They ordered a mandarin duck pot, with spicy pot base on one side and clear soup pot base on the other. After a while, the hot pot was served, with red chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns rolling in the pot, and the aroma was fragrant. They put in various ingredients
Cook it in the pot, then dip it in the special sauce and eat it with relish.
"Wow, this hot pot is so delicious, so spicy and so numb." Li Xiao said while eating, his lips turned red from the spicy food.
"Haha, yes, but the bottom of the clear soup pot is also very delicious and can relieve the spiciness." Huang Pengfei said with a smile.
After eating hot pot, they returned to the hotel and rested for a while. The next day, they went to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base to visit the lovely giant pandas. Giant pandas are China's national treasures and are deeply loved by people.
They came to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base and saw many cute giant pandas. Some of these giant pandas were eating bamboo, some were sleeping, and some were playing. Their naive appearance made people laugh.
"Wow, these giant pandas are so cute and chubby." Li Xiao said excitedly.
"Yes, their movements are so cute." Huang Pengfei also said with a smile.
They visited the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base for a period of time and learned about the living habits and conservation status of giant pandas. Then, they went to the souvenir shop in the base and purchased some giant panda peripheral products, such as dolls and key chains.
Postcards etc.
After coming out of the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, it was already noon. They decided to have an authentic Sichuan meal. They came to a Sichuan restaurant and ordered classic Sichuan dishes such as Mapo tofu, twice-cooked pork, and Kung Pao chicken.
These Sichuan dishes are full of color, flavor and whet your appetite. Mapo tofu is spicy and fragrant, and the tofu is tender and delicious; twice-cooked pork is fat but not greasy and has a rich flavor; Kung Pao chicken is sweet and sour, and the chicken is tender.
"Well, these Sichuan dishes are so delicious. They are indeed classic Sichuan dishes." Li Xiao said while eating.
"Yes, there are really too many delicacies in Chengdu, and each one is endlessly memorable." Huang Pengfei also said with a satisfied smile.
After eating, they walked around the city and bought some Chengdu specialties, such as Shu embroidery, Sichuan tea, Pixian bean paste, etc. These specialties are Chengdu's specialties and have high artistic value and practicality.
value.
After buying the specialties, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei returned to the hotel, packed their luggage, and prepared to go to the next destination. They were very satisfied with their trip to Chengdu. They not only tasted the delicious food, but also learned about the history and culture of Chengdu. They are looking forward to it.
I wonder what kind of excitement will be waiting for them on their next trip...
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Chapter 4: Xi’an’s historical charm
Leaving the leisure and delicious food in Chengdu, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei embarked on a journey to Xi'an. Xi'an, this ancient capital carrying thousands of years of history, is like a shining pearl, exuding unique charm and attracting countless tourists.
Explore its past.
After several hours of flight, they successfully arrived at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport. As soon as they left the airport, a strong historical atmosphere hit their faces. This ancient city seemed to tell the story of its past glory in every inch of the land.
They took the airport bus to the city and checked into a hotel they had booked in advance near the Bell and Drum Towers. After putting down their luggage, they immediately headed to the Bell and Drum Tower Square. The Bell and Drum Towers are Xi'an's landmark buildings, and the two ancient buildings echo each other.
, magnificent.
When night falls, the Bell and Drum Towers are illuminated by lights, and the golden lights set off the ancient buildings, which look particularly spectacular. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei stood in the square, looking up at these two buildings that have gone through vicissitudes of time, and their hearts were filled with awe.
Affection.
"Wow, Pengfei, look at the Bell and Drum Tower, it's so shocking! It feels like I have traveled back to ancient times." Li Xiao said excitedly.
"Yeah, it's really hard to imagine how the ancients built such a magnificent building." Huang Pengfei couldn't help but sigh.
After admiring the night view of the Bell and Drum Tower, they came to the nearby Muslim Street. The Muslim Street was brightly lit and lively, and the aroma of various delicacies filled the air. It was a dazzling collection of Xi'an's various specialty snacks.
They first tasted mutton steamed buns. When they walked into a steamed steamed bun shop, the owner warmly invited them to sit down and served them two large bowls and two steamed buns.
"Here, you break the buns into pieces first, and then give them to the master to cook them with mutton soup." The boss said with a smile.
Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei picked up the buns and began to break them seriously. The buns seemed simple, but it was not easy to break them into fine and even pieces. They chatted while breaking the buns, enjoying this unique dining experience.
"Why do you think you have to break the buns yourself when making steamed buns?" Li Xiao asked curiously.
"I think this may be a tradition, and it also allows us to participate more in the process of making food and enjoy it." Huang Pengfei replied.
After finally breaking the buns and handing them over to the chef, a steaming bowl of mutton steamed buns was brought up in a short while. The soup for soaking the steamed buns is rich and delicious, and the mutton is tender and juicy. The steamed buns are full of the soup and are soft in the mouth.
, the fragrance is overflowing.
"Well, it's so delicious! The taste is really amazing." After taking a bite, Li Xiao was full of praise.
"Haha, it really lives up to its reputation." Huang Pengfei also ate with gusto.
After eating the steamed buns, they tasted other snacks, such as sesame paste cold skin, steamer cakes, roujiamo, etc. Each snack left them with endless aftertaste.
The next day, they went to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum of Qin Shi Huang. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shi Huang are known as the "eighth wonder of the world" and a golden business card of the glorious civilization of ancient China.
When they came to the museum, they saw the lifelike terracotta warriors and horses, as if they traveled through time and space and saw the mighty divisions of the Qin Army. These terracotta warriors and horses have different shapes and rich facial expressions, some are smiling, some are serious, and some are serious.
With a firm gaze, one can't help but admire the exquisite skills of the ancients.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Wow, these terracotta warriors and horses are so spectacular! It's hard to believe that these were works made more than 2,000 years ago." Li Xiao exclaimed.
"Yes, this is the crystallization of the wisdom of the working people of ancient China. You see, every detail of the terracotta warriors and horses is handled very well, which is really amazing." Huang Pengfei was also deeply moved.
They visited the museum for a long time, carefully admiring each terracotta warriors and horses, and learned about the historical background and production technology of Qin Shihuang's terracotta warriors and horses. After visiting the terracotta warriors and horses, their hearts were filled with awe and pride in ancient Chinese history.
After coming out of the Qin Shihuang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, it was already afternoon. They went to a restaurant and tasted Xi'an's special delicacy - gourd head steamed buns. The gourd head steamed buns are different from mutton steamed buns. They are made from pig intestines and pork belly.
Made with other ingredients, it has a unique taste and a unique flavor.
After eating, they went to the Xi'an City Wall. The Xi'an City Wall is one of the largest and most well-preserved ancient city walls in China. They climbed up the city wall, rented two bicycles, and rode along the city wall. The scenery on the city wall was breathtaking.
It overlooks the entire city.
"Look, over there is the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and over there is the Bell and Drum Tower. Looking down from the city wall, Xi'an feels really big." Li Xiao said to Huang Pengfei while riding his bike.
"Yes, this city has both ancient historical charm and modern flavor. It is really unique." Huang Pengfei responded.
After riding on the city wall, the sky gradually darkened. They came to a square under the city wall and watched a wonderful folk performance. The performance included Xi'an's traditional art forms such as Qin opera and shadow puppetry, and the actors were wonderful
The performance won bursts of applause from the audience.
"These folk performances are really interesting and allow us to have a deeper understanding of Xi'an culture." Li Xiao told Huang Pengfei.
"Well, that's right. This trip to Xi'an really benefited us a lot. Not only did we see so many precious historical relics, but we also tasted so many delicious foods and enjoyed folk performances." Huang Pengfei nodded in agreement.
On the third day, they walked around the city and bought some Xi'an specialties, such as models of terracotta warriors and horses, shadow puppets, rubbings of Xi'an Forest of Steles, etc. These specialties all had strong Xi'an characteristics and were a beautiful souvenir of their trip.
After buying the specialties, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei packed their luggage and prepared to go to their next destination. They were full of reluctance to leave Xi'an, an ancient and charming city, and they were also full of expectations for the future journey...
After bidding farewell to Xi'an, which is rich in history, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei came to the poetic Hangzhou. Hangzhou, a city known as the "Paradise on Earth", attracts many tourists with its beautiful natural scenery and long history and culture.
After they arrived at Hangzhou East Railway Station by high-speed rail, they went directly to the hotel they booked by the West Lake to check in. After putting down their luggage and taking a short rest, the two of them couldn't wait to walk towards the West Lake.
As soon as they arrived at the West Lake, they were intoxicated by the beautiful scenery in front of them. The lake was clear and green, with the breeze blowing, and the lake surface was rippled. The rolling mountains in the distance contrasted with the lake, forming a picturesque scene.
Beautiful view.
"Wow, Pengfei, West Lake is so beautiful! It's like a natural ink painting." Li Xiao couldn't help but admire.
"Yes, it is indeed well-deserved. 'If you want to compare the West Lake to the West, it is better to wear light makeup and heavy makeup.' Su Shi's poem describes it so aptly." Huang Pengfei also said with emotion.
They walked along the lakeside, admiring the beautiful scenery of the West Lake. The willow trees on the lakeside were lingering, and the slender willow branches fluttered in the wind, as if they were green ribbons given to the West Lake by nature. From time to time, cruise ships passed by on the lake, and there were bursts of waves.
A burst of laughter.
As they walked, they came to the Broken Bridge. The Broken Bridge is one of the famous scenic spots in West Lake. Legend has it that Xu Xian and the White Snake met here. Although it was not winter at this time, they could not see the beautiful scenery of the broken bridge with remaining snow.
The ancient charm of the bridge itself still fascinates them.
"Do you think Xu Xian and White Snake really met here?" Li Xiao asked Huang Pengfei with a smile.
"Haha, that's just a legend, but it also adds a lot of romance to the bridge." Huang Pengfei replied.
On the Broken Bridge, they met a local photographer who was taking pictures of the beautiful scenery of the West Lake. The photographer greeted them warmly and introduced them to some shooting angles and best viewing times of the West Lake.
"You can go to the long bridge by the lake to watch the sunset in the evening. The scenery there is very beautiful." the photographer suggested.
After Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei thanked the photographer, they continued their trip to the West Lake. They came to Three Pools Reflecting the Moon, where three stone towers stood on the lake, like three treasure gourds. Every night when the moon is full, lights are lit in the towers.
The entrance of the hole is covered with tissue paper, and the light shines through, like many moons reflected on the lake, which is beautiful.
"It's really amazing. The design of these three pools reflecting the moon is so clever." Li Xiao said while looking at the stone tower.
"Well, the wisdom of the ancients is really admirable." Huang Pengfei nodded in agreement.
After strolling around the West Lake, it was already noon. They came to a restaurant by the West Lake to taste Hangzhou's specialties. West Lake Vinegar Fish is one of Hangzhou's famous dishes. The fish is tender, sour and sweet, with a hint of crab.
Taste. Dongpo pork is also indispensable. It is bright red in color, fat but not greasy, and melts in the mouth. They also ordered a piece of Longjing shrimp. The shrimp is tender and smooth, with the fragrance of Longjing tea, and the taste is very unique.
"Well, these dishes are so delicious. The food in Hangzhou is really unique and tastes different from other places." Li Xiao said while eating.
"Yes, the taste of West Lake vinegar fish is very special, I like it very much." Huang Pengfei also praised these delicacies.
After eating, they took a short rest and then went to Lingyin Temple. Lingyin Temple is a famous ancient temple in Hangzhou with a long history and profound cultural heritage. The temple's magnificent architecture, solemnity, and cigarette smoke give people a sense of peace and tranquility.
Feel.
Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei visited the temple and admired the ancient buildings and Buddhist statues. They also lit incense in front of the incense burner in the temple to pray for safety and success.
"In such an ancient temple, I feel that my soul has been purified." Li Xiao said softly.
"Well, the atmosphere here is really relaxing." Huang Pengfei responded.
After coming out of Lingyin Temple, they followed the photographer's suggestion and came to the Long Bridge. It was evening, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the lake, and the entire lake was dyed golden. There were many tourists on the Long Bridge.
While admiring the sunset, everyone was attracted by the beautiful scenery and took out their cameras to take pictures.
Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were no exception. They found a good angle and took many beautiful photos. Under the reflection of the sunset, their smiles looked particularly bright.
"I'm really happy today. I saw so many beautiful scenery." Li Xiao said.
"Yes, Hangzhou is really a very romantic city." Huang Pengfei said.
As night fell, they returned to the hotel. After washing up, they lay on the bed and recalled the wonderful experience of the day. The beauty of the West Lake, the delicious food and the tranquility of Lingyin Temple all left a deep impression on them.
The next day, they went to the Silk Museum in Hangzhou. Hangzhou is one of the important producing areas of Chinese silk. The Silk Museum displayed the development process of Chinese silk and the profoundness of silk culture.
