Chapter 15
At an accidental party, the three of them talked about their dreams of traveling. Li Xiao slapped the table and said excitedly: "Let's not just talk about it. Why not go on a trip to China that you can go by! Experience the beautiful scenery you see in the textbooks and on TV in person." Zhang Yuedong nodded in agreement: "This idea is good, and you can relax and see the customs and customs of the motherland." Lin Yifei's eyes flashed with light and added: "And every time he goes to a place, he can also taste local food and watch folk performances. It's exciting to think about it."
So, a carefully planned trip began. They spent several days circleting the map and referring to various travel strategies, and finally decided on a route full of surprises. The first stop was Chengdu, which is known as the "National Land of Heaven".
The night before departure, Li Xiao's room was very lively. While stuffing clothes into the suitcase, he drooled at the Chengdu food guide on the mobile phone screen: "When I arrive in Chengdu, I must eat all the hot pot, Chuan Chuan Xiang, Dandan noodles, Zhongshui Dumplings...." Zhang Yuedong organized various documents and medicines in an orderly manner, and reminded with a smile: "You, don't forget to bring gastrointestinal medicine. Although Chengdu's food is good, don't eat it badly." Lin Yifei sat by the bed, carefully debugging the camera, and muttered: "There must be many good places to produce movies in the Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Temple, and Du Fu Thatched Cottage in Chengdu. I have to prepare enough memory cards."
Li Xiao suddenly stopped the movement in his hand and asked expectantly: "What kind of city is Chengdu? I can't imagine how we will feel when we really stand on that land." Zhang Yuedong thought for a moment and replied: "I think Chengdu should be a city with a profound historical and cultural heritage and modern vitality. You can not only feel the ancient Three Kingdoms culture, but also experience the prosperity of the modern city." Lin Yifei continued: "Maybe you can meet some interesting people and things, which will become the most unforgettable memories in our journey."
After sleepless all night, the three of them were immersed in their longing for the upcoming trip. Early the next morning, they dragged their suitcases and gathered at the airport in high spirits. Looking at the crowd coming and going in the airport, everyone had a yearning for the distance on their faces, Li Xiao took a deep breath and sighed: "We are finally going to set off, this will definitely be an unforgettable journey." Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei looked at each other and smiled, their eyes full of determination and expectation.
As the plane slowly took off, their hearts had already flown to the charming city of Chengdu. In the days to come, they will leave their own footprints on this land and start a journey full of laughter and touching.
The plane slowly landed at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. As soon as the plane got off, a humid and warm breath came to my face. The air seemed to be filled with a faint spicy smell, which instantly ignited the three of them for the city.
"Wow, this is Chengdu. I feel that the air is full of delicious food." Li Xiao took a deep breath and said excitedly.
Zhang Yuedong responded with a smile: "Don't worry, there is time for you to taste various delicacies next. Let's go to the hotel to put your luggage first, and then start your trip to Chengdu."
Lin Yifei was busy recording the first moment he arrived in Chengdu with his camera. He said: "Everything here is so fresh. I can't wait to explore the city."
After a short rest in the hotel, the three of them went straight to the first stop - Wuhou Temple. Wuhou Temple is located at No. 231, Wuhou Temple Street, Wuhou District, CD City. It began in 223 AD when Liu Bei was buried in Huiling. It was the only temple for the monarch and ministers to worship together. It was also the most famous memorial place for the heroes of Shu Han, such as Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei, and enjoyed the reputation of the "Holy Land of the Three Kingdoms".
Standing in front of the gate of the Wuhou Temple and looking at the ancient and solemn building, Li Xiao couldn't help but sigh: "I didn't expect to see the Wuhou Temple that appeared in the textbook with my own eyes. It was so shocking."
Zhang Yuedong introduced: "The Wuhou Temple has a long history. After many renovations and reconstructions, it has reached its current scale. Not only are there statues of Shu Han heroes such as Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang, but there are also many precious cultural relics and inscriptions."
Lin Yifei said while taking photos: "The red walls and black tiles, coupled with the lush ancient trees beside them, will be a blockbuster at any time."
Walking into the Wuhou Temple, it seems like traveling through time and space, and returning to the Three Kingdoms era where heroes emerged. The ancient cypresses in the temple are full of heroes, and the shadows of bamboo on the red walls contrast with each other. The sun shines on the ground through the gaps of the bamboo leaves, forming mottled light and shadow. They visited the gate, the second gate, the Liu Bei Hall, the Zhuge Liang Hall and the Sanyi Temple in turn along the central axis.
In Liu Bei's palace, the three of them saw Liu Bei's statue. He was majestic and sat upright in the hall, as if he was still looking down at the world. Li Xiao asked curiously: "Do you think Liu Bei really looked so majestic back then?"
Zhang Yuedong replied with a smile: "Although we can't see it with our own eyes, judging from historical records and people's evaluation of him, Liu Bei is indeed a talented and wise monarch."
Lin Yifei was carefully photographing every detail of Liu Bei's Palace. He said: "These statues and buildings carry profound historical culture and must be recorded."
Then, they came to Zhuge Liang's palace. The statue of Zhuge Liang in the hall was elegant and elegant, showing the style of a wise man. Li Xiao walked to the statue, imitating Zhuge Liang's appearance and shaking the fan, which made everyone laugh. He said: "I would have been as smart as Zhuge Liang, so that no matter what problems I encountered in the future, I could easily solve them."
Zhang Yuedong looked at Zhuge Liang's statue and sighed: "Zhuge Liang's wisdom and loyalty have always been praised by later generations. He devoted his efforts to Shu Han and died. This spirit is really worth learning from."
Lin Yifei nodded in agreement: "Yes, and he also invented many things, such as wooden ox and horse, Kongming lanterns, etc., which had a great impact on the military and life at that time."
In the Wuhou Temple, they also saw many steles, the most famous of which was the Tang Dynasty's "State of Zhuge Wuhou Temple of the Prime Minister of Shu". This stele is not only exquisite in calligraphy, but also has detailed content, which highly praised Zhuge Liang's achievements and morality. Li Xiao leaned closer and looked at the words on the stele carefully. Although he didn't know some of the words very well, he still tried hard to identify them and wanted to understand the content. He said: "These ancient people's words were written so well, and each stroke contained profound skills."
Zhang Yuedong patiently explained the contents on the inscription to Li Xiao, while Lin Yifei kept pressing the camera shutter to record these precious cultural heritages.
After visiting the Wuhou Temple, the sky gradually darkened and the three of them began to roar. So they decided to go to the nearby Jinli Ancient Street to taste the specialty food in Chengdu.
Jinli Ancient Street is bustling with bright lights, antique buildings and bustling crowds. The streets are lined with various snack stalls and shops, and the dazzling array of delicacies makes people salivate.
"Wow, I don't know what to eat first for so many delicious foods." Li Xiao looked at the food in front of him, his eyes widened.
Zhang Yuedong smiled and said, "Don't worry, come together, try the most famous dragon clover in Chengdu first."
They walked into a Longzhuanshou shop and ordered a few bowls of Longzhuanshou. After a while, the steaming Longzhuanshou served on the table. They saw Longzhuanshou’s skin thin and tender fillings, and they were lying in the bowl with small and delicate soup. The soup was thick and white, and some chopped green onion and seaweed were sprinkled on it, which looked very attractive.
Li Xiao couldn't wait to pick up a Long Zhuo hand and put it in his mouth. With a slight bite, the soup instantly spread in his mouth. The fresh and fragrant taste made him unable to help but give him a thumbs up: "It's so delicious. The taste of this Long Zhuo hand is really amazing. The skin is thin and the filling is big, and the soup is delicious. It's true."
Zhang Yuedong also tasted it and nodded in agreement: "It's really good. The meat filling in Long Zhuanshou is very chewy, and the flavor of the seasoning is just right, which makes people feel endless aftertaste."
Lin Yifei recorded the moment of this delicious food with his camera while eating. He said: "You must take a picture of such a delicious dragon clan, so that your friends can also feel the charm of Chengdu food."
After eating Long Zhuanzhao, they continued to stroll around the ancient street and tasted various special snacks such as Zhongshui Dumplings, Dandan noodles, and Yeerba. Zhongshui Dumplings are as crescent-shaped as crescent, with white filling, thin skin and tender filling. When served, they are drizzled with special red oil, slightly sweet and salty, and spicy, with unique flavor. Dandan noodles are thin, with crispy marinade, salty and slightly spicy, with a strong aroma, and are very tasty; Yeerba is made of glutinous rice flour bread, sweet filling or fresh meat, wrapped in fresh orange leaves, steamed on high heat, fragrant and moisturized, mellow and refreshing, and salty and delicious. Each delicacy brings them a different taste experience, giving them a deeper understanding of Chengdu’s food culture.
Li Xiao ate and sighed: "Chengdu is really the food city. Every snack is so delicious. I feel that my stomach is about to be broken."
Zhang Yuedong smiled and said, "This is just the tip of the iceberg. There are still many delicious foods in Chengdu waiting for us to discover. But don't eat too much, be careful not to bear it."
Lin Yifei joked: "Even if I have broken my stomach, I am willing to do it. How can I not eat enough food without eating enough?"
After tasting the perfect food, the three of them came to a teahouse and prepared to watch a wonderful Sichuan opera face-changing performance. The teahouse was filled with audiences, and everyone was waiting for the performance to begin with anticipation.
As a burst of passionate music sounded, the performance officially began. An actor in gorgeous costume walked onto the stage. His face was painted with exquisite faces and a folding fan in his hand, his movements were free and easy. Suddenly, he waved the folding fan quickly. In an instant, the face on his face changed. The original red face turned green, and the audience in the audience immediately exclaimed a burst of marvel.
Li Xiao was stunned. He couldn't help but sigh: "This is too magical. The speed of changing faces is too fast, and I can't even see it."
Zhang Yuedong was also attracted by this wonderful performance. He said: "Civilized faces in Sichuan are a treasure of traditional culture. The actors can only reach this level after a long period of training. This not only requires superb skills, but also requires a deep understanding and grasp of the performance."
Lin Yifei kept recording the wonderful moments of the performance with his camera. He said: "This Sichuan Opera face change is so shocking. Every face change is unexpected and full of surprises."
The actor kept changing his face on the stage, his speed getting faster and faster, which was dazzling. He also walked to the audience from time to time and interacted with the audience, which caused everyone to cheer. Finally, the actor ended the performance with a wonderful appearance, and thunderous applause and cheers sounded from the audience.
Li Xiao stood up excitedly and applauded, saying, "This performance is so exciting, it really opened my eyes. I have only seen Sichuan opera change on TV before, but I didn't expect the feeling of watching it live is so shocking."
Zhang Yuedong also sighed: "Yes, this is the charm of traditional culture. Through such performances, more people have learned and loved Sichuan opera, and traditional culture can be inherited and carried forward."
Lin Yifei said: "I must share these photos with my friends so that more people can know the wonderfulness of Sichuan Opera's face changes."
After watching the Sichuan Opera face-changing performance, the three of them continued to stroll around the Jinli Ancient Street. They saw many exquisite handicrafts and local specialties, such as Shu embroidery, face-changing dolls, panda dolls, etc. Shu embroidery is one of the four famous embroidery in China. It is famous for its exquisite skills and unique style. The patterns on the embroidery are lifelike and colorful, which makes people love them.
Li Xiao picked up a Shu embroidered handkerchief and carefully admired the pattern on it. He said: "The Shu embroidery craftsmanship is so exquisite. Every needle and thread are full of the hard work of a craftsman. I want to buy one for my mother, she will definitely like it."
Zhang Yuedong also selected some face-changing dolls and panda dolls. He said: "These gadgets are both cute and memorable. Take them back and give them to friends so that they can also experience the characteristics of Chengdu."
Lin Yifei bought some books and souvenirs about the Three Kingdoms culture. He said: "I visited the Wuhou Temple today and have a stronger interest in the Three Kingdoms culture. These books can help me understand the history of the Three Kingdoms more deeply."
After walking in Jinli Ancient Street for a long time, the three of them returned to the hotel with a lot of harvest and a happy mood. Lying on the bed, Li Xiao was still savoring today's trip to Chengdu. He said: "I was so happy today. Not only did I visit the Wuhou Temple, learn about the culture of the Three Kingdoms, but I also tasted various delicacies and watched the wonderful Sichuan Opera face-changing performance. This is the meaning of travel."
Zhang Yuedong smiled and said, "Yes, Chengdu has set a good start for us, and the next journey will definitely be more exciting."
Chapter completed!