Li Xiao stood in front of the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City in the capital, looking at this royal palace that had gone through six hundred years of wind and rain, and felt an inexplicable excitement in his heart. His friend Huang Pengfei stood beside him, both of whom were visiting for the first time. Come to this famous historical city.
"Brother Xiao, this is the Forbidden City. It's even more spectacular than what you see on TV!" Huang Pengfei said excitedly.
Li Xiao nodded, with a flash of expectation in his eyes: "Yes, Pengfei, we are going to have a good tour today."
The two passed through the Meridian Gate and walked slowly along the central axis. The sun shone on the magnificent palace, reflecting dazzling light. They first came to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, which is the largest palace in the Forbidden City and where the emperor held grand ceremonies. place.
"Look at this dragon chair, it's so domineering!" Huang Pengfei pointed at the dragon chair in the palace and praised.
Li Xiao responded with a smile: "Yes, this is the emperor's throne, symbolizing supreme power."
They continued their tour and visited important buildings such as Qianqing Palace, Jiaotai Palace, and Kunning Palace. Each palace has its own unique history and story. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei discussed the history of these palaces while walking, and their dialogue Full of curiosity and awe about history.
"Brother Xiao, look at the Imperial Garden over there. Let's go over there and have a look." Huang Pengfei pointed to the Imperial Garden not far away and said.
"What a great idea. The Royal Garden is the essence of the Forbidden City." Li Xiao agreed.
The two walked into the Royal Garden and saw that the garden was extremely beautiful with towering ancient trees, exotic flowers and plants, small bridges and flowing water, pavilions and pavilions. They walked in the garden and enjoyed the beauty of this royal garden.
"The scenery here is so beautiful, I don't even want to leave." Huang Pengfei sighed.
Li Xiao smiled and patted his shoulder: "Don't worry, we still have many scenic spots to see."
After visiting the Imperial Garden, the two came to the Treasure Hall of the Forbidden City. There is a large collection of precious cultural relics, each of which is a witness to history.
"Wow, these treasures are so beautiful!" Huang Pengfei marveled at the gold and silver vessels and jewelry on display.
Li Xiao also stared at it: "Every piece is a priceless treasure, representing the superb skills of ancient craftsmen."
After visiting the Treasure Museum, the two felt a little hungry. They decided to taste the authentic cuisine of the capital.
"I heard that the roast duck in the capital is very famous, let's go and try it." Li Xiao suggested.
"What a great idea, I've wanted to try it for a long time." Huang Pengfei responded excitedly.
They found a famous roast duck restaurant and ordered a roast duck. When the roast duck was served, the golden skin and fragrant aroma made people salivate.
"This roast duck is so delicious, the skin is crispy and the meat is tender, and the taste is amazing!" Huang Pengfei praised while eating.
Li Xiao also ate with relish: "Indeed, the taste of this roast duck is endless."
After eating and drinking, the two went to watch a Peking Opera performance. The actors on the stage were dressed in gorgeous costumes, singing high-pitched and passionate songs, and performing wonderfully.
"This Peking Opera is so charming, I feel like I am integrated into the story." Huang Pengfei said with emotion.
Li Xiao also felt the same way: "Yes, Peking Opera is the quintessence of China. Every time you watch it, it is a baptism of the soul."
After the performance, the two bought some souvenirs with the characteristics of the Forbidden City in the souvenir shop of the Forbidden City, ready to take them home as souvenirs of their trip.
As the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the red walls of the Forbidden City, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei ended their day tour in the Forbidden City. With full memories and harvests, they prepared to head to their next destination.
"Today is really a fruitful day. Where should we go next?" Huang Pengfei asked excitedly.
Li Xiao smiled mysteriously: "Next stop, let's go to Xi'an to see the splendor of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses."
As the train slowly pulled into Xi'an Station, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei's hearts were filled with longing for this ancient capital. The destination of their trip was the world-famous Qin Shihuang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum.
"Brother Xiao, I heard that the terracotta warriors and horses were buried with Qin Shihuang. Is it true?" Huang Pengfei asked curiously.
Li Xiao nodded, with respect for history shining in his eyes: "Yes, these terracotta warriors and horses were made to protect Qin Shihuang's peace in the underworld."
The two took a taxi and arrived at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. As soon as they got off the car, they were shocked by the sight in front of them. In the square outside the museum, the huge statue of Qin Shihuang stood majestically, as if telling a thousand years of history.
"This statue is so spectacular. Qin Shihuang deserves to be the overlord who unified the six kingdoms." Huang Pengfei praised.
Li Xiao smiled and said: "Let's go in and see the real terracotta warriors and horses."
They walked into the museum and first came to Pit No. 1. Thousands of terracotta warriors and horses were displayed here, each one lifelike, as if they were ready for battle at any time.
"Looking at these terracotta warriors and horses, each one has a different face and expression. It's really amazing." Huang Pengfei exclaimed.
Li Xiao was also deeply touched: "Yes, these terracotta warriors and horses demonstrate the exquisite skills of ancient craftsmen and their ultimate pursuit of details."
They continued to visit Pit No. 2 and Pit No. 3, and each pit gave them a deeper understanding of ancient civilization. In the cultural relic restoration area of the museum, they also saw staff repairing the damaged terracotta warriors and horses.
"These restoration work are so delicate, every piece must be put together carefully." Huang Pengfei said with emotion.
Li Xiao nodded: "This is not only restoring cultural relics, but also restoring history."
After visiting the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, their stomachs began to growl. They decided to try Xi'an's authentic delicacy - mutton steamed buns.
"This mutton steamed bun is really a masterpiece. The mutton is delicious and the steamed bun is soft but not rotten. The combination is perfect." Huang Pengfei praised while eating.
Li Xiao also ate it with gusto: "Yes, the taste is really unforgettable."
After eating and drinking, the two went to watch a Qin Opera performance. The actors on the stage were dressed in ancient costumes and performed ancient stories, making the two of them seem to have traveled back to that distant era.
"This Qin Opera is so flavorful, every movement is full of power." Huang Pengfei praised.
Li Xiao also felt the same way: "Yes, Qin Opera is a traditional opera of Shaanxi. Every time you watch it, it is a cultural experience."
After the performance, the two bought some replicas of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses in the museum's souvenir shop to take home as souvenirs of their trip.
As night fell, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei ended their day tour at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. With full memories and harvests, they prepared to head to their next destination.
"Today is really an eye-opener. Where should we go next?" Huang Pengfei asked excitedly.
Li Xiao smiled mysteriously: "Next stop, let's go to Hangzhou to see the beautiful scenery of West Lake."
Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei stood on the Su Causeway of West Lake in Hangzhou, looking at the sparkling waves on the lake and feeling the tenderness and tranquility of the Jiangnan water town. The purpose of their trip was to appreciate the poetry and beauty of West Lake.
"Brother Xiao, why is the water in the West Lake so clear? It feels like you can even see the fish at the bottom of the lake." Huang Pengfei admired.
Li Xiao smiled and replied: "That's because the water quality of West Lake is well protected, and the ecological environment here is also very harmonious."
The two of them walked along the Sudi Causeway, admiring the beautiful scenery along the way. The spring dawn on the Su Causeway, the remaining snow on the broken bridge, the autumn moon on the flat lake, the sunset on the Leifeng Mountain... every landscape was full of poetry.
"Look at the Leifeng Pagoda over there. According to legend, the White Snake was crushed under the tower." Huang Pengfei pointed to the Leifeng Pagoda in the distance and said.
Li Xiao nodded: "Yes, that is the story of "The Legend of White Snake", one of the four major folk love legends in China."
They continued to move forward and came to the Broken Bridge. There was an endless stream of tourists on the Broken Bridge, and everyone was taking pictures.
"Brother Xiao, look at this broken bridge, is it the place where Xu Xian and White Snake met?" Huang Pengfei asked curiously.
Li Xiao smiled and replied: "Yes, this is where they met and the beginning of their love story."
The two stayed on the broken bridge for a while, feeling the atmosphere of this legendary love. Then, they rented a small boat and went boating on the lake to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the West Lake up close.
"The wind on the lake is so comfortable. I feel relaxed." Huang Pengfei enjoyed the lake breeze.
Li Xiao also felt the same way: "Yes, the beauty of West Lake lies not only in its scenery, but also in the tranquility it brings to people's souls."
They took a boat trip to visit the Three Pools Reflecting the Moon, Huagang Fish Watching and other scenic spots, and they were fascinated by every place.
"Brother Xiao, look at those fish, how comfortable they swim in the water." Huang Pengfei pointed at the fish in the lake and said.
Li Xiao smiled and said: "Yes, the fish here are also very happy, living in such a beautiful environment."
After visiting the West Lake, the two decided to taste Hangzhou's authentic delicacy - West Lake Vinegar Fish.
"This vinegar fish is really delicious. The fish meat is fresh and tender, and the vinegar taste is moderately sweet and sour. It's so delicious." Huang Pengfei praised while eating.
Li Xiao also ate with relish: "Yes, this vinegar fish is a specialty of Hangzhou. Every bite is a treat for the taste buds."
After eating and drinking, the two went to watch a Yue Opera performance in Hangzhou. The actors on the stage were dressed in gorgeous costumes, singing softly and performing delicately, making the two feel like they were immersed in the poetic and picturesque scenery of the Jiangnan water town.
"This Yue opera is so beautiful, every movement is full of Jiangnan charm." Huang Pengfei said with emotion.
Li Xiao also felt the same way: "Yes, Yue Opera is a traditional opera from the south of the Yangtze River. Every time you watch it, it is a cultural experience."
After the performance, the two bought some souvenirs with West Lake characteristics at the souvenir shop beside the West Lake, ready to take them home as souvenirs of their trip.
As night fell, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei ended their day tour in West Lake. With full memories and harvests, they prepared to head to their next destination.
"Today is really a fruitful day. Where should we go next?" Huang Pengfei asked excitedly.
Li Xiao smiled mysteriously: "Next stop, let's go to Huangshan to see the strange pines in the sea of clouds."
Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei stood at the foot of Huangshan Mountain, looking up at the rolling peaks, shrouded in clouds and mist, like a fairyland. The goal of their trip was to explore the strange pines, strange rocks, sea of clouds and hot springs in Huangshan Mountain.
"Brother Xiao, this Huangshan Mountain is more spectacular than I imagined. Look at those peaks, they are just like in the paintings." Huang Pengfei said excitedly.
Li Xiao nodded, with awe of nature shining in his eyes: "Yes, Huangshan Mountain is known as the 'No. 1 Wonderful Mountain in the World', and its beauty is unique."
The two began to climb, admiring the strange pines of Huangshan Mountain along the way. These pines grew on the cliffs and had different shapes. Some looked like dragons, some looked like phoenixes, and some looked like immortals guiding the way.
"Look at that pine tree, it's like a phoenix spreading its wings and about to fly." Huang Pengfei pointed to a pine tree and said.
Li Xiao responded with a smile: "That's the Phoenix Pine, one of the iconic landscapes of Huangshan Mountain."
They continued to move forward and came to the famous monkey viewing spot. Here they could overlook the entire sea of clouds, which was rolling like a rough sea.
"This sea of clouds is so spectacular, just like the real sea." Huang Pengfei sighed.
Li Xiao also felt the same way: "Yes, the sea of clouds in Huangshan Mountain is a wonder and breathtaking."
The two stopped at Monkey Viewing Sea for a while, then continued climbing and came to Feilaishi. This huge stone stood on the top of the mountain, as if it had fallen from the sky.
"Brother Xiao, how did this stone get here?" Huang Pengfei asked curiously.
Li Xiao explained: "This is the result of geological movement. After a long period of weathering and erosion, such a wonder has been formed."
They continued their tour and admired the strange rocks in Huangshan Mountain, such as the Fairy Guide, Lion Peak, etc. Every place was amazing.
"Brother Xiao, look at the hot spring over there, how about we go take a dip?" Huang Pengfei suggested.
"What a good idea. Taking a hot spring bath can relieve fatigue and relax your body and mind." Li Xiao agreed.
The two came to the hot springs in Huangshan Mountain, soaked in the warm spring water, and enjoyed the gifts of nature.
"This hot spring is so comfortable, I feel relaxed." Huang Pengfei said with satisfaction.
Li Xiao also felt very relaxed: "Yes, the hot springs in Huangshan Mountain have high medicinal value and are very good for the body."
After soaking in the hot springs, the two decided to taste Huangshan's authentic delicacy - hairy tofu.
"This hairy tofu is really unique, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a unique taste." Huang Pengfei praised while eating.
Li Xiao also ate with relish: "Yes, tofu is a specialty of Huangshan. Every bite is a challenge to the taste buds."
After eating and drinking, the two went to watch an Huizhou opera performance in Huangshan. The actors on the stage were dressed in gorgeous costumes, singing high-pitched voices and performing vividly, making the two of them seem to have traveled back to that ancient era.
"This Huizhou opera is so charming, every action is full of Huizhou style." Huang Pengfei said with emotion.
Li Xiao also felt the same way: "Yes, Hui opera is Huizhou's traditional opera. Every time you watch it, it is a cultural experience."
After the performance, the two bought some souvenirs with Huangshan characteristics at a souvenir shop in Huangshan, ready to take them home as souvenirs of their trip.
As night fell, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei ended their day tour in Huangshan. With full memories and harvest, they prepared to head to their next destination.
