In the few months before departure, they began to carefully plan their itinerary. They checked a large amount of information online, studied the characteristic attractions, food and folk culture of various cities, and also asked friends who had been there for advice. After a fierce discussion and screening, they finally determined the route of the trip. The first stop was Chengdu, which is known as the "National Land of Heaven".

When they stepped onto the land of Chengdu, the spicy aroma and the lively and noisy urban atmosphere in the air instantly wrapped them. The three of them took a deep breath of excitement and felt the unique charm of the city.

"I finally arrived in Chengdu. I can't wait to explore everything here!" Li Xiao's eyes flashed with excitement, and he said excitedly while pulling his suitcase.

Zhang Yuedong responded with a smile: "Yes, I heard that there are many fun places in Chengdu, so we have to have enough fun this time!"

Lin Yifei has already started searching for nearby food recommendations on his mobile phone, "I'll see what's delicious. When I come to Chengdu, I can't treat my stomach badly."

After a short rest, they headed straight to the Wuhou Temple. The Wuhou Temple is a temple commemorating Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang and other heroes of Shu Han, and is also the only temple for the monarch and ministers to worship together in China. When they stood in front of the gate of the Wuhou Temple and looked at the ancient building, it seemed as if they had traveled back to the Three Kingdoms era a thousand years ago.

When they walked into the Wuhou Temple, there were red walls and black tiles, towering ancient trees, and there was a strong historical atmosphere everywhere. They first came to the Sanjue Monument, which was engraved in the fourth year of Yuanhe of Emperor Xianzong of Tang Dynasty. It was written by the famous calligrapher Liu Gongchuo, and was engraved by the famous Shu craftsman Lu Jian, and was engraved with exquisite articles and calligraphy, so it was called the "Sanjue Monument". Li Xiao carefully read the words on the monument and couldn't help but sigh: "This monument not only has extremely high artistic value, but also carries that magnificent history. It was really shocking."

Zhang Yuedong nodded in agreement: "Yes, from this inscription, we can feel the ancients' admiration for Zhuge Liang and their memory of the history of the Three Kingdoms."

Then, they came to the corridor of civil servants and military generals. The corridor displays statues of civil servants and military generals from the Shu Han Dynasty. Each character is vivid, as if telling his own story. Lin Yifei looked at these statues and asked curiously: "You think, are these historical figures really as powerful as we imagined in real history?"

Li Xiao thought for a moment and replied: "They must have extraordinary talents and achievements in their ability to leave their names in the long river of history. Just like Zhuge Liang, his wisdom and loyalty have been praised by people to this day."

When visiting the Han Zhaolie Temple and the Wuhou Temple, they had a deeper understanding of the friendship between Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang in the monarchy and subjects. Looking at the statues of Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang, Zhang Yuedong said with emotion: "Liu Bei visited Zhuge Liang three times to invite Zhuge Liang to come out of the mountain. Zhuge Liang devoted his efforts to achieve Liu Bei's hegemony and died. This kind of trust and loyalty between the monarchy and subjects is really admirable."

Lin Yifei also said: "Yes, their stories inspired countless descendants and also gave us a stronger interest in the culture of the Three Kingdoms."

When they walked out of the Wuhou Temple, their mood was still immersed in the atmosphere of the Three Kingdoms culture. The Jinli Ancient Street not far away attracted them with its unique liveliness and prosperity. Jinli Ancient Street is one of the oldest and most commercial streets in the history of Western Shu. Today, it still retains the style of western Sichuan houses in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, with antique flavor and full of charm.

As soon as they walked into Jinli Ancient Street, the dazzling array of food made them salivate. The shops on both sides of the street were filled with various special snacks, which were full of aroma. They were first attracted by a stall selling Dandan noodles. The thin noodles, paired with crispy minced pork, were drizzled with a special red oil sauce, were salty, fresh and slightly spicy, and had a strong aroma. Li Xiao couldn't wait to taste it and praised it: "This Dandan noodles is so delicious, with a smooth taste and a rich taste. It is truly a special snack in Chengdu."

Zhang Yuedong also ate with relish and said while eating: "This taste is completely different from what I eat in other places. The food in Chengdu is indeed well-deserved."

Then, they tasted Long Zhuozhang. The skin of Long Zhuozhang was as thin as paper, and the tender filling inside could be vaguely seen through the skin, and the soup was thick and white and delicious. Lin Yifei sipped one by one, and was very satisfied: "The taste of Long Zhuozhang is so delicious, the skin is thin and the filling is tender, and the soup is also very delicious."

In addition to Dandan noodles and Long Zhuanshou, they also tasted various delicacies such as Zhong Dumplings, sugar-roasted fruits, couple lung slices, etc. Each one brought them a different taste experience.

After tasting the perfect food, they continued to stroll through the ancient street. The unique architectural style of the ancient street, the wooden houses, the hanging red lanterns, and the ancient stage all made them feel the strong traditional cultural atmosphere. As they walked, they came to a teahouse, where the Sichuan opera face change was being performed. They were attracted by this wonderful performance, so they sat down, ordered a few cups of tea, and prepared to enjoy it.

On the stage, the actors were dressed in gorgeous costumes and performed smoothly with music accompaniment. Their faces changed instantly, sometimes with red-faced Guan Gong and sometimes with white-faced Cao Cao, which was dazzling. Whenever the actors turned into a new face, there were warm applause and cheers sounded from the audience. Li Xiao was fascinated by the sight and couldn't help but sigh: "This face-changing performance is so magical. How did the actors do it?"

Zhang Yuedong smiled and said, "This is the unique skill of Sichuan opera, and the mystery is definitely not simple. However, this performance is really wonderful, and it makes people feel the unique charm of Sichuan opera."

After enjoying the face-changing performance, they walked around the ancient street again. There were many shops selling specialties and handicrafts. They walked into a shop and were filled with various exquisite crafts such as Shu embroidery, paper cutting, bamboo weaving, etc. Shu embroidery is one of the four famous embroidery in China. It is famous for its unique style of rigorous, delicate, bright and flat, and bright colors. They looked at the handkerchiefs, scarves, screens, etc. made of Shu embroidery, and were all impressed by their exquisite craftsmanship. Li Xiao chose a Shu embroidery handkerchief and prepared to give it to his mother: "This Shu embroidery handkerchief is so beautiful, my mother will definitely like it."

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content later! Zhang Yuedong also bought some paper-cut works, "These paper-cuts are very distinctive, and it is also very good to take them back as decorations."

Lin Yifei had a special liking for bamboo weaving crafts. He chose a small and exquisite bamboo weaving panda. "This bamboo weaving panda is so cute. I want to take it back for memorial."

In Jinli Ancient Street, they not only tasted the food and enjoyed the wonderful performances, but also bought many souvenirs with local characteristics. The itinerary of this day gave them a deeper understanding and love for the city of Chengdu. When night fell, they returned to the hotel with a lot of harvest and joy, looking forward to the journey of the next day.

After ending the pleasant journey in Chengdu, the three of them took the high-speed train to the next stop - Guilin. Along the way, they enjoyed the changing scenery along the way through the car window, and their hearts were full of expectations for Guilin's mountains and rivers. From Chengdu to Guilin, the high-speed train traveled through the mountains and rivers, as if they were from a world of food and history, and headed to a fairyland full of poetry and romance.

"I really look forward to the landscape of Guilin. I heard that the scenery there is like poetry and picturesque." Li Xiao leaned against his seat and said longingly.

Zhang Yuedong nodded with a smile: "Yes, 'Guilin's mountains and rivers are the best in the world'. This is a famous beauty. We must experience it this time."

Lin Yifei was looking at Guilin's travel guide, "I saw that the scenery of Li River is the essence of Guilin, so we must take a boat tour."

After arriving in Guilin, they took a short rest and couldn't wait to go to the Li River. Li River, this river known as the "Baili Gallery", is famous for its clear river water, peculiar peaks and charming pastoral scenery. The three of them came to the pier and boarded a cruise ship. As the cruise ship slowly moved forward, the beautiful scenery of the Li River was presented to them like a slowly unfolding scroll.

The water of the Li River is clear and shines with rippling waves under the sunshine. The river water is as green as jade, as if it was carefully drawn by nature with the purest pigments. The peaks on both sides of the shore are of different shapes, some are like camels, some are like elephant trunks, some are like fairies, and some are like swords. Each mountain has its own unique story and legend. The mountains in the distance are rolling and undulating, contrasting with the blue sky, white clouds, and green trees, forming a beautiful landscape painting.

"Wow, this scenery is so beautiful! It's like walking into a fairyland." Li Xiao couldn't help but exclaim, and the camera in his hand kept taking pictures of the beautiful scenery in front of him.

Zhang Yuedong was also shocked by the scenery in front of him, "This is the magical craftsmanship of nature. Such a spectacular beautiful scenery is really intoxicating."

Lin Yifei looked at the mountains and rivers in front of him and said with emotion: "I finally understand why so many literati and poets praise Guilin's mountains and rivers. This is simply a treasure given to mankind by nature."

The cruise ship continued to move forward and they arrived at Jiuma Huashan. Jiuma Huashan is a famous mountain on the banks of the Li River. On its steep stone walls, the pattern of nine horses naturally formed. They stand or lie, run or jump, lifelike and amazing. Legend has it that anyone who can see that nine horses can win the top scorer and is the smartest person. The three of them looked up one after another, carefully counted the horses on the mountain, and exchanged their discoveries from time to time.

"I saw three horses, one hunching down his head, one hunching his head, and one running." Li Xiao pointed to the mountain excitedly and said.

Zhang Yuedong narrowed his eyes and searched hard, "I saw five horses, and there were still a few horses that were not sure."

Lin Yifei fell into deep thought. After a while, he smiled and said, "I think the wonder of the Jiuma Painting Mountain is that everyone can see different horses according to their own imagination. This is also a unique artistic enjoyment given to us by nature."

After appreciating Jiuma Painted Mountain, the cruise ship passed by the yellow cloth reflection. The river here is particularly calm, like a huge mirror, perfectly reflecting the peaks, green trees and blue sky and white clouds on both sides of the river, forming a wonderful "painting in water". The background pattern of the twenty yuan RMB is taken from this, and when they see this familiar picture with their own eyes, they are extremely excited.

"I didn't expect that the background of the 20 yuan RMB was so beautiful. The feeling of seeing it with my own eyes is completely different from the one I saw in the picture." Li Xiao held a 20 yuan RMB and compared it with the scenery in front of him, and said excitedly.

Zhang Yuedong also took out his cell phone and kept taking pictures as a souvenir. "You must take pictures of this. Go back and show it to your friends so that they can also experience this magical beauty."

On the cruise ship of the Li River, they also saw many fishermen fishing on the river. They wore straw hats, straw raincoats, rowed bamboo rafts, and skillfully cast nets to close the nets, forming a picture full of life. On the river, occasionally there are a few ospreys standing on bamboo rafts. They have sharp eyes and are ready to dive into the water to catch fish at any time. These scenes made the three of them feel the unique fisherman culture of the Li River.

After a few hours of sailing, the cruise ship arrived in Yangshuo. Yangshuo, a charming small town that attracts countless tourists with its unique natural scenery and rich folk customs. West Street is the most prosperous street in Yangshuo and a must-visit place for tourists. It is full of exotic atmosphere. There are a wide range of shops on both sides of the street, with various special snacks, handicrafts and souvenir shops. Melodious music comes from the bar, and people enjoy their leisure time here.

The three of them strolled on the West Street and felt the excitement and prosperity here. They were first attracted by a shop selling Guilin rice noodles. Guilin rice noodles are a traditional delicacy in Guilin and are famous for their unique flavor. The white rice noodles, paired with delicious brine, crispy peanuts, sour beans and tender beef, plus a spoonful of red chili oil, have a strong aroma and make people salivate. Li Xiao couldn't wait to taste it and praised it: "This Guilin rice noodles is so delicious, with a smooth taste and a rich taste, which is completely different from what I ate elsewhere."

Zhang Yuedong also ate it with relish and said while eating: "This is the authentic Guilin rice noodles, and it is indeed well-deserved."

Then, they tasted the specialty food of Yangshuo - beer fish. The beer fish was made from live fish from Lijiang River as raw materials and added beer and various seasonings. The fish was tender and juicy, and the aroma of beer perfectly blended with the deliciousness of the fish. The taste was unique and it made people feel aftertaste. Lin Yifei picked up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth, saying contentedly: "This beer fish is so delicious, the fish is tender, and the aroma of beer is also very rich. It is really an unforgettable delicacy."
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