The plane that Li Xiao and Man Yue took slowly landed at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport. When they walked out of the airport, they were greeted by the moist and fresh air of Guilin. Guilin, a city famous for its beautiful scenery, is about to bring
An unforgettable journey for them.
"Brother Xiao, look at those mountains. They are really strange. Do they look like the ones in the paintings?" Man Yue pointed to the rolling peaks in the distance, his eyes filled with surprise.
Li Xiao responded with a smile: "Yes, Guilin's landscape is like an ink painting. Today we are going to the Li River, where the landscape is even more mesmerizing."
They took a cruise ship and slowly moved along the Li River. The river was crystal clear, and the peaks on both sides of the river were reflected on the water, forming a moving landscape painting. The sun shined through the clouds on the river, making the waves sparkling and beautiful.
"Brother Xiao, look at the mountain over there, does it look like an elephant drinking water?" Man Yue pointed to a peak with a unique shape and said excitedly.
Li Xiao nodded: "Yes, that is the famous Elephant Trunk Mountain, which is one of Guilin's iconic attractions."
They continued to move forward, admiring famous scenic spots such as Nine Horse Painting Mountain and Yellow Cloth Reflection along the way. Every place was unforgettable. The tour guide on the boat introduced the legends and history of each scenic spot in detail, letting them know more about this place.
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"Brother Xiao, look at those fishermen. They use cormorants to catch fish. It's really interesting." Man Yue pointed at the fishermen on the river, his eyes full of curiosity.
Li Xiao explained with a smile: "This is a traditional fishing method in the Li River. Cormorants are good helpers for fishermen. They can dive into the water to catch fish."
They enjoyed a sumptuous lunch on the boat and tasted Guilin's specialties, such as Guilin rice noodles, beer fish, etc. They were full of praise for every dish.
"Brother Xiao, this beer fish is really delicious, the fish meat is fresh and tender, and the aroma of the beer is also very unique." Man Yue praised while eating.
Li Xiao nodded: "Yes, Guilin's food, like the mountains and rivers here, are gifts from nature."
After lunch, they disembarked and visited Yangshuo West Street. This exotic street is lined with various handicraft shops, cafes and bars, attracting many tourists.
"Brother Xiao, look at those handicrafts. They are really exquisite. I want to buy some souvenirs." Man Yue stopped in front of a handicraft store, his eyes full of love.
Li Xiao encouraged her: "Of course, traveling is about leaving some souvenirs as memories."
They strolled around West Street for a long time, Man Yue picked out some exquisite handicrafts, and Li Xiao bought some local tea as gifts.
As night fell, they enjoyed the night view of Guilin on a viewing platform by the Li River. The landscape illuminated by lights added a bit of mystery and romance.
"Brother Xiao, look at this night scene. It's so beautiful. I feel like I'm in a dream." Man Yue leaned on the railing, with a dreamy light shining in his eyes.
Li Xiao gently held her hand: "Yes, the night view of Guilin is like a beautiful dream. I hope we can all remember this moment."
They ended their day trip in the night of Guilin, filled with nostalgia for this landscape and expectations for the next stop.
"Brother Xiao, where are we going to next?" Man Yue asked expectantly.
Li Xiao: "The next stop, we will go to a place full of mystery and challenges, where there is one of the most magnificent natural landscapes in the world."
With their attachment to the landscape of Guilin and their curiosity about the unknown, they embarked on a journey to their next destination, and the landscape of Guilin will become an eternal ink painting in their hearts.
A magnificent natural picture unfolded. Zhangjiajie, a world natural heritage site famous for its unique sandstone peaks and forest landforms, was about to bring them an adventure full of surprises.
"Brother Xiao, look at those peaks. They are really strange, like huge stone pillars." Man Yue pointed to the peaks reaching into the sky outside the window, his eyes filled with wonder.
Li Xiao responded with a smile: "Yes, the peaks in Zhangjiajie are masterpieces of nature. Today we are going to Tianzi Mountain, and the scenery there is even more breathtaking."
They took the ropeway and slowly ascended to Tianzi Mountain. As the altitude increased, their vision gradually broadened, and the strange peaks and rocks gradually appeared in front of them, making people marvel at the miraculous craftsmanship of nature.
"Brother Xiao, look at the peaks over there, do they look like a pair of lovers embracing each other?" Man Yue pointed to a pair of uniquely shaped peaks, with a romantic light shining in his eyes.
Li Xiao nodded: "Yes, that is the famous 'Couple Rock', which is one of the iconic attractions in Zhangjiajie."
They walked along the plank road in the mountains, admiring various strange peaks and bottomless canyons along the way. Every step made people feel relaxed and happy, and every place made people linger.
"Brother Xiao, look at those monkeys, they are so cute." Man Yue pointed at a group of monkeys jumping among the woods, his eyes full of love.
Li Xiao explained with a smile: "These are wild macaques from Zhangjiajie. They are frequent visitors here and good friends of tourists."
They enjoyed a simple picnic on a viewing platform on Tianzi Mountain. Surrounded by mountain peaks, it was as if they were in a huge natural theater, which was refreshing and refreshing.
"Brother Xiao, look at this scenery. It's really beautiful. I feel like I'm in a painting." Man Yue leaned on the railing, with a dreamy light shining in his eyes.
Li Xiao gently held her hand: "Yes, the scenery of Zhangjiajie is like a beautiful dream. I hope we can all remember this moment."
After lunch, they went to Huanglong Cave, another major attraction in Zhangjiajie. The stalagmites, stone pillars, stone curtains and other stalactites in the cave were in various shapes and forms, which was dizzying for the eyes.
"Brother Xiao, look at those stalactites, they are really amazing. How were they formed?" Man Yue asked curiously.
Li Xiao explained: "These stalactites were formed through thousands of years of geological changes and water erosion. Everywhere is a work of art of nature."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! They visited Huanglong Cave for a long time, and they reluctantly left until the staff in the cave reminded them.
"Brother Xiao, today's trip was really exciting. I feel like I learned a lot about geology." Man Yue said with emotion.
Li Xiao responded with a smile: "Yes, that's what traveling is like. Not only can you appreciate the beautiful scenery, but you can also increase your knowledge."
They ended their day's trip in the night of Zhangjiajie, filled with nostalgia for this strange peak and rocky landscape and expectations for the next stop.
"Brother Xiao, where are we going to next?" Man Yue asked expectantly.
Li Xiao: "Next stop, we will go to a place full of culture, where there is one of the oldest cities in China."
With their attachment to the strange peaks and rocks of Zhangjiajie and their yearning for culture, they embarked on a journey to their next destination, and the peaks of Zhangjiajie will become an eternal wonder in their hearts.
As the plane landed at Lijiang Sanyi Airport, Li Xiao and Man Yue set foot on this ancient but modern land. Lijiang, a city that combines Naxi culture and natural scenery, attracts people with its unique charm.
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"Brother Xiao, look at the buildings in those ancient cities. They are really unique. They are different from the places we went before." Man Yue pointed to the simple buildings outside the window, his eyes full of curiosity.
Li Xiao responded with a smile: "Yes, the Old Town of Lijiang is a treasure of Naxi culture. Today we are going to the ancient town, where there is the oldest waterwheel in the world and many interesting shops."
They strolled on the stone road of the ancient city, lined with antique Naxi buildings, each with its own story. With small bridges, flowing water, and willow trees shading them, they seemed to have walked into a vivid picture.
"Brother Xiao, look at the waterwheel over there. It's really old. It's still turning!" Man Yue pointed at an ancient waterwheel, his eyes shining with surprise.
Li Xiao nodded: "That is one of the symbols of the ancient city of Lijiang. The waterwheel has witnessed the history and changes of the ancient city."
They continued walking and came to Sifang Street, which is the center of the ancient city and the busiest place. There are a variety of handicraft shops, cafes and food stalls, which is dizzying.
"Brother Xiao, look at those handicrafts. They are really exquisite. I want to buy some souvenirs." Man Yue stopped in front of a handicraft store, his eyes full of love.
Li Xiao encouraged her: "Of course, traveling is about leaving some souvenirs as memories."
They strolled around Sifang Street for a long time. Man Yue picked out some exquisite Naxi embroidery and silver jewelry, while Li Xiao bought some local Pu'er tea as a gift.
In the afternoon, they sat down in a small cafe and enjoyed a leisurely afternoon tea. Soft music was playing in the cafe, and the beautiful scenery of the ancient city outside the window made people feel happy.
"Brother Xiao, look at the life in this ancient city. It's so leisurely. I don't even want to leave." Man Yue leaned against the window, with a dreamy light shining in his eyes.
Li Xiao gently held her hand: "Yes, the leisure and beauty of Lijiang are nostalgic. I hope we can all remember this moment."
They ended their day's trip in the night of Lijiang, filled with nostalgia for the city and expectations for the next stop.
"Brother Xiao, where are we going to next?" Man Yue asked expectantly.
Li Xiao: "The next stop, we will go to a place full of mystery and challenges, where there is one of the most magnificent natural landscapes in the world."
With their attachment to the ancient city of Lijiang and curiosity about the unknown, they embarked on a journey to their next destination, and the leisurely time in Lijiang will become an eternal memory in their hearts.
As the train traveled through the vast Gobi Desert, Li Xiao and Man Yue finally arrived at Dunhuang, an ancient city on the Silk Road known for its rich cultural heritage and magnificent natural landscapes.
"Brother Xiao, look at those deserts, they are really spectacular. I have only seen them on TV before." Man Yue looked out the window at the endless desert, his eyes full of excitement.
Li Xiao responded with a smile: "Yes, the desert in Dunhuang is a wonder of nature. Today we are going to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring, where there are oases in the desert."
They took a local jeep and crossed the desert to Mingsha Mountain. The car bumped up and down among the sand dunes, and every time they rushed to the top of the dunes, they felt the collision of speed and passion.
"Brother Xiao, look at those sand dunes. They are really high. Can we climb up there?" Man Yue pointed to the towering sand dunes ahead, with both expectation and a little worry in his eyes.
Li Xiao patted her shoulder encouragingly: "Of course, hiking in the desert is a special experience. Let's conquer it together."
They began to climb the dunes on foot. The sand under their feet was soft and flowing, and each step required more effort. But when they stood on the top of the dunes and overlooked the magnificent scenery of the entire desert, all their fatigue disappeared.
"Brother Xiao, look at the Crescent Moon Spring over there. It really looks like a crescent-shaped lake." Man Yue pointed to the Crescent Moon Spring in the distance, his eyes shining with surprise.
Li Xiao nodded: "That is a miracle in the desert. No matter how the surrounding desert changes, Crescent Moon Spring always maintains its beauty and mystery."
They rested by the Crescent Spring, admired the oasis in the desert, and felt the tranquility and harmony of the desert. Later, they visited the Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, where the murals and sculptures made them marvel at the exquisite skills of ancient art.
"Brother Xiao, look at those murals. They are really beautiful. How did the ancients do it?" Man Yue stopped in front of a mural, his eyes full of admiration.
Li Xiao explained: "These murals were painted by ancient artists using special pigments and techniques. They record the life and beliefs of that time."
They visited the Mogao Grottoes for a long time until the sun set, and then reluctantly left. On the way back, they also experienced camel riding in the desert and felt the ancient customs of the Silk Road.
"Brother Xiao, today's trip is so exciting. I feel like I have traveled through time and space." Man Yue said with emotion.
Li Xiao responded with a smile: "Yes, the history and culture of Dunhuang are fascinating. I hope we can all remember this moment."
They ended their day's trip in the night of Dunhuang, filled with nostalgia for the city and expectations for the next stop.
"Brother Xiao, where are we going to next?" Man Yue asked expectantly.
Li Xiao: "Next stop, we will go to a modern place, one of the most prosperous cities in China."
With their nostalgia for the adventures in the Dunhuang desert and their yearning for the modern city, they embarked on a journey to their next destination. The desert of Dunhuang and the Mogao Grottoes will become eternal memories in their hearts.
As the plane landed at Pudong International Airport, Li Xiao and Man Yue set foot on the Pearl of the Orient - Shanghai. This modern metropolis is world-famous for its unique charm and bustling night scene.
"Brother Xiao, look at those skyscrapers, they are really tall, as if they are touching the sky." Man Yue looked out the window at the Lujiazui Financial District, his eyes filled with wonder.
Li Xiao responded with a smile: "Yes, Shanghai is the economic center of China, and the buildings here represent the rapid development of modern China. Today we are going to the Bund, where you can enjoy the most beautiful night view of Shanghai."