Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1617

Lin Fei nodded and praised: "After eating this bowl of noodles, I feel full of energy."

In the afternoon, they went to the GS Provincial Museum in Lanzhou, which has a rich and diverse collection, ranging from fossils from ancient times to exquisite artifacts from the Silk Road.

When Li Xiao saw the Horse Stepping on Flying Swallow, he exclaimed: "This is the legendary Horse Stepping on Flying Swallow. It has a unique shape and exquisite craftsmanship. The imagination and creativity of the ancients are really impressive."

Zhang Yue was interested in the exquisite Buddha sculptures: "The Buddha statues have serene expressions and the carving details are very well done. You can feel the prosperity of Buddhist culture at that time."

Lin Fei read the introduction of the cultural relics carefully: "Every cultural relic is a witness to history. Through them, we can travel through time and space and understand the glory of the past."

After visiting the museum, they strolled around the nearby streets and saw many shops selling Lanzhou specialties, including Lanzhou lilies and three-pao Taiwanese tea.

Li Xiao picked up a bag of dried lilies: "This Lanzhou lily is very famous. It is said to have the effects of moistening the lungs and relieving coughs. Buy some for your family to try."

Zhang Yue picked out a few boxes of three-in-one Taiwanese tea: "This tea looks very special. When you drink it, you can see the tea leaves, rock sugar, wolfberries, etc. rolling in the water. It should taste very good."

As night fell, the streets of Lanzhou were brightly lit. They came to the Zhengning Road Snack Night Market. The night market was crowded with people, and the aroma of various delicacies intertwined.

"This is simply a paradise for food." Li Xiao excitedly shuttled between the stalls.

They tasted special snacks such as sweet fermented glutinous rice and fermented glutinous rice with milk and eggs. Zhang Yue ate the fermented glutinous rice with milk and eggs and said with satisfaction: "It tastes smooth and tender, sweet but not greasy, it's so delicious."

Li Xiao praised the sweet mash highly: "This sweet mash has a light aroma of wine and is fermented just right."

During the day in Lanzhou, they experienced the city's history and culture, tasted its special food, and felt its unique folk customs. Li Xiao, lying on the bed in the hotel, said to Zhang Yue and Lin Fei: "Lanzhou is such a charming city, with both a profound cultural heritage and a strong atmosphere of life."

Zhang Yue agreed: "Yes, I have gained a lot today and I look forward to tomorrow's journey."

Lin Fei also smiled and said: "I wonder what kind of surprises the next stop will bring us?"jContinue the Northwest Splendor: Xi'an Travel Notes

Bidding farewell to Lanzhou, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Lin Fei followed the vein of history and came to the ancient Xi'an. This thousand-year-old capital is like a thick history book, with every page filled with legendary stories.

"Xi'an, the ancient capital of 13 dynasties, is a treasure trove of history and culture." As soon as Li Xiao stepped into the city of Xi'an, he was enveloped by the rich historical atmosphere and his words were full of awe.

Zhang Yue responded excitedly: "Yes, the Terracotta Warriors, the ancient city wall, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, these famous attractions, this time I can finally appreciate them one by one."

Lin Fei's eyes were firm: "Then let's start with the Terracotta Warriors and feel the underground army that shocked the world."

Arriving at the Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, they were stunned by the spectacular sight as soon as they entered the exhibition hall. Thousands of terracotta warriors were neatly arranged, as if quietly telling the story of the wars of the past.

"This is incredible. Each terracotta figurine is lifelike, with different expressions, demeanor and hairstyles. The skills of the ancients are simply the pinnacle." Li Xiao approached the display case, looked at a terracotta warrior carefully, and exclaimed in admiration.

Zhang Yue also nodded repeatedly: "Look at their armor and weapons, they are all carved so finely, you can imagine the strength and majesty of the Qin Dynasty army back then."

Lin Fei thoughtfully said: "This is not only a treasure of art, but also an important material for historical research. It makes the history of the Qin Dynasty vividly presented before our eyes."

After leaving the Terracotta Warriors Museum, it was almost noon, and they walked into a Xi'an specialty restaurant. The table was filled with delicious food such as roujiamo, liangpi, and mutton soup steamed bun.

Li Xiao picked up a roujiamo and took a bite. The aroma of meat and steamed bun spread in his mouth instantly: "This roujiamo, the bun is crispy and the meat is tender, fat but not greasy, so authentic!"

Zhang Yue tasted the cold noodle and was impressed by its smooth texture and unique seasoning: "This cold noodle is sour, spicy and delicious, and paired with the chewy dough, it's absolutely amazing."

Lin Fei devoured the mutton soup steamed bun with gusto: "The steamed bun is full of rich mutton soup. Every bite is full of the delicious mutton and the rich spices."

In the afternoon, they climbed up the ancient city wall of Xi'an. On the wall, the breeze blew on their faces, and the high-rise buildings of the modern city in the distance formed a sharp contrast with the ancient city wall under their feet.

"Standing on this ancient city wall, it seems as if I can travel through time and space and see ancient soldiers patrolling and guarding the city wall." Li Xiao opened his arms, feeling the fusion of history and modernity.

Zhang Yue strolled along the city wall and said: "This city wall carries too many historical memories. It has gone through many vicissitudes of life, but it still stands tall."

Lin Fei looked at the endless stream of vehicles and people under the city wall: "Xi'an is such a magical city, where the past and the present are perfectly combined and coexist harmoniously."

In the evening, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda looked even more solemn and majestic in the afterglow of the setting sun. They came to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square to watch the musical fountain performance. As the music sounded, the fountain changed into various gorgeous shapes, which contrasted with the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

"This musical fountain is so spectacular. The combination of light and water is beautiful." Zhang Yue was deeply attracted by the beautiful scenery before his eyes.

Li Xiao gazed at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda: "This pagoda witnessed the spread and development of Buddhism in the Central Plains and is an important symbol of cultural exchange."

After the performance, they picked up souvenirs in the shops around the square, including exquisite replicas of Terracotta Warriors and folding fans with Xi'an's characteristic patterns.

Li Xiao picked up a small terracotta warrior ornament: "Take this back and put it on the desk. It's very commemorative."

Zhang Yue selected a few folding fans: "The patterns on these folding fans are very beautiful. I will give them to my friends so that they can also feel the cultural charm of Xi'an." As night fell, the streets of Xi'an were brightly lit and bustling. They walked through the Muslim Street, tasting various special snacks and feeling the rich folk customs.

"The night in Xi'an is really unique. This trip to Xi'an has given me a deeper understanding of history and culture." Li Xiao said with emotion.

Zhang Yue agreed: "Yes, every scenic spot and every delicacy is like a shining pearl, forming a unique and charming picture of Xi'an."

Lin Fei smiled and said, "I don't know what new discoveries I will make tomorrow. This city is always full of surprises." Continue to the Northwest: Exploring Yinchuan
Bidding farewell to the ancient charm of Xi'an, Li Xiao and his companions traveled westward and entered Yinchuan, the "South of the Yangtze River on the Great Wall". Outside the car window, the Helan Mountains towered majestically, the vast plains and the numerous lakes intertwined, and the unique landforms and scenery foreshadowed the unique splendor of this land.

"I've long heard that Yinchuan has both the grandeur of the desert and the elegance of the south of the Yangtze River. Seeing it today, I find that it really lives up to its reputation." Li Xiao's eyes were full of anticipation and excitement.

Zhang Yue pointed to the Helan Mountains in the distance and said, "The Helan Mountains are the backbone of Yinchuan. There must be many unknown stories behind them."

Lin Fei nodded in agreement: "That's right, let's go to Zhenbeibao Western Film City first, maybe we can find Yinchuan's 'old times' there."

As soon as you enter Zhenbeibao Western Film Studio, it feels like you have stepped into a time tunnel. The quaint city walls, dilapidated cave dwellings, and old streets full of age, everything exudes a strong northwestern style and retro charm. This place was once the filming location for many classic film and television works. Those familiar scenes are now truly presented in front of you, making people recall the wonderful clips in the movies.

"Look, isn't this the place where Zhizunbao confessed his love in 'A Chinese Odyssey'?" Zhang Yue cheered like a child, ran to the city wall and imitated the classic poses in the movie.

Li Xiao smiled and pressed the shutter of the camera: "Haha, you look a bit like the fairy Zixia. This movie studio is really magical. It turns the fantasy in the movie into reality, allowing us to experience the charm of those screen stories in person."

Read more latest popular novels at 6.9*shuba!

Lin Fei showed great interest in the architectural details of the cinema. He stroked the mottled walls and sighed: "These seemingly dilapidated buildings actually contain profound historical and cultural heritage. They have witnessed the development of Chinese films and carried the film sentiments of generations."

It was almost noon when they left Zhenbeibao Western Film Studio. They came to a famous restaurant in the city to taste Yinchuan's specialties. Hand-pulled mutton, spicy porridge, mutton offal and other dishes were served one by one, and the rich aroma instantly filled the air.

"This hand-pulled mutton is tender and fresh, and the flavor is original. You can enjoy the deliciousness of the mutton itself." Li Xiao grabbed a piece of mutton, dipped it in a little pepper and salt, put it in his mouth and started chewing, his face full of intoxication.

Zhang Yue tried a bite of the spicy porridge and was slightly sweaty at the tip of his nose because of the unique spicy taste: "Wow, this spicy porridge is so special, spicy but not dry, and rich in fragrance. It is different from any spicy food I have eaten before."

Lin Fei has a special liking for mutton offal. While drinking the mutton offal soup, he said: "This mutton offal is processed very cleanly, the soup is fresh and delicious, and the various internal organs have rich and varied tastes. Every bite is full of strong northwestern flavor."

In the afternoon, they went to the Western Xia Royal Tombs, which looked particularly solemn and majestic under the sunlight. The huge mausoleum tower stood in the desert, as if telling the former glory and mystery of the Western Xia Dynasty.

"The Western Xia Dynasty existed for nearly two hundred years in history, but it left many unsolved mysteries. These royal tombs are witnesses of that mysterious history." Li Xiao looked at the mausoleum tower in the distance and fell into deep thought.

Zhang Yue asked curiously, "Why is the architectural style of the Western Xia royal tombs so different from that of the imperial tombs in the Central Plains?"

Lin Fei pushed his glasses and explained, "The Xixia culture integrates the characteristics of many ethnic groups, such as the Dangxiang, Han, and Tibetan, so it presents a unique style in architecture, art, and religion. The layout and architectural structure of these royal tombs are influenced by the Central Plains culture, while retaining the ethnic characteristics of the Dangxiang. They are important physical materials for studying Xixia culture."

They strolled in the Royal Tomb Scenic Area, feeling the vicissitudes of history. The wind whistled across the empty desert, as if it was the echo of history, making people feel awe for the distant and mysterious Western Xia Dynasty.

After leaving the Western Xia Royal Mausoleum, they came to the Nanguan Grand Mosque in Yinchuan. This building with Arabic style and ethnic characteristics is magnificent, the temple is quiet and peaceful, and the exquisite decorations and carvings are amazing.

"In this bustling city, the Nanguan Grand Mosque is like a tranquil oasis, which brings a moment of comfort to people's souls." Zhang Yue said softly, his eyes full of awe.

Li Xiao nodded in agreement: "Different religious beliefs have their own unique charm and power. They all teach people to be kind, friendly and live in harmony."

Lin Fei communicated with the staff in the temple, learned about the culture and customs of Islam, and gained a lot of knowledge.

In the evening, they strolled along the streets of Yinchuan and saw many shops filled with local specialties such as wolfberries and Helan stone handicrafts.

Li Xiao picked up a box of wolfberries: "The wolfberries from Yinchuan are famous all over the country. They are plump and nutritious. They are perfect to bring back and give to the elders."

Zhang Yue picked out several ornaments carved from Helan stone: "These ornaments are very beautiful and unique. I like them very much."

As night fell, the streets of Yinchuan were brightly lit and bustling. They sat on a bench by the street and reviewed what they had seen and heard in Yinchuan that day.

"Yinchuan is such a charming and mysterious place. It has a long history and culture as well as unique natural scenery and delicious food," Li Xiao said with emotion.

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "Yes, every time you go to a place, you can find different surprises. This is the meaning of travel."

Lin Fei stretched and said, "Where will we go tomorrow? I am looking forward to the next journey." Continue to the Wonderful Land of Northwest China: Kashgar Customs
After leaving Yinchuan, Li Xiao and his party arrived in Kashgar, a pearl city located in the northwest border of China, exuding a strong and unique exotic atmosphere. The plane slowly landed, and through the porthole, the yellowish-brown building complex of the ancient city of Kashgar came into view. Under the sunlight, it looked like an ancient and mysterious painting.

"We're finally in Kashgar. All the travel along the way is worth it. I can already feel the mysterious atmosphere blowing in my face." Li Xiao said excitedly, his eyes full of anticipation.

Zhang Yue could not hide his excitement: "Kashgar is an important node on the ancient Silk Road. Various cultures blend and converge here. There must be many different landscapes and stories."

Lin Fei responded with a smile: "Then we must explore it carefully and don't miss any exciting things."

As soon as they stepped into the ancient city of Kashgar, they seemed to have traveled back to the medieval Central Asian bazaar. On both sides of the narrow and winding streets were traditional handicraft shops, spice shops and naan shops. The Uighur-style architectural decorations were exquisite, with colorful mosaic tiles and wood-carved doors and windows, all of which showed the local people's unique pursuit of beauty.