Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1685

In addition to Shujin, they also bought Sichuan tea, Pixian bean paste, Zhangfei beef and other specialties. Sichuan tea has a fresh taste and has the effect of refreshing the mind; Pixian bean paste is the soul seasoning of Sichuan cuisine with a unique taste; Zhangfei beef has firm meat and delicious taste.

“These specialties are all Chengdu’s characteristics. Bring them back so that family and friends can also taste the flavor of Chengdu.” Zhang Yuedong said as he selected the specialties.

In the process of buying specialties, they also learned about the production process and historical culture of some specialties from the store owner. The store owner enthusiastically introduced them, allowing them to have a deeper understanding of Chengdu's specialties.

"This time in Chengdu, I not only tasted delicious food and visited scenic spots, but also bought so many local specialties. It was really a fruitful experience!" Lin Yifei said with a smile.

"Yes, Chengdu is really a charming city. We will come again if we have the chance next time," said Li Xiao.

With a lot of harvest and good memories of Chengdu, Li Xiao and his friends set off on a journey to the next city. They look forward to more surprises and touching moments in the following journey.

After bidding farewell to the hot Chengdu, Li Xiao, Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei set off for Guilin. Along the way, they were looking forward to enjoying the picturesque landscape of Guilin as soon as possible. When the train slowly pulled into Guilin Station, the fresh air hit them in the face, as if carrying the aura of the mountains and rivers.

"We are finally in Guilin. This is the place I have always wanted to visit." Lin Yifei said excitedly, with anticipation gleaming in his eyes.

"Yes, Guilin's landscape is the best in the world. We are in for a treat this time." Li Xiao also responded with a smile.

Zhang Yuedong said impatiently: "Don't waste time, hurry to the Li River, I can't wait to get on the boat."

After a short rest at the hotel, they headed straight to the Li River. When they arrived at the Li River, they were amazed by the scenery in front of them. The emerald green water sparkled under the sunlight, like a huge emerald ribbon winding between the mountains. On the river, bamboo rafts and cruise ships moved slowly forward, creating layers of ripples.

They boarded a bamboo raft, which moved slowly forward. The river water was so clear that one could see the sand and small fish swimming at the bottom of the river. The peaks on both sides of the river were of different shapes, some like camels, some like fairies, and some like giant elephants, which made people marvel at the ingenuity of nature.

"Wow, the scenery is so beautiful, it's just like an ink painting." Zhang Yuedong couldn't help but exclaimed as he looked at the beautiful scenery in front of him.

"Yes, no wonder the ancients said 'The river is like a blue silk belt, and the mountains are like jade hairpins', it is so apt." Li Xiao was also intoxicated by the beautiful scenery in front of him.

Lin Yifei was busy using his camera to record this beautiful moment. While taking pictures, he said, "Such a beautiful scenery, I must take more pictures and show them to my friends when I get back."

The breeze blew gently, bringing the freshness of the river water and the fragrance of the flowers in the mountains, making people feel extremely comfortable. They sat on the bamboo raft, admiring the beautiful scenery along the way, as if they were in a fairyland. The mountains in the distance were looming in the clouds and mist, like a light ink landscape painting; the river water nearby was clear and transparent, reflecting the green mountains and trees on both sides, like a gorgeous oil painting.

"I think our trip was really worth it. We got to see so many beautiful scenery," Zhang Yuedong said with emotion.

"That's right, this trip not only allows us to enjoy the beautiful scenery, but also enhances our friendship." Li Xiao said.

They swam freely in the mountains and waters of the Li River, feeling the charm of nature. The sun shone on their bodies, warm and comfortable; the river water hit the bamboo raft, making a pleasant sound. At this moment, they forgot all their worries and immersed themselves in this beautiful time.

After landing on the Li River, they came to Elephant Trunk Hill, which is located at the confluence of Taohua River and Li River in Guilin City. The hill is named after the resemblance of a giant elephant standing by the river and stretching out its trunk to drink the sweet water of Li River. It is the symbol of Guilin landscape.

From a distance, the Elephant Trunk Hill looks like a lifelike elephant, with its trunk extended into the water, as if it is drinking the river water to its heart's content. Walking into the Elephant Trunk Hill, they saw the Water Moon Cave between the trunk and the elephant's legs. The cave is 12 meters high, 10 meters wide, and covers an area of ​​about 150 square meters. The river water flows through the cave, like a bright moon floating on the water, which is very magical.

"This Elephant Trunk Hill is so unique, just like a real elephant." Lin Yifei exclaimed.

"Yes, nature's creativity is truly endless." Li Xiao was also deeply moved.

Zhang Yuedong excitedly ran to the foot of the Elephant Trunk Hill and posed for photos. "Come and help me take photos. I want to take photos of this magical Elephant Trunk Hill," he shouted.

They climbed up along the hiking trail of Elephant Trunk Hill, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. The mountain was shaded by green trees and the air was fresh, making people feel relaxed and happy. Standing on the top of the mountain, overlooking the entire GL city, the Li River meandered like a green ribbon, and the ships on the river came and went, forming a beautiful picture.

"Guilin is so beautiful from here." Lin Yifei took the camera and kept taking pictures of the beautiful scenery in front of him.

"Yes, Guilin's mountains, rivers and cities blend into each other, creating a unique charm," said Li Xiao.

During their visit to Elephant Trunk Hill, they also heard a legend about it. According to legend, the elephant was a divine elephant from heaven. It was reluctant to leave Guilin and secretly came down to earth. It was hunted down by the heavenly soldiers and generals sent by the Jade Emperor. The divine elephant was seriously injured in the battle and came to the Li River to drink water. The heavenly soldiers and generals took the opportunity to stab it with a sword and turned it into Elephant Trunk Hill. This legend adds a mysterious color to Elephant Trunk Hill.

"This legend is really interesting. I didn't expect there is such a story in Elephant Trunk Hill." Zhang Yuedong said after listening to the legend.

"Yes, these legends make Guilin's landscape more culturally rich," said Li Xiao.

They spent a long time in Elephant Trunk Hill before leaving reluctantly. This trip to Elephant Trunk Hill gave them a deeper understanding of Guilin's landscape and made them love this beautiful city even more.

After coming out of the Elephant Trunk Hill, their stomachs were rumbling. So they decided to try Guilin's specialty food - Guilin rice noodles. Guilin rice noodles are famous for their unique taste and rich flavor, and are an indispensable delicacy on the table of Guilin people.

They walked into a street rice noodle shop, which was full of diners, all of whom were eating rice noodles with gusto. The aroma of rice noodles filled the shop, making people salivate.

"Boss, give me three bowls of Guilin rice noodles." Zhang Yuedong shouted loudly.

Soon, three bowls of steaming Guilin rice noodles were served. The rice noodles were white, slender, smooth and flexible, with braised beef, pot roast, sour beans, peanuts and other ingredients on top, and then poured with a spoonful of rich brine, the aroma was fragrant.

"Wow, this Guilin rice noodles looks very appetizing." Lin Yifei looked at the rice noodles in front of him and couldn't wait to pick up the chopsticks.

"Don't be in a hurry. There are some rules for eating Guilin rice noodles." Li Xiao said with a smile, "You need to mix the ingredients and the brine evenly first, so that the rice noodles can fully absorb the taste of the brine." They mixed the rice noodles evenly according to Li Xiao's method, and then tasted it. The rice noodles were smooth and chewy, the brine was fresh and fragrant, and the flavors of the various ingredients blended together, leaving people with endless aftertaste.

"It's so delicious. The taste of Guilin rice noodles is simply amazing!" Zhang Yuedong praised it while eating.

"Yes, the marinade has a mellow taste and the rice noodles are very chewy. It is truly a specialty of Guilin." Lin Yifei also praised Guilin rice noodles.

While tasting Guilin rice noodles, they also chatted with the diners next to them. The diners enthusiastically introduced to them the types and eating methods of Guilin rice noodles, which gave them a deeper understanding of Guilin rice noodles.

"Guilin rice noodles have many flavors, including braised food noodles, soup noodles, beef brisket noodles, etc., and each has its own characteristics." said a local diner.

"When eating Guilin rice noodles, you can also add chili, vinegar and other condiments according to your taste," added another diner.

They tasted the delicious Guilin rice noodles and felt the food culture of Guilin. Guilin rice noodles are not only a kind of food, but also a part of Guilin people's life. It carries the history and culture of Guilin.

"This time when I come to Guilin, I must eat Guilin rice noodles a few more times." Zhang Yuedong patted his stomach and said with a smile.

"That's right, such delicious rice noodles can't be missed." Lin Yifei also agreed.

After eating Guilin rice noodles, they felt very satisfied. The deliciousness of Guilin rice noodles made them look forward to Guilin's food, and they decided to continue to taste other Guilin delicacies in the next trip.

As night fell and the lights came on, Li Xiao and his friends came to a folk culture village in Guilin to watch the folk performances of the Zhuang ethnic group, one of the most populous ethnic minorities in China, with a rich and colorful cultural tradition.

They walked into the Folk Culture Village, which was bustling with activity. On the stage, actors were performing wonderful performances. First was the Zhuang ethnic group's song and dance performance. The actors wore bright ethnic costumes, sang and danced, showing the enthusiasm and vitality of the Zhuang people. The melodious singing and graceful dancing made them feel as if they were in a Zhuang village.

"The Zhuang ethnic group's songs and dances are so wonderful and full of ethnic characteristics." Lin Yifei said while watching the performance.

"Yes, their costumes are also very beautiful, with bright colors and exquisite patterns." Li Xiao also praised the performance.

Then, the actors performed the making of hydrangeas. They skillfully wove hydrangeas with colored threads, and soon, beautiful hydrangeas appeared in front of the audience. Hydrangeas are a traditional handicraft of the Zhuang ethnic group, and are also tokens of love for young men and women of the Zhuang ethnic group.

"So this is how hydrangeas are made. It's amazing." Zhang Yuedong couldn't help but exclaim in amazement as he watched the actors making hydrangeas.

"Yes, this hydrangea is not only beautiful, but also contains the cultural connotation of the Zhuang ethnic group." Li Xiao said.

During the performance, the actors also invited the audience to come on stage to participate in the interaction. Zhang Yuedong volunteered to go on stage and learn to dance the bamboo pole dance with the actors. The bamboo pole dance is a traditional dance of the Zhuang ethnic group. Participants are required to jump flexibly between the opening and closing of the bamboo pole, which is a great test of rhythm and coordination.

"Haha, this bamboo pole dance is quite interesting, but a little difficult." Zhang Yuedong said with a smile while dancing.

The bamboo pole dance performance ended with everyone laughing and talking. Although Zhang Yuedong was a little out of breath, he felt very happy. He returned to his seat and excitedly shared his feelings with Li Xiao and Lin Yifei.

"It was so much fun to experience the bamboo pole dance on stage this time," said Zhang Yuedong.

"You dance quite well, and you look very good." Lin Yifei said with a smile.

Finally, the performance ended with a wonderful dragon and lion dance. The actors danced the dragon and lion with vigorous movements and magnificent momentum, winning rounds of applause from the audience.

"This folk performance was so wonderful. It gave us a deeper understanding of the Zhuang culture," said Li Xiao.

"Yes, the culture of the Zhuang ethnic group is really profound and extensive. We should learn more about it when we have the chance in the future." Lin Yifei agreed.

After watching the folk performance, they left the Folk Culture Village with a lot of gains and love for Zhuang culture. This folk performance made them feel the unique charm of ethnic minority culture and made them cherish the cultural exchange and integration among different ethnic groups.

On the last day in Guilin, Li Xiao and his friends decided to buy some specialties to bring back to their relatives and friends. They came to the specialty market in Guilin, which was filled with a variety of specialties, dazzling and dazzling.

"Guilin has so many specialties. What should we buy?" Zhang Yuedong was a little confused as he looked at the dazzling array of specialties.

"I think Guilin chili sauce is good. It is fresh and slightly spicy, very appetizing, and easy to store and carry." Li Xiao picked up a bottle of Guilin chili sauce and looked at it carefully.

"Well, Guilin chili sauce is indeed very famous. Buy a few bottles and use it in cooking and mixing with noodles." Lin Yifei also agreed.

In addition to Guilin chili sauce, they also bought monk fruit, Guilin fermented bean curd, Lipu taro and other specialties. Monk fruit has the effects of clearing heat and moistening the lungs, relieving cough and reducing phlegm, and is a very good health drink; Guilin fermented bean curd is golden in color, delicate in taste and delicious, and is a delicious dish on the table; Lipu taro is large, delicate in texture, and has a soft and glutinous taste, and can be used to make various delicacies.

"These specialties are all Guilin's characteristics. Bring them back to let your family and friends taste the flavor of Guilin." Zhang Yuedong said as he selected the specialties.

In the process of buying specialties, they also learned about the production process and historical culture of some specialties from the store owner. The store owner enthusiastically introduced them, allowing them to have a deeper understanding of Guilin's specialties.

"Guilin's specialties not only taste good, but also contain rich cultural connotations," said Li Xiao.

"Yes, through these specialties, we can better understand Guilin's history and culture," said Lin Yifei.

They returned with great memories of Guilin and a lot of local specialties, and set off on their journey to the next city. They look forward to encountering more surprises and touching moments in the next journey, and to continue exploring the beautiful mountains and rivers of China.