Li Xiao stood on the street of BJ, enjoying the refreshing autumn breeze, while his friend Huang Pengfei stood aside, holding a map in his hand and frowning.
"Brother Xiao, where are we going today?" Huang Pengfei asked, with a hint of expectation in his eyes.
Li Xiao smiled and patted Huang Pengfei on the shoulder, "Let's go to the Forbidden City first to feel the royal style."
The two walked through the bustling Tiananmen Square and walked into this ancient palace. The sunlight filtered through the ancient glazed tiles and shone on the long corridor. The splendid palace looked particularly solemn in the autumn sunshine.
"Wow, this place is so big, how long do we have to walk?" Huang Pengfei sighed.
Li Xiao smiled and replied: "Take your time, we have plenty of time. Let's go to the Hall of Supreme Harmony first."
In front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the two stopped to watch, and Li Xiao began to explain the history and architectural features of the Hall of Supreme Harmony to Huang Pengfei.
"Brother Xiao, you know so much." Huang Pengfei said with admiration.
Li Xiao smiled proudly and said, "Let's go to the Imperial Garden. The scenery over there is more beautiful."
In the Imperial Garden, the two of them strolled along the path with towering ancient trees, admiring the exotic flowers and plants in the garden. Huang Pengfei couldn't help but take out his mobile phone and kept taking pictures.
"Brother Xiao, look at these chrysanthemums, they are blooming so beautifully." Huang Pengfei pointed at a cluster of blooming chrysanthemums and said.
Li Xiao nodded, "Yes, during autumn BJ, chrysanthemums are the most beautiful."
After visiting the Forbidden City, the two decided to taste BJ's special snacks. They came to Wangfujing Snack Street, and the aroma of various delicacies filled their nostrils.
"Brother Xiao, which one should we eat first?" Huang Pengfei looked at the dazzling array of snacks and was a little undecided.
Li Xiao pointed to the fried noodles stall in front, "Let's have a bowl of fried noodles first, and then try the others."
The two found a seat and sat down. After a while, bowls of fragrant fried noodles were served. Huang Pengfei couldn't wait to take a bite, with a satisfied expression on his face.
"Well, this tastes really good!" Huang Pengfei said while eating.
Li Xiao smiled and nodded, "Let's go shopping after eating to see if there are any suitable specialties."
After eating and drinking, the two began to wander around the snack street, choosing various BJ's specialties. Li Xiao bought some BJ's candied haws and Peking Opera masks, while Huang Pengfei couldn't put it down for those exquisite cloisonné handicrafts.
As night fell, the two sat down in a teahouse in Wangfujing and enjoyed the Peking Opera performance. The actors on the stage were dressed in gorgeous costumes, singing melodiously, and their movements were exaggerated and expressive.
"Brother Xiao, this Peking Opera really has a unique flavor." Huang Pengfei praised.
Li Xiao nodded, "Yes, this is Chinese traditional art, very unique."
After the performance, the two left the teahouse and walked back to the hotel.
"Brother Xiao, where shall we go tomorrow?" Huang Pengfei asked.
Li Xiao smiled mysteriously, "Tomorrow, let's go to the Great Wall and feel the spirit of 'if you don't see the Great Wall, you're not a hero'."
Huang Pengfei nodded excitedly, "Okay, I've wanted to see it for a long time."
The figures of the two people gradually drifted away in the night. The autumn night in BJ was quiet and beautiful.
In the early morning, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei got up early and prepared to go to the Great Wall. They took a tour bus through the suburbs of BJ and arrived at the foot of the Great Wall.
"Brother Xiao, this Great Wall is really spectacular!" Huang Pengfei stood at the entrance of the Great Wall, looking at the winding and undulating walls, and couldn't help but admire.
Li Xiao nodded, "Let's go, let's start climbing from here."
The two walked up the stone steps step by step. The masonry of the Great Wall looked particularly ancient and solid in the morning light. They stopped and walked, taking photos from time to time.
"Brother Xiao, look at the mountains over there, how beautiful they are!" Huang Pengfei pointed to the mountains in the distance and said.
Li Xiao responded with a smile, "Yes, this is the miraculous workmanship of nature."
After climbing for a while, the two came to a beacon tower. Standing on the beacon tower and looking around, the Great Wall was like a giant dragon entrenched among the mountains.
"Brother Xiao, the scenery here is really refreshing." Huang Pengfei said with emotion.
Li Xiao nodded, "Yes, only by standing on the Great Wall can you truly feel the wisdom and courage of the ancients."
The two rested for a while on the beacon tower, and then continued walking. As they walked, they talked about the history and culture of the Great Wall.
"Brother Xiao, do you know how long the Great Wall is?" Huang Pengfei asked curiously.
Li Xiao thought for a while and replied, "The total length of the Great Wall is approximately 21,196 kilometers, making it the longest city wall in the world."
Huang Pengfei opened his eyes wide in surprise, "It's so long, it's really unimaginable."
As the sun gradually rose, the two of them felt a little tired. They decided to rest in a small shop on the Great Wall and taste local snacks.
"Brother Xiao, let's have some kebabs." Huang Pengfei suggested.
Li Xiao smiled and nodded, "What a great idea. The mutton skewers here are very famous."
The two of them sat on the bench in the shop, enjoying delicious kebabs and cold beer. After resting, they continued their journey to the Great Wall.
"Brother Xiao, where should we go next?" Huang Pengfei asked.
Li Xiao smiled mysteriously, "Next stop, let's go to Xi'an and see the Terracotta Warriors and Horses."
Huang Pengfei nodded excitedly, "I've wanted to see the Terracotta Warriors for a long time."
As the sun set, the two reluctantly left the Great Wall and embarked on their journey to Xi'an.
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When Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei arrived in Xi'an, it was already noon the next day. They wasted no time and went directly to the famous Qin Shihuang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum.
"Brother Xiao, these are the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, one of the eight wonders of the world!" Huang Pengfei stood at the entrance of the museum and said excitedly.
Li Xiao smiled and nodded, "Yes, every pottery figurine here has its own unique expression and posture."
The two walked into Pit No. 1 and saw rows of neatly arranged terracotta warriors and horses in front of them. They were magnificent and shocking.
"Look at these pottery figurines, each one is lifelike." Huang Pengfei admired and took out his camera to take pictures.
Li Xiao pays more attention to details, "Look, the hair buns, armor, and even the textures of the soles of these pottery figurines are all very finely made."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! They walked slowly in Pit No. 1, and Huang Pengfei suddenly asked: "Brother Xiao, why do you think Qin Shihuang built so many terracotta warriors and horses to be buried with him?"
Li Xiao pondered for a moment and replied: "This may be to have a strong army after death and protect his tomb from intrusion."
The two continued to visit Pit No. 2 and Pit No. 3. Each pit has different characteristics and types of pottery figurines. Huang Pengfei was particularly interested in those chariots and horse figurines.
"Brother Xiao, look at these horse figurines, they are so lifelike." Huang Pengfei pointed at a horse figurine and said.
Li Xiao nodded, "Yes, the muscle lines and expressions of these horse figurines are very vivid."
After the visit, the two selected some replicas of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses as souvenirs in the museum's souvenir shop.
"Brother Xiao, I bought this general figurine, what do you think?" Huang Pengfei asked, holding an exquisite pottery figurine model.
Li Xiao looked at it and said with a smile: "You are very discerning. This general figurine is very impressive."
Later, they decided to taste Xi'an's specialties - Roujiamo and Liangpi.
"Brother Xiao, this Roujiamo shop looks good." Huang Pengfei pointed to a small shop on the roadside and said.
The two walked into the shop and ordered Roujiamo and Liangpi. Huang Pengfei took a bite of the Roujiamo, which left a fragrant aroma in his mouth.
"This Roujiamo is so delicious, the bun is crispy and the meat is fragrant." Huang Pengfei said while eating.
Li Xiao also nodded in agreement, "Xi'an's food is indeed well-deserved."
After eating and drinking, the two wandered around the streets of Xi'an, feeling the historical atmosphere of the city.
"Brother Xiao, where shall we go tomorrow?" Huang Pengfei asked.
Li Xiao smiled mysteriously, "Tomorrow, let's go to Chengdu to see giant pandas."
Huang Pengfei nodded excitedly, "I've always wanted to see giant pandas up close."
As night fell, the two of them ended their day in Xi'an and looked forward to the next stop of their journey.
Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei set out for Chengdu early in the morning. They were full of expectations for the giant pandas they were about to see. After several hours of driving, they finally arrived at the Chengdu Giant Panda Base.
"Brother Xiao, look, that's the Panda House over there!" Huang Pengfei pointed forward and said excitedly.
Li Xiao responded with a smile: "Let's go and see these cute little guys."
They walked into the panda house and saw several giant pandas lying lazily on the grass, enjoying the warm sunshine. The tourists took out their mobile phones and cameras to record these precious moments.
"Brother Xiao, look at that panda, it's eating bamboo!" Huang Pengfei said, pointing to a giant panda that was chewing bamboo with relish.
Li Xiao nodded, "Yes, they look so cute eating bamboo."
The two stayed in the panda house for a long time, observing various behaviors of giant pandas. They also visited the cub area and saw several newly born panda babies.
"Brother Xiao, these baby pandas are so small, so cute!" Huang Pengfei couldn't help but stretched out his hand to touch them, but quickly retracted his hand because he knew not to disturb them.
Li Xiao reminded with a smile: "Yes, they are still very young and need our protection."
After visiting the Panda House, the two decided to taste another major specialty of Chengdu - hot pot. They found a hot pot restaurant recommended by locals and ordered a classic spicy hot pot.
"Brother Xiao, this hot pot is really spicy!" Huang Pengfei was eating and wiping the sweat on his forehead with a tissue.
Li Xiao also ate with gusto, "Chengdu's hot pot is indeed well-deserved, spicy but not dry, and the aroma is fragrant."
After eating and drinking, the two took a walk on the streets of Chengdu, feeling the leisure and vitality of the city. They also went to Kuanzhai Alley to experience the integration of Chengdu's traditional culture and modern life.
"Brother Xiao, look at these teahouses, they really have a unique flavor." Huang Pengfei pointed at an antique teahouse and said.
Li Xiao nodded, "Yes, Chengdu's tea culture is very unique. We can find time to sit down and enjoy tea."
As night fell, the two of them sat down in a tavern, tasting local wine and listening to the melodious guzheng playing.
"Brother Xiao, where shall we go tomorrow?" Huang Pengfei asked.
Li Xiao smiled mysteriously, "Tomorrow, let's go to Lijiang and experience the customs of the Naxi people."
Huang Pengfei nodded excitedly, "Lijiang, I heard the scenery there is extremely beautiful."
As the night got darker, the two of them ended their day in Chengdu and prepared for the next leg of their journey with great anticipation.
It was afternoon when Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei arrived in Lijiang. The sun shone on the stone pavement of Lijiang Old Town, glowing with warm golden light. The two of them carried their luggage and strolled through the alleys of the ancient city, feeling the unique Naxi culture here.
"Brother Xiao, the architecture here is so unique, simple and elegant." Huang Pengfei admired, stroking a beautifully carved wooden door with his fingers.
Li Xiao nodded, "Yes, the ancient city of Lijiang retains many traditional buildings of the Naxi people. Every stone and tile here carries history."
They followed the alley to Sifang Street, which is the center of the ancient city and is surrounded by various shops and food stalls. They were attracted by a small shop selling Naxi handicrafts and walked in to take a closer look.
"Brother Xiao, look at this embroidery, it's so exquisite." Huang Pengfei picked up a Naxi embroidered scarf and couldn't put it down.
Li Xiao smiled and said, "If you like it, buy it. This is the specialty of Lijiang."
The two strolled around Sifang Street for a long time and tasted local snacks such as chickpea jelly and Naxi grilled fish. Huang Pengfei was full of praise for these novel foods.
"Brother Xiao, this grilled fish is really delicious, the meat is fresh and tender, and the seasoning is unique." Huang Pengfei said while eating.
Li Xiao also nodded in agreement, "The snacks here are indeed unique."
As night fell, the lights in the ancient city of Lijiang gradually turned on, and the entire ancient city was decorated like a dream. The two decided to listen to a performance of Naxi ancient music.
"Brother Xiao, I heard that Naxi ancient music is very famous. Let's go and listen to it." Huang Pengfei suggested.
Li Xiao nodded, "What a great idea. This is a good opportunity to learn about Naxi culture."
In the ancient music hall, the two listened to the performance of ancient musical instruments and felt the charm of Naxi music. Huang Pengfei was deeply attracted by this unique music and used his mobile phone to record this unforgettable moment from time to time.
"Brother Xiao, this music is so beautiful, it feels like traveling through time and space." Huang Pengfei said with emotion.
Li Xiao smiled, "Yes, music is the carrier of culture. It allows us to feel the emotions and history of different nations."
After the performance, the two found a small bar to sit down in the bar street of the ancient city, tasting local beer and enjoying Lijiang's nightlife.
"Brother Xiao, where shall we go tomorrow?" Huang Pengfei asked.
Li Xiao smiled mysteriously, "Tomorrow, let's go to Dali and see the scenery of Erhai Lake."
Huang Pengfei nodded excitedly, "Erhai Lake, I heard the scenery there is very beautiful."
As the night got darker, the two of them ended their day in Lijiang and prepared for the next leg of their journey with great anticipation.
In the early morning, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei embarked on a journey to Dali. The car shuttled on the mountain roads of Yunnan, and the scenery outside the window was like a moving picture, which made people feel relaxed and happy.
"Brother Xiao, how big is the Erhai Lake in Dali?" Huang Pengfei asked curiously.
Li Xiao looked out the window and replied: "Erhai Lake is the second largest freshwater lake in Yunnan, covering an area of approximately 256 square kilometers. It is one of Dali's iconic attractions."
