Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1755

When Li Xiao, Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei set foot on the land of Guangzhou, the unique atmosphere in the air made them feel the charm of this city. The sunshine sprinkled on the streets and alleys, and the Cantonese conversations in the streets and alleys added a different expectation to their trip.

"We're finally in Guangzhou. It's a paradise for delicious food and beautiful scenery!" Li Xiao said excitedly, stretching his arms and taking a deep breath.

Zhang Yuedong smiled and nodded: "Yes, I can't wait to try those famous delicacies. I must climb Baiyun Mountain as well."

Lin Yifei also agreed: "Yes, I heard that Baiyun Mountain has beautiful scenery and overlooks the entire Guangzhou city. It can't be missed."

After a short rest, the three headed straight for Baiyun Mountain. As a famous scenic spot in Guangzhou, Baiyun Mountain is like a hermit, standing elegantly and steadily on the earth. As the end of Jiulian Mountain, a branch of Dayuling Mountain, it has more than 20.98 peaks, like an endless landscape painting, skillfully blending magnificence and tenderness. The main peak, Moxingling, is a huge mountain covering an area of ​​382 square kilometers, with an altitude of meters. It stands like a giant, looking down on the surrounding plains and the vast fields of the Pearl River Delta.

Climbing along the winding mountain road, there are green trees on both sides, and the branches and leaves sway in the mottled sunlight. Occasionally, you can hear the crisp sound of birds, as if it is a beautiful piece of music played by nature. The mountain road is sometimes steep and sometimes gentle, and each section is full of challenges and surprises.

"This mountain is really high. I'm out of breath after climbing it." Li Xiao said while wiping the sweat from his forehead.

Zhang Yuedong patted him on the shoulder and said, "Perseverance is victory. When you reach the top of the mountain, you will be able to see the beautiful scenery. That will be worth the trip."

Lin Yifei also encouraged him, "Yes, come on! I can't wait to stand on the top of the mountain and overlook Guangzhou City."

With mutual encouragement, the three finally reached the top of the mountain. Standing on the huge rock of Mount Davis, the breeze was cool and pleasant. Looking far into the distance, the whole city of Guangzhou was in full view, with tall buildings lined up one after another and busy streets like flowing ribbons. The Pearl River in the distance was like a winding dragon, shuttling through the city, with ships coming and going on the river, a busy scene. The beauty and magnificence of Baiyun Mountain made them feel the wonders of nature and the great achievements of human urban construction.

After coming down from Baiyun Mountain, the three were already hungry, so they decided to try Guangzhou's specialty food - rice noodle rolls. They walked into a busy little shop, which was filled with the rich aroma of rice and the delicious aroma of sauce. Soon, the steaming rice noodle rolls were served on the table.

The snow-white rice noodle roll skin is as thin as a cicada's wing, and you can vaguely see the fresh fillings inside through it. There are pork fillings, which are tender and juicy; shrimp fillings, which are delicious and chewy; beef fillings, which are full of fragrance. The rice noodle rolls have a delicate and smooth taste, and paired with the store's special sauce, they are moderately salty and fragrant, and the taste is mellow. The salty and fresh taste of the sauce is perfectly integrated with the soft and glutinous rice noodle rolls, and the rich taste of the fillings make people intoxicated with every bite.

Li Xiao picked up a rice noodle roll with chopsticks and put it in his mouth. He immediately showed a satisfied expression on his face: "This rice noodle roll is so delicious. I have never eaten such authentic rice noodle rolls before."

Zhang Yuedong also praised it highly: "Yes, the texture and taste are absolutely amazing. The sauce is the finishing touch, it's so fragrant."

Lin Yifei nodded as he ate: "Yes, yes, I think I can have another serving."

After tasting the delicious rice noodle rolls, the three went to watch a Cantonese opera performance. Cantonese opera, also known as "Guangdong opera", is one of the traditional operas in Guangdong. It originated from southern opera and is popular in Lingnan and other places where Cantonese people live. Its performance art is unique, with beautiful singing and delicate and vivid performance.

Walking into the Cantonese opera theater, the antique decorations make people feel like they have traveled back to ancient times. On the stage, the actors are dressed in gorgeous costumes and heavy makeup, and their gestures are full of charm. Their singing is sometimes gentle and melodious, and sometimes passionate and high-pitched, expressing the emotions of the characters vividly. In terms of acting, the actors perfectly show the characters' personalities and inner world through delicate gestures, graceful steps and vivid expressions.

Li Xiao watched intently and couldn't help but sigh: "This Cantonese opera is so wonderful. I have only heard about it before, but I didn't expect it to be so shocking to see it live."

Zhang Yuedong also said: "Yes, the actors' performances are so professional, every movement and every look is so dramatic."

Lin Yifei nodded in agreement: "And the costumes and makeup are so beautiful. It feels like every costume is a work of art."

After watching the Cantonese opera performance, the three of them were still not satisfied. They strolled along the nearby streets, enjoying the night view of Guangzhou. At this time, they found a shop selling Cantonese embroidery and walked in.

Yue embroidery, also known as Guangdong embroidery, is a traditional folk embroidery technique that has been circulated in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province and its ancient territories such as Nanhai, Panyu, Shunde, etc. It has a history of more than a thousand years. The store has a wide variety of Yue embroidery works, including exquisite screens, gorgeous hanging paintings, exquisite handkerchiefs, etc. These works have varied needlework and uniform stitches, and cleverly use needlework and silk to express the texture of objects, with bright colors and lifelike.

Li Xiao picked up a hanging painting with peony embroidery and examined it carefully: "The craftsmanship of this Guangdong embroidery is so exquisite. The peony is embroidered just like the real thing, and it seems as if I can smell the fragrance of the flower."

Zhang Yuedong also praised a folding screen embroidered with dragons and phoenixes: "This dragon and phoenix is ​​so vivid that it feels like it is about to take off. It is worthy of being one of the four famous Chinese embroidery styles."

Lin Yifei picked out a handkerchief as a gift for his family: "This handkerchief is so delicately embroidered. I will take it back and give it to my mother. She will definitely like it."

On the first day in Guangzhou, Li Xiao, Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei not only enjoyed the natural scenery of Baiyun Mountain, tasted delicious rice noodle rolls, watched wonderful Cantonese opera performances, but also appreciated and bought exquisite Cantonese embroidery. The ancient charm and style of this city were deeply imprinted in their hearts, making them full of more expectations for the next journey.

After bidding farewell to Guangzhou, Li Xiao, Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei immediately arrived at the vibrant Shenzhen. This modern city, with tall buildings and busy traffic, is filled with vigorous vitality and infinite possibilities. As soon as you step into Shenzhen, you can feel its unique charm, which is an atmosphere of tradition and modernity intertwined, technology and culture integrated. "Shenzhen, here we come!" Li Xiao shouted excitedly, his eyes flashing with expectations for this city.

Zhang Yuedong said with a smile: "I heard that there are many fun places in Shenzhen, such as Window of the World and Shenzhen Bay Park. Just thinking about it makes me excited."

Lin Yifei also nodded in agreement: "Yes, this time I must experience the charm of Shenzhen."

The first stop for the three people was the Window of the World. This large-scale cultural and tourist attraction located at No. 9037, Shennan Avenue, Nanshan District, SZ City, is like a wonderful window to the world, allowing people to appreciate the famous places around the world in a short time. It covers an area of ​​48 square meters and is divided into eight major areas: World Square, Asia, Oceania, Europe, Africa, America, World Sculpture Park and International Street. It includes more than 130 miniature landscapes of world-famous attractions. These landscapes are reproduced in different proportions such as 1:1, 1:5, and 1:15, which are lifelike and breathtaking.

Walking into the Window of the World, the first thing that comes into view is the World Square. The doors and relief walls of different styles on the square seem to be telling the history and culture of all over the world. Standing in the center of the square, Li Xiao looked around and said with emotion: "This place is really great. It feels like I am in the center of the world."

Zhang Yuedong pointed to the Zhonghua Gate in front and said, "Look, that's the Zhonghua Gate, which was built after the gate of the Lama Temple in China. It's magnificent."

Lin Yifei was also attracted by the scene before him: "Yes, these buildings are so realistic, it's like traveling back to ancient times."

Following the tour route, they came to the Asian area. Here, they saw miniature landscapes of famous buildings such as the Thai Royal Palace in Thailand and the Taj Mahal in India. The Thai Royal Palace was magnificent, and the spires of the palace shone with golden light in the sun, as if one could hear the melodious music and light dance steps coming from the palace; the Taj Mahal in India was pure white, like a dignified girl, quietly telling the romantic and sad love story.

"The Taj Mahal is so beautiful. I can't believe it's a miniature landscape." Li Xiao couldn't help but sigh.

Zhang Yuedong also nodded and praised: "Yes, every detail is handled very delicately, making people feel as if they are there."

Lin Yifei took out his mobile phone and kept taking pictures: "I want to take pictures of these beautiful scenes and show them to my friends when I get back."

Then, they visited the Oceania, Europe, Africa and Americas. In the Oceania area, they admired the unique architectural style of the Sydney Opera House in Australia. The white shell-shaped roof looked like a sailing ship about to set sail, which was particularly spectacular against the blue sky.

In the European area, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy made them feel the historical heritage and artistic charm of Europe. The Arc de Triomphe was magnificent, as if they could see the grand scene of Napoleon leading his army to triumph. The Leaning Tower of Pisa attracted the attention of countless tourists with its unique tilted posture.
In the African area, buildings such as the Egyptian pyramids and the Temple of Amun are full of mystery. The pyramids are tall and majestic, which makes people feel deep awe for the civilization and wisdom of ancient Egypt. In the American area, the magnificent scenery of the Grand Canyon in the United States amazed them. The deep canyon and steep cliffs seem like a crack split by nature with a giant axe, showing the wonders of nature.

Along the way, they also watched performances from all over the world. The elegance of the Japanese tea ceremony and the passion of the African song and dance show left a deep impression on them. Li Xiao smiled and said, "This trip is really worth it. Not only did I see so many beautiful scenery, but I also felt the cultural charm of different countries."

Zhang Yuedong agreed: "Yes, this is much more interesting than learning this knowledge from books."

Lin Yifei said: "If I have the chance in the future, I will definitely go to these countries to experience them for myself."

Before we knew it, it was already noon. The three of us started to have stomach growls, so we decided to try the specialty food of Shenzhen - Guangming pigeon. Guangming pigeon is known as "the best pigeon in the world" and is one of the three specialties of Shenzhen. It is also known as the "Guangming Three Treasures" along with Guangming sweet corn and colostrum. The selection of ingredients and cooking methods are very particular. We use pigeons that are about 25 days old and weigh 6 taels. After a special cooking process, the pigeons have crispy skin, tender meat, fragrant bones, and are delicious and juicy. The meat is strong and has a slight sweetness.

They walked into a Guangming pigeon specialty store, which was filled with an alluring aroma. Soon, a plate of golden Guangming pigeons was served on the table. Li Xiao couldn't wait to pick up a pigeon and took a bite. Suddenly, the tender and juicy pigeon meat spread in his mouth, and the crispy skin made a "crunching" sound, which was delicious. "This pigeon is so delicious. I have never eaten such delicious pigeons." Li Xiao praised it while eating.

Zhang Yuedong also nodded in agreement: "Yes, this taste is really amazing, the skin is crispy and the meat is tender, it makes people linger on the taste."

Lin Yifei ate with his mouth full of oil: "I am so satisfied. This trip to Shenzhen is worthwhile just for this squab."

After tasting the delicious Guangming pigeon, the three of them took a short break and went to Shenzhen Bay Park. Shenzhen Bay Park is located on the north and west coast of Shenzhen Bay. It is a waterfront leisure belt landscape, consisting of two parts: the mangrove seaside ecological park and the Shenzhen Bay coastal leisure belt. The total area is about 128.74 hectares, the coastline is about 13 kilometers long, and there are 14 theme parks. There are not only large areas of mangrove scenery, but also many egrets flying. It is a good place for SZ citizens and tourists to relax and have fun.

As soon as they entered the park, the fresh sea breeze blew in their faces, making them feel extremely comfortable. They strolled along the coastline, enjoying the beautiful sea view. In the distance, the Shenzhen Bay Bridge spanned the sea like a giant dragon, connecting Shenzhen and Hong Kong; nearby, the sea water was sparkling, and groups of egrets flew freely over the sea, sometimes diving down to catch fish in the water, and sometimes flapping their wings and flying high, disappearing into the blue sky.

"The scenery here is so beautiful, it's like a painting." Li Xiao exclaimed.

Zhang Yuedong was also intoxicated by the beautiful scenery: "Yes, it is rare to have such a peaceful seaside scenery in the city."

Lin Yifei took out his camera and kept taking pictures of the beautiful scenery in front of him: "I want to record all these beautiful moments."

They came to the Mangrove Seaside Ecological Park, which is one of the core areas of Shenzhen Bay Park and has a large area of ​​mangrove wetlands. Mangroves are a special ecosystem that not only protects the coastline, but also provides a habitat and breeding ground for many birds. They walked on the wooden plank road and observed the ecological environment of the mangroves up close.