Text丨Aru talks about popular science
Editor丨Aru talks about popular science
Preamble:
Recently, I took my American girlfriend to China for a tour. During this trip, she was full of curiosity about every plant and tree in China, and also had various imaginations about China.
However, when I accompanied her to travel all over China, taste the food of various places, and appreciate the long history and gorgeous culture of China, she actually cried for two whole days after returning to China.
The gap between the United States and China
In my opinion, the United States and China are two completely different ways of life and cultural experiences.
Although the history of the United States is also very long, it is still much inferior to China. China has a history of more than 5,000 years of civilization, leaving behind countless monuments and rich cultural landscapes.
In the United States, fast food culture pervades the entire food market. Even if you go to a high-end restaurant, most of them can only taste international food. In China, every local cuisine is something that will make you want to come back for more. Moreover, China has a longer food history than the United States.
Whether it's the magical karst landforms or the magnificent mountains and rivers, China has gorgeous and colorful natural scenery. Although the United States also has some natural landscapes that can make people shocked, it lacks a little bit of China's unique charm in comparison.
The United States has always pursued a Western-style democratic system, while China is a socialist country. This also made her deeply feel the difference between the two social systems.
Before leaving for China, she was full of curiosity and longing for China's imagination. However, when she was truly in the midst of China's beautiful rivers and mountains, she found that the beauty of China was far more than that, and in many ways far beyond her imagination.
The beauty of China
Shocking cultural landscape
In China, she visited many world-class cultural heritage sites, such as the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors, and each visit made her deeply feel the greatness of ancient Chinese civilization.
The grandeur of the Forbidden City, the long history of the Great Wall, and the mysterious majesty of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses make her feel as if she has traveled back to ancient times and truly feels the glorious history of China.
Colorful folk customs
In addition to those ancient cultural heritages, the folk customs of various parts of China also gave her a great visual impact.
In the Miao village of Yunnan, she saw the wonderful Miao costumes and the scene of dancing the moon and dry dance, and in Dujiangyan, Sichuan, she appreciated the profundity of ancient Chinese water conservancy civilization.
Every trip can bring her a new shock and touch, and also give her a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of China.
The endless temptation of good food
When it comes to her food trips in China, she is full of praise.
Whether it's spicy hot pot in Sichuan or roast duck in Beijing, every Chinese delicacy can arouse her infinite yearning for food. After tasting the special snacks and home-cooked dishes from all over the world, she was even more emotional, and felt that there are so many Chinese delicacies that it is unbelievable.
Touched and touched by returning home
However, when she finished this wonderful trip in China, she returned to the United States and cried for two whole days.
It turns out that in her eyes, the gap between the United States and China is far more than the scenery and architecture on the surface, but is reflected in the collision of two different cultures and lifestyles.
In the United States, she sees high-rise buildings and busy traffic, but in China, she feels the rich history and culture.
In the United States, she is accustomed to a fast-paced life and immediate convenience, but in China, she experiences the comfort of slow life and the warmth of human touch.
This kind of contrast made her feel different touches and shocks, and it also made her never forget it after returning to China, and she could see the beautiful scenery and enthusiastic smiling faces of China in her dreams.
China is a country full of charm and vitality, but also a journey that carries countless good memories.
Perhaps, in her heart, China is no longer just an ordinary tourist destination, but an unforgettable memory, a kind of emotional sustenance. With a deep attachment to China, she said: "I will definitely go again, to find the beautiful scenery that I have once stepped on, to meet those hospitable Chinese." ”
Perhaps, in the next reunion, her attachment and love for China will be deeper, and she will also explore the beauty of China with her heart, record her trip to China with her lens, and let more people feel the unique charm of China, so as to build a spiritual bridge between different cultures and promote friendship and exchanges between countries around the world.