The sun shone through the window and sprinkled on Li Xiao's face. He slowly woke up from his sleep, and the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously. Today is the long-awaited day of his trip. He quickly got up, walked to the window, took a deep breath of the fresh air in the morning, and his heart was full of longing for the journey that was about to begin.

"It's finally about to start. This time, you must feel the great mountains and rivers of the motherland." Li Xiao said softly.

At this time, the phone ringtone rang, and it was called by Zhang Yuedong.

"Hey, Li Xiao, have you packed up? I can't wait. I feel that every second of today is so slow!" Zhang Yuedong's voice was full of excitement on the other end of the phone.

Li Xiao smiled and replied: "I've been ready for a long time, and I'll wait for the departure. Don't be too excited, be careful not to bring things."

"How is that possible? I checked it several times last night, and it was absolutely foolproof. By the way, did Lin Yifei contact him?"

"I've contacted him and he's ready. We'll meet at the high-speed rail station later."

After hanging up the phone, Li Xiao checked his luggage again to make sure that no important items were missing. He picked up the travel guide on the table, which were densely marked with the cities and attractions they were about to go to, each carrying his expectations for this trip.

The high-speed rail station was filled with the atmosphere of travel. Li Xiao saw Zhang Yuedong from afar. He was carrying a big backpack and kept looking around, his face filled with uncontrollable excitement.

"Hey, here!" Li Xiao walked over quickly and patted Zhang Yuedong on the shoulder.

Zhang Yuedong turned around and said with a smile: "It's considered waiting for you. Haven't Lin Yifei come yet?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a familiar voice came: "I'm here, sorry, there is a traffic jam on the road." Lin Yifei hurried over with a suitcase.

"You're here, just waiting for you. Let's go check the tickets quickly." Zhang Yuedong urged.

The three of them successfully passed the ticket check and boarded the high-speed train. After finding their seats and sitting down, Zhang Yuedong excitedly took out his cell phone and began to look through the travel plan they had made before.

"We are going to Xi'an at the first stop. I heard that the Terracotta Warriors and Horses there are so spectacular, and there is also an ancient city wall. We must go and have a good stroll." Zhang Yuedong said while looking at his cell phone.

Lin Yifei nodded and said, "Yes, Xi'an is the ancient capital of the Thirteenth Dynasty. It has a profound historical and cultural heritage, which will definitely feast our eyes. Moreover, I also heard that there are many delicacies in Xi'an, such as Roujiamo and mutton soaking buns. Just thinking about it, I'm drooling."

Li Xiao smiled and said, "For this trip, we not only need to enjoy the beautiful scenery and taste delicious food, but also have to deeply understand the folk culture of various places. This is the true meaning of travel."

As the high-speed rail slowly started, the scenery outside the window gradually retreated, and their trip officially began. The three of them had smiles on their faces and were full of expectations for the future journey. They knew that this would be a journey full of surprises and memories.

After several hours of high-speed rail journey, the three of them finally arrived at Chengdu East Station. As soon as they left the station, a unique urban atmosphere came to their faces. The streets were filled with spicy and fresh smells. The teahouses on the street were filled with people drinking and chatting leisurely. The crisp sound of mahjong collisions came from a distance, making people instantly feel the leisure and comfort of the city.

"Wow, this is Chengdu. It feels exactly the same as I imagined. It has a very lifelike atmosphere!" Zhang Yuedong opened his arms excitedly, as if he wanted to embrace the city.

Lin Yifei took a deep breath and said with a smile: "Yes, the air is filled with the smell of hot pot, and my stomach is already ready to move."

Li Xiao looked at the lively scene around him and couldn't help but sigh: "Chengdu is indeed well-known. We will have a good time in the next few days."

They took the subway to their accommodation according to the hotel address they had booked in advance. Along the way, through the car windows, they saw the bustling street view of Chengdu, with tall buildings and ancient buildings contrasting with each other, and modernity and tradition are perfectly integrated here.

(II) Visit Wuhou Temple

After a short rest, the three of them went to the Wuhou Temple. The Wuhou Temple is a ancestral hall commemorating Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period. It is also the only temple for the monarch and ministers to worship together, full of a strong historical and cultural atmosphere.

When you walk into the Wuhou Temple, the simple and elegant architectural style immediately attracted their attention. Red walls, green tiles, carved beams and painted buildings, and every detail shows the charm of history. The ancient cypresses in the courtyard are towering and green trees, giving people a peaceful and solemn feeling.

"I didn't expect that the Wuhou Temple was so imposing. Zhuge Liang is one of the people I admire the most. His wisdom and loyalty are admirable." Zhang Yuedong said as he walked, his eyes full of admiration.

Lin Yifei nodded and continued, "Yes, I can still memorize his "Memorial of the Emperor" and "devote all my efforts to the death" and it is so worth learning from."

Li Xiao looked at the buildings and inscriptions in front of him and sighed: "The Wuhou Temple is not only a place to commemorate Zhuge Liang, but also an important carrier of the Three Kingdoms culture. Here, we can feel the charm of that era of heroes."

They visited the main gate, the second gate, the Han Zhaolie Temple, the Zhu Hall, the Wuhou Temple and other buildings along the central axis. In the Liu Bei Hall, they saw Liu Bei's tall and solemn statues, with statues of famous Shu Han generals such as Guan Yu and Zhang Fei standing on both sides, as if they could see the scene of Shu Han monarchs and ministers working together to achieve great cause.

When I arrived at Zhuge Liang's Hall, there was a plaque "Famous Universe" hanging high in the hall. Zhuge Liang's statue sat upright, with a feather fan and a scarf, with a calm expression, as if he was planning to win thousands of miles away. In front of the statue, there were flowers and sacrifices offered by people, expressing his admiration and remembrance of this incarnation of wisdom.

In the inscription area of ​​Wuhou Temple, they stopped and carefully admired these precious historical relics. Among them, the most famous one is the "Three Essences Monument". The inscription was written by Pei Du, the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, and was engraved by the calligrapher Liu Gongchuo's calligraphy and craftsman Lu Jian. Because of his excellent articles, calligraphy and engraving skills, they were called the "Three Essences". The inscription highly praised Zhuge Liang's achievements and morality, which gave them a deeper understanding of Zhuge Liang's life.

"These inscriptions are not only treasures of calligraphy art, but also testimonies of history. They allow us to travel through time and space and have dialogues with the ancients." Li Xiao gently stroked the inscriptions, as if he could feel the warmth of history.

Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei also nodded in agreement. They read the contents of the inscription carefully and sighed from time to time.

After visiting the Wuhou Temple, the three of them could not calm down for a long time. The magnificent history of the Three Kingdoms period seemed to be reappearing in front of their eyes. With awe of history and admiration for Zhuge Liang, they left the Wuhou Temple and prepared to go to their next destination.

After coming out of Wuhou Temple, Jinli Ancient Street is not far away. As night falls, Jinli Ancient Street is brightly lit and lively. There are many shops on both sides of the quaint street, and various special snacks and handicrafts are dazzling.

"Wow, this is simply a paradise for food!" As soon as Zhang Yuedong walked into Jinli Ancient Street, he was attracted by the food stall in front of him. He couldn't wait to pull Li Xiao and Lin Yifei and walked towards a stall selling dandan noodles.

"Boss, let's have three bowls of rooster noodles!" Zhang Yuedong shouted loudly.

After a while, the steaming hot Dandan noodles were served. The thin noodles were covered with a layer of fragrant marinade, dotted with green green onions and tender sprouts, making people salivate when they saw it.

"Well, this taste is so authentic! The noodles are smooth and vigorous, the marinade is salty, fresh and slightly spicy, and it is extremely fragrant!" Zhang Yuedong took a bite and showed a satisfied expression on his face.

Lin Yifei also tasted it and nodded and praised: "It's really delicious. This is the taste of Chengdu Dandan noodles. I think it's better than what I've eaten elsewhere before."

While eating, Li Xiao smiled and said, "Chengdu's food is indeed well-known. You can feel the fireworks of this city in every bite."

After eating Dandan noodles, they came to a stall selling Longchao Shou. Longchao Shou is a traditional snack in Chengdu. It has a thin skin and a large filling, and the soup is delicious. The three ordered a bowl of red oil and clear soup, each of which was wanted to taste the different flavors of Longchao Shou.

"Wow, the red oil of the red oil of the red oil is so fragrant. The skin of the red oil is very thin and the filling is very delicious. After taking a bite, you will feel full of happiness." Zhang Yuedong ate the red oil of the red oil, exhaled so spicy that he exhaled, but his face was filled with a satisfied smile.

Lin Yifei prefers clear soup and hand-paper. He said: "The clear soup and hand-paper soup are very delicious, the taste is pure and refreshing."

Li Xiao also felt that the two flavors of Long Zhuanshou had their own merits. He smiled and said, "It seems that we are going to have a great time today. If we don't eat so many delicious foods, I'm sorry for my stomach."

Then, they tasted various Chengdu specialty snacks such as Zhong Dumplings, Sugar and Fruit, Yeerba. Each snack brought them a different taste experience, making them immersed in the world of food and unable to extricate themselves.

While tasting the food, they also chatted with the stall owners and learned about the methods of making these snacks and the stories behind them. The stall owners were hospitality and not only introduced the characteristics of the snacks in detail, but also shared some interesting stories about life in Chengdu, which gave them a deeper understanding of the city.

After eating and drinking, the three of them came to a Sichuan Opera teahouse and prepared to watch a wonderful Sichuan Opera face-changing performance. The teahouse was filled with audiences, and everyone was waiting for the start of the performance with anticipation.

As a burst of passionate music started, the performance officially began. The first ones were several Sichuan opera actors, dressed in gorgeous costumes and light steps, dancing on the stage. The actors' movements were beautiful and smooth, and their expressions were vivid and delicate, showing the unique charm of Sichuan opera to the fullest.

Then, there was the face-changing performance that everyone had been waiting for for a long time. An actor walked onto the stage, wearing a brightly colored face on his face. With the rhythm of the music, he quickly changed the fan in his hand, and every movement was neat. Suddenly, he turned around, and the face on his face changed instantly, from red to black, and then from black to white, which was dazzling.

"Wow, it's so amazing! How did this be done?" Zhang Yuedong opened his mouth wide in surprise and stared at the stage with his eyes tightly, for fear of missing any wonderful moment.

Lin Yifei was also shocked by the performance in front of him. He kept applauding and muttering: "It's so amazing, this is simply magic!"

Li Xiao was more interested in the skills and cultural connotations behind the face-changing performance. He whispered to Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei: "Cross-season face-changing is one of the special stunts of Sichuan opera performance. It realizes the instant change of face masks through the actors' quick movements and clever techniques. This not only requires the actors to have superb skills, but also requires a deep understanding and grasp of Sichuan opera culture."

During the performance, the actors also walked off the stage from time to time to interact with the audience. He invited several audiences to the stage and personally showed the process of changing faces, allowing the audience to feel the magical charm of changing faces in Sichuan Opera up close.

In addition to the face-changing performance, there are also wonderful skills such as fire-breathing and spitting fire. The actors squirted out their raging flames, instantly pushing the atmosphere to climax. The audience took out their mobile phones and recorded this wonderful moment, with applause and cheers one after another.

After the performance, the three of them couldn't calm down for a long time. They were deeply attracted by the unique charm of Sichuan Opera. Zhang Yuedong said excitedly: "This Sichuan Opera face-changing performance is so exciting, it's simply eye-opening. I didn't expect that Sichuan Opera has so many unique skills, it's so great!"

Lin Yifei also sighed: "Yes, Sichuan Opera is not only an artistic performance, but also a cultural heritage. Through this performance, I have a deeper understanding and love about Sichuan Opera."

Li Xiao smiled and said, "Yes, watching the face-changing performance of Sichuan Opera this time gives us a more intuitive feeling about Chengdu's culture. Chengdu is worthy of being a famous historical and cultural city with such a rich and colorful cultural heritage."

After leaving the Sichuan Opera Teahouse, the three of them came to a specialty store and prepared to buy some specialties from Chengdu to take them back for their relatives and friends. The specialty store was filled with various specialties, including Zhang Fei beef, Dengying beef shredded beef, Shu embroidery, Sichuan tea, etc., which was dazzling.

"Wow, there are so many specialties here. What should we buy?" Zhang Yuedong looked at the room full of specialties and felt a little at a loss.

Lin Yifei picked up a pack of Zhang Fei beef, looked carefully, and said, "I think Zhang Fei beef is good. This is a specialty food in Chengdu. It tastes very good and the packaging is also very exquisite. It is very suitable for giving it to others."

Li Xiao also picked up a pack of shredded beef shredded beef and said, "Shredded beef shredded beef shredded beef is also good. It has a crispy taste, spicy and fragrant, and is a traditional snack in Chengdu. Moreover, its production process is very particular and has been included in the SC Province Intangible Cultural Heritage List."
Chapter completed!