Fishing boats are anchored on the water off the Juzizhou, an islet on the Xiangjiang River, in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, April 1, 2013. A three-month fishing ban on the main stream of the Xiangjiang River, linking Yongzhou City and Yueyang City of the province, began on the noon of April 1, in order to protect fishery resources and keep the bio-diversity of the river. Fishing boats are anchored along the bank of the Xiangjiang River, in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, April 1, 2013. Source:Xinhua/Long Hongtao

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Zhangjiajie is famous for its beautiful environment. The forest coverage rate reaches to 69.62%, the first place in the province. The good ecological environment has provided a broad space for all kinds of birds. The city exists 128 kinds of birds, accounts for 8.8% of bird species. And many rare birds, such as white neck long tail pheasants, golden eagles are distributed in our city. According to introduction, the 2013 zhangjiajie “love for birds” activity makes the theme of “beautiful zhangjiajie, let the bird fly”, strengthens the ecological moral education of minors as the key point, combines with the public attention of the balance of birds, wildlife protection, and to carry out the campaign for the protection of natural ecology, improving the consciousness of the whole society to protect birds.Translated by Sophia

News 2013-04-01 17:50 View：963

The International Country Music Week of Zhang Jiajie is held every two year. The related information of 2013′s is as follows:Hosting Time: August 31-September 4, 2013Organizing Committee of 2013 Zhangjiajie ICMWAdd: No. 2205 Weiyi Xingcheng Guoji (International), Shaoshan Road(North), Furong District,Changsha, Hunan ProvinceTel: +86 731 82287820Fax：+86 731 82287002Email：zjjcountrymusic_3@163.com

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On March 31st, Junsheng academy hall referred to the “sand painting art palace” officially moved into xibu street of zhangjiajie. So far, including xibu street, zhangjiajie giant salamander science and technology museum, three 3A-class tourist scenic spots in the xibu street was to create tourist shopping paradise.In recent years, Junsheng academy hall with the characteristic of zhangjiajie humanities and landscape enjoys high reputation both at home and abroad. In 2011, Junsheng academy approved by the national 3A scenic spot, became a beautiful scene image of zhangjiajie tourism. The junsheng academy has set in xibu street. After that, it will take full advantage of xibu street, expand the market brand, marketing combination between scenic spot and the market complement.Translated by Sophia

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On the morning of March 29, the opening ceremony of the "Exploring Miraculous Damei Mountain, Experiencing Gorgeous China" 10000 cars' self-driving tour in Damei Mountain activity, sponsored by the Hunan Provincial people's Government, was held at Helong Stadium square. After the ceremony, 50 cars started off for the 3-day tour from Changsha, the Meijiang River National Geological Park, the Ziquejie Terrace to the Former Residence of Zeng Guofan in Loudi, the first rural education cultural tourism route. Loudi is located in central China with rich local Meishan culture. Thanks for the Xiangtan-Shaoyang highway and Loudi-Xinhua highway, traveling from Changsha to loudi takes only 1 hour and the tour from downtown to any scenic spot in Loudi is shortened to less than 90 minutes which makes it an ideal self-driving tour route. This event includes a variety of activities including the Original Song Contest themed with "Beautiful Loudi", "Mysterious Damei Mountain, Happy Spring Festival" self-driving tour, "Dragon Descendants Tour Dragon Mountain", "Meishan in China" Photography Tour Exhibition and the Damei Mountain Cultural Travel & World Terrance Conference.Translator: ZhangshuSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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Located some 45 kilometers (27.96 miles) north from Hengyang City, Mount Heng is one of the five famous Chinese mountains in China. Thanks to its favorable climate, it enjoys a reputation of being "the most outstanding amongst all five." The mountain stretches out over 150 kilometers (93.21 miles), with a total of 72 peaks.Mount Heng features dense forests, flowers, bamboo and serene gullies, all surrounded by the clouds and fog. The place looks like it comes straight out of a fairytale. It has good scenery throughout all four seasons, with a flower market in spring, a summery sea of clouds, a sensational autumn sunrise l and a white winter wonderland. Source: Hunan Official Web Portal

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Deputy Mayor of Changsha Zhang Yingchun met with Ding Guoliang, vice president of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Limited.Mr. Zhang expressed his hope that the foreign-funded banks in Changsha will actively participate in the construction of making Changsha regional financial center, so as to build the modern finance industry as one of Changsha's pillar industries. Foreign-funded banks are developping in Changsha now, with subsidiary banks of the Citi Bank, the Shinhan Bank, the Bank of East Asia and the Standard Chartered Bank successively opened here. The five foreign-funded banks in Changsha will provide forceful financial support for Changsha's construction of "Two-Oriented" Society and a moderately prosperous society.Translator: Hao JingruSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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Recently, Zhangjiajie welcomed a good news. That is, the foundation of Zhangjiajie Exhibition Association, with Zhang Yuanci holding the post of counselor. Meanwhile, Chen Mingyi was elected chairperson, and Xiong Dingkun, Zhu Kaijiu and He Jiuzhou the vice chairperson, Rao Jinyu general secretary.Zhangjiajie Exhibition Association got the authorization of Zhangjiajie Civil Affair Beareau, and was guided by Municipal Commercial Affair Bureau as well as Convention and Exhibition Office. The first session has 30 members in total.The establishment of Zhangjiajie Exhibition Association is a landmark in the process of developing Zhangjiajie exhibition industry. As a rising sun industry in 21 century, exhibition is a comprehensive industry that can drives the rapid development of economy. In 2012, Zhangjiajie exhibition accelerated 1.8-billion-yuan urban consumption, increasing 37 percent compared with 2011.Concentrating on promoting exhibition development, Zhangjiajie Exhibition Association will make great efforts in performing mainly four functions: offering service, conducting coordination, insisting self-discipline and safeguarding legal rights, fully exerting the effects of a bridge and adviser.Translated by Becky

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