Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei stood in the departure hall of the airport, with expectant smiles on their faces. Li Xiao, a young man who loves traveling and exploring, decided to take his friend Huang Pengfei on the journey together this time.
An unknown journey.
"Pengfei, are you ready?" Li Xiao patted Huang Pengfei's shoulder, his eyes shining with excitement.
Huang Pengfei responded with a smile: "Brother Xiao, I have been prepared for a long time. I have been looking forward to this trip for a long time."
The destination of the two is BJ, the capital of China. From here, they plan to visit various cities in China and experience different customs.
The plane landed slowly at BJ Capital International Airport. The two of them walked out of the cabin and breathed in the unique air of BJ. Their first attraction was the Forbidden City. This ancient palace has witnessed hundreds of years of historical changes in China.
Entering the Forbidden City, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were shocked by the magnificent architecture in front of them. They walked on the ancient stone road and admired the exquisite carvings and paintings.
"Brother Xiao, look at this dragon chair, it's so domineering!" Huang Pengfei pointed at the dragon chair in the Hall of Supreme Harmony and marveled.
Li Xiao smiled and nodded: "Yes, this is the throne of the emperor, representing the supreme power."
They toured the Forbidden City for a long time until the sun set, and then reluctantly left. Then, they came to Wangfujing Snack Street, ready to taste BJ's special delicacies.
"Pengfei, try this Peking duck. It tastes absolutely authentic." Li Xiao handed Huang Pengfei a piece of roast duck.
Huang Pengfei took a bite and said, "Wow, this roast duck has crispy skin and tender meat. It's so delicious!"
The two chatted while eating, enjoying the pleasure brought by the food. As night fell, they watched a wonderful Peking Opera performance and felt the charm of traditional Chinese art.
"Brother Xiao, today's itinerary is really rich, including the Forbidden City, delicious food, and Peking Opera. I'm a little reluctant to leave." Huang Pengfei said with emotion.
Li Xiao patted him on the shoulder: "Don't worry, this is just the beginning. We will have more places to go and more cultures to experience."
The two of them boarded the train to the next city in the dark, their hearts filled with longing for the unknown journey.
The early morning sunshine shines through the curtains on the faces of Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei. They have arrived in Suzhou, a water town in the south of the Yangtze River. This place is famous for its small bridges, flowing water, and garden buildings.
"Brother Xiao, look at the scenery of this water town. It's as beautiful as a painting." Huang Pengfei stood in front of the window and admired the scenery outside the window.
Li Xiao packed his backpack and responded with a smile: "Yes, the beauty of Suzhou lies in its gentleness and tranquility. Today we are going to the Humble Administrator's Garden, which is one of the four famous gardens in China."
The two of them took a small boat and walked slowly along the canal, admiring the ancient buildings and green trees on both sides of the bank. Soon, they arrived at the gate of the Humble Administrator's Garden.
In the Humble Administrator's Garden, there are towering ancient trees, rockeries and flowing water, and well-proportioned pavilions and pavilions. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei walked among them and felt the delicacy and harmony of the garden.
"The design here is so ingenious, every part is like a carefully crafted work of art." Huang Pengfei couldn't help but sigh.
Li Xiao nodded in agreement: "Yes, garden art is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. Every brick and tile contains the wisdom and aesthetics of the ancients."
After visiting the Humble Administrator's Garden, the two came to the famous Guanqian Street in Suzhou. Various snacks and specialties gathered here, making it very lively.
"Pengfei, come and try this squirrel mandarin fish, which is a specialty of Suzhou." Li Xiao recommended.
Huang Pengfei took a bite and his eyes lit up: "This fish is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, sweet and sour, it's so delicious!"
After tasting the delicacies, the two watched a Suzhou Pingtan performance. The melodious music and melodious singing made them mesmerized.
"Brother Xiao, this Pingtan is so charming, it feels like the whole person has been taken into another world." Huang Pengfei was immersed in the music and didn't want to leave.
Li Xiao smiled and said: "This is the charm of travel. Every place has its unique culture and customs. Tomorrow, we will go to Hangzhou, where the beautiful West Lake is waiting for us."
As night fell, the two of them strolled on the streets of Suzhou, enjoying the tranquility and beauty of the Jiangnan water town. They were looking forward to the next stop of their journey, and their hearts were filled with anticipation and excitement.
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In the early morning in Hangzhou, the air was filled with the faint fragrance of osmanthus. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei arrived at the West Lake early, ready to welcome the new day.
"Brother Xiao, is this the legendary West Lake?" Huang Pengfei stood by the lake, looking at the lotus swaying gently on the water, and couldn't help but sigh.
Li Xiao smiled and nodded: "Yes, this is the West Lake. It is famous for its ten sceneries such as 'Spring Dawn on Su Di' and 'Broken Bridge with Remaining Snow'."
The two walked along the Sudi, admiring the scenery of the lake and mountains, and feeling the tranquility and beauty of the West Lake. The sun shined on them through the treetops, making them warm and comfortable.
"The scenery here is so beautiful and refreshing." Huang Pengfei said as he walked.
Li Xiao pointed to the Leifeng Pagoda in the distance and said: "Look, that's the Leifeng Pagoda, the place where the legendary White Snake was crushed."
Huang Pengfei asked curiously: "Brother Xiao, what is the story of White Snake?"
Li Xiao then began to tell the legendary love story between White Snake and Xu Xian, and Huang Pengfei listened with interest.
After visiting the beautiful scenery of West Lake, the two came to the teahouse beside the West Lake to taste Hangzhou's Longjing tea.
"Pengfei, come and try this Longjing tea. It's a specialty of Hangzhou." Li Xiao poured a cup of tea for Huang Pengfei.
Huang Pengfei took a sip and praised: "This tea has a fresh aroma and sweet taste. It really deserves its reputation."
The two chatted in the teahouse and enjoyed a leisurely afternoon. Later, they went to taste another Hangzhou specialty delicacy - West Lake Vinegar Fish.
"This vinegar fish has the right balance of sour and sweet, and the fish meat is fresh and tender. It's really delicious." Huang Pengfei praised while eating.
Li Xiao said with a smile: "The food in Hangzhou is as unforgettable as the beautiful scenery. Tomorrow, we will go to the next city - Xi'an, where there are ancient terracotta warriors and horses waiting for us to explore."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! As night fell, the two of them walked by the West Lake, enjoying the breeze and moonlight. They were full of expectations for their upcoming trip to Xi'an.
The train Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were riding slowly pulled into Xi'an Station, their faces full of excitement. Xi'an, this ancient capital, is famous for its long history and rich cultural heritage.
"Brother Xiao, I heard that the Terracotta Warriors and Horses in Xi'an are one of the eight wonders of the world, is it true?" Huang Pengfei asked curiously.
Li Xiao nodded: "Yes, Qin Shihuang's Terracotta Warriors and Horses are treasures of ancient Chinese sculpture art. They are very spectacular. Our first stop today is there."
The two took a bus to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum of Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum. Along the way, they enjoyed the scenery of the fields along the way and felt happy.
Arriving at the museum, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were shocked by the sight before them. Thousands of terracotta warriors and horses were neatly arranged in different shapes and lifelike.
"These terracotta warriors and horses are so spectacular, each one has a different face and expression." Huang Pengfei exclaimed.
Li Xiao explained: "It is said that each terracotta warriors and horses are made according to real people, and no two are exactly the same. This shows the superb skills of ancient craftsmen."
They visited each exhibition hall carefully and were extremely impressed by the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient civilizations. After the visit, the two decided to taste Xi'an's specialty snack - Roujiamo.
"Brother Xiao, how does this Roujiamo taste?" Huang Pengfei took a bite of the hot Roujiamo and asked.
Li Xiao replied with a smile: "Roujiamo is a traditional snack in Xi'an. The outside is crispy, and the meat inside is stewed very deliciously. It tastes delicious."
The two of them walked and ate on the snack street, enjoying various delicacies. As night fell, they watched a wonderful shadow puppet show and felt the ancient Chinese folk art.
"Brother Xiao, this shadow puppet show is really amazing. You can tell such vivid stories with shadows." Huang Pengfei was amazed.
Li Xiao nodded in agreement: "Yes, shadow puppetry is part of China's intangible cultural heritage. It has a long history and is full of characteristics. Tomorrow, we will go to Chengdu, Sichuan, where there are lovely giant pandas waiting for us."
The two strolled through the streets of Xi'an, immersed in the historical atmosphere of this ancient capital. They were full of expectations for their upcoming trip to Chengdu.
The early morning sun shines through the curtains, and Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei have arrived in Chengdu. This city is famous for its leisurely lifestyle and cute giant pandas.
"Brother Xiao, are we going to the Giant Panda Base to see pandas today?" Huang Pengfei asked excitedly.
Li Xiao nodded and smiled: "Yes, Chengdu Giant Panda Base is the best place to watch giant pandas. They are naive and very cute."
The two took a bus to the Giant Panda Base and enjoyed the city scenery of Chengdu along the way. After arriving at the base, they were deeply attracted by the scene in front of them.
"Wow, look at those giant pandas, they are so cute eating bamboo!" Huang Pengfei pointed at the pandas not far away and couldn't help laughing.
Li Xiao couldn't help but laugh and said: "Yes, giant pandas are national treasures, and their movements and expressions are very interesting."
They watched the daily life of giant pandas, including eating, playing and resting. These naive giant pandas made the two of them feel very happy.
"Brother Xiao, I think we should bring some panda souvenirs back as a souvenir of this trip." Huang Pengfei suggested.
Li Xiao agreed: "What a great idea. Let's go to the panda store to see if there are any special souvenirs."
At the panda store, the two selected some cute panda dolls and souvenirs. Huang Pengfei also specially selected some gifts for family and friends.
"These panda dolls are so cute, my sister will definitely like them." Huang Pengfei held a panda doll in his hand, his face full of joy.
Li Xiao smiled and said: "Yes, these souvenirs are very memorable and can help us remember this trip forever."
After visiting the giant panda base, the two went to taste another Chengdu specialty food - spicy hot pot.
"Brother Xiao, this hot pot is really spicy, but it's so spicy!" Huang Pengfei wiped his sweat while eating.
Li Xiao replied with a smile: "Chengdu's hot pot is famous for its spicy taste and is one of the food cultures here. Tomorrow, we will go to Lijiang, Yunnan, where there are beautiful ancient cities and snow-capped mountains waiting for us."
As night fell, the two of them strolled on the streets of Chengdu, enjoying the leisurely atmosphere of the city. They were full of expectations for their upcoming trip to Lijiang.
Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei took a plane and arrived in Lijiang, Yunnan, which is famous for its beautiful ancient city and spectacular snow-capped mountains.
"Brother Xiao, look at this ancient city of Lijiang, it really has a unique flavor." Huang Pengfei stood at the entrance of the ancient city, looking at the antique buildings, and was full of admiration.
Li Xiao nodded in response: "Yes, Lijiang Old Town is one of the famous historical and cultural cities in China. The architectural style and culture here are very unique."
The two strolled on the stone roads of the ancient city, shuttled between the alleys, and felt the historical atmosphere of the ancient city. They visited famous attractions such as Mufu and Sifang Street, and were deeply attracted by the history and culture here.
"The architecture here is so unique, and every place is full of stories." Huang Pengfei said with emotion.
Li Xiao added: "Not only that, Lijiang also has many handicrafts and ethnic costumes, all of which are very unique."
In the ancient city, the two also tasted local specialty snacks, such as chickpea jelly, Naxi grilled fish, etc. They were full of praise for every dish.
"Brother Xiao, this chicken bean jelly is really refreshing. It's different from anything we have eaten before." Huang Pengfei said while eating.
Li Xiao smiled and replied: "Lijiang's food is also a major feature here. Each food has its own unique flavor."
As night fell, the two participated in a Naxi bonfire party. They danced and sang with the local residents and experienced the enthusiasm and hospitality of the Naxi people.
"The bonfire party here is so fun. I feel like I am completely integrated into the life here." Huang Pengfei said excitedly.
Li Xiao nodded in agreement: "Yes, traveling is about experiencing different cultures and lives. Tomorrow, we will go to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The natural scenery there will definitely amaze you."
The two strolled through the streets of Lijiang, enjoying the tranquility and beauty of the ancient city. They were full of expectations for their upcoming trip to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
The first ray of sunshine in the morning shines on the rooftops of Lijiang Old Town. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei are ready to go to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. This snow mountain is famous for its magnificent scenery and unique geographical location.
"Brother Xiao, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain looks really high. Can we climb to the top?" Huang Pengfei looked at the snow-capped mountains in the distance and asked with some anxiety.
Li Xiao smiled and comforted him: "Don't worry, we don't need to climb to the top of the mountain, but we can take the cable car to the middle of the mountain, and the scenery there is already very spectacular."
The two people took the cable car and slowly ascended. As the height increased, their views became wider and wider. After reaching the mountainside, they were deeply shocked by the scenery in front of them.
"The scenery here is so beautiful, like a fairyland on earth." Huang Pengfei sighed.
