Then, they came to the Main Hall. The Main Hall is the core of the entire temple, enshrined in the tall statues of the Three Worlds Buddhas, solemn and solemn. The incense in front of the Buddha statue was strong, and believers came to worship and pray for the blessing of the Buddha. The three of them also stopped in front of the Main Hall and felt the profoundness of Buddhist culture.

"Looking at these Buddha statues, I couldn't help but have a strong interest in Buddhist culture. Their beliefs are really admirable," said Li Xiao.

Zhang Yuedong nodded in agreement: "Buddhist culture has a long history and contains many profound philosophy and wisdom, which can bring people spiritual comfort and guidance."

Lin Yifei asked curiously: "Then do you think there is really a Buddha?"

Zhang Yuedong thought for a while and said, "Everyone has his own opinion on this issue. In my opinion, Buddha is more of a spiritual sustenance, which represents people's yearning and pursuit for a better life."

Li Xiao also said: "I think faith is a very personal thing. It can give people strength and courage and make people stronger when facing difficulties."

Afterwards, they visited the Great Compassion Hall and the Sutra Pavilion. The Great Compassion Hall is octagonal, and the hall is enshrined with Guanyin Bodhisattva and 48-arm Guanyin, with various postures and very beautiful. The Sutra Pavilion contains many Buddhist scriptures and cultural relics, which is an important treasure house of Buddhist culture. During the visit, they also met several monks, who enthusiastically explained some Buddhist knowledge and the history of the temple to them, giving them a deeper understanding of Nanputuo Temple.

When they left Nanputuo Temple, the three of them felt very rewarding. The tranquil atmosphere and Buddhist culture here gave their souls a baptism and gave them new thoughts about life.

"This time I visited Nanputuo Temple, I felt the charm of Buddhist culture and made me cherish my current life even more." Li Xiao said.

Zhang Yuedong also said with emotion: "Yes, there are many beautiful things in life, and we should feel and cherish them with our hearts."

Lin Yifei smiled and said, "I will also like those monks in the future, keep a calm heart and enjoy every moment in life."

After finishing the trip to Xiamen, the three of them took a short rest and embarked on a journey to the capital.

The capital, this ancient and modern city, as the capital of China, carries a long history and splendid culture, and also shows the prosperity and vitality of a modern metropolis. They are full of expectations and are ready to embark on a new journey here and experience the unique charm of this city.

The next day after arriving in the capital, the sun was shining brightly and the breeze was blowing gently. Li Xiao, Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei arrived at the gate of the Palace Museum early.

The Forbidden City, the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, formerly known as the Forbidden City, is one of the largest and most complete wooden structure ancient buildings in the world. It is like a vivid historical book, with every brick and stone and every piece of glass telling the glory and vicissitudes of the past.

Standing in front of the Meridian Gate Square of the Forbidden City, the three of them looked up at the majestic and spectacular city gate, and a sense of awe surged in their hearts. The Meridian Gate is tall and majestic, with red walls and yellow tiles, and flying eaves, showing the majesty of the royal family. "Wow, this is the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City. I have only seen it in TV series before, but I didn't expect to see it with my own eyes so shocking." Li Xiao said excitedly, the camera in his hand kept flashing, wanting to record this exciting moment.

Zhang Yuedong pushed his glasses, his eyes flashed with light and said, "Yes, the Meridian Gate is the main gate of the Forbidden City. In ancient times, it was a place for important ceremonies and celebrations, and it was also the place where the emperor issued edicts, which had very important symbolic significance."

Lin Yifei looked around curiously and asked, "Is it really like the one performed in a TV series that will lead the prisoner to behead him?"

Zhang Yuedong explained with a smile: "In fact, this is a misunderstanding. In the Ming Dynasty, the Meridian Gate was the place where the court sceptered the ministers, but there was no record of beheading the prisoners here. The real execution grounds are usually in Caishikou and other places."

While speaking, the three of them walked into the Meridian Gate with the crowd. As soon as they entered the Forbidden City, they seemed to travel through time and space to the ancient royal world. Taihe Gate, Taihe Hall, Zhonghe Hall, and Baohe Hall were arranged in sequence on the central axis, with a magnificent momentum and solemnity. The three halls were located on white marble steps, as if the heavenly palace had descended on the earth.

The Palace of Supreme Harmony is the highest-level and largest building in the Forbidden City, and is the place where the emperor holds major ceremonies. Its golden glazed tiles shine under the sunlight, and the golden dragon throne in the hall further demonstrates the supremacy of imperial power.

Li Xiao looked up at the Hall of Supreme Harmony and couldn't help but sigh: "This Hall of Supreme Harmony is so spectacular. The ancient craftsmen were so amazing that they could build such a magnificent building."

Zhang Yuedong nodded in agreement: "The construction of the Hall of Supreme Harmony embodies the wisdom and hard work of ancient craftsmen. It is not only a building, but also a treasure of ancient Chinese architectural art. This hall adopts the highest level of architectural regulations, and both architectural structure and decoration details reflect the superb skills of the time."

Lin Yifei was full of curiosity about the Golden Dragon Throne in the hall. He quickly walked into the hall, wanting to see the throne that symbolizes imperial power up close. "This throne looks so domineering, and sitting here must be very majestic." Lin Yifei said with a smile.

Zhang Yuedong smiled and said, "Not everyone can sit on this throne. In ancient times, only the emperor was qualified to sit on it and accept worship from all officials."

After leaving the Hall of Supreme Harmony, they visited the Hall of Supreme Harmony and Baohe Hall in turn. The Hall of Supreme Harmony is a place where the emperor rests before the ceremony. It is small in scale, but the architecture is exquisite and the decoration is gorgeous. The Hall of Supreme Harmony is a place where the emperor holds palace examinations and banquets for princes and nobles. The floor of the gold bricks in the hall is as smooth as a mirror. It is said that the production of each gold brick has to go through complicated processes, which takes a long time and is expensive.

During the visit to the three main halls, Zhang Yuedong also explained a lot of historical knowledge and cultural allusions about the Forbidden City to Li Xiao and Lin Yifei, which gave them a deeper understanding of this ancient palace. "The Forbidden City is not only a royal palace, but also an important carrier of ancient Chinese culture. It contains a large collection of cultural relics and artworks, and is a huge cultural treasure house." Zhang Yuedong said.

This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! Then, they continued to walk north along the central axis and visited the Qianqing Palace, Jiaotai Palace and Kunning Palace. These three palaces are the places where the emperor and the empress live. The architectural style is relatively warm and elegant, but it still has the royal style. The Qianqing Palace is the emperor's bedroom, and the plaque "Zhengda Guangming" is hung high in the hall. It is said that behind it is the emperor's imperial edict to establish a crown prince. Jiaotai Palace is the place where the emperor and the empress hold ceremonies such as canonization. The hall is placed with twenty-five seals symbolizing imperial power. Kunning Palace is the empress's bedroom and is also the bridal chamber for the Qing Dynasty emperor's wedding.

"I didn't expect that there were so many rules and rituals in the lives of the emperor and the queen." Li Xiao said with emotion.

Zhang Yuedong said: "In ancient times, royal life was subject to strict etiquette systems, and every detail had specific meanings and regulations, which was also a reflection of the rule of feudal dynasty."

In addition to the buildings on the central axis, the Forbidden City also has six palaces in the East and West, which are where the concubines live. The architectural styles of the six palaces are unique, with deep courtyards, red walls and green tiles, full of life. They walk in the alleys of the Six Palaces, as if they can hear the laughter and sorrow of the concubines back then.

During the visit, they also saw many tourists wearing ancient costumes taking photos, as if they had traveled back to the ancient times. Li Xiao and Lin Yifei were also infected by this atmosphere. They rented several sets of ancient costumes and left their figures in every corner of the Forbidden City. "It feels really interesting to take photos like this, as if they have really become an ancient person." Lin Yifei was wearing ancient costumes, posing in various positions, and said happily.

Li Xiao also smiled and said, "Yes, this is also a unique travel experience, allowing us to better feel the historical atmosphere of the Forbidden City."

Before they knew it, it was already afternoon. The three of them had been visiting the Forbidden City for several hours, but they were still very excited and unsatisfied. Every building and every cultural relic in the Forbidden City made them linger. They were immersed in the charm of this ancient palace, feeling the profoundness of history and the profoundness of culture.

Early in the morning of the third day, the three of them took a car to the Badaling Great Wall. The Great Wall, a great building known as one of the seven miracles in the world, is the crystallization of the wisdom and blood and sweat of the ancient Chinese working people. It winds and hovers between the mountains and ridges like a giant dragon, witnessing countless historical changes and dynasty changes.

The car was driving on the winding mountain road, and the Great Wall appeared in the distance. As the distance narrowed, the outline of the Great Wall became clearer and clearer. Its majestic and magnificent amazes the three of them. "Wow, I finally saw the Great Wall, which is even more majestic than I imagined." Lin Yifei pointed out the window excitedly and said loudly.

Li Xiao was also shocked by the momentum of the Great Wall. He said excitedly: "This is the Great Wall. It's so spectacular. How did the working people in ancient times build it?"

Zhang Yuedong looked at the Great Wall and said with emotion: "The construction of the Great Wall has gone through many dynasties and lasted for thousands of years. Countless working people have devoted their hard work and life. It is not only a military line of defense, but also a symbol of the tenacious spirit of the Chinese nation."

When they arrived at the foot of Badaling Great Wall, the three of them couldn't wait to start climbing. The steps of the Great Wall were uneven, and some places were very steep and needed to use hands and feet to climb up. But they were not intimidated by the difficulties and climbed up step by step. Along the way, they saw many foreign tourists, and everyone was attracted by the charm of the Great Wall and came to challenge them one after another.

"We are not a hero if we are not a hero if we are not a hero today." Li Xiao climbed and cheered himself up.

Zhang Yuedong smiled and said, "Yes, we can do it. But you must pay attention to safety when climbing the Great Wall, and don't be too anxious."

Lin Yifei jumped in front like a little monkey, running to the front to explore the way, and then came back to cheer for Li Xiao and Zhang Yuedong. "Hurry up, the scenery ahead is more beautiful." Lin Yifei shouted.

As the climbing height became higher and higher, the scenery they saw became more and more spectacular. Standing on the city wall and looking into the distance, the mountains were undulating and green trees were shaded, and the Great Wall was winding and stretching among the mountains, as if it was integrated with the heaven and earth. The beacon tower in the distance was particularly eye-catching under the sunlight, reminding people of the scenes of ancient wars.

"This Great Wall is so majestic. Standing here, I seem to feel the courage and tenacity of the ancient soldiers." Li Xiao looked into the distance and said with emotion.

Zhang Yuedong nodded in agreement: "The Great Wall played an important military defense role in ancient times. It resisted the invasion of the northern nomadic peoples and protected the security of the Central Plains. Every brick and stone carries the memory of history and is the pride of the Chinese nation."

During the climbing process, they also met a local old man. The old man enthusiastically introduced the history and legend of the Great Wall to them, giving them a deeper understanding of the Great Wall. "This Great Wall cannot be built in one or two days. It was exchanged for our ancestors with wisdom and sweat." The old man said.

Li Xiao asked curiously: "Then do you know how long the Great Wall is?"

The old man smiled and said, "The total length of the Great Wall is more than 20,000 kilometers. It extends from Shanhaiguan to the east to Jiayuguan to the west, and spans multiple provinces."

Lin Yifei said in surprise: "It's so long, it must be very difficult to build."

The old man said with emotion: "Yes, there were no modern tools at that time, and it was all about manpower to carry stones and bricks. I don't know how many people died of exhaustion on the construction site. But our ancestors did not give up. They completed this great project with their perseverance."

After listening to the old man's story, the three of them's respect for the Great Wall deepened a little. They continued to climb upwards and finally reached the highest point of the Badaling Great Wall - the Heroes Slope. Here, they saw a stone tablet engraved with the words "Not a Heroes If Not the Great Wall". The three of them excitedly took a photo in front of the stone tablet to commemorate this unforgettable moment.

"We finally climbed the Great Wall, we are all heroes." Lin Yifei shouted happily.

Li Xiao and Zhang Yuedong also smiled and said, "Yes, this experience of climbing the Great Wall will definitely be unforgettable for us."

Standing on the Heroes Slope and overlooking the beautiful scenery around them, the three of them were filled with a sense of accomplishment. The majesty and magnificence of the Great Wall made them feel the magic of nature and the greatness of humanity, and also made them cherish their current life more. They stayed on the Heroes Slope for a while, enjoyed the magnificent scenery, and then slowly went down the mountain.

On the way down the mountain, the three of them were still immersed in the charm of the Great Wall. While walking, they recalled the little things of climbing the Great Wall and shared their feelings and experiences. This journey to the Great Wall not only allowed them to appreciate the magnificence of the Great Wall, but also allowed them to feel the great spirit of the Chinese nation.
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