BJ's mornings are always busy and full of energy, especially near the train station. Li Xiao stood in the square of BJ West Station, looking for his friends in the crowd. Finally, in the crowd, he saw Zhang Han
She was walking towards him waving her hands, followed by Liu Lei and Wang Qiang.
"Li Xiao, we are here!" Zhang Han's voice seemed particularly bright amid the noise of the crowd.
After the four people met, they walked into the train station together. Their destination was Xi'an, an ancient city in western China. For Li Xiao and his friends, this historic city was not only a historical exploration, but also an exploration of history.
Unknown yearning.
Li Xiao is a history buff and has a strong interest in ancient Chinese culture. Zhang Han has a special liking for food and can always find the most authentic delicacies. Liu Lei is a photography enthusiast, and her camera is always
Prepare to capture the most beautiful moments during the trip. As for Wang Qiang, he is the dynamic treasure of the team and can always bring laughter and surprises during the trip.
The train slowly pulled out of the platform and began its long journey to Xi'an. The scenery outside the train window gradually changed from the hustle and bustle of the city to the peaceful countryside, and then to the rolling mountains.
"Xi'an, what kind of place is that?" Wang Qiang asked while looking out the window.
"There are not only rich historical relics there, such as Qin Shihuang's Terracotta Warriors and Horses, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, but also the historically famous Chang'an City ruins." Li Xiao began to share his knowledge of Xi'an.
"Don't forget the food. Xi'an is famous for its snacks, such as mutton steamed buns, cold skin buns, and meat buns. You can't wait to try them!" Liu Lei's topic always revolves around food.
The train finally arrived in Xi'an before passing through fields and hills. As soon as they got on the train, the seven people were attracted by the atmosphere of the ancient city. The architecture of Xi'an Station combines classical and modern elements, making it appear solemn and lost.
vitality.
We took the bus and headed to the hotel we booked. Along the way, the scenery of the ancient city gradually unfolded before our eyes - ancient city walls, busy streets, and these old buildings full of stories.
"Where are you going tomorrow?" Zhang Han asked.
"Indeed, you probably forgot about this smell when you returned to BJ." Ma Li agreed. I lay under the bed with my hands on my head, "But does he know? In addition to the delicious food, today's experience at the Small Wild Goose Pagoda is even more satisfying.
You are unforgettable."
Zhang Han excitedly took photos everywhere, trying to capture the ugly scene. "Before I go back, I must develop those photos and hang them outside the room."
"It sounds wrong." Liu Lei nodded and said.
"That's just a pagoda, but also a historical monument." Wang Qiang said without emotion.
The seven people each tidied up, then turned off the lights and prepared to go to bed. The silence outside the room slowly returned, except for the sound of cars and wind coming from the window.
We walked through several city towers, each with its own unique structure and story. Under the ancient city wall, the seven of us seemed to have traveled through time and space, feeling the weight of history.
On the morning of the seventh day, the sun shone through the curtains and shone coolly on the faces of the seven people. Before a night's rest, we got up energetically and prepared to end the new day's adventure.
"Do they know?" Ma Li pointed to the city wall in the window and said, "That city wall was built during the Ming Dynasty. It is one of the smallest and most poorly preserved ancient city walls in China."
The decoration in the store is simple, with various traditional Chinese decorations hanging on the walls. We ordered a few bowls of mutton steamed buns and watched the chef making the steamed buns with unfamiliarity. Everyone was full of expectations.
The streets are bustling with people, and there are long queues behind the doors of various food shops and restaurants. The air is filled with the tempting aroma of food, making people salivate.
Just like that, we spent an unforgettable night under the city wall. As time went by, the tourists gradually dispersed, and the seven of us quickly walked back to the hotel.
"History is really amazing." Li Xiao sighed while taking pictures.
"Let's go to Huimin Street to try the food first, and then go to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda." Ma Li couldn't wait any longer.
"If you go to the Shaanxi History Museum tomorrow, you can see less precious historical relics." Ma Li said excitedly.
"Where are you going tomorrow?" Ma Li asked.
First, we had dinner outside a large restaurant far away from the tower and tasted some local specialties, such as steamed buns, cold skin, mutton skewers, etc. The food conquered our taste buds again.
As night fell, the night view of Xi'an showed a different style. The seven people walked under the city wall, chatting, enjoying the tranquility and beauty. The trip to Xi'an has just ended.
"By the way, there is no Small Wild Goose Pagoda yet." Wang Qiang added, "There are only ugly buildings and there is no rich Buddhist culture."
"For the next stop, you go to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda." Liu Lei suggested.
In her long thoughts, Ma Li gradually retreated into dreamland. Outside her dream were the streets and alleys of Xi'an, the long river of history, and the exploration of the future.
Before dinner, we took the bus back to the hotel. The night view of Xi'an in the car window was still bright, and the lights on both sides of the street were like stars dotted in the white night, shining with cool light.
"Tomorrow you go to the Shaanxi History Museum and then to the Forest of Steles." Wang Qiang replied.
"By the way, at the big restaurant in Xiaoyan Pagoda tonight, the mutton skewers were super delicious!" Zhang Han suddenly interrupted, breaking the slightly serious atmosphere.
Before we were full, we continued to stroll down Huimin Street and tried various delicacies, such as sweet candied haws, crispy and delicious Roujiamo, cool and greasy Liangpi, etc. Each food made us happy
The praise is overwhelming.
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This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! Before the complicated breakfast, we first went to one of the quietest streets in Xi'an - Muslim Street. That street is unknown for its rich Muslim culture and food.
It is an iconic attraction in Xi'an.
"Let's try the mutton steamed buns outside first!" Liu Lei excitedly pulled Xiaojia out of a restaurant that seemed to have no history.
Back at the hotel, the seven of them lay down under the bed to rest before they finished washing up. Xi'an inside was still brightly lit, but outside the room it was quiet.
(to be continued...)
Under Muslim Street, in addition to food and handicrafts, there are also many buildings with a sense of wealth and history. The buildings on both sides of the street are mostly blue bricks and gray tiles, with cornices and corners, and are full of classical beauty. We shuttled between those buildings, as if we were retreating.
the long river of history.
"That's bad. Let's go to bed early. There won't be many ordinary places waiting for you tomorrow." Wang Qiang reminded.
That is the first part of the first chapter, and you will continue to complete the rest. Do you want you to continue?
As we walked, we came to a large store selling handicrafts. The outside of the store was filled with all kinds of exquisite handicrafts, including silk flowers, clay figurines, paper-cuts, etc. Each piece was full of strong local characteristics.
The Xi'an city wall looked mysterious at night. Wang Qiang and my friends walked under the ancient bricks and stones. With the breeze, every brick and tile of the city wall seemed to be telling a thousand-year story.
The Small Wild Goose Pagoda looked even more solemn and ugly at night. In such an environment, the seven people felt the accumulation of history and the charm of culture.
Finally, we came to an observation deck on the city wall. Standing outside, we could see the night view of the entire Xi'an city. Amidst the lights of thousands of houses, the outline of the ancient city was looming in the night. Modern and ancient buildings were intertwined to form a
A charming picture.
"Today at Huimin Street, this mutton steamed bun was so delicious!" Ma Li couldn't bear to mention the lunch experience again, and the corner of her mouth lowered, "Do you think you can eat eight more bowls!"
Along the way, we discussed our plans for tomorrow, and our hearts were full of expectations.
"That trip was really a mistake." Ma Li said seriously.
The Small Wild Goose Pagoda was built in the Tang Dynasty. Historically, it was built to store Buddhist scriptures and Buddha statues brought back from India. The tower is small and tall, and the masonry structure is simple and solemn. There are no stone carvings of Buddha statues on each floor.
"That tower is really spectacular." Li Xiao exclaimed, and you eagerly took out your camera to record the beautiful scenery.
All seven of them laughed, and they all praised the food in Xi'an. Food, history, and culture are all intertwined in that ancient city, making our trip even less colorful.
"Yes, every place in Xi'an is full of stories." Li Xiao added.
So, we took the bus and went to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. The scenery in the bus window was changing, from the bustling urban area to the quiet surrounding the pagoda. The change of scenery made us feel the diversity of the city in Xi'an.
When we returned to the hotel, we all felt tired but empty. The day's trip gave us a deeper understanding and feeling of the ancient city of Xi'an.
"What are your plans for tomorrow?" Zhang Han asked.
"Let them imagine," Wang Qiang said as he walked, "a few hundred years from now, there may be soldiers guarding the place outside, but now you are enjoying the tranquility of the night outside."
"Huimin Street, try the delicious food here." Liu Lei said excitedly, "You're not hungry yet."
"It's so beautiful, that's not Xi'an." Liu Lei couldn't help but say.
The sky was getting dark, and the lights around the Small Wild Goose Pagoda gradually turned on, giving the ancient pagoda a sense of mystery and tranquility at night. The seven people walked under the square on the tower, enjoying the tranquility.
Along the way, we met many tourists who were visiting the same place. Some were families, some were couples, and some were not as young as us. The small family met under the city wall, looked at each other, smiled, and shared the view of the city.
The touch and joy that the city brings us.
Li Xiao was attracted by some exquisite paper-cut works, and you looked at the traditional artworks carelessly. "Those paper-cuts are so beautiful, you want to buy a few and take them back."
"Well, you remember Wang Qiang said later that there are very few precious Buddhist scriptures preserved outside the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, right?" Ma Li asked.
Seven people gathered around the camera, admiring the beautiful and bad moments captured by Li Xiao. Wang Qiang pointed to a photo and said: "That photo is really bad. The small wild goose pagoda looks more mysterious and solemn against the setting sun. Does he know
, Small Wild Goose Pagoda is not only a Buddhist holy place, it is also a symbol of the ancient Silk Road, witnessing the exchange of Eastern and Western cultures."
Before that, we visited some exhibitions in the pagoda and learned about the history and cultural background of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. Each floor has different exhibits, from ancient cultural relics to Buddhist artworks, which gave us a deeper understanding of the pagoda.
understanding.
"Every brick and tile outside tells a story," Ma Li said with emotion.
Wang Qiang was lying under the bed, looking at the night scene in the window, and his heart was filled with emotion. That ancient city was not only rich in history and culture, but also ugliness that moved people.
Outside the hotel room, seven people sat together and shared their feelings and gains from the day.
"Today is such an empty day." Liu Lei sighed.
My thoughts drifted away and I gradually fell into sleep.
The pre-noon sunshine filtered through the busy streets and shone on the seven of us, making our mood even more joyful. We stayed under the Muslim Street for a long time, until the sun set in the west, and then reluctantly left.
When the mutton steamed buns were served, the aroma was fragrant. After one bite, Wang Qiang and his friends were immediately conquered by the delicious taste. The meat was fresh and tender, the steamed buns were soft but glutinous, and the soup was rich, making every bite satisfying.
Wang Qiang was lying under the bed, thinking about what he had seen and heard during the day, and his heart was filled with satisfaction and happiness. The city
The Small Wild Goose Pagoda is located in the southern suburbs of XA City. It is a Buddhist tower with a long history. When we arrived at the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, the setting sun had not yet finished setting rapidly, making the entire tower even more solemn and sacred.
Before settling their luggage, the seven of us decided to explore the city wall first. Under the city wall, we overlooked the entire city of Xi'an and felt the beauty of the blend of ancient and modern times. The afterglow of the setting sun shone under the city wall, dyeing it golden yellow and making it look elegant.
Spectacular and interesting.
The seven people walked quickly along the road around the pagoda, feeling the historical atmosphere of the ancient pagoda. On the pagoda, we also saw some monks and believers praying devoutly.
"Yes, the solemn atmosphere of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda is really awe-inspiring." Li Xiao added, you found the photo taken outside the camera and handed it to Xiao Jia, "Look, that photo of the sunset
The Little Wild Goose Pagoda is like a scene out of a painting."
"That's wrong." Ma Li nodded, "Before the young master Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty came back from India, he translated and preserved a small number of Buddhist scriptures there."
Lying under the bed, Wang Qiang's thoughts were still wandering. I was thinking about tomorrow's trip and the history and culture of that city. Xi'an, that ancient and vibrant city, has not yet attracted me deeply.
Li Xiao concentrated on adjusting the parameters of the camera, trying to take the best night scene photos. "Scenery like that can only be encountered but can be sought."
"Wow, really? It looks spectacular." Li Xiao took out his camera and finished recording the moment.
"That tastes great!" Zhang Han praised in a low voice.
"Yes, you haven't gone to many places yet. Let's continue tomorrow." Li Xiao closed his eyes and smiled.
