A ceremony was held in Liuyang City on June 15 to mark the opening of China's first real-life battlefield rafting on Shikou Gorge at the source of the internationally famed Liuyang River. Shikou rafting is set in the natural oxygen bar Dawei Mountain and on the crystal clear headwater of Liuyang River. The 5.8 km rafting route crosses through 28 treacherous rapids and brings two hours of brand new excitement and pleasure. An official source at the Changsha Municipal Bureau of Tourism introduced that Shikou Rafting took two years and cost tens of millions of yuan. Its original idea of a real-life battlefield theme, first of its kind in China, has given Hunan's third generation rafting, namely themed rafting, unprecedented reach. Visitors take a real-life battlefield rafting trip.Translator: Liu FenSource: enghunan.gov.cn

News 2013-06-17 16:24 View：1168

According to the latest news released by Taiwan free line official website that the third batch of free line pilot cities to Taiwan have determined, which total 13 cities with 6+7 two stages.The first stage is beginning on June 28th, 2013, including: suzhou, wuhan, ningbo, Qingdao, zhengzhou, shenyang. Changsha hands with changchun, shijiazhuang, kunming, nanning, quanzhou and hefei consist the seven pilot cities for the second stage, which scheduled for August 28th, 2013.The certificates expected for free line to Taiwan are passport issued by the public security departments of mainland,G-visa (the individual travel visa) and Taiwan entry permit issued by Taiwan. Passport costed 30 yuan is handled in public security bureau hall with five-year valid term. G-visa charges for 20 yuan and is valid for six months. The third certificate can only be admitted with a qualified agency. More over, some documents and corresponding financial proof should be submitted. Students can apply without financial statement.By Aileen

News 2013-06-17 13:30 View：869

Zhangjiajie Government announced in the morning of May 16 that, from June 1 this year to May 31 next year, Zhangjiajie core scenic zone open to global primary and secondary school students under 19 year old for free.This free activity includes big-ticket of core scenic zone in Wulingyuan District but excludes the 65 CNY ticket of eco-car. Start from June 1, global primary and secondary school students under 19 years old, after buying 65 CNY eco-car ticket and by showing valid documentation like ID card, Household Register, and passport have free access into scenic spots like Mountain Tianzi, Yuanjiajie, Yellow Stone Village and Golden Whip Stream,and so on.In addition, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon scenic zone is also free to global primary and secondary school students under 19 years old at the same time. Manned tools like ropeway, elevator, tour bus in core scenic zone of Wulingyuan and scenic spots like Yellow Dragon Cave,Baofeng Lake are also offer preferential ticket to students.By Patricia

News 2013-06-17 13:28 View：1689

On June 14th, Zhangjiajie Tujia Bacon, an exhibition product from ZJJ Haopangzi Food Development Limited Liability Company, was awarded golden prize in the 5th Hunan Husbandry, Fishing & Feed Industry Fair.Founded in 2001, the key private enterprise specializes in tourist product and local agricultural and sideline native products. Its Tujia Bacon has a unique flavor with traditional craft. For the moment, apart from selling to the Zhangjiajie and Hunan, the products of the company have also spread to over 20 large and medium-sized city and region. Because of the support and favor of customers, the company has signed sales contracts with more than 400 supermarkets.Original flavor of Tujia BaconTujia Bacon of spicy tasteBy Emma

News 2013-06-16 13:31 View：1007

Recently, the State Council announced that the Shunhuang Mountain in Dong'an County (in southwest Hunan) and Baiyun Mountain in Baojing County (in west Hunan) were approved as the national natural reserves. As forest ecosystem natural reserves, they are of great value to protect the abundant wildlife resource.Up to now, Hunan has established 19 national natural reserves, sharing the second place with Sichuan and Inner Mongolia in terms of number.Translator: Wang BilianSource: enghunan.gov.cn

News 2013-06-15 15:52 View：908

One-week journey in Zhangjiajie is a wonderful experience for Taiwan MOMO TV Station staff, which aims at came shooting a feature film in Zhangjiajie from 6th, June to 13th. Super High Travel Group, a channel of MOMO TV station made a special trip here in order to make a fully comprehensive introduction about Zhangjiajie’s natural sceneries and folklore.Super High Travel Group staff have had photo shoot in Baofeng Lake, Tianzi Mountain, Shilihualang Gallery, Yellow Dragon Cave and International Cultural Square. Wu Shihao, the director said the program Super High Travel Group is based on a relaxing tone to introduce Zhangjiajie landform, quartz sandstone, delicious foods and cultures through the shots and informative commentary.By report that this program will last one hour and broadcast on several television stations soon. To help Taiwan residents to have a further understanding of Tujia culture and Zhangjiajie breath-taking sceneries, as well as promote bilateral tourism developments are the purpose of this program, said the program group.By Aileen

News 2013-06-14 10:48 View：1570

On the second day of Dragon Boat Festival, the world natural heritage site–ZJJ Wulingyuan scenic spot witnesses tourism peak after the clear up with many superexcellent ecotourism routes teemed with tourists, such as Tianzi Mountain, Huangshi Village, Ten-miles Gallery, Yuanjiajie and Golden whip Steam, etc. There are many forms of tourism: students travel after college entrance examination, family parents-child tourism, sunset healthy travel and geological and scientific popularization journey, etc. Tourists from all over the world enjoy the agreeable ecotourism in Zhangjiajie. According to rough estimation, by the end of June11 12:00, Wulingyuan core scenic spot receives over 15,000 tourists both from home and abroad.Translated by crystal

News 2013-06-14 10:45 View：1136

ZJJ Wulingyuan Hydrangeas, expected to blossom at certain times during a year, are burst into bloom in Wulingyuan during this Dragon Boat Holiday, which have attracted groups of travelers.With several colors, hydrangeas are colorful and beautiful. Its flower is similar to a ball and requires wide space to spread itself. The most popular and prevailing one is the white hydrangea. Besides, there are blue hydrangea and pink hydrangea.In Wulingyuan area, many travelers shot photos of hydrangeas in this Dragon Boat holiday. According to the meteorological data, these days are sunshine and fine, which suitable for outdoor activities. Hold the chance and have a nice holiday in Zhangjiajie.By Aileen

News 2013-06-14 10:43 View：1276