“Because of this marked public commitment board, we can travel more comfortably in the zhangjiajie!”, praised by several visitors from Fujian in the morning of May 9th when they are at the entrance of Yellow Dragon Cave square and see this board,We have learned that this public commitment board of four services consists of tourism consulting services,tourists’security services,tourists relieving services,tourism integrity services.The Public commitment board is both in Chinese and English.It contains guide map, which unveils the detailed scope and contact phone number of the four services.In terms of tourism consulting services, Yellow Dragon Cave scenic spot also sets up the tourism consulting rooms to provide free tourist communications, scenic spots introduction, information inquiry, tourist routes recommendation for the majority of tourists.According to the head of the Yellow Dragon Cave, The establishment of a public commitment board is aimed at innovating social management, accepting public supervision, and deepening activities of “security and satisfaction in zhangjiajie” better so as to create a safe and satisfied tourist destination. Since the Public commitment board has been founded for 3 months, it has offered consulting services for thousands of tourists fervidly, thus received favorable comments from all walks of life.By Brenda

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From April 24th to 28th, in order to develop the abundant mountains tourism resources in Hunan,to fully display the unique charm of these mountains and to further explore overseas tourism market of South Korea, Bu yuehui, deputy director of the provincial tourism bureau,along with the leaders of Nanyue District Authority,Nanyue Tourist Administration and Huatian CITS,has participated in the “2013 China beauty. Mountain tour” promotional activities organized by China national tourism administration.The Theme campaign of “2013 China beauty. Mountain tour” is one of the series promotion activities under the theme of “beautiful China” tour organized by the national tourism administration overseas this year.And 7 provinces (city) bureau groups which is rich in mountain tourism resources including Hunan, Beijing,Sichuan,Zhejiang, Henan,Shanxi,Anhui have joined this activity.Hunan delegation has participated in a series of promotional activities facing both the tourism industry and the public.By Brenda

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The "Science Train", a science popularization initiative from the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Hunan Provincial People's Government, will make its first entry into Hunan's Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture on May 18th. As one of the highlights of Hunan's annual Science Week, the "Science Train" will station there for five days.The recently distributed program list for the Science Week features seven main activities, varying in their forms and contents. The "Science Train" event, for instance, attempts to dispatch experts in eight different counties and cities across Xiangxi to serve locals by holding science popularization activities, consultations, trainings, lectures, and free medical consultation clinic. The China (Changsha) Mineral and Gem Show will showcase mineral and gem resources,introduct the cause of formations, compositions.During the week, experts from National University of Defense Technology and the Changsha Branch of People's Bank of China will be invited to present how high technology has motivated electronic commerce.In addition, a wide array of science popularization bases will be established in the Geological Museum of Hunan Province, the earthquake prevention and disaster reduction exhibition hall of the Seismological Bureau of Hunan Province, and the insect specimen museum of Hunan Agricultural University.Translator: Liu FenSource:enghunan.gov.cn

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In accordance with the Wulingyuan Scenic Spot authority in Hunan, on 18th, May.Jean Michel Casanova,the most famous French Climbing athletes who has wonderful stunts in Hollywood blockbuster superhero movie Iron Man Three, will climb the Wulingyuan Dragon Ladder, the No.1 of the world in ZJJ Wulingyuan core scenic spot, without any protective devieces.According to administer of the Dragon Ladder, this ladder is made of steel structure and close to the cliff. Moreover, because of the large-diameter of the steel structure and the gradient of the steel tube, it’s very difficult for climbers to exert the strengths of their palms, legs, and feet, especially without protection. Therefore, this would be the most dangerous and most difficult life challenge!By Brenda

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Lately,the opening ceremony of Zhangjiajie National Art Academy was held in Zhangjiajie College of Jishou University.In the corresponding period,the first art exhibition was held.It is reported that after the founding of Zhangjiajie National Art Academy,it will plan and undertake various exhibitions focusing on painting and calligraphy, actively launch all kinds of art activities and strengthen its cooperation and communication with the art circles throughout China. At the same time,based on Zhangjiajie,the National Art Academy will follow the examples of international tourist cities’art academies and target at inherit the art of painting and calligraphy. All the time,it will take the responsibility of promoting the art of painting and calligraphy in Zhangjiajie and advancing the tourist industry and cultural connotation.Thus making Zhangjiajie much more attractive and contributing to the cultural development of this international tourist city Zhangjiajie.Meanwhile,the first art exhibition attracted numerous residents and students. Works involved in this exhibition are created by artists from Zhangjiajie National Art Academy, Central Academy of Fine Arts,Chinese Academy of Fine Arts,Academy of Fine Arts of Capital Normal University and Guangxi Arts College.In total.about 92 works were put on display this time.Translated by Becky

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According to China net of Gardens, on 7th, May, Red stone national geographical park has been listed as one of the top ten scenic spots in Western Hunan, which has added another fantastic resort to Western Hunan.Located in the Northwestern part of Hunan, Red Stone has been granted as Red Stone National Geographical Park in 2005 after being approved by the Ministry of Land and Resources and in 2006, it has been crowned as Youshui (Baihe) Gallery in landscape–one of the top eight scenic spots in new Hunan.With karst, springs, canyons, caves, lakes, waterfalls rolled into one, it possesses high values in terms of geographic scientific research, appreciation, and tourism landscape. Hailed as the No.1 wonder of Wuling scenic area, it can be an ideal place for travel with unpolluted and primitive mountains and forests.Limpid water with reflections of green plants and red stone forest in it awaits you, a paradise for those photographers!By Brenda

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On May 3, a national intangible cultural heritage-Baoqing bamboo -carving won four silver awards and one bronze award at the 2013 China Arts and Crafts "Hundred Flowers Award" event and at the 8th China Cross-strait Arts & Crafts Fair Competition in Putian. The craft shone once again after winning a gold award and two bronze awards at the National "Golden Phoenix" Innovative Product Design Competition earlier this year.The "Hundred Flowers Award" is recognized as China's highest  Arts and Crafts distinction. . The vase entitled The Charm of Chu and Han Dynasty created by Wang Haoyu, a senior artist from Shaoyang City, and the Special-shape Scroll-style Brush Holder created by Lu Fanlin and Lu Haiyan each won silver Hundred Flowers Awards. Bamboo pyrograph Baoqing Impression by Professor Tang Wenlin of the Art Department of Shaoyang University was given the bronze award. The bamboo relief brush holder Searching for Hermit in Xishan created by Tang Chaolin, and the hanging screen Meet Across the Milky Way created by Chen Zhilong took silver awards at the "Arts & Crafts Fair" Outstanding Work Competition.Translator: He YaoSource:enghunan.gov.cn

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According to the Reuters, in order to celebrate the upcoming of the World Earth Day, the global well-known travel website in US–Cheapflights.com selected the World’s Top Ten Charm Forests, including ZJJ National Forest Park on the list.The top ten charm forests are Poland Bending Forest, Japan cragginess and wild bamboo forest, the black forest in Germany and Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and so on. Among the world’s top ten charm forests, various marvelous landscapes differ from the luxuriantly green tropical rain forests to the ancient forests, displaying the mystery of natural beauty.In the passage, it says that Zhangjiajie is the first national forest park in China, belonging to national geopark. Besides, it also introduces Zhangjiajie’s peculiar geological features and picturesque scenery and Zhangjiajie is China’s only forest park included in the list and one of the two selected major forests in Asia.Translated by Crystal

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