On May 30th, the special edition of “Impression of Hunan” of Hunan Daily recommends nine destinations in Hunan for parent-child tourism, in which Wulingyuan Scenic spot and Zhangjiajie giant salamander science and technology museum have wonderful introduction.First, the special edition presents the unique sandstones and hoodoos of Wulingyuan, the world natural heritage and world geopark, with the theme of reading growth dairy of sandstones and hoodoos.Second, the special edition introduces the world first giant salamander science and technology museum–Zhangjiajie Giant Salamander science and technology museum, with the theme of visiting dragon’s neighbour–Giant salamander.At the same time the paper presents Wulingyuan’s preferential and free policy for students: from June 1 to May 31th,2014, the primary and secondary school students, who are under the age of 19 and have their ID Card(passports and residence booklets) and student’s cards and other valid documentations from all over the world, can enter Wulingyuan’s core scenic spots withou charge(except 65RMB for e-car fees).

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On May 30th, Tianmenshan, a documentary released by WWL World Wing Outfit Fight Alliance, is awarded the best film of Film Week of Red Bull Outdoor Limit. The documentary records the impressive feat of the American extreme adventure master–Jeb Chris who flied through the Tianmen Cave in wings dress in 2011.On September 24th, 2011, the extreme challenge activity–2011 Wing Outfit Flying Through Tianmen Mount, was held in Tianmen Mount. Nine masters of wing outfit flight from six countries conducted the jump with Tianmen Mount cable car and top of the cliff as the jumping-points respectively, performing the wonderful wing outfit flight show. On that day, the most excellent wing outfit flier–Jeb Chris, successfully flied through the Tianmen Cave with unpowered wing outfits, which shocked the world.Translated by Crystal

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"Dark Tea Impression", China's first dance performance that features dark tea culture was presented to the public at Qindao Performing Arts Center, Changsha on May 30. It is the first time for Hunan to stage its national intangible cultural heritage, Anhua dark tea.Anhua dark tea has been known and recognized in recent years for its unique healthcare function, and its production technique has been listed as an item of national intangible cultural heritage.The "Dark Tea Impression" aims to popularize the history, culture, and healthcare value of dark tea. The 20-minute dance performance is composed of such key chapters as tea sacrifice, tea growing, tea-leaf picking, tea making, transportation and its spread to as far as the western regions and Eurasia. The dazzling video and audio effects, as well as 3D visual effects give a high quality representation of the profound dark tea culture on the Ancient Tea Horse Trade Road.Dark tea used to be a component of the ancient sacrificial ritual.Tea-leaf picking dance"Dark Tea Impression" is a dance performance that interprets the culture and history of dark tea.Translator: Liu FenSource: enghunan.gov.cn

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On May 30th, the camera crew of science and education channel–Geography-China of CCTV arrives in Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan scenic spot, again focusing on Zhangjiajie and starting to shoot feature films for a week.The program team plans to select the most representative and fresh geological tourism attraction and produce a series of program–Fancy and Beautiful Zhangjiajie, which is to promote geological tourism resources and popularize natural and geological scientific knowledge. At the same time, it will recommend Zhangjiajie’s splendid and beautiful geological tourism resources in an all round way.This program–Fancy and Beautiful Zhangjiajie displays the colorful geological resources and landscape of various scenic spots in Zhangjiajie, which will reflect the novelty, fanciness,uniqueness and beauty of natural scenery. Meanwhile, it disseminates scientific knowledge, advocates the ideas of cherishing nature, harmonious co-existence between human beings and nature, as well as brings the audience to experience the magical charm of nature.The program plans to broadcast five sets with 30 minutes per set. It will come into post production in June and present in summer vocation prime time of CCTV’s science and education channel, as a key program of science and education channel–Geography-China of CCTV in 2013. At the same time, it will be upload on CNTV and Phoenix Net after the program’s broadcast, which makes it on demand at any time for a long term.Translated by Crystal

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On May 28th, fishery administration officers of Wulingyuan strengthen advocation to no fishing enforcement and fishery protection, making sure that fish have a sound reproduction in breeding season.According to the report, as Suoxi river is targeted as a no-fishing zone, Wulingyuan forbids anyone to fish in Suoxi river. At the same time, fishery law enforcement officers increase enforcement efforts and advocate education, which can further protect fishery resources. Furthermore, illegal acts is severely published and fishery resources of Suoxi river is protected through inspections, secret investigation and deep-going publicity among villagers.On May 24th, animal husbandry bureau received reports from the masses that two local idle people catched fish by electricity in Xibu Street district of Suoxi river. Fishery law enforcement officers conducted criticism and education to these people and confiscated fishing tools according to relevant laws and regulations, which severely cracked down illegal fishing behaviors.Through a series of advocation and education activities, no-fishing advocation is widely known among villagers and the masses fully understand the meaning and purpose of no-fishing, which further expand the influence of fishery administration and create a sound social atmosphere for no-fishing work.Translated by Crystal

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According to the source from National Tourism Administration website, on May 28th, the National Tourism Administration releases domestic tourism civilized behavior conventions for Chinese citizens. The conventions include: no smearing and carving on cultural relics and historical sites and no climbing and touching on cultural relics, etc. At the same time, it also releases tourism civilized behavior guidance for Chinese citizens’ going abroad.The full text of the tourism civilized conventions:1.maintaining environmental health. No spiting and smoking in designated areas. Don not throw waste.2.Observing public order. Don not make noise and talk aloud in public places. Observe order for lining up.3.Protecting ecological environment. Don not tramp green grass. Don not pick flowers and fruits. No chasing,catching and feeding animals.4.Protecting cultural relics and historical sites. No smearing and carving on cultural relics and historical sites and no climbing and touching on cultural relics.5.Caring of public facilities. Don not destroy guest room’s facilities.6.Respecting other’s rights. Respect service staff’s labour and religious customs of all nationalities.7.Treating other’s with civility. Offering seats to the elder and disable.8.Advocating healthy entertainment. Resisting feudal and superstitious activities.Translated by Crystal

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On May 28th, the press conference for “Beautiful Hunan Travel Card” was held in Changsha. Zhang zhiyuan, the chief director of Tourist Administration declared the release of the card to travelers with only 200RMB.Mr.Zhang made a detailed introduction to the travel card in the conference as follows. The card includes 84 scenic spots, which worths a total of 4200 RMB. Luckily,with this card in hand, it costs only 200RMB for 81 scenic spots is free. It consists of abundant tourist product,such as 3,5A-level scenic spots and 25,4A-level scenic spots.To meet the need of different customer group, the card can be checked by other certificates like ID card, bank card and cellphone except itself, which is an unprecedented measure among nationwide congeneric products.He also pointed out that,”although Hunan is a big tourist province, it is a pity that some of the tourist resources still remain unknown or untouched. Through integrating fair tourist resources in Hunan and applying modern information-based method, “Beautiful Hunan Travel Card” provides convenient,cheap, high technological brand product on behalf of the image of Hunan tour.” If you need any information on the scenic spots included in the card, please dial 12301.By Emma

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On May 29th, China’s largest botanical garden –Zhangjiajie botanical garden is established in Souxiyu town of Wulingyuan scenic spot.Zhangjiajie botanical garden, belonging to private enterprise, is a project combined with scientific research, rare plant protection and ecologic tourism and is developed by Zhangjiajie Yingcai agriculture and forestry development CO.LTD. The project is covers an area of 2,465 hectares with a total investment of 1.149 billion. The project areas consist of five functional zones and four specialized gardens, which make it the largest botanic garden in China.According to the project leader, the project will be favorable to rescue Zhangjiajie’s rare and endangered species and increase new tourism item and scenic spot, which are good for developing sustainable and sound tourism in Zhangjiajie, increasing over 1,000 new jobs and createing more opportunities for economic development and income increase of farmers.Translated by Crystal

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