After May Day in 2019, I avoided the tourist peak and went on a casual trip to Xi'an with my friend Bertha. There was no complete guide or clear route, I just followed my heart and left as I pleased.
No.1 Yongxingfang is a well-deserved place for internet celebrities to check in.
Almost everyone who comes here will come to Yongxingfang. Although it is heavily commercialized, there is still excitement and atmosphere.
With the charm of an ancient capital and wonderful unique skills, this is a pasta paradise! Flour is transformed into delicacies with different flavors under people's play, as if returning to the market in the Qin Dynasty, with people coming and going and the sound of hawking coming and going.
I was busy eating and having fun every day, but climbing Huashan Mountain at night was a temporary and bold decision. I wanted to take a different route and leave a deep impression on myself.
In the darkness, streetlights guide the crawlers and give us courage and encouragement.
Even after ten o'clock at night, there were still many night crawlers. They laughed or lamented, gave up or encouraged, and stumbled all the way. Unexpectedly, heavy rain at two o'clock in the morning blocked the way forward. The small inns along the road were crowded with people. We huddled in the corner without seats, tired and cold, waiting for the rain to stop. From time to time, people would explore the road and come back to deliver information on the road conditions, and some kind people would lend clothes to people sleeping next to them. For businessmen living in the mountains, their houses leak everywhere and travel is inconvenient. The prices are extremely reasonable. After all, carrying food from the foot of the mountain to the top consumes a lot of energy and blood. The difference in each profession does not mean the difference in social status. Basic respect should be there.
The tired traveler keeps moving forward, not for the mission, but for the longing in his heart. My thoughts are tired, but my steps still keep going.
"You will be at the top of the mountain, and you will have a panoramic view of all the small mountains."
After eight hours of hard work all night, we finally climbed to the top of Dongfeng Peak just after six o'clock. Unfortunately, due to the rain in the middle of the night, the clouds accumulated and there was no magnificent view of the morning glow and sea of clouds. Fortunately, at the junction of Tianshan Mountain, a thin layer of orange light burst out, which did not block the momentum of Huashan Mountain at all.
The subzero temperature chilled our skin, but warmed our hearts.
The shock of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, the vastness of Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum, and the outstanding grace of the Qin Dynasty have all been recorded by time.
As one of the wonders of the world, the unearthing of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses symbolizes the power of the Qin Dynasty. The lifelikeness and exquisiteness of the human figurines and the meticulousness of the horse figurines all demonstrate the wisdom of the working people of the Qin Dynasty.
The musical fountain of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a fusion of Qin opera. The ups and downs of the music are well-proportioned, like the graceful dancing posture of a beauty, and the melodious singing calls to guests from afar.
The sound of bells in the morning and drums in the evening means the passage of a day.
The Bell Tower and Drum Tower are all witnesses of history. Time is just a stroke of a pen on them, their appearance has changed, and they have alerted the world. The historical relics have left a deep mark on this city, which is God's blessing.
There are countless delicacies in Xi'an, including red dates and glutinous rice cakes, spicy and soft braised pig's trotters, not-so-authentic spicy soup, meat-filled buns with rich ingredients, large and smooth biangbiang noodles, and spicy and sour rice-coated cold noodles. , only steamed mutton steamed buns. This place is simply a paradise for carb lovers, and the spicy and sour appetizing food is enough to fill my stomach. The unique customs, unique historical heritage give this city charm and tenderness.
No matter how good it is outside, it doesn't have the freshness and spiciness of Sichuan cuisine, the steaming heat of hot pot, or the coolness of ice powder.
Each place has its own characteristics and charm, and the food and culture are enough.
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Every food has its story, every piece of history has its meaning, and every traveler has his or her journey.
I think I will always miss it. Xi'an, please remember me, a girl who conquered Mount Huashan.