On a sunny morning, Li Xiao stood in front of the window, looking at the rolling mountains in the distance, his heart filled with longing for the unknown journey. His friends Zhang Yue and Huang Xu had been waiting in his living room for a long time, preparing to embark on the journey together.
A new adventure.
"Brother Xiao, are you ready?" Zhang Yue's voice broke the tranquility of the morning. He was holding a map in his hand, with an expectant smile on his face.
Li Xiao turned around, smiled and nodded, "Of course, the place we are going to today is what I have always dreamed of."
Huang Xu stood up and patted the dust on his body, "Then what are you waiting for? Let's set off!"
The three of them walked out of the house and drove to their first stop, the Great Wall. As the vehicle drove on the winding mountain road, the scenery outside the window gradually became spectacular. Surrounded by mountains, the ancient Great Wall was like a giant dragon, winding
On the ridge, it is majestic.
"Look, that's the Great Wall!" Li Xiao pointed into the distance and said excitedly.
Zhang Yue and Huang Xu were also deeply attracted by the scene in front of them. They stopped the car and started walking towards the Great Wall. The sun shined through the clouds and onto the ancient city wall, and the golden light shone, as if telling a thousand-year story.
They walked up the stone steps step by step, and there was an endless stream of tourists along the way. Some were taking photos, and some were admiring. Li Xiao and his friends were no exception. They took out their mobile phones to record this unforgettable moment.
"Brother Xiao, look at the beacon tower over there. Isn't it very historical?" Huang Xu said, pointing to a beacon tower not far away.
"Yes, every brick and stone carries the weight of history." Li Xiao said with emotion.
They continued to move forward and came to an observation deck. Standing here, they could overlook the magnificent scenery of the entire Great Wall. Zhang Yue took out the map and began to plan the next route.
"How about we go to the Forbidden City next? It is the imperial palace in ancient China, full of mystery and splendor." Zhang Yue suggested.
"Good idea. I heard that the architecture and cultural relics of the Forbidden City are very exquisite. You must go and see it." Li Xiao agreed.
So, the three of them drove to the Forbidden City. Along the way, they admired BJ's modern buildings and ancient alleys, and felt the city's fusion of ancient and modern.
After arriving at the Forbidden City, they were shocked by the magnificent building in front of them. The red walls, gold tiles, and cornices, every detail revealed the royal nobility and luxury.
"The buildings here are so beautiful, every brick and every tile is full of art." Huang Xu said with admiration.
They walked into the Hall of Supreme Harmony, where the emperor held grand ceremonies. The huge dragon chair and the splendid decorations made people feel like they could hear the echoes of history.
"Imagine that this was once the emperor's throne. It's incredible." Zhang Yue said with emotion.
Li Xiao was attracted by the murals on the walls, "Look at these murals, every stroke is so delicate, it's really a work of art."
They walked around the Forbidden City, admiring every palace and every cultural relic. Time seemed to have frozen here, making people immersed in the long river of history.
"Brother Xiao, where should we go next?" Huang Xu asked.
"Let's go to the Summer Palace. There are beautiful gardens and lakes there where you can relax." Li Xiao suggested.
So, they embarked on a new journey to the Summer Palace. There, they will appreciate the charm of Chinese classical gardens and feel the harmony between nature and humanity.
In the Summer Palace, they strolled along the winding corridors, admiring the lakes and mountains, feeling the tranquility and beauty. Zhang Yue took out his camera and captured every beautiful moment.
"The scenery here is so beautiful and refreshing," Zhang Yue said.
Huang Xu sat by the lake and quietly looked at the reflection on the lake, "Here, I feel that my soul has been purified."
Li Xiao stood on the bridge and looked into the distance, "Every time I travel, I learn a lot and feel a lot."
They left many beautiful memories here, and gained friendship and growth. As the sun set, they reluctantly left the Summer Palace, but they knew that this was only the beginning of their journey.
"Brother Xiao, I am so happy today. We will go out to play together next time." Zhang Yue said.
"Yes, every time I am with you, I feel very happy." Li Xiao said with a smile.
Huang Xu also nodded in agreement, "Our friendship, like this trip, is full of beauty and surprises."
They drove back, and along the way, they shared today's experiences and discussed their next travel plans. Although today's journey was over, their stories continued, and so did their friendship.
During this trip, Li Xiao and his friends not only enjoyed the beautiful scenery of China, but also experienced the profound culture and history. Their interactions and conversations made the trip more vivid and interesting. And their
The story will continue in this ancient and vibrant land.
As night fell, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu decided to have dinner at a specialty restaurant near the Summer Palace. The restaurant is located on an antique street, surrounded by rows of shops hung with red lanterns, creating a sense of
Warm and old-fashioned atmosphere.
"This restaurant's roast duck is very famous, we must try it." Li Xiao suggested.
"I heard that the Kung Pao Chicken here is also very good. Let's order some to try." Zhang Yue added.
Huang Xu became interested in a special dish on the menu, "This fish-flavored shredded pork looks good, I haven't tried it yet."
They ordered a table of sumptuous dishes and chatted about what they saw and heard today while tasting the authentic BJ food. Other guests in the restaurant were also enjoying the food, and the occasional laughter and conversation made this
The night adds a bit of liveliness.
"Today's trip was so exciting. I feel like I have traveled back to ancient times." Zhang Yue said while eating.
"Yes, especially the Forbidden City. Every brick and tile there makes me feel the weight of history." Li Xiao responded.
Huang Xu said with a smile, "I think the scenery in the Summer Palace is the most beautiful, especially the lake under the sunset. It's so beautiful that it's so mesmerizing."
After the meal, they decided to take a walk on this ancient street and feel the charm of BJ's at night. There were a variety of shops on both sides of the street, some selling traditional handicrafts, some selling various snacks, and some selling various souvenirs. While they were shopping
, while tasting various snacks and enjoying the fun of traveling.
"The candied haws on a stick here is so delicious, sour and sweet, very unique." Zhang Yue held a bunch of candied haws in his hand and said while eating.
Li Xiao became interested in a shop selling traditional paper-cuts. "These paper-cuts are really exquisite. I want to take some back as souvenirs."
Huang Xu was attracted by a shop selling Peking Opera masks, "Peking opera is our national quintessence. These masks are very artistic and I want to buy some."
They each picked some souvenirs and continued to stroll along the ancient streets with a satisfied mood. The BJ at night was brightly lit, crowded with people, and full of vitality.
"Brother Xiao, where shall we go tomorrow?" Zhang Yue asked.
"I heard that BJ's alley is very unique. We can go shopping tomorrow." Li Xiao suggested.
"Good idea. I heard there are many interesting shops and snacks there. We can explore them." Huang Xu said excitedly.
Zhang Yue also agreed, "The old BJ style in the alley must be very interesting, I am also looking forward to it."
As they walked, they planned their trip for the next day. As the night got darker, they decided to end today's trip and return to the hotel to rest and recharge for the next day's trip to the alley.
After returning to the hotel, Li Xiao stood in front of the window, looking at the night view outside the window, and his heart was filled with emotion. Today's trip not only made him feel the history and culture of China, but also made him appreciate the joy of traveling with friends.
"Today is such a perfect day, I hope tomorrow will be just as wonderful." Li Xiao said to himself.
Zhang Yue and Huang Xu were also in their respective rooms, recalling every detail of today and looking forward to their trip to the alley tomorrow.
As the night progressed, they gradually fell asleep, while the city of BJ was still waiting quietly in the night, waiting for their new day to arrive.
Early the next morning, the sun shone through the cracks in the curtains and fell on Li Xiao's face, waking him up from his sleep. He stretched out, rubbed his eyes, and then quickly washed up. Zhang Yue and Huang Xu
Everything was ready, and the three of them enjoyed a hearty breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
"Today we are going to the alley. I heard there are many interesting shops and snacks there. We can eat while shopping." Li Xiao said excitedly.
"Great, I like to explore these unique places the most." Zhang Yue responded.
Huang Xu also agreed, "The old BJ style in the alley must be very interesting, I can't wait."
They left the hotel and took the subway to the old town of BJ. As soon as they walked out of the subway station, they were attracted by the scene in front of them. The narrow alleys, ancient courtyards, and the leisurely residents, everything seemed so peaceful and peaceful.
Full of life.
They strolled in the alley, admiring the old houses on both sides. Most of these houses maintained the traditional architectural style, with blue bricks, gray tiles, wooden doors and windows, and every part revealed the vicissitudes of history.
"Look, what is sold in that store?" Zhang Yue pointed to a small store and said.
"It seems like some of Lao BJ's traditional snacks, let's go try them." Li Xiao suggested.
They walked into the small shop, which was filled with various snacks, including noodles with soybean paste, bean paste, fried rings, stewed noodles, etc. They ordered several snacks and sat in the shop to taste them.
"The taste of this bean juice is really unique, a bit sour, but very appetizing." Huang Xu said while eating.
Zhang Yue was full of praise for the noodles, "This noodles are so delicious. The noodles are chewy and the sauce is rich. I must learn how to make them."
Li Xiao has a special liking for braised pork, "This braised pork is delicious and has the characteristics of old BJ. I like it very much."
After eating snacks, they continued walking in the alley. They visited a small shop selling traditional handicrafts. The shop was filled with various exquisite handicrafts, including paper-cuts, clay figurines, facial makeup, etc.
"These handicrafts are so exquisite, each one is full of artistic sense." Li Xiao praised.
Zhang Yue was particularly interested in those clay figurines, "These clay figurines are so lifelike. I want to buy a few and give them to my friends."
Huang Xu was attracted by those facial masks, "These facial masks are very unique, I want to take some back as a souvenir."
They picked up some handicrafts in a small shop and continued to explore the alley. They visited a teahouse and tasted authentic BJ tea; they also walked into an old bookstore and read some books about the history and culture of BJ
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As time went by, they gradually went deeper into the alley. Here, they saw more of Old BJ's daily life. Some residents were chatting at the door, some were planting flowers in the yard, and some were playing cards in the alley.
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"The pace of life here is really slow, which makes people feel very relaxed." Zhang Yue said with emotion.
"Yes, the atmosphere of life here is very strong and makes people feel very friendly." Li Xiao responded.
Huang Xu said with a smile, "I think the people here are very warm and friendly. I like the atmosphere here very much."
They strolled in the alley for a whole day, feeling the style of old BJ and enjoying the fun of traveling. As the sun set, they reluctantly left the alley, but they knew that this was only part of their journey.
"I am so happy today. I feel like I have truly experienced the life of old BJ." Zhang Yue said.
"Yes, everything here impressed me deeply, and I also enjoyed this trip." Li Xiao responded.
Huang Xu also agreed, "Our friendship, like this trip, is full of beauty and surprises."
They returned to the hotel, recalling every bit of today and planning tomorrow's trip. Although today's journey is over, their stories continue, and so does their friendship.
During this trip, Li Xiao and his friends not only experienced BJ’s Hutong culture, but also felt the daily life of old BJ. Their interactions and conversations made the trip more vivid and interesting. And their
The story will continue in this ancient and vibrant land.
