From the recent report from China Philatelic Portal that China Post will issue a group of definitive stamps on 19th May. Scenery of Zhangjiajie landscapes as the symbol of Hunan is designed in the stamps.It is reported that since 2002, China Post has issued three themed definitive stamps; they are titled with “Protect Our Common Home”, “Chinese Birds”and “Beautiful China”. Recently, the fantastic natural scenery and pure folk culture of Zhangjiajie have received world-wide favor.And the distribution of “Beautiful China”, which within Zhangjiajie Scenery will play a important role in promoting the development of Zhangjiajie tourism and making it a quality brand in the international tourism industry.For the past decade, Zhangjiajie has released series of stamps such as post cards, tour passport, stamps with special characteristics and stamped tickets, etc, to enhance and improve it brand reputation.By Aileen

News 2013-05-04 00:02 View：1019

Since May 2, the core scenic area of Wulingyuan in ZJJ has been going on the “Ticket Preferential Week” until May 7.During this week,the ticket price,to global tourists,is adjusted from ￥180/person to ￥144/person (exclusive of eco-bus ticket ).The price reduction range is up to 20%,which is said to be the first time carrying out such global preferential policy since Wulingyuan scenic zone having been listed in the world natural heritage 20 years ago.According to policy of bureau of commodity price,the 65 yuan eco-bus ticket is not included in this preferential ticket. Now, you can go in or out the scenic spot for many times within 3 valid days by just paying ￥209. You may noticed that this preferential week is not launched during the hot May day holiday,which just aims to lead tourists to avoid the peak tourism time.The core scenic zone, covering an area of 264 k㎡,comprises of ZJJ National Forest Park, Suoxiyu,Mount Tianzi and Yangjiajie National Conservation Zone. Tourists having ticket of core scenic zone is allowed to visit classical scenic spots like Mount Tianzi,Yuanjiajie,Yangjiajie,Ten-mile Gallery,Golden Whip Stream,Yellow Stone Village and so on.Except Yellow Dragon Cave and Baofeng Lake.By Patricia

News 2013-05-03 22:01 View：867

The 30th April is the second day as well as the peak of May Day holiday, especially for the self-service traveler .In order to actively and effectively take this holiday’s DIY travel under control, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park made great effort to ensure the satisfaction of self-service travelers.Well-prepared organization and fully participated staff are the essentiality for a safe and pleasant journey in Zhangjiajie. Though seas of travelers and heavy transportation may make the traveling crowded, careful arrangements are applied. Traffic police are deployed to direct the traffic; road signs are put to lead the right direction; warm-hearted volunteers carefully solve travelers’ puzzles. All the actions above hold the same goal that is to ensure the safety and satisfaction of every traveler who pays his or her visit here in Zhangjiajie.By Aileen

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On 27th, April, Eskil, a Norway balance master, has overcome the cross wind above aizhai valley of Ji Shou and successfully completed the extreme challenge of swaying blindfolded without any protective device under a dangling fire balloon hundred meter above the ground.On the 330m high girder of Ai Zhai Bridge, he has successfully challenged serious impending balance challenges including unarmed handstand, folding stool, drum balance, the balancing of ladder without any protection.By Brenda

News 2013-05-03 14:06 View：1555

On April 27th, ZJJ canoe slalom is officially opened towards tourists. Three Cantonese become the first tourists to experience this drifting activity. On the upcoming of May Day ( from April 29th to May 1), ZJJ canoe slalom has a discount on tickets for drifters with 94RMB per person, reduced from the former price of 118RMB per person.ZJJ canoe slalom is the only drifting project in Wulinyuan scenic spot. Constructed in 2000, and with a length of 1,960 meters, it costs 1.5 hours to complete this journey. Once it was appointed as the training base for the 2008 Olympic Games. During ten years of operation, many domestic and international competitions have been held in there like “the Tenth National Games”, and it has successfully admitted over 100,000 drifters from abroad.Translated by Crystal

News 2013-05-03 14:05 View：1399

According to the provincial price bureau, from 2nd,May to 7th, May, the ticket price of ZJJ wulingyuan core scenic spots will have a discount of 20%,During Labor Day (April 29-May 1), the ticket price of Zhangjiajie canoe slalom will have a favorable price of 20.34%.Specific preferential price are as follows: from May 2nd to 7th, the ticket prices of wulingyuan core scenic spot lower from the original price of 180 yuan/P.P to 144 yuan/P.P,environmental protection car price in the core scenic area remain unchanged as 65 yuan/P.P; concessionary fare of Zhangjiajie canoe slalom is 94 yuan/P.P (original price is 118 yuan/P.P).By Brenda

News 2013-05-03 14:05 View：1039

On May 1, when tourists were enjoying beautiful scenery, a couple from Poland yet got away from crowd and was particularly searching for steep cliff. Their strange action caught tourism staff’s eye and the staff asked them. They told that they came here in particular for parachute jumping. When asked why, they said that French spiderman, Alain Robert’s scramble onto Tianmen Hole, Switzer Freddie’s walking on high wire and wing-suite flying competition were once held here and all these extreme challenging sports have shocked them, so they are eager to try parachuting here to feel adventure and excite.After knowledge of their intention, the staff stopped them and explained that such kind of sports must be done after approved by related department. Ever held such extreme sports were held after approval of related department and assurance of their safety. However, they still have chance to participate when there are parachute activity held in future.After communication, the couple finally gave up their plan. They said that though having regret, they are still very happy to experience beauty in Tianmen Mountain and they will continue to pay close attention to news about extreme sports and will definitely participate when parachuting activity is held one day.By Patricia

News 2013-05-02 09:55 View：1118

In order to discover the indescribable beauty of Tianmen Mount, Zhangjiajie, China, the “Legendary Tianmen Mount” Photography Competition 2013 launched by Zhangjiajie Literature and Arts Association, Tianmen Mount Tourism Limited Company and other relevant departments.As long as you pick up a camera you are the best photographer, as long as you are heartfelt you can find wherever in Tianmen Mount is a legend.Item one: Qualification and themes of photographic works1. Qualification: all the travelers are welcomed2. Themes of photographic works:Themes of photographic works are classified as documentary and arts. Documentary can include facilities, landscapes, trees and flowers etc, which can reflect Chinese features and spirits of times of Tianmen Mount and Fox Fairy. Arts can include any positive, sweet and exciting moments of all kinds of characters in all kinds of activities occurred in Tianmen Mount and Fox Fairy. Photographic works not only emphasize visual beauty and feelings towards the themes, but also the inner meaning.Item two: Requirement of worksPhotographic works of documentary are not allowed to be processed except the simple adjust of color and contrast, but the arts category is allowed.The size of photos taken by digital cameras should be no more than 500K.Photographic works should be taken in Tianmen Mount, Zhangjiajie.The submission deadline is 11th October, 2013.Item three: Prize and awardAwarding grades are classified as first prize, second prize and third prize and honorable mention in the documentary and arts. The highest award is 10,000 RMB.More detail you can click the official website:tianmenshan.com.cnBy Aileen

News 2013-05-02 09:54 View：1301