Li Xiao exclaimed.
After leaving the teahouse, they continued to stroll around Kuanzhai Alley and bought some special souvenirs from Chengdu, such as panda dolls, Shu embroidery, etc.
The next day, they went to Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. This is a world-famous giant panda protection research institution and a must-see check-in place for tourists to come to Chengdu. As soon as they entered the base, they were attracted by the cute giant pandas. They saw giant pandas looking cute, some eating bamboo, some sleeping, and some playing.
"These giant pandas are so cute, they simply make my heart cute." Li Xiao looked at a giant panda eating bamboo, looking obsessed.
They followed the visiting route and visited the Moon Delivery Room, the Sun Delivery Room, the Young Giant Panda Villa, the Adult Giant Panda Villa and other areas in turn. In the Moon Delivery Room, they saw the newly born little pandas. Their small bodies and eyes were closed, which were very cute.
"These little pandas are so small. I hope they can grow up healthy and happy." Zhang Yuedong said.
During the visit, they also watched the scene where the breeder fed the giant pandas. The breeder placed fresh bamboo and bamboo shoots in front of the giant pandas, and the giant pandas immediately gathered over and ate with relish.
After coming out of the giant panda breeding research base, they came to Jinli Ancient Street. Jinli Ancient Street is quaint, and Jinli at night has a unique charm. The red lanterns are hung high, reflecting the ancient street in a particularly beautiful way. There are also various foods and special products here. They tasted the rabbit head, sugar, fruits and other delicacies, and also appreciated the production process of folk handicrafts.
The trip in Chengdu made them linger, tasted the food, watched the wonderful performances, and felt the unique charm of the city.
After leaving Chengdu, they took a plane to their next stop - Hangzhou. Hangzhou is known as the "paragraph on earth" and is famous for its beautiful West Lake scenery.
As soon as they got off the plane, they felt the freshness and beauty of Hangzhou. The air was filled with a faint fragrance of flowers, which made people feel particularly comfortable.
"Hangzhou is so beautiful, it is really worthy of being a paradise on earth." Li Xiao sighed.
They took the subway to the West Lake. The West Lake is like a bright pearl embedded in the earth, the lake water is green and sparkling. The mountains in the distance are rolling and clouds are shrouded in mist, like an ink painting.
"Wow, the scenery of West Lake is amazing, it is even more beautiful than what I saw in the photos." Zhang Yuedong said excitedly.
They walked along the lakeside and admired the beautiful scenery of West Lake. The willow trees by the lake swayed in the wind, as if welcoming their arrival. Along the way, they saw many famous attractions, such as Broken Bridge Snow, White Dike, Su Dike, etc.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content later! "The name of the Broken Bridge and Snow sounds very artistic. I don't know what it will look like when it snows here in winter." Lin Yifei said.
Zhang Yuedong smiled and said, "Then we will come to Hangzhou again next winter, and we may see the beautiful scenery of the broken bridge and the snow."
They came to Baidi, and the peach blossoms on the Baidi were in full bloom, pink and green, and were so beautiful. Walking on the Baidi, it seemed like being in a sea of flowers.
"The scenery of this Baidi is so beautiful. No wonder Bai Juyi left a poem about 'I love the lake to go east, and the white sand dike in the shade of green willows'." Li Xiao sighed.
Then, they visited Sudi. The six bridges on Sudi were of different shapes, simple and elegant. They stood on the bridge, overlooking the beautiful scenery of West Lake, and feeling the comfort of the breeze.
After a day of traveling by the West Lake, they came to the nearby Hefang Street. Hefang Street is an antique street with many time-honored shops and special snacks. They tasted Dingsheng cake, onion and cypress and other delicacies, and also bought some specialties from Hangzhou, such as West Lake Longjing, silk, etc.
The next day, they went to Lingyin Temple. Lingyin Temple is located at the foot of Lingyin Mountain in West Lake, Hangzhou, with its back to the northern peak and facing Feilai Peak. The buildings in the temple are magnificent and solemn. When they walked into the temple, a quiet and peaceful atmosphere came to their faces. The smoke curled up in the temple, and the believers worshipped the Buddha statue devoutly.
"The atmosphere of Lingyin Temple is so solemn, and it makes people calm down." Li Xiao said softly.
They visited the main buildings such as the Heavenly King Hall, the Main Hall, and the Medicine Buddha Hall, and admired the exquisite Buddha statues and murals in the temple. At Lingyin Temple, they felt a strong Buddhist cultural atmosphere.
After coming out of Lingyin Temple, they came to Jiuxi Smoky Tree. Jiuxi Smoky Tree is one of the ten new scenic spots in West Lake. Here, the mountains are undulating and dense forests are filled with gurgling streams. They walk along the path by the stream, listening to the gurgling sound of the stream, and feeling the beauty of nature.
Chapter completed!