Chapter 8
"Brothers, we have to plan a good plan this time and take a trip to China at will!" Li Xiao waved the map in his hand excitedly and said loudly.
Zhang Yuedong pushed his glasses and said seriously: "Yes, I think we have to determine where to go to the first stop first. It is best to choose a place with rich history and culture and unique natural scenery."
When Lin Yifei heard this, he immediately felt enlightened: "Why don't we go to Chengdu! I have heard that there are giant pandas in Chengdu and various delicacies, such as hot pot, chuckwheat fragrance, and dragon bag hands. Just thinking about it makes me drool."
Li Xiao's eyes lit up and he applauded: "It's great in Chengdu. There are Wuhou Temple and Du Fu Thatched Cottage, which can allow you to experience the charm of history and culture. And I heard that the pace of life in Chengdu is very slow, and people live very leisurely, so let's experience that kind of slow life."
Zhang Yuedong nodded and agreed: "Well, Chengdu is indeed a good choice, so let's settle it. The first stop - Chengdu!"
So the three of them began to pack their bags in a hurry. Li Xiao stuffed a few simple changes of laundry and toiletries into his backpack, and did not forget to bring his beloved camera, preparing to use the lens to record every wonderful moment of the journey.
Zhang Yuedong carefully organized various documents, maps and a thick book about Chengdu's history and culture. He didn't want to miss any opportunity to understand the city. Lin Yifei ran around the room, stuffing a few bags of snacks into his bag, and then took out his portable speaker, saying that he would enjoy the company of music at any time during the trip.
Everything was ready, and the three of them arrived at the train station. The platform was filled with people, full of travel. Li Xiao looked at the bustling crowd and took a deep breath: "I'm finally going to set off. I can't wait to explore Chengdu!"
Zhang Yuedong smiled and said, "Yes, this trip will definitely leave us unforgettable memories."
Lin Yifei jumped and said, "I have already smelled the fragrance of Chengdu food, let's get in the car!"
As the train slowly started, the trip to China for the three of them officially began. They sat by the window and watched the scenery outside the window gradually retreat, their hearts were filled with expectation and excitement. Li Xiao took out his camera and pointed to the fields that flashed through the window, and pressed the shutter of the mountains, hoping to keep the beauty of this moment forever.
Zhang Yuedong opened the books in his hand and began to learn about Chengdu's history and culture in advance, preparing for the upcoming journey. Lin Yifei put on his headphones, listened to the cheerful music, hummed a few lines from time to time, and shared his expectations for Chengdu food with Li Xiao and Zhang Yuedong.
On the train, the three of them chatted while enjoying the scenery along the way. They talked about their dreams and expectations for this trip, and also shared some of their travel experiences. Li Xiao told the shock when he saw the sunrise by the beach. Zhang Yuedong recalled the interesting stories of him exploring historical relics in the ancient town, and Lin Yifei described the unique food he tasted somewhere with a flash. Before he knew it, the train had been driving for a long time, and the distance between them became closer because of this trip.
After a few hours of driving, the train finally slowly entered Chengdu Station. The three of them stood up excitedly, picked up their luggage, and walked out of the station with the flow of people. As soon as they stepped out of the station, a strong Chengdu atmosphere came to their face. The streets and alleys were filled with the aroma of delicious food, and people spoke fluent Sichuan dialect, enthusiastic and friendly. Li Xiao took a deep breath and sighed: "This is Chengdu, it is as charming as I imagined!"
Zhang Yuedong also said with emotion: "Yes, everything here makes people feel so fresh and so full of vitality."
Lin Yifei couldn't wait to look around: "Let's find a place to stay, and then go eat delicious food. I'm almost hungry!"
So, the three of them took a taxi to their residence according to the hotel address they had booked in advance. Along the way, they enjoyed the street view of Chengdu through the car windows and felt the unique charm of the city. The skyscrapers and ancient buildings were intertwined, and modernity and tradition were perfectly integrated here.
After a while, they arrived at the hotel, after checking in, they took a short rest, and couldn't wait to start their exploration journey in Chengdu.
At the first stop in Chengdu, the three of them came to the Wuhou Temple. This historic temple carries the changes of the Three Kingdoms period. It is the only temple for the monarch and ministers to worship together in China, and it is also the most famous memorial place for Zhuge Liang, Liu Bei and the heroes of Shu Han.
As soon as you step into the Wuhou Temple, a rich historical atmosphere rushes into your face. The ancient cypresses are lush and lush, as if telling the vicissitudes of time. The bamboo shadows on the red walls complement each other, forming a unique landscape. The sun shines through the gaps of the bamboo leaves, leaving mottled light and shadow on the red walls, like a natural picture scroll. Li Xiao excitedly took out his camera and kept pressing the shutter to record the beautiful scenery one by one. "The bamboo shadow on the red wall is so beautiful, it is like traveling back to the ancient times." Li Xiao exclaimed while taking pictures.
Zhang Yuedong looked at the surrounding buildings and inscriptions with interest, and kept talking about the stories of the Three Kingdoms period. "Look, this is the famous stone carving of "The Memorial to the Emperor". Zhuge Liang's loyalty and wisdom are reflected in the lines." He pointed to a stele and said to Li Xiao and Lin Yifei.
Although Lin Yifei is not as obsessed with history as Zhang Yuedong, he is also infected by this strong historical atmosphere. "I didn't expect that I could feel such a strong Three Kingdoms culture here, which is really worth the trip." He said with emotion.
The three of them visited the main buildings such as Zhaolie Hall, Wuhou Temple, and Sanyi Temple along the central axis. In the Zhaolie Hall, Liu Bei's statue was majestic and had a deep look, as if he was still thinking about the great cause of restoring the Han Dynasty. In the Wuhou Temple, Zhuge Liang's feather fan and furnishing scarf were elegant and showed the style of a wise man. The Sanyi Temple was built to commemorate the feudal friendship and loyalty between the three people, showing the deep friendship and loyalty spirit between the three people. Each building, each statue, and each stele made them feel like they were traveling through time and space and returning to the Three Kingdoms era where heroes emerged.
During the visit, Zhang Yuedong explained the historical allusions and characters of the Three Kingdoms period to Li Xiao and Lin Yifei from time to time, giving them a deeper understanding of this history. "Zhuge Liang is so amazing. His wisdom and loyalty have been praised by later generations." After listening to Zhang Yuedong's explanation, Li Xiao admired Zhuge Liang even more.
Lin Yifei nodded in agreement: "Yes, I only saw the story of the Three Kingdoms in TV series before. This time I came to Wuhou Temple in person and truly felt the charm of that period of history."
After visiting the Wuhou Temple, the three of them rested in the courtyard in the temple for a while. The courtyard was covered with green trees and the fragrance of flowers, which made people feel particularly comfortable. They sat on stone benches and shared their feelings about the Wuhou Temple and their understanding of the Three Kingdoms culture. "This visit to the Wuhou Temple gave me a deeper sense of awe of history." Zhang Yuedong said, "These historical relics and cultural heritages are treasures of our nation, and we should protect and inherit them."
Li Xiao and Lin Yifei both agreed. "Yes, I have to go to more historical and cultural attractions and learn more historical stories when I have the chance." Li Xiao said.
After a while of rest, the three of them left the Wuhou Temple. Although they left, the quaint fragrance and strong historical and cultural atmosphere in the Wuhou Temple were deeply imprinted in their hearts.
As night fell, the lights began to rise, Jinli Ancient Street gradually became lively. The three of them strolled on the bluestone road of the ancient street, as if they had traveled back to ancient Chengdu. The buildings on both sides of the street were antique, with blue bricks and gray tiles, flying eaves and corners, simple and elegant. The red lanterns hung high, illuminating the entire ancient street with a particularly warm feeling.
The ancient streets were crowded with people, bustling with laughter and joy. Various specialty shops were full of dazzling, selling traditional handicrafts, special snacks, souvenirs, etc. Li Xiao was attracted by a handicraft shop. He walked in and selected a few exquisite Shu embroidery works and prepared to take them back to give them to his relatives and friends. "This Shu embroidery is so exquisite. Every stitch and thread contain a strong Sichuan culture." Li Xiao said with love.
Zhang Yuedong found a book about Chengdu's history and culture in a bookstore. He couldn't wait to open the pages and immerse himself in the ocean of knowledge. "There are many historical allusions and folk customs about Chengdu in this book. You must study it carefully when you go back." Zhang Yuedong said.
Lin Yifei's eyes were attracted by various delicacies. He traveled between various snack stalls and tasted the specialty food in Chengdu. The sugar-roasted fruits are yellow and bright in color, crispy on the outside and glutinous on the inside, sweet and delicious. Each one is wrapped with a layer of white sesame seeds. The skin is crispy and soft on the inside, and there is a faint sour taste, which makes people feel endless aftertaste.
The three cannons are performance-oriented foods. When making them, the master pulled out a handful of glutinous rice cakes from the pot, picked three pieces of cake, and made rhythmically. The glutinous rice cakes bounced through the wooden board, jumped into the dustpan containing soybean noodles above the wooden board, making three "touch, bump, bump" sounds, like the sound of a cannon, then poured with brown sugar and sprinkled with sesame seeds. It was sweet and delicious, neither greasy nor sticky, and then melted into slag.
"It's so delicious. The food in Chengdu is indeed well-known!" Lin Yifei praised while eating. He also warmly invited Li Xiao and Zhang Yuedong to taste it. While eating, the three of them felt the unique charm of Chengdu food.
In addition to food and shopping, Jinli Ancient Street also has various folk artists' performances. In front of the ancient stage, the wonderful performances of Sichuan Opera face-changing actors won the audience's applause. The actors quickly changed their faces, which was dazzling and amazed. Li Xiao and Lin Yifei were also attracted by this magical performance and looked at the actors on the stage intently. "This face-changing actors is so magical. How did they do it?" Lin Yifei asked curiously.
Zhang Yuedong explained with a smile: "This is the unique skill of Sichuan opera. Only through clever techniques and training can the actors achieve such an effect."
In a corner, a folk artist was performing sugar paintings. He scooped the melted sugar juice with a spoon and quickly outlined various patterns on the stone slab. After a while, a lifelike butterfly appeared in front of him. Li Xiao and Lin Yifei surrounded him, watching with relish and praised the artist's exquisite skills. "This sugar painting is not only beautiful, but also delicious!" Lin Yifei picked up a sugar painting and ate it happily.
As the night became darker, more and more tourists were coming to Jinli Ancient Street, but the three of them were not tired at all. They continued to stroll in the ancient street, feeling the nightlife and unique cultural atmosphere in Chengdu. Every corner of Jinli Ancient Street is full of stories and memories, which makes them linger.
Early the next morning, the three of them arrived at the Chengdu giant panda breeding research base, which is the home of giant pandas and is also an excellent place for tourists to get to know giant pandas and get close to these cute babies.
As soon as they entered the base, they were attracted by the lush vegetation and fresh air here. Along the sign, they couldn't wait to walk towards the giant panda activity area. From a distance, they saw several giant pandas lying lazily on the grass basking in the sun, and some were eating bamboo with relish, looking very cute.
"Wow, I finally saw a real giant panda. It's so cute!" Lin Yifei jumped up excitedly, took out his phone and kept taking pictures. Li Xiao and Zhang Yuedong were also infected by the scene in front of him, with happy smiles on his face.
When they approached, they saw a giant panda sitting on the ground, holding bamboo in both hands, eating with relish. Its black and white hair, round body, and cute appearance made people unable to help but want to hug it. "This giant panda is so cute, it is simply a representative of the healing system." Li Xiao said with a smile.
Zhang Yuedong observed the giant pandas' every move with interest, and explained the living habits and characteristics of giant pandas to Li Xiao and Lin Yifei from time to time. "Although giant pandas look very docile, they are actually bear families and have strong power. Moreover, they eat bamboo and sleep most of the time every day, and their lives are very leisurely." Zhang Yuedong said.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content later! In another area, several little pandas are playing. They climb up the tree and roll on the ground. Their lively and cute appearance makes tourists laugh. "These little pandas are so naughty, like a group of children." Lin Yifei looked at the little pandas and smiled from ear to ear.
The three also visited the Panda Museum and gained a deeper understanding of the evolutionary history, living environment and current protection status of giant pandas through pictures, texts and physical displays. "It turns out that giant pandas are such precious animals, and we must protect their living environment." Li Xiao said with emotion after watching the exhibition.
At the panda base, they also met a breeder. The breeder enthusiastically introduced them to the daily care and breeding of giant pandas, which gave them more knowledge about these cute animals. "The breeding of giant pandas is very difficult, and we need to put in a lot of effort and patience." The breeder said, "But we think everything is worth it when we see them growing healthily and happily."
When they left the panda base, the three of them were reluctant to leave. These cute giant pandas left a deep impression on them, and also made them feel the magic of nature and the preciousness of life. "It's really worth it to come to the panda base this time. I will come back if I have the chance in the future." Lin Yifei said.
On the last night in Chengdu, the three decided to taste authentic Sichuan cuisine and let the taste buds have a carnival. They walked into a popular Sichuan cuisine restaurant, and the store was very lively. Diners were laughing and laughing while tasting the food, full of a strong atmosphere of life.
The waiter warmly came up and handed over the menu. The three of them looked at the dazzling array of dishes and were a little difficult to make a decision. "When coming to Chengdu, you must try the refrigerated pork and Mapo tofu, which is a classic representative of Sichuan cuisine." Zhang Yuedong suggested.
Chapter completed!