Finally, they ordered the red-cooked meat, Mapo tofu, boiled fish, couple lung slices and some special snacks. After a while, the dishes were served one after another. The red-cooked meat was bright red, fat but not greasy. The pork belly was cooked and then stir-fried, and then served with bean paste, sweet noodle sauce and other seasonings. The fried aroma was full of aroma and made people salivate. The Mapo tofu was bright red and bright, and the tofu was smooth and delicious. The spicy and fresh soup wrapped in the tofu, and every bite was intoxicating. The boiled fish and fish meat was tender, the soup was spicy and fragrant, and the soup was accompanied by bean sprouts, beef skin and other side dishes, which was simply delicious in the world. The husband and wife lung slices were carefully marinated and seasoned with ingredients such as beef scalp, beef heart, beef tongue, etc., and the taste was spicy and fragrant, and the meat was tender, making people feel aftertaste.

"It's so delicious, this Sichuan cuisine is indeed well-deserved!" Lin Yifei kept praising while eating. He picked up a piece of meat back-cooked, put it in his mouth, and chewed it with satisfaction. "The meat slices are fat but not greasy, and the taste is just right, it's so fragrant."

Li Xiao also praised Mapo tofu: "This Mapo tofu is so numb and spicy, and the tofu is very tender, it is simply a magical tool for rice." As he said that, he scooped a spoonful of tofu and put it in his mouth, and ate it with relish.

Zhang Yuedong savored each dish carefully and felt the unique charm of Sichuan cuisine. "The seasoning of Sichuan cuisine is really varied. Each dish has its own unique flavor, and it is spicy but not dry, making people want to eat the more they eat." He said.

While tasting the food, the three of them also talked about their travel experiences in Chengdu these days. They shared their feelings and gains, and laughter echoed in the restaurant. "This trip to Chengdu was so happy. Not only did they see the beautiful scenery, but they also tasted so many delicious foods." Lin Yifei said.

Li Xiao nodded in agreement: "Yes, Chengdu is really a charming city. The leisurely life and unique culture here make me linger."

Zhang Yuedong said with emotion: "This trip not only allowed us to appreciate the beauty and food of Chengdu, but also gave us a deeper understanding of history and culture. I think this is a very meaningful trip."

After dinner, the three of them walked out of the restaurant. The nights in Chengdu were still very lively, with the aroma of food and the laughter of people. They strolled on the streets, feeling the unique charm of the city, and their hearts were filled with expectations for the next stop of travel.

After leaving Chengdu, the three of them embarked on a journey to Guilin with their expectations for the scenery of the mountains and rivers. After a while, they finally arrived at this city famous for its mountains and rivers. As soon as they arrived in Guilin, they couldn't wait to come to the Li River and prepare to take a boat to explore this picturesque scenery.

In the early morning, the sun shines on the river surface, sparkling like countless diamonds flashing. The three of them boarded the cruise ship, and as the boat slowly moved forward, the beautiful scenery of the Li River gradually appeared in front of them. The strange peaks on both sides were lined up, with different shapes, some looked like camels, some looked like fairies, and some looked like giant elephants, which made people sigh at the wonders of nature. The river water is clear and you can see fish swimming freely in the water. The breeze blows on your face, bringing a refreshing breath, making people feel refreshed.

"Wow, this scenery is so beautiful, like a flowing landscape painting." Li Xiao took out his camera excitedly and kept photographing the beautiful scenery around him.

Zhang Yuedong was also intoxicated by the scenery in front of him. He said with emotion: "I used to see the beautiful scenery of the Li River in books and TV. I didn't expect that when I saw it with my own eyes, it was even more beautiful than I imagined."

Lin Yifei ran around the boat happily, looking at the mountain peaks here and the river water there, and kept saying, "This is simply a fairyland on earth, I don't want to leave."

The cruise ship continued to move forward and they arrived at the famous Jiuma Painting Mountain. There seemed to be nine horses galloping on the stone walls of this mountain, lifelike and amazing. The tour guide told them that the legend could see that the people who had nine horses would have good luck, so the three of them counted carefully.

Li Xiao widened his eyes and carefully searched for the horse's figure: "I saw three horses, where are you?"

Zhang Yuedong frowned and tried hard to identify: "I seem to see five horses, and look for them."

Lin Yifei said anxiously: "Why did I see only two horses? You can teach me how to see it."

Under the guide's prompt, they finally found a few more horses. Although no one saw nine horses in the end, they were all impressed by this magical natural landscape.

Then, they passed by the yellow cloth reflection. The river surface here is particularly calm, and the peaks on both sides are reflected in the water, like a huge ink painting. The sunlight shines on the water, sparkling, and the reflection of the peaks sways gently with the water waves, which is so beautiful.

"This yellow cloth reflection is so beautiful. It's impossible to tell whether it's mountains in the water or water in the mountains." Li Xiao couldn't help but sigh.

Zhang Yuedong also nodded in agreement: "Yes, the scenery here is just like the poem describes, 'I clearly see the top of the green mountain, and the boat is walking on the top of the green mountain'."

Lin Yifei jumped into the boat excitedly, took out his cell phone and started taking a selfie: "For such a beautiful scenery, I must take a few more photos and go back to show them to my friends."

During the Li River rafting process, they also saw many interesting scenes. There were many bamboo rafts on the river. Fishermen wore straw hats and leisurely rowed bamboo rafts, like a pastoral landscape. In the village on the shore, smoke from cooking stoves was curling, and the sound of chickens crowing and dogs barking came, making people feel the strong atmosphere of life.

Before they knew it, the cruise ship had been sailing for a long time, and they gradually became immersed in this picturesque beauty. The mountains and rivers of the Li River made them forget all their worries, as if they were in a paradise.

After returning from the Li River, the three of them took a short rest and headed to Elephant Trunk Mountain. Elephant Trunk Mountain is located at the confluence of the Li River and Taohua River in the center of GL. It is named after the shape of the mountain resembles an elephant drinking water by the river. It is a symbol of Guilin's mountains and rivers.

From a distance, Elephant Trunk Hill is like a huge elephant, putting its nose into the river and drinking water leisurely. Its lifelike form makes people sigh at the magic of nature. The three of them speed up their pace and can't wait to appreciate this masterpiece of nature up close.

When they came to the foot of Elephant Trunk Mountain, they felt its unique charm more clearly. A huge round hole formed between the Elephant Trunk and the Elephant Body, and the river passes through it, like a bright moon floating on the water. This is the famous "Elephant Mountain and Water Moon". The walls of the cave are carved with poems and songs by literati and poets of all generations, adding a strong cultural atmosphere to Elephant Trunk Mountain.

Li Xiao ran around Elephant Trunk Hill excitedly, taking photos while running: "This Elephant Trunk Hill is so amazing. This is the first time I have seen such a strange mountain shape."

Zhang Yuedong carefully observed every detail of Elephant Trunk Hill and also checked the information in his hands from time to time: "Elephant Trunk Hill is a typical karst landform. After a long geological evolution, it formed its current appearance. The rocks here are mainly limestone. Under the action of water and carbon dioxide, they are gradually eroded and dissolved, forming such a strange shape."

Lin Yifei walked into the round hole between the elephant trunk and the elephant body curiously, and looked up at the top of the hole: "Wow, from here, it looks like a huge arch, so spectacular."

The three of them climbed up the mountain road and enjoyed the beautiful scenery around them along the way. The mountains are covered with green trees, lush flowers and plants, and the air is fresh and pleasant. Standing on the top of the mountain, you can see the beautiful scenery of GL city. The Li River winds past like a turquoise ribbon, and the cruise ships are woven on the river surface. The peaks in the distance are rolling, forming a beautiful landscape painting.

On the observation deck on the top of the mountain, they met a local old man. The old man enthusiastically introduced the history and legend of Elephant Trunk Hill to them, giving them a deeper understanding of the mountain. "Elephant Trunk Hill is a symbol of our Guilin. It is said that it is a god in the sky descending to earth. Because he was nostalgic for Guilin, he stayed here." The old man said with a smile.

After hearing this, Li Xiao couldn't help but sigh: "I didn't expect that there is such a beautiful legend in Elephant Trunk Hill. It's so interesting."

Zhang Yuedong also expressed his gratitude to the old man: "Thank you for your introduction, which has allowed us to better understand the cultural connotation of Elephant Trunk Hill."

When they left Elephant Trunk Hill, the three of them were reluctant to leave. This masterpiece of nature left a deep impression on them. They continued their journey of exploring Guilin with a lot of memories and photos.

As night falls, the lights are on, the three of them arrive at Yangshuo West Street. West Street is located in the center of Yangshuo County. It is an ancient street full of exotic style. It brings tourists and businesses from all over the world, full of a strong atmosphere of the integration of Chinese and Western cultures.

As soon as you walk into West Street, the lively atmosphere comes to your face. The shops on both sides of the street are brightly lit and there are a wide range of specialty products. Cheerful music comes from the bars, and people enjoy the nightlife in them. The aroma of delicious food is wafting in the restaurant, making people salivate.

Li Xiao was attracted by a handicraft shop and walked in to select a few exquisite Yangshuo embroidery works. "The embroidery craftsmanship is so exquisite. Every stitch and thread contain strong local characteristics." Li Xiao said with love.

Zhang Yuedong found a photo album about Guilin landscapes in a bookstore. He opened the pages, admired the exquisite photos inside, and felt the charm of Guilin landscapes. "This photo album is very good, showing the beauty of Guilin landscapes to the fullest." Zhang Yuedong said.

Lin Yifei's eyes were attracted by various delicacies. When he saw a Guilin rice noodle shop, he couldn't wait to walk in. "When you come to Guilin, you must try the authentic Guilin rice noodle." Lin Yifei said, ordering a bowl of signature rice noodle. After a while, the rice noodle was served. The fine and soft rice noodle was served with delicious brine, crispy pot roast, fragrant beef and various side dishes, which greatly increased the appetite when you saw it. Lin Yifei ate it in big mouthfuls, and kept saying: "It's so delicious, this Guilin rice noodle is indeed well-deserved."

Li Xiao and Zhang Yuedong also sat down and tasted Guilin rice noodles. While eating, they felt the unique flavor of Guilin rice noodles. "The rice noodles have a smooth texture and a rich taste of the brine, which is really endless aftertaste." Li Xiao said.

After eating rice noodles, the three continued to stroll on the West Street. They saw a folk artist performing acrobatics on the street. The wonderful performance attracted many tourists to stop and watch. The artist made various difficult moves in the air, winning rounds of applause and cheers.

Then, they came to a bar. There were many people in the bar and the atmosphere was warm. There was a band playing rock music on the stage. The singer's voice was hoarse and passionate, which led the audience to sway together. Li Xiao, Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei found a seat to sit down, ordered a few drinks, and enjoyed the music while feeling the lively atmosphere in the bar.

"This Yangshuo West Street is so energetic and makes people feel particularly relaxed," said Lin Yifei.

Li Xiao nodded in agreement: "Yes, there are not only food and shopping here, but also various interesting performances and activities, which make people have fun."

Zhang Yuedong said with emotion: "Western Street is a place where Chinese and Western cultures blend. Here, we can feel the collision and exchange of different cultures, which is also the charm of travel."

On West Street, they also met many foreign tourists. Everyone communicated in simple English and shared their travel experiences and feelings. Although the language was different, they all gathered here because of their travel and enjoyed this happiness and beauty together.

Before we knew it, it was already late at night, and the three of them left Yangshuo West Street with full of joy and memories. They were looking forward to tomorrow's trip and continued to explore the beautiful city of Guilin.

On the last day in Guilin, the three of them participated in a Zhuang folk activity and deeply experienced the culture and customs of the Zhuang people. The Zhuang people are one of the most populous ethnic minorities in China, mainly distributed in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. They have a long history and rich cultural traditions.

This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! The event is very lively, with people wearing bright Zhuang costumes and smiling happily on their faces. On the stage, Zhuang actors are performing wonderful programs, including throwing hydrangea balls, dancing with bamboo poles, and singing with folk songs.

First, it was a performance of throwing hydrangeas. A group of Zhuang girls stood in a row holding hydrangeas. They threw the hydrangeas high, and the hydrangeas drew beautiful arcs in the air, and then fell into the hands of the Zhuang young man opposite. The young man who received the hydrangeas would walk to the center of the stage with the girl who threw hydrangeas to receive everyone's blessings. According to legend, throwing hydrangeas is a way for young men and women of Zhuang people to express their love, and has now become a traditional folk activity of the Zhuang people.

"This hydrangea throwing looks so interesting. It would be great if I could receive it." Lin Yifei said enviously.

Li Xiao smiled and said, "Then you go up and try it too, maybe you can get it."

Then there was a bamboo pole dance performance. Two long bamboo poles were placed parallel to the ground, with several short bamboo poles placed horizontally in the middle. The actors jumped and shuttled agilely with the rhythm of the music, and their movements were beautifully coordinated. The sounds of opening and closing the bamboo poles and the musical sounds were intertwined to form a unique rhythm.

"The pace of this bamboo pole dance is so fast, it feels very difficult to dance," said Zhang Yuedong.

Li Xiao said confidently: "I don't think it's difficult, I want to try it too." As he said that, he walked onto the stage and joined the team of bamboo pole dance. At first, Li Xiao was still a little uncomfortable, but under the guidance of the actors, he gradually mastered the rhythm and became more and more proficient in dancing. Lin Yifei and Zhang Yuedong cheered him off the stage. Seeing Li Xiao dancing so happily, they couldn't help laughing.

The songs of the mountain are an important part of Zhuang culture. The actors sing in melodious voices, and the lyrics express their love for life, yearning for love and praise for nature. Their singing is crisp and pleasant, echoing throughout the event.
Chapter completed!