"The southern mountains are sad in the south, the autumn is sad in the north, and there are piles of grain in the southern mountains..." Although it has been a few days since my trip to Chongqing, I still seem to be immersed in the dream of travel and have not woken up. Seeing the night scene above, I suddenly remembered the song "Nan Shan Nan". Chongqing Nanshan A Tree Observation Deck is named after a Chongqing city tree, the yellow jujube tree, which has been preserved for many years. It faces the main urban area of ??Chongqing across the river. You can enjoy the scenery of Chongqing during the day and the beautiful scenery of the mountain city at night. It is a must-see when traveling in Chongqing. land. The night view of Chongqing is known as "Little Hong Kong" and is one of the three most famous night views in the world. It is really beautiful!
The reason why Chongqing is called the "Fire City" is that it is one of the four hottest furnaces in China. There is no shortage of sun in midsummer, with the sun shining brightly every day and the high temperature reaching 38 to 40 degrees Celsius. The heat wave made people feel uneasy, and many citizens fled the main city and took shelter in the surrounding high-altitude mountains to enjoy the coolness. As soon as I stepped into this land, the city's high temperature hit my face. It was indeed a bit sultry. Fortunately, I don't like to sweat. Friends who do like to sweat will be sweating immediately.
The second is hot pot. Chongqing hot pot is very famous in China, so Chongqing is also called the "Hot Pot City". No, my good friends Xiao He and Xiao Yu knew that it was my first time to come to Chongqing, so they came to pick us up and then went to eat Chongqing hot pot. As cars drive through the streets and alleys of the mountain city, hot pot restaurants with various characteristics abound. Xiao He led us into a hot pot restaurant, which was very popular.
We sat around the dining table and waited for a short time. The hot pot filled with red oil and chili peppers began to boil, and the mist exuded an alluring fragrance. There are also the fresh tripe, tender goose intestines, crispy yellow throat, green bean sprouts, meaty mushrooms, round meatballs, and freshly fried crispy meat. Take a look at them, they are all delicious in color and smell, and smell them. With your mouth watering, take a bite with the merchant's secret seasoning and you will be left with a mouth-watering aftertaste. Another glass of wine, the feeling is so ethereal, like a fairy.
When you walk out of the hot pot restaurant, the lanterns in the mountain city are already starting to light up. The lights on the nearby tall buildings are like stars in the sky, showing the warmth of each family. At this time, the fragrance lingers on my lips and teeth, still savoring the taste just now. I can finally understand why some friends take a train to Chongqing or Chengdu to eat hot pot. It turns out that I fell in love with the hot pot as soon as I tasted it.
The next night, we actually had hot pot again, and we simply couldn’t stop. Later I mentioned it to Xiao He, who said that he must eat hot pot every time he comes to Chongqing. Okay, I'm convinced.
Xiao He told me that when I arrive in Chongqing, I must go to Ciqikou. There is a saying that goes like this: "When you go to Chongqing, if you don't go to Chaotianmen, you will go to Ciqikou." This shows people's love for Ciqikou. Ciqikou is a famous historical town in Chongqing and a scenic spot with revolutionary origins. People who come to Chongqing all go there with yearning to catch a glimpse of her beauty.
The town is close to the Jialing River, leaning slantly against the hills and slowly flowing along the river beach. Her old and slender figure can still hardly conceal the youthfulness of her past. She is like a meditating beauty, telling a yearning story in the gentle wind.
There is an ancient legend in the town. Legend has it that Zhu Yunwen, the grandson of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty, rebelled against his uncle Zhu Di and took away the throne of Emperor Yunwen. Later, he lived among the people and came to Ciqikou Town to live in seclusion at Baolun Temple. Therefore, Baolun Temple passed away Also known as Longyin Temple. Because Emperor Jianwen Zhu Yunwen lived in seclusion here, Ciqikou Town was also called Longyin Town.
The specialty shops in Ciqikou Town sell national costumes, handmade toys, and art works; the town has a lot of delicious food, including Chongqing-style hot pot, the nationally famous Chen Mahua, Rice Krispie Treats, and Peanut Crisps. , hot pot base ingredients cooked on site, handmade hot and sour noodles, handmade glutinous rice cakes, etc.
As a group of us, we shuttled among the crowded crowds. First, we had a bowl of tureen tea to clear our lungs and soothe our throats; we enjoyed the Sichuan Opera face-changing, which is really a unique skill; Chongqing's old yogurt relieves fatigue and relieves summer heat. It's particularly interesting and sentimental to see the words on the yogurt bottle: "You are the wind and I am the sand, lingering around the world." Then I got hungry, so I had a cup of sour plum soup each, which was cool to relieve the heat, sweet and sour, and appetizing. Finally, I had a bowl of authentic Chongqing noodles. Oops, the flavor was so delicious that I wanted to have another bowl after one bowl.
Due to the hot weather, we left without visiting all of the ancient town. And the delicacies in Ciqikou are not limited to the above. There are also Guzhen chicken offal, stinky tofu, bowl cake, chicken, Chen jelly, Maoxuewang, boiled fish, etc. These delicacies can only be left for future opportunities to taste one by one. .
The happiest thing when coming to a strange place is to meet old friends in a foreign land. I am very lucky to have Xiao He and Xiao Yu whom I know in Chongqing. They are very warm and hospitable. After learning that I was about to return in the afternoon, I specially made an appointment for us to have lunch. This time we came to Xichengtian Street in Yangjiaping, a prosperous place. Xiao He said that their shop assistant is nearby, no wonder the business is good, it is indeed a good location.
Xiao He came down to pick us up and took us to a hotel. This hotel has a spacious space, an elegant environment, and an all-wood decoration style. The roof is decorated with colorful oil-paper umbrellas and red lanterns, which is particularly warm. Xiaoyu and their friend Sister Qu have already ordered a table full of dishes and are waiting for us.
I was really touched. It was as if I had never been far away and it was like a dinner party with friends from the same city. It was so cordial and natural.
This time we didn’t have hot pot, but a sumptuous table of Chongqing specialties. There are authentic Sichuan twice-cooked pork, spicy chicken, and some that I can’t name, but they are all very delicious. We all chatted while eating, and the atmosphere was harmonious. After we finished eating, Xiao He took me to get some ice powder. Ladle it into a bowl yourself, then bring it to the table for everyone to eat. When the ice powder slipped from my mouth into my stomach, I felt comfortable all over. This ice powder is cold, sweet, tender and refreshing. It is definitely a great tool to relieve the heat in summer.
Here, I would like to thank Xiao He and Xiao Yu. After coming to Chongqing for a few days, I troubled them several times. Of course, I would also like to express my special thanks to Sister Qu. Xiao He said that she had known Sister Qu since she returned to her hometown. She had been a good friend and a good sister to her over the years. Since we had to catch a flight, we left after eating and taking a group photo. Xiao He and the other three took us to the taxi and said goodbye.
Every banquet in the world must come to an end. We believe that today’s farewell is to get together better next time. In the taxi, I added Sister Qu’s WeChat message to express my gratitude to her. But she reminded me again and again, asking me to get out of the car and get everything done, and she also said that I could have anything I wanted to eat delivered by express delivery. Wow, this is so considerate, and my heart suddenly feels warm.
People say that Chongqing has beauties, delicious food and beautiful scenery. Its beautiful scenery is natural; its food is world-famous; and its beauties are naturally carved. But I want to say that this beauty is not only beautiful in appearance, but also has a kind of spiritual beauty, enthusiasm, generosity, and thoughtfulness. This is the most valuable thing.
In the late summer and early autumn, I flew two thousand kilometers to Chongqing, the city of fire, and attended a gluttonous feast. In fact, the greater reward is meeting old friends and making new friends. This is a beautiful city that is unforgettable and unforgettable. I think I will definitely come again in the future.