They found a special inn near Lijiang Old Town to stay. The inn was quaint and full of ethnic customs. After putting down their luggage, they immediately headed to Lijiang Old Town.
Entering the ancient city, the bluestone road is winding and lined with ancient buildings with wooden structures. There are many shops selling specialty handicrafts, ethnic costumes, and various food stalls.
"Wow, this ancient city is so delicious!" Huang Pengfei looked around, his eyes full of surprise.
Li Xiao was also infected by the atmosphere of the ancient city: "Yes, Lijiang Old Town has a unique charm. Let's go and try Lijiang's food."
They came to a snack bar and ordered a portion of Lijiang Baba, a portion of chickpea jelly and a portion of waxed pork ribs. The Lijiang cake was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, full of aroma; the chickpea jelly had a smooth texture, spicy and sour taste; and the cured pork ribs were
It has a rich flavor and firm meat.
"The food in Lijiang is really good!" Huang Pengfei praised while eating.
Li Xiao also nodded in agreement: "Well, each one is very unique."
After eating snacks, they took a stroll in the ancient city. There were many clear streams in the ancient city, and the gurgling water added a lively beauty to the ancient city.
"Old Li, look at how clear this stream is!" Huang Pengfei squatted by the stream and gently played with the water with his hands.
Li Xiao said with a smile: "The water in Lijiang is very spiritual, which is also a major feature of the ancient city."
They came to Sifang Street, which is the center of the ancient city and is very lively. There are many people dancing and singing in the square, and some folk artists are performing.
"This Sifang Street is so lively!" Huang Pengfei looked at the crowd around him excitedly.
Li Xiao was also infected by the joyful atmosphere: "Yes, it is full of life here."
After visiting the ancient city, they decided to go to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. They took the cable car to the mountain and were amazed by the scenery in front of them. The snow-capped peaks shone in the sunlight, and the clouds and mist shrouded them, like a fairyland.
"Wow, this Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is so beautiful!" Huang Pengfei couldn't help but admire loudly.
Li Xiao was also shocked by this spectacular scenery: "Yes, the uncanny craftsmanship of nature is really amazing."
After coming down from Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, they heard that there was a Naxi folk performance in the evening, and decided to go and see it. The performance was held in an ancient courtyard. The Naxi people wore traditional costumes and performed songs, dances, musical instruments and other performances.
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"This performance is really wonderful!" Huang Pengfei said excitedly.
Li Xiao was also attracted by the culture of the Naxi people: "Yes, the folk culture of the Naxi people is very unique."
After the performance, they went to the night market in Lijiang and bought some local specialties, such as Dongba paper, Naxi handicrafts, etc.
"Lao Li, this trip to Lijiang is really great." Huang Pengfei said with satisfaction.
Li Xiao smiled and said: "Yes, Lijiang's ancient city, snow-capped mountains, and folk culture are all unforgettable. Now it's time for us to go to the next place."
Starting from Lijiang, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei went eastward to Zhangjiajie, a place with strange peaks and rocks.
As soon as they got off the train, they were surrounded by the unique landscape atmosphere of Zhangjiajie.
"Lao Li, I feel that Zhangjiajie is different from the places we went before." Huang Pengfei said while looking at the looming mountain peaks in the distance.
Li Xiao nodded: "Yes, Zhangjiajie is famous for its strange peaks and rocks. It will definitely bring us a different experience. Let's go to the hotel and put down our luggage first."
They found a hotel to stay near Zhangjiajie Scenic Area. After a short rest, the two couldn't wait to go to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
As soon as they entered the park, they were shocked by the beautiful scenery in front of them. Huge stone pillars rose from the ground and reached into the sky. Clouds and mist lingered in the mountains, as if they were in a fairyland.
"Wow, this is so spectacular!" Huang Pengfei opened his mouth wide.
Li Xiao was also attracted by this wonder: "It's really a miraculous work of nature. Come on, let's take the cable car and enjoy the beautiful scenery from the air."
They got on the cable car and slowly ascended. Viewed from the air, the scenery of Zhangjiajie is even more amazing. The peaks have different shapes, some are like swords, some are like fairies, and some are like animals, which makes people think a lot.
"Old Li, do you think that mountain peak looks like a person looking up at the sky?" Huang Pengfei pointed at a mountain peak and said excitedly.
Li Xiao followed his finger and looked at it: "It really looks like it. The creativity of nature is really endless."
After getting off the cable car, they walked along the mountain path. There were lush trees and various exotic flowers and plants on the roadside, and occasionally they could see some cute little animals.
"The ecological environment here is really good." Huang Pengfei sighed.
Li Xiao nodded in agreement: "Yes, Zhangjiajie not only has beautiful scenery, but also rich ecological resources."
As they walked, they came to a viewing platform. From here, they could see one of the most famous scenic spots in Zhangjiajie - Yuanjiajie. The peaks in Yuanjiajie are majestic and majestic, and the clouds and mist are floating in the mountains, like an ink painting.
"This scenery is so beautiful, I don't even know what words to use to describe it." Huang Pengfei said intoxicatedly.
Li Xiao was also moved by the beautiful scenery in front of him: "Indeed, the scenery here is breathtaking."
After shopping for a day, both of them were hungry. They decided to try Zhangjiajie's specialties. On the recommendation of the locals, they came to a restaurant and ordered one Sanxiaoguo, one Tujia bacon and one
Pueraria lobata powder. Sanxiaguo has a strong flavor and rich ingredients; Tujia bacon is fat but not greasy and full of fragrance; Pueraria lobata powder has a smooth taste and rich nutrition.
"The food in this family is really good!" Huang Pengfei praised while eating.
Li Xiao also nodded in agreement: "Well, each one is very unique."
After eating, they heard that there was a Tujia folk show in the evening and decided to go and see it. The performance was held in an open-air theater. The Tujia people wore traditional costumes and performed songs, dances, acrobatics and other performances.
"This performance is really wonderful!" Huang Pengfei said excitedly.
Li Xiao was also attracted by the culture of the Tujia people: "Yes, the folk culture of the Tujia people is very unique."
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"Lao Li, this trip to Zhangjiajie was really great." Huang Pengfei said with satisfaction.
Li Xiao said with a smile: "Yes, Zhangjiajie's strange peaks and rocks, delicious food, and folk culture are all unforgettable. Now it's time for us to go to the next place."
After bidding farewell to the spectacular Zhangjiajie, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei headed south to the tropical Xishuangbanna.
As soon as they got off the plane, a strong tropical atmosphere hit their faces. The warm, humid air and colorful flowers made them instantly feel the unique charm of Xishuangbanna.
"Lao Li, Xishuangbanna feels so energetic!" Huang Pengfei said excitedly.
Li Xiao smiled and nodded: "Yes, the climate and scenery here are very different from the places we went before. Let's go to the hotel to put down our luggage first, and then explore this beautiful place."
They found a hotel with ethnic characteristics to stay in the urban area of Jinghong. After a short rest, the two of them couldn't wait to go to the Wild Elephant Valley.
As soon as they entered the Wild Elephant Valley, they were surrounded by dense tropical rainforest. Tall trees blocked the sky and the sun, and a variety of rare animals and plants opened their eyes.
"Wow, the ecological environment here is so good!" Huang Pengfei sighed as he walked.
Li Xiao was also attracted by the beautiful scenery here: "Yes, the tropical rainforest in Xishuangbanna is a treasure of nature. I hope we can be lucky enough to see wild elephants."
As they walked along the tour route, they could hear the calls of birds and the movements of animals from time to time. Suddenly, there was a burst of cheers in front of them. It turned out that a group of tourists had seen wild elephants. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei hurried over and saw the wild elephants from a distance.
I saw several huge wild elephants playing by the river.
"It's so spectacular! This is the first time we have seen wild elephants." Huang Pengfei danced with excitement.
Li Xiao was also very excited: "Yes, this is really an unforgettable experience."
After coming out of Wild Elephant Valley, they went to Manting Park. Manting Park is a place full of Dai cultural characteristics, with ancient buildings, beautiful gardens and wonderful performances.
"Old Li, look at these buildings, they are so unique!" Huang Pengfei pointed at the splendid Dai buildings and said.
Li Xiao nodded in agreement: "Well, the architectural style of the Dai people is unique and very beautiful. Come on, let's go see the performance."
They came to the performance venue and watched a wonderful Dai song and dance performance. The actors wore gorgeous costumes, danced gracefully, and sang melodiously.
"This performance is so wonderful!" Huang Pengfei was intoxicated in it.
Li Xiao was also moved by the cultural charm of the Dai people: "Yes, the songs and dances of the Dai people are very contagious."
After watching the show, they decided to try Xishuangbanna's special food. In a Dai restaurant, they ordered a lemongrass grilled fish, a Dai hand-picked rice and a pineapple purple rice. The lemongrass grilled fish was burnt on the outside.
The meat is tender and fragrant; the Dai hand-made rice is full of color, flavor and appetite, and the pineapple purple rice is sweet but not greasy, with a soft and glutinous texture.
"The food in Xishuangbanna is really good!" Huang Pengfei praised while eating.
Li Xiao also nodded in agreement: "Well, each one is very unique."
After eating, they went to visit the night market in Xishuangbanna. The night market was very lively and full of various specialty products. They bought some Dai handicrafts and tropical fruits.
"Lao Li, this trip to Xishuangbanna is really great." Huang Pengfei said with satisfaction.
Li Xiao said with a smile: "Yes, the tropical rainforest, national culture and food in Xishuangbanna are all unforgettable. Now it's time for us to go to the next place."
After leaving the tropical Xishuangbanna, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei went north to Suzhou, known as the "Paradise on Earth".
As soon as they got off the train, they were attracted by Suzhou's gentle temperament. The ancient buildings, quiet streets, and flowing rivers all exuded a kind of classical beauty.
"Lao Li, this Suzhou feels so charming." Huang Pengfei said while looking at the surrounding scenery.
Li Xiao smiled and nodded: "Yes, Suzhou is a city with a long history and profound cultural heritage. Let's go to the hotel to put down our luggage first, and then go to visit the famous gardens."
They found a hotel near the Humble Administrator's Garden in downtown SZ to stay. After a short rest, the two of them couldn't wait to go to the Humble Administrator's Garden.
As soon as they walked into the Humble Administrator's Garden, they seemed to have walked into a beautiful picture. Pavilions, pavilions, waterside pavilions, corridors, rockeries, flowers, trees, and every scene were intoxicating.
"Wow, this Humble Administrator's Garden is so beautiful!" Huang Pengfei couldn't help but admire.
Li Xiao was also shocked by the beauty of this garden: "Yes, the Humble Administrator's Garden is one of the representatives of Chinese classical gardens. Its design is exquisite, its layout is reasonable, and it is full of poetry."
They walked along the garden path and enjoyed the various beautiful scenery. In a pavilion, they sat down and quietly felt the tranquility and elegance here.
"Old Li, how could the ancients build such beautiful gardens?" Huang Pengfei said with emotion.
Li Xiao replied: "The ancients had extremely high aesthetics and wisdom. Through ingenious design and layout, they perfectly combined natural landscapes with artificial buildings to create these amazing gardens."
After coming out of the Humble Administrator's Garden, they went to Tiger Hill. Tiger Hill is one of Suzhou's iconic attractions, with a long history and rich cultural connotations.
"Old Li, look at how spectacular this Tiger Hill Tower is!" Huang Pengfei said, looking up at the Tiger Hill Tower.
Li Xiao was also attracted by this ancient tower: "Yes, the Tiger Hill Tower is one of the masterpieces of ancient Chinese architecture. It has witnessed the historical changes of Suzhou."
They walked on Huqiu Mountain and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. There are many ancient temples and stone carvings on the mountain, which made people feel the profound cultural heritage of Suzhou.
After shopping for a day, both of them were hungry. They decided to try Suzhou's specialties. In a Suzhou restaurant, they ordered a squirrel mandarin fish, a Yangcheng hairy crab and a Suzhou cake. Squirrel
The mandarin fish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and sour; the Yangcheng hairy crab has delicious meat and plump crab roe; the Suzhou cake dumplings are soft and waxy, sweet but not greasy.
"The food in Suzhou is really good!" Huang Pengfei praised while eating.
Li Xiao also nodded in agreement: "Well, each one is very unique."
After eating, they heard that there was a Suzhou Pingtan performance in the evening and decided to go and see it. The performance was held in an antique teahouse. The actors wore traditional costumes and sang beautiful tunes in Wu Nong soft dialect.
"This Suzhou Pingtan is so good!" Huang Pengfei was intoxicated by it.
Li Xiao was also moved by this unique art form: "Yes, Suzhou Pingtan is one of Suzhou's traditional cultures, and it has a unique charm."
After the performance, they went to the night market in Suzhou and bought some Suzhou specialties, such as silk, Su embroidery, etc.
"Lao Li, this trip to Suzhou is really great." Huang Pengfei said with satisfaction.
Li Xiao smiled and said: "Yes, Suzhou's gardens, food, and culture are all unforgettable. Now it's time for us to go to the next place."