Coach: Coaching the Grizzlies at the beginning, playing the bantam

"Look, these embroidered shoes are so beautiful!" Hannah picked up a pair of embroidered shoes and couldn't put them down to admire them.

Lu Yong smiled, walked up to the boss and asked, "Boss, how much is this pair of embroidered shoes?"

The boss quoted a price with a smile, and Lu Yong bought it without hesitation and handed it to Hannah: "I'll give it to you as a souvenir of our trip to the ancient town!"

Hannah took the embroidered shoes with a happy smile on her face. She kissed Lu Yong on the cheek and said with a smile: "Thank you, dear! I like this gift so much!"

The two continued to stroll along the streets of the ancient town, feeling the tranquility and peace of the ancient town.

They walked into a teahouse, ordered a pot of local specialty tea, sat by the window, sipped tea and admired the scenery outside the window.

"The tea here smells so good!" Hannah took a sip of tea and exclaimed.

Lu Yong smiled and nodded: "The tea here is famous, drink more, we have more places to play later!"

After drinking tea, the two walked out of the teahouse and continued their journey in the ancient town.

They came to the small river in the middle of the ancient town. The water was crystal clear and there were several small boats floating on the river. Tourists were sitting on the boats, enjoying the scenery on both sides of the river.

"Look, we can take a boat there!" Hannah said excitedly, pointing to the small boat on the river.

Lu Yong smiled and took Hannah's hand: "Let's go take a boat ride! Let's experience the water scenery of the ancient town!"

The two came to the boat, and the boatman warmly invited them to get on board. After Lu Yong and Hannah sat firmly, the boatman gently pushed the oar, and the boat slowly sailed away from the shore.

Sitting on the boat, the two felt the sparkling water and the gentle breeze. They looked at the shops and ancient buildings on both sides of the river, as if they had traveled back to a thousand years ago.

"The scenery here is so beautiful!" Hannah exclaimed, with an intoxicated gleam in her eyes.

Lu Yong smiled and nodded: "Yes, this place is like a beautiful ink painting, which makes people linger!"

As the boatman rowed, he told them the history and legends of the ancient town. Lu Yong and Hannah listened with great interest and laughed from time to time.

Before I knew it, the sun had already set, and the sunset glowed red across the ancient town. Shops on both sides of the river lit up their lights, and the colorful lights were reflected on the river, like a gorgeous painting.

"Wow! The night view here is so beautiful!" Hannah couldn't help but exclaim, with surprise flashing in her eyes.

Lu Yong smiled and nodded: "The night view here is famous, we really came at the right time!"

The boatman stopped the boat in the middle of the river. Lu Yong and Hannah sat on the boat, tasting the tea prepared by the boatman for them while enjoying the beautiful night view.

"Look, the lights over there are so beautiful!" Hannah said excitedly, pointing to a shop on the shore.

Lu Yong looked in the direction of her finger and saw that the lights of the store were flashing with colorful lights, making the entire store look like a dream.

"Every shop here has its own unique charm!" Lu Yong exclaimed.

The two chatted while enjoying the night view and feeling the tranquility and beauty of the ancient town. The boatman also joined their chat and told them about the nightlife and interesting things in the ancient town, which made the two laugh.

"Did you know? The night market here is very lively!" The boatman said mysteriously, "At night, it will be filled with various snack stalls, with grilled skewers, fried fish, candied haws... everything you can think of!"

Upon hearing this, Hannah's eyes immediately lit up: "Really? Then we must go and try it later!"

Lu Yong also nodded with a smile: "Okay! I've heard that Guizhou's snacks are very famous. I must feast on them today!"

The three of them were chatting happily when suddenly a melodious sound of a zither floated over. Lu Yong and Hannah looked in the direction of the sound and saw a woman in ancient costume playing the zither in a teahouse on the shore. The sound of the zither was like weeping and melodious, making people intoxicated.

"The cultural atmosphere here is so strong!" Lu Yong exclaimed.

Hannah also nodded: "It feels like I have traveled back to ancient times!"

The three of them sat quietly on the boat, enjoying the music, the night view and the unique charm of the ancient town. Time seemed to freeze at this moment, leaving only their laughter and beautiful memories.

Before they knew it, it was already dark, and Lu Yong and Hannah were feeling a little tired. They thanked the boatman, got off the boat, and decided to go to the night market to try some local snacks.

The night market was brightly lit and bustling with people. There were a variety of snack stalls, which made people dazzled. Lu Yong and Hannah were like two greedy little cats, moving among the crowd and tasting all kinds of food.

"This skewer is so delicious!" Hannah took a bite of the skewer and said with satisfaction.

Lu Yong also smiled and nodded: "Indeed, the skewers here taste really unique!"

The two ate and chatted, feeling the hustle and bustle of the night market. They also bought some special snacks and souvenirs to bring back for their friends to taste and see.

After visiting the night market, Lu Yong and Hannah returned to the hotel. They lay on the bed, recalling today's trip to the ancient town, their hearts filled with satisfaction and happiness.

"What a happy day today!" Hannah exclaimed.

Lu Yong smiled and nodded: "Zhenyuan Ancient Town is such a beautiful place! We will come back to visit again in the future!"

The next morning, the sunlight shone through the curtains and onto Lu Yong and Hannah's bed.

Lu Yong rubbed his eyes, looked at Hannah who was still sleeping beside him, and a gentle smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He shook Hannah gently and said softly, "Nana, get up, we are going to Qingyan Ancient Town today!"

Hannah opened her eyes blearily.

She sat up, stretched, and said with a smile: "Okay, I have heard that Qingyan Ancient Town is a military town with a long history."

The two quickly washed up and drove to Qingyan Ancient Town. Along the way, Lu Yong drove the car while Hannah sat in the passenger seat, excitedly flipping through the photos of Qingyan Ancient Town on her phone, full of anticipation for the upcoming journey.

It was already past ten in the morning when we arrived at Qingyan Ancient Town. At the entrance of the ancient town, a towering ancient city gate stood in front of us. The gate was engraved with traces of time, as if telling a thousand-year history. Lu Yong and Hannah walked hand in hand into this ancient town full of historical atmosphere.

As soon as they stepped into the ancient town, they felt a completely different atmosphere from Zhenyuan Ancient Town. Zhenyuan Ancient Town gives people a sense of tranquility and peace, while Qingyan Ancient Town reveals more of a serious and solemn atmosphere. The architectural style here is unique, and the ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties are well preserved, with every brick and tile revealing the weight of history.

"Wow, the architecture here is so unique!" Hannah exclaimed, pointing at an ancient temple.

Lu Yong smiled and nodded: "Qingyan Ancient Town is a military town with a long history. The buildings here are full of military defense. Look at that temple. Its walls are so thick. It is to resist the attack of foreign enemies."

The two strolled along the bluestone road, feeling the unique charm of the ancient town. The bluestone road stretched under their feet, as if every step was in the rhythm of history. There were a variety of shops on both sides of the street, some selling handicrafts, some selling special snacks, and some selling antique calligraphy and paintings. But unlike Zhenyuan Ancient Town, the shops here reveal more of a sense of simplicity and solemnity, without too much commercial atmosphere.

"Look, that statue is so strange!" Hannah said curiously, pointing at a statue in front of a shop.

Lu Yong walked over and saw that it was a statue of an ancient general. The statue was lifelike and majestic, holding a long sword and with a firm look in his eyes. He smiled and said to Hannah, "This is a statue of an ancient general. Look how majestic he is! In Qingyan Ancient Town, such statues are not uncommon. They are all witnesses of history."

The two continued to stroll along the streets of the ancient town, stopping from time to time to admire the ancient buildings and cultural relics in front of them. They walked into an ancient temple, which was full of incense and tourists. Lu Yong and Hannah also lit a few incense sticks and worshiped devoutly, praying for peace and happiness.

After leaving the temple, the two came to the central square of the ancient town. The square was bustling with people. A group of actors in ancient costumes were performing traditional operas. Their melodious singing and graceful postures attracted many tourists to stop and watch.

"Look, their performance is so wonderful!" Hannah said excitedly, holding Lu Yong's hand.

Lu Yong also nodded: "This is the charm of traditional culture. In Qingyan Ancient Town, you can not only appreciate the beautiful buildings, but also feel the rich cultural atmosphere."

The two stood in the crowd, watching the performance with great interest. Suddenly, a burst of rapid gong and drum sounds rang out, and a group of "soldiers" in battle robes rushed onto the stage, holding weapons, looking majestic, as if they were recreating their heroic appearance on the battlefield that year.

"Wow, that's so cool!" Hannah couldn't help but shout.

Lu Yong also smiled and nodded: "This is the charm of Qingyan Ancient Town. It makes you feel like you have traveled back to ancient times and felt the changes of that era."

After the performance, the two continued to stroll along the streets of the ancient town. They walked into an antique shop, which was filled with all kinds of exquisite antiques and calligraphy and paintings, which made people dazzled.

"Look, this porcelain vase is so beautiful!" Hannah picked up a blue and white porcelain vase and admired it carefully.

Lu Yong came over, looked at the porcelain vase, and said with a smile: "This porcelain vase is a fine product from the Ming Dynasty. Look how even its glaze color is and how exquisite its pattern is."

Hannah nodded, her eyes sparkling with love for antiques. She gently put down the porcelain vase, picked up a painting, and looked at it carefully.

"This calligraphy and painting is also very unique!" she exclaimed.

Lu Yong smiled and nodded: "The antique shops in Qingyan Ancient Town are very famous, and you can often find some treasures here. But you have to be careful not to be fooled by those fakes."

The two smiled at each other and continued to browse the antique shop. Although they did not plan to buy anything, it was also a kind of enjoyment to appreciate these antiques and calligraphy and paintings here.

After visiting the antique shop, the two came to an alley in the ancient town. The alley was quiet and peaceful, as if isolated from the world. The bluestone road stretched under their feet, and the buildings on both sides were simple and solemn, exuding a strong historical atmosphere.

"It's so quiet here!" Hannah said softly.

Lu Yong nodded: "This is the charm of Qingyan Ancient Town. It not only has lively streets and performances, but also quiet alleys like this, where people can quietly feel the weight of history." The two walked hand in hand in the alley. They chatted and shared their feelings and love for the ancient town. Suddenly, a melodious piano sound floated over, which made the two stop.

They looked in the direction of the sound and saw a woman in ancient costume playing the guqin at the end of the alley. Her fingering was skillful, and the sound of the guqin was like weeping, melodious and intoxicating.

"The cultural atmosphere here is so strong!" Lu Yong exclaimed.

Hannah also nodded: "It feels like traveling back to ancient times. Here, you can feel the charm of traditional culture and the weight of history."

The two stood quietly in the alley, enjoying the music and feeling the unique charm of the ancient town. Time seemed to freeze at this moment, leaving only their laughter and beautiful memories.

The music gradually died down, and the two men recovered. They continued to stroll in the alley until they walked out of the exit of the ancient town.

Standing at the exit of the ancient town, Lu Yong and Hannah smiled at each other.

Here, they not only appreciated the beautiful architecture and wonderful performances, but also felt the charm of traditional culture and the thickness of history.

"What a happy day today!" Hannah exclaimed.

Lu Yong smiled and nodded: "Qingyan Ancient Town is such a beautiful place! It makes us feel like we have traveled back to ancient times and felt the changes of that era."

The two left Qingyan Ancient Town hand in hand.

In the next two days, Lu Yong and his girlfriend Hannah embarked on a journey to Zhijin Cave and Longgong Scenic Area.

Both places are famous scenic spots in Guizhou. One is known as the "No. 1 Cave in the World" and the other is dominated by karst cave landscape. Each has its own characteristics, which makes people full of expectations.

On the first day, the two drove to Zhijin Cave early in the morning.

On the way, Hannah was as excited as a little kid, and kept asking Lu Yong: "Is Zhijin Cave really that magical? Are there a lot of strange-shaped rocks inside?"

Lu Yong smiled and replied: "You will know when you go in later. It will definitely open your eyes!"

It was already past ten in the morning when we arrived at Zhijin Cave. The entrance to the scenic area was crowded with tourists. Lu Yong and Hannah bought tickets and followed the tour guide into this mysterious cave.

As soon as they stepped into the cave, they were stunned by the scene in front of them. The cave was brightly lit, and thousands of stalagmites, stone vines and stone flowers of various shapes came into view, like a fantastic underground palace.

"Wow! It's so magical here!" Hannah couldn't help but shout, her eyes widened as if she wanted to take in all the scene before her.

Lu Yong also exclaimed: "It really lives up to its reputation! Look at that stalagmite, doesn't it look like a phoenix spreading its wings ready to fly?"

Hannah looked in the direction of Lu Yong's finger and saw a towering stalagmite that looked like a phoenix with its wings spread out, lifelike. She couldn't help but exclaim, "It really looks like it! The stones here are so creative!"

The two continued to walk forward, and saw a dazzling array of stone flowers in the cave, some like corals, some like snowflakes, and some like mushrooms, in various shapes and forms, beautiful beyond measure. Hannah ran around excitedly, touching this and that, like a curious baby.

"Look at this stone vine, it's so long!" Lu Yong said, pointing to a stone vine hanging from the top of the cave.

Hannah walked over and saw that the stone vine was several meters long, like a giant green dragon, winding between the cave ceiling and the cave wall. She couldn't help but sigh: "The stones here are so full of vitality! They seem to be telling their own stories."

The tour guide smiled and explained: "These stalagmites, stone vines and stone flowers were formed through billions of years of geological action. Each stone has its own unique shape and story. Look at this stone flower area, it's like a sea of ​​blooming flowers, beautiful beyond words."

Lu Yong and Hannah listened with great interest. While admiring the wonders in the cave, they listened to the guide's explanation and felt the wonders of nature.

As they walked, they came to a spacious hall. The hall was brightly lit, and in the center stood a huge stalagmite, like a pagoda.

"This is the treasure of Zhijin Cave - Guanghan Palace stalagmite!" the tour guide proudly introduced, "This stalagmite is dozens of meters high and is one of the tallest stalagmites in Zhijin Cave. Look at its shape, doesn't it look like a pagoda? It is said that this stalagmite has a beautiful legend!"

Hannah asked curiously, "What legend?"

The tour guide said: "It is said that a long time ago, the fairy Chang'e in the heavenly palace came to Zhijin Cave secretly because she missed Hou Yi. She saw this beautiful stalagmite here and decided to stay here to protect it. Later, people called this stalagmite the 'Guanghan Palace Stalagmite' to commemorate the beautiful legend of the fairy Chang'e."

After listening to the guide's explanation, Hannah said with emotion: "It turns out that this stalagmite has such a beautiful legend! It's amazing!"

Lu Yong also nodded: "Yes, Zhijin Cave is not only beautiful, but also full of cultural heritage. It's really worth coming here!"

The two continued to stroll in the cave, admiring the various strange-shaped rocks. They stopped to admire and take photos from time to time, having a great time.

Before I knew it, more than two hours had passed.

Lu Yong and Hannah left Zhijin Cave reluctantly, their hearts filled with awe of nature and yearning for a better life.

The next day, the two drove to the Dragon Palace Scenic Area again.

The Longgong Scenic Area is dominated by karst cave landscapes, and attractions such as Wolong Lake and Longmen Waterfall each have their own characteristics, which makes people look forward to it.

It was around ten in the morning when we arrived at the Dragon Palace Scenic Area.

The two bought tickets and followed the tour guide into this mysterious cave world.

The first thing that catches your eye is Wolong Lake.

The lake water is crystal clear, like a mirror, reflecting the surrounding mountains and trees.

The lake was sparkling, and the breeze created ripples on the water.

"Wow! The lake here is so beautiful!" Hannah couldn't help but shout.

Lu Yong also exclaimed: "The scenery of Wolong Lake is so picturesque! Look at the mountains reflected in the lake, just like an ink painting."

The two of them walked along the lake, admiring the beautiful scenery. Suddenly, a roar was heard, and a waterfall was seen rushing down from the cliff, like a silver dragon rising into the sky.

"It's Longmen Waterfall!" Hannah shouted excitedly.

Lu Yong also nodded: "Longmen Waterfall is one of the iconic attractions of Longgong Scenic Area! Look how spectacular the waterfall is!"

The two walked quickly to the waterfall, which was dozens of meters high, with rapid water flow, thunderous sound, and magnificent momentum. The water splashed and formed a beautiful rainbow in the sun, just like a fairyland.

"It's so beautiful here!" Hannah exclaimed, "I feel like I've come to a fairy tale world!"

Lu Yong smiled and nodded: "The Dragon Palace Scenic Area is like a dreamy fairy tale world! A trip here is really refreshing!"

The two continued walking forward and came to the entrance of the cave. The cave was brightly lit, and all kinds of strange-shaped rocks came into view. They followed the guide step by step into the cave, admiring the wonders in the cave.

There are stalagmites, stone curtains and stone flowers in the cave, all in various shapes and forms. Some stones look like pagodas, some look like beasts, and some look like beautiful paintings.

"Look at this stone, does it look like an elephant?" Lu Yong asked, pointing to a stone that looked like an elephant.

Hannah took a closer look and saw that it really looked like an elephant with its trunk tilted up to drink water. She couldn't help but laugh and said, "It really looks like one! The rocks here are so interesting!"

The tour guide smiled and explained: "These stones were formed through billions of years of geological action. Each stone has its own unique shape and story. Look at this cave, it's like an underground palace, it's so beautiful."

Lu Yong and Hannah were fascinated by the story. While admiring the wonders in the cave, they listened to the guide's explanation and felt the magical charm of nature.

As they walked, they came to a spacious hall. In the center of the hall stood a huge stone pillar, like a pillar supporting the entire cave.

"This is the pillar that stabilizes the Dragon Palace!" the tour guide proudly introduced. "This stone pillar is dozens of meters high and is one of the tallest stone pillars in the Dragon Palace Cave. Look at its shape, doesn't it look like a pillar? It is said that this stone pillar has magical powers!"

Hannah asked curiously, "What magical power?"

The tour guide said mysteriously, "It is said that this stone pillar is the Dinghai Magic Needle of the Dragon King, which can suppress the demons and monsters on the seabed. Later, the Dragon King placed it in the Dragon Palace as the guardian of the Dragon Palace. Therefore, this stone pillar is called the Dinghai Magic Needle."

After listening to the guide's explanation, Hannah laughed and said, "It turns out that this stone pillar has such a magical story! It's so interesting!"

Lu Yong also nodded: "Yes, the Dragon Palace Scenic Area is not only beautiful, but also full of mystery."

The two continued to stroll in the cave, admiring the various strange-shaped rocks.

Sometimes they stopped to watch and sometimes they took photos.

When the two walked out of the cave, it was already past one in the afternoon.

They left the Dragon Palace Scenic Area reluctantly, their hearts filled with awe of nature and yearning for a better life.

On the way home, Hannah said with emotion: "This trip is so happy! Zhijin Cave and Longgong Scenic Area both made me feel the wonders and magical charm of nature."

Lu Yong also smiled and nodded: "Guizhou's landscape is so beautiful!" (End of this chapter)