On that day, a few friends and I came to the beautiful West Lake in Hangzhou, and we felt very happy, as if we were in a fairyland. We decided to try the food at a local online celebrity restaurant, and we heard that the dishes here are exquisite and have unique tastes, which have attracted countless tourists to check in.
When you walk into the hotel, the first thing that catches your eye is the exquisite decoration and warm atmosphere. The exquisite porcelain and classical decoration make people feel as if they have traveled back to the corridor of history. Once we sat down, the waiter warmly recommended several signature dishes, one of which was their signature braised pork and the other was the legendary West Lake vinegar fish. Sounds like mouth-watering.
We happily ordered, chatted and waited for the food, and began to talk about what we had seen and heard about the trip. This hotel is located on the shore of the West Lake, with a charming scenery that makes people forget to leave. I can't help but think back to the first time I came to West Lake, when I was a new visitor and didn't know anything about the city, but was only fascinated by its beauty.
After the meal was served, we couldn't help but take pictures, and the presentation and color of the dishes were very artistic. Especially the braised pork, the color is attractive, fat and thin, and the fragrance is tangy, which makes people appetizing when they look at it. However, when I saw the statement, it was dark in front of me.
"That's too expensive, isn't it?" I muttered to myself, how could it be so expensive when I didn't order a lot of dishes? Driven by curiosity, I began to check the bills one by one, and found that it was the miscellaneous expenses such as service charges and dishwashing fees that added up to the dumbfounded part.
Despite the resentment, I held back my anger, after all, it was a small episode in the journey. I remembered that during the trip, I always encountered various situations, some of which were gratifying, some of which were regrettable, and this time, although I was cheated a little money, it was also an unforgettable experience.
Back at the hotel, my friends and I continued to talk about the experience and couldn't help but laugh out loud. It turns out that travel is like this, sometimes there are unexpected surprises, sometimes there are small setbacks, but these are all essential parts of the journey. Just like this Internet celebrity restaurant by the West Lake, although the price is a little high, the food and beautiful scenery make people linger.
It reminds me of a trip in another city. At that time, my friends and I were also dining at an Internet celebrity restaurant, and we were dumbfounded when we saw the bill. It was the same then, when we thought we had only ordered a few dishes, but the numbers on the bill were unexpected.
This made me wonder why influencer restaurants have such prices, is it because they have a good reputation, so they can increase their prices at will, or because they are expensive and need to be profitable in this way? These questions bothered me and made me think more deeply about the restaurant industry.
That hasn't affected my love of travel, though. Every trip is a perception and comprehension of life. No matter what difficulties and challenges you encounter, you can face them with optimism, which is the true meaning of travel.
The night view of the West Lake is particularly beautiful, with the water rippling and reflecting the brilliant lights. I sat quietly by the lake, feeling the peace and beauty. Perhaps, it doesn't matter if you get a little money, the important thing is to be in a good mood and look forward to life.
This experience made me cherish everything that travel brought me even more, whether it was food or scenery, it was worth experiencing and feeling. Every trip is a baptism of the soul, allowing people to re-examine life and redefine the meaning of happiness.
Perhaps, next time I come to West Lake, I will choose a more plain restaurant, not pursuing Internet celebrities, but only pursuing the essence of food. Because, travel is not about how much money you spend, but about feeling and experiencing with your heart, and discovering the beauty of life with your heart.