After visiting Sudi, Li Xiao continued to other scenic spots in West Lake.
He came to the Broken Bridge with residual snow and saw an ancient bridge spanning the water. Only two piers and residual snow were left on the bridge. He looked at it from a distance and felt that the residual snow on the bridge was as cold as jade, as if
It exudes a chill under the sunlight.
Li Xiao stepped onto the bridge and walked in the breeze. He carefully observed the details on the bridge and saw that the bridge was about 36 meters long and 3 meters wide. It adopted the architectural style of the Ming Dynasty. The stone texture was clearly visible and covered with
The traces of time.
The remaining snow on the bridge is particularly eye-catching, as if telling people the story that once happened here. It is said that the remaining snow on the broken bridge was caused by the late Yuan Dynasty, when Lin'an City in the Southern Song Dynasty was surrounded by the Jin army, the Song general Qin Hui ordered the bustling city to be opened and left the city wall.
Everyone outside, but Song Yan, the prince of the Song Dynasty, was still playing by the West Lake at this time, and the Broken Bridge was destroyed, leaving only two ruins. The name of Broken Bridge Canxue came from this story.
Li Xiao stayed on the broken bridge for a while, listening to the sound of the lake water lapping against the bridge piers, and felt an ancient and peaceful atmosphere. He looked at the lake in the distance and saw only rippling waves and smoke, which looked like
The beauty in the painting is average.
Time passed quietly, and Li Xiao reluctantly left Broken Bridge Canxue. But this beautiful ancient bridge and its story will definitely leave an eternal mark in his heart.
Then Li Xiao came to the Yue Temple next to the broken bridge and the remaining snow.
Li Xiao arrived at the Yue Temple and saw a majestic building complex at the foot of the mountain. He walked into the gate, walked through the spacious square, and came to the main building of the Yue Temple.
The Yue Temple was built to worship Yue Fei. The main body of the building complex has a three-entry structure, with the main hall in the middle and side halls on both sides. Li Xiao saw that the raised eaves and cornices on the roof of the main hall were exquisitely carved and well-proportioned.
There is a statue of Yue Fei enshrined in the hall, and historical events and stories about Yue Fei are hung on the walls, vividly showing the image and heroic deeds of this famous ancient general.
Li Xiao walked around the main hall and came to the side hall. Yue Fei's family, generals and gods were worshiped here. The carvings in the hall were exquisite and magnificent, which was dazzling. On the other side of the side hall, Li Xiao
We also saw an ancient bell tower with a beautiful shape and the four characters "Yue Fei Temple Bell" cast on it, giving it a full sense of the times.
After leaving the side hall, Li Xiao strolled along the garden path and came to the back mountain of the Yue Temple. The mountains and rivers here are beautiful and the scenery is beautiful. While enjoying the scenery, Li Xiao recalled the story of Yue Fei. The Yue Temple is not only an ancient building complex, but also
The symbol of Chinese culture, its historical and cultural connotations, make people feel the soul and bones of the Chinese nation.
Li Xiao's trip to Yue Temple is over, but he has a deeper understanding and understanding of the story of Yue Fei and Yue Temple.
Santan Mirrored in the Moon is one of the most representative attractions in the West Lake, famous for its beautiful scenery and traditional cultural history. Li Xiao is also looking forward to experiencing the unique scenery and culture here.
After Li Xiao arrived at Santan Yinyue, he was attracted by the beautiful lake water at first sight. The lake water is green and clear, reflecting the sky and the surrounding scenery, like a mirror, making people feel relaxed and happy. There is a simple bridge by the lake called Baidi
, there are ancient stone carvings on it, giving people a simple feeling. Li Xiao decided to take a walk on Baidi first to feel the antiquity and mystery here.
While walking on Baidi, Li Xiao discovered an ancient pavilion called Quyuan Fenghe. The pavilion was surrounded by lotus flowers, which were in full bloom. The petals were as white as snow and exuded a faint fragrance. In the pavilion, Li Xiao
Xiao saw many poems left by literati, which reminded him of the glorious history of ancient Chinese culture. The excellent sentences in these poems are full of praise for nature and yearning for a better life.
Then, Li Xiao came to the main scenic spot of Santan Reflecting the Moon - Santan Reflecting the Moon. This is a scenic spot connected by three small lakes, each lake has a unique attraction. The first lake is "Tan", named "Magpie Bridge Immortal"
", this is a stone bridge with traditional Chinese characteristics. There are many stone carvings and lifelike stone statues beside the bridge, which is breathtaking. The second lake is "Yin", named "Three Pools Reflecting the Moon", which is very suitable for taking pictures.
This is a beautiful place because the lake here can reflect the bright moon and the surrounding scenery, which looks very beautiful. The third lake is "Moon" and is called "Huagang Guanyu". There are many exquisite gardens and pavilions here.
It is a very suitable place for relaxing and enjoying the scenery.
It was over. It was getting late for these three scenic spots. Li Xiao glanced at his watch. It was less than half an hour until the hotel for dinner, and he had no intention of staying any longer.
Li Xiao came to a nearby Hangzhou local restaurant. After entering the restaurant, the decoration style of the restaurant was very traditional. The walls were hung with calligraphy and paintings by ancient literati. The indoor space was also reasonably laid out and divided, giving people a comfortable dining atmosphere.
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The waiter warmly welcomed Li Xiao and guided him to his seat. Li Xiao ordered several local Hangzhou dishes, including West Lake Fish in Vinegar, Dongpo Pork, Longjing Shrimp and other classic dishes.
Li Xiao turned on his mobile phone, entered the live broadcast room, greeted the audience and introduced his dining place. He introduced the ordering process and the characteristics of the dishes one by one, and also shared some history and culture related to Hangzhou local cuisine.
Zhoubenbang cuisine refers to a cuisine that originated in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. It plays an important role in the food culture of Hangzhou. This cuisine is unique, light and fresh in taste, and is famous for highlighting the original flavor of the ingredients.
The history of local cuisine in Hangzhou can be traced back to the Southern Song Dynasty, when Hangzhou was the political, economic and cultural center of China. During the Southern Song Dynasty, Hangzhou's food culture began to flourish, and Hangzhou's famous dishes began to be widely spread.
The development of local cuisine in Hangzhou is inseparable from Hangzhou's geographical environment, climate and customs. Hangzhou is located in the water town of the south of the Yangtze River and is rich in products, especially Hangzhou, which is known as the "House of Silk". It produces silk, tea, fruits, etc.
It has become an ingredient in local cuisine.
Hangzhou people pay attention to light and delicious food, which is also related to Hangzhou's climate. The climate is mild and humid, which is suitable for eating light-flavored food.
Hangzhou's local cuisine is characterized by being light, fresh and tender, with good color, flavor and aroma. Among them, West Lake vinegar fish, Dongpo pork, Longjing shrimp, beggar's chicken, etc. are famous.
These dishes not only taste great, but are also rich in cultural connotations. For example, West Lake Vinegar Fish is derived from a description in "A Dream of Red Mansions", and Dongpo Pork is related to Su Dongpo. It is a famous dish rich in cultural and historical significance.
Hangzhou's local cuisine has always been favored by diners at home and abroad. It is an important part of Hangzhou's food culture and an important cultural business card of Hangzhou.
It was simple and the dishes were introduced and served.
West Lake Vinegar Fish is a famous dish in Hangzhou local cuisine and one of the representative dishes of Zhejiang cuisine, one of the eight major cuisines in China.
Li Xiao picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of West Lake vinegar fish, put it in his mouth, chewed it, and couldn't help but let out a sigh of praise.
Li Xiao: Wow, this fish meat melts in your mouth, sweet and sour, so delicious! However, everyone also knows that the cooking process of West Lake vinegar fish requires a certain amount of time and effort, so it is also called
One of the masterpieces of Hangzhou local cuisine.
Audience A: Li Xiao, I have never tried this dish. Would you like to know how it is made?
Li Xiao: Of course. West Lake vinegar fish is made by removing the scales, gills, and internal organs of fresh grass carp, cutting it into pieces, marinating it with vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and other seasonings, and then steaming it.
So its fish meat is very tender and tastes delicious.
Audience B: I heard that there are many other representative dishes in Hangzhou local cuisine. Besides West Lake Vinegar Fish, what else do you recommend?
Li Xiao: Of course, Hangzhou’s local cuisine also includes Longjing shrimp, Dongpo pork, beggar’s chicken, etc. These are very classic dishes, each with its own unique taste and characteristics, worth trying.
Audience C: Li Xiao, I also want to ask you, if we want to try some more unique Hangzhou snacks, where should we go?
Li Xiao: Well, if you want to try some authentic Hangzhou snacks, you can go to Southern Song Dynasty Royal Street or Dadou Road Snack Street. There are many food stalls there, allowing you to taste the most authentic Hangzhou taste.
Audience D: That sounds great! But I am losing weight recently. Are these dishes high in calories?
Li Xiao: Haha, this is a good question. In fact, local Hangzhou dishes are not necessarily high in calories. Dishes such as West Lake Fish in Vinegar and Longjing Shrimp are relatively light.
In addition, if you really care about calories, you can choose a cooking method with less oil and less salt, so that you can enjoy delicious food without affecting your weight loss plan.
Okay, let me re-describe the process of Li Xiao tasting Dongpo Pork, and express it in the form of a dialogue.
Li Xiao picked up a piece of Dongpo meat, raised it, looked at it carefully, then gently cut off a piece of meat with chopsticks, brought it to his mouth and chewed it.
Li Xiao: Wow, this meat is so delicious!
Audience A: Li Xiao, what do you think of the taste of Dongpo Pork?
Li Xiao: The taste is very delicious, the meat is tender and smooth, and it melts in your mouth. It’s really delicious!
Audience B: The preparation method of Dongpo Pork is very complicated. Do you know its history?
Li Xiao: Of course I know. It is said that Dongpo Pork was invented by Su Dongpo, a writer in the Song Dynasty, because when he was demoted from officialdom and lived in Hangzhou, he began to study cooking and finally created this delicious Dongpo Pork. Now
It has become one of the representatives of Hangzhou local cuisine and is very popular.
Audience C: The Dongpo pork in this restaurant looks very beautiful. How is it made?
Li Xiao: Yes, this Dongpo pork dish does look delicious. According to the restaurant owner, they use the best pork belly, marinate it several times, and then stew it over a slow fire, making the meat very textured.
It's tender and smooth. At the same time, they also use their own secret sauce to make the taste more intense. It's worth trying.
Audience D: Seeing you so greedy makes me want to eat Dongpo meat too!
Li Xiao: Haha, then come to Hangzhou and eat Dongpo Pork together and experience this delicious Hangzhou local dish!
Li Xiao picked up a piece of Longjing shrimp, brought it close to his nose and smelled it deeply, then picked it up with chopsticks and put it into his mouth.
Li Xiao: Wow, this shrimp tastes really good!
Audience A: Li Xiao, what do you think of the taste of Longjing shrimp?
Li Xiao: It’s amazing! Longjing shrimp is a classic dish in Hangzhou local cuisine. The Longjing tea used here and the fresh shrimp are perfectly combined, giving this dish a refreshing taste and tea-flavored aftertaste, which is very special.
Audience B: Longjing shrimp sounds very high-end. I wonder how difficult it is to make?
Li Xiao: It is indeed not simple. To make Longjing shrimps, you need to use fresh large shrimps, remove the shrimp lines, then add Longjing tea, cook them over slow fire with an appropriate amount of onions, ginger, garlic and some special seasonings. You need to control the heat well.
Only the Longjing shrimps produced can perfectly present the combination of tea aroma and shrimp flavor.
Audience C: This dish looks delicious. Is it true that only Hangzhou can eat such delicious food?
Li Xiao: Actually, if you are interested in Hangzhou local cuisine, you don’t have to come to Hangzhou to taste it. Now there are many restaurants that make Hangzhou local cuisine, and local Hangzhou chefs will teach, so that more people can taste it.
Learn about and taste such delicious dishes.
Audience D: Seeing you enjoying it so much makes me want to take a bite too!
Li Xiao: Haha, this Longjing shrimp dish is really good, I believe you will like it!