Li Xiao and a few friends decided to go to Suzhou together to explore the city full of history and cultural heritage. Among them, they were very interested in the famous garden of Lion Grove Garden, so they set off early in the morning.
When they arrived at the Lion Grove, a fresh fragrance of flowers greeted them, as if they were in a sea of flowers. Li Xiao looked around and saw various exquisite rockeries, flowers, trees and trees arranged in an orderly manner in the garden, like a garden.
A beautiful landscape painting. They walked on the winding path and admired the scenery in the garden.
"It's so beautiful here!" Li Xiao said excitedly.
"Yes, every view makes people forget to leave. The Lion Forest is indeed well-deserved!" Friends praised one after another.
They continued to explore further and came to an elegant pavilion. The pavilion was surrounded by various flowers. A breeze blew and the petals fell gently, making it picturesque.
"I heard there is an interesting story about this pavilion. Do you want to hear it?" Li Xiao asked.
"Of course! We all like to hear stories, especially stories related to this beautiful place." The friends replied enthusiastically.
Li Xiao smiled and began to tell the story: "It is said that a long time ago, in the center of this garden, there was a huge jade-carved lion. This lion was the guardian of the garden, and it could protect the entire garden from evil forces.
.However, one day, a greedy man wanted to steal the lion, hoping to gain its mysterious power. However, the moment he touched the lion, the entire garden fell into chaos and the lion became animated.
, making a deafening roar. Eventually, the greedy man was frightened out of his wits by the lion and fled the garden, while the lion returned to its original position."
After listening to the story, the friends were full of curiosity and imagination. They gathered around the pavilion and carefully observed the surrounding scenery, trying to find clues or relics related to the story.
"Maybe we can find traces of the lion, or some other hints?" Li Xiao suggested enthusiastically.
Everyone began to search everywhere. They carefully observed every rockery, every flower and plant, and even searched every corner of the pavilion, hoping to find something.
"Hey, look!" a friend suddenly shouted, pointing to the writing carved on a stone.
Everyone hurriedly gathered over and saw that the handwriting was slightly blurred, but vaguely legible. Li Xiao gently touched the handwriting with his hand and frowned slightly.
"These words seem to be ancient words, but some of them have been eroded by time and cannot be read clearly. However, from the parts I can see, there seems to be words like lion and guardian mentioned. Is this...
Are there any clues related to the story we heard?" Li Xiao guessed.
Other friends gathered around and carefully observed the handwriting, trying to piece together the complete meaning.
"Maybe we can ask the lion guardian in the story to guide us and lead us to find more clues and secrets." A friend suggested.
Everyone was very interested in this idea, and they decided to continue exploring in the Lion Forest, looking forward to more discoveries and surprises.
They walked into the depths of the garden, passed through a quiet bamboo forest, and came to an ancient stone bridge. A gurgling stream flowed under the bridge, and the water was crystal clear, as if it contained a mysterious power.
"This stone bridge looks like it has a story. Do you want to hear its legend?" Li Xiao asked with a smile.
The friends nodded and expressed their willingness. They sat around the stone bridge, ready to listen to another wonderful story.
Li Xiao looked at the expectant expressions of his friends and gently began to tell the legend of Stone Bridge.
"A long time ago, a touching love story happened on this stone bridge. The protagonists of the story are a young couple who are deeply in love, but fate played a cruel joke on them. They come from two different families.
, were forced to separate and could not be together. However, they vowed to wait for each other until one day they could meet again. So, they carved a mark on the pillars of this stone bridge every day as evidence and promise of waiting for each other.
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Li Xiao's voice echoed in the sound of the stream under the bridge. Friends were immersed in his story, imagining the tragic and romantic love.
"As time went by, their marks became more and more numerous, and the stone pillars on the bridge were almost filled with carvings. However, they never waited for the long-awaited moment. Finally, when they were old, their souls
They met on this stone bridge and were never separated again. Their love was forever engraved in history by this bridge and became an eternal legend." After Li Xiao finished telling the story, he stared at the bridge quietly.
of stone pillars.
The friends fell into deep thinking. They felt the romance and sadness of this love story, and also experienced the endless emotions carried by the stone bridge.
Gradually, they began to leave their own marks on the stone pillars on the bridge. Different symbols and handwriting were intertwined, symbolizing the friendship between them and the commemoration of the beautiful legend.
"This stone bridge really entrusts the hopes and emotions of countless people. Let's also leave some memories so that our friendship and this journey will be remembered here forever." Li Xiao suggested.
The friends readily agreed. They found a suitable location and carved their own marks on the stone bridge, becoming part of this wonderful legend.
After this wonderful moment, they continued to visit the Lion Forest, savoring the unique scenery and atmosphere in the park. Li Xiao and his friends came to a quiet lakeside. The lake was as green as jade, reflecting the surrounding rockeries.
and trees, like a beautiful picture. They found a comfortable seat to sit down and enjoyed the tranquility of the rippling waves of the lake.
Suddenly, a garden tour guide in ancient costume walked up to them and greeted them with a smile.
"Welcome to the Lion Forest, gentlemen and ladies, I am the garden tour guide Xiaoyu. You look very happy on this lakeside. Do you have any questions that I can answer for you?"
Li Xiao and his friends exchanged glances with each other, and excitedly decided to ask the tour guide Xiaoyu for some knowledge about the Lion Forest and its delicious food.
"Sister Xiaoyu, we are very interested in the food here. Can you introduce us to some special food in Lion Forest?" Li Xiao asked enthusiastically.
Sister Xiaoyu smiled and nodded and began to introduce them.
"There is a long-established restaurant near the Lion Forest called 'Huxin Pavilion'. There are many Lion Forest specialties here, the most famous of which are Suzhou's local traditional dim sum, such as Yangchun noodles, crab meat dumplings, and puff pastry
Duck, etc. These delicacies have a long history of production and are delicious in taste. They are the best choice to taste the traditional taste of Suzhou. If you want to taste these delicacies, I can take you to Huxin Pavilion and let you experience it for yourself."
The friends listened with gusto and expressed their willingness to go to the Huxin Pavilion to taste the local delicacies. So, they followed the tour guide Xiaoyu through the winding path by the lake and arrived at the Huxin Pavilion.
There was an old wooden sign hanging in front of the Huxin Pavilion with the three characters "Huxin Pavilion" written on it. The shopkeeper at the door greeted them warmly.
"Welcome to Huxinting! I am the owner, Chef Wang. I heard that you are very interested in our food. Are you here to taste the special taste of Suzhou?"
Li Xiao and his friends nodded and smiled, indicating that they were here to taste delicious food. Chef Wang enthusiastically led Li Xiao and his friends into the dining area of Huxin Pavilion. The entire restaurant was decorated in a simple and elegant manner, with the walls covered with ancient paintings and
Suzhou's traditional handicrafts create a strong cultural atmosphere.
After they sat down, Chef Wang personally served them exquisite delicacies. The first thing that came was a bowl of fragrant Yangchun noodles. The delicate noodles paired with the delicious soup base were mouth-watering.
"The specialty of this bowl of Yangchun noodles lies in the soup base. We use the Suzhou specialty squid, and combine it with fresh shrimps, lean meat and various spices to create a pot of mellow and delicious soup. Please try it and see
See if it suits your taste." Chef Wang explained enthusiastically.
The friends took a bite carefully and were immediately conquered by the delicious aroma. The noodles were chewy and the soup base was delicious. Every bite made people feel the unique charm of Suzhou's traditional cuisine.
What came next was a basket of crabmeal xiaolongbao. The skin was as thin as paper and the filling was tender and juicy. Each xiaolongbao was small and delicate, and looked mouth-watering.
"The fillings of these steamed dumplings are made of fresh crab powder and selected pork. The production process is complicated, but the taste is excellent. Please taste it and feel the rich crab aroma and tender texture." Chef Wang
He introduced patiently.
The friends carefully took a bite, and the scent of crab came to their nostrils, and the delicate taste spread in the mouth, which was intoxicating. Everyone couldn't help but sigh in admiration and praised Chef Wang's craftsmanship.
In addition to noodles and steamed buns, Chef Wang also served them a plate of crispy duck. The tender and juicy duck meat was exposed under the crispy skin, and the tempting aroma filled the entire restaurant.
"The making process of this crispy duck is very unique. We "The making process of this crispy duck is very unique. We first use fresh duck meat, which is specially seasoned and marinated to make it delicious. Then, we use traditional
The charcoal grilling method is to hang the duck meat over the charcoal fire and roast it slowly, so that the skin becomes golden and crispy, but the inside remains fresh and tender. "
Chef Wang brought a piece of crispy duck to Li Xiao and his friends. The duck skin was golden and attractive, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They couldn't help but swallow.
"Please enjoy this crispy duck dish. Under the crispy skin is tender and juicy duck meat. Every bite will bring you a different taste." Chef Wang said with a smile.········
The friends couldn't wait to taste the crispy duck. The deliciousness of the duck meat and the crispiness of the skin complemented each other, and they were intoxicated. They gently touched the duck skin with the tip of their tongues, making a crispy sound, and felt the rich taste of the duck meat.
Blooming in the mouth.
At Huxinting, Li Xiao and her friends not only tasted the delicious traditional Suzhou cuisine, but also had a lively discussion about food with Chef Wang. Chef Wang shared a lot about ingredient selection, cooking techniques and Suzhou special dishes
Fun facts and stories.
They talked freely about the charm of food, listened to Chef Wang’s experience and insights, and also exchanged their own preferences for food and cooking experiences. This exchange with Chef Wang not only enriched their understanding of food, but also added
A strong friendship and shared food memories.
After tasting the delicacies, they walked around the Huxin Pavilion and admired the scenery of the Lion Grove. The lake water was slightly rippled, the green trees were hanging down, and the building of the Huxin Pavilion shone with the light of bluestone in the sun. They gathered together,
Exchanging every bit of the journey, laughter and cheers continued to echo in the
