My Summer Holiday

張梓煊

During the summer holiday， I hadthe amazing opportunity to visit Guilin，Guangxi. This picturesque destination hasearned a well-deserved reputation for itsbreathtaking beauty. They say， “Guilinsscenery is peerless in the world，” and Iwholeheartedly agree. It wasnt until I setfoot in this enchanting place that I realized how truly remarkableit is.

I embarked on this journey to Guilin with my family， and wemade the trip by car. The weather was scorching， and the sun hunghigh in the sky. The heavens above were a brilliant blue， adornedwith fluffy white clouds.

Guilins landscapes are renowned far and wide， and its nosurprise that everyone yearns to witness its beauty. One of ourfirst stops was Ruyi Peak， a majestic and lofty mountain. To reachits summit， we hopped on a cable car， which added an element ofexcitement to the experience. At the peak， we were treated to apanorama of awe-inspiring views. Later， we embarked on a serenejourney down the Lijiang River aboard a spacious boat. The waterof the Lijiang River was extraordinarily clear， reflecting the lush?greenery on its banks. The serenity of the surroundings made mefeel utterly relaxed and content.

During our stay， we indulged in the delightful local cuisine，savoring the flavors of Guilin noodles and beer-braised duck.These dishes were known for their spiciness， but tomy delight， they proved to be absolutely delicious.Every member of my family developed a fondnessfor these dishes.

As our trip neared its end， we had the unique experience ofdrifting along the river on a bamboo raft. It was an opportunityto capture the stunning landscapes through our camera lenses，preserving beautiful memories. Sitting on the bamboo raft， I gazedin wonder at the striking mountain formations， adding to the listof natural wonders I had explored in Guilin. I fell in love withthe rivers and mountains of Guilin， making it an unforgettabledestination.

Guilin is， without doubt， a place of wonder and beauty. Myexperience there was simply incredible， and Im already lookingforward to returning in the future. I wholeheartedly recommendvisiting Guilin， as I believe youll find it to be an enjoyable andmemorable destination. Welcome to Guilin， and prepare to becaptivated by its charm！

（指導教師：林凱燕）