After finishing exploration, design, approval and a series of project prophase work, August 12th, Wulingyuan Yangjiajie passenger ropeway project started.ZJJ Yangjiajie passenger ropeway construction is a key construction project of zhangjiajie. In 2009, according to the city, the district government′s work plans, project was started substantive work, with a total investment of 170 million yuan, including cableway and station building 120 million yuan, 0.5 million yuan supporting facilities.After the completion of the project, it will get through the western fast channel in zhangjiajie scenic spot core, realizing reasonable core scenic tourist, alleviating the traffic pressure, thus to improve the traffic system, protect the natural ecological environment and promot the city tourism development.Translated by Sophia

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In order to build a beautiful tourism environment for both domestic and international tourists and to successively improve the infrastructure construction and service facilities in the scenic spot, over a million yuan was invested to conduct the quality-promoting program in a full ground.Companying with the change in tourism system of Zhanjiajie, more and more tourists come and visit thus a continued promotion in the reception content and service quality of varied tourism infrastructure is required. Huanglong Cave, taking into consideration of the present situation, is renewing the old infrastructure and adding some service items for tourists’ rest and entertainment.On the orientation of not affecting tourists’ visit, Huanglong Cave chose the winter season, during which there are less tourists here, to carry on the quality-promoting program. The whole program will be undertaken in order and no influence will be on the reception of Huanglong Cave.Translated by Vincent Chou

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The photographing contest named “Hunting for Zhangjiajie Snow Style” is to be undertaking, jointly hosted by the people’s government of Wulingyuan district, the Administrative Office of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, and the Baofeng Lake Resort on the orientation of attracting more photographing enthusiasts to come here and create more master works presenting the unparalleled landscape and culture and customs of Zhangjiajie.This contest started to invite candidates on the day of 12 December, 2012, and all national photographers are welcome. Personal information and a CV on photographing are required to submit to the organizing committee of the 2nd Baofeng Lake Cup Zhangjiajie Photographing Contest on Net. The contest will officially begin on a snowing day between 1 to 15 January, 2013 and will last for 5 days (the specified time will depends on the whether and will be officially publicized by the organizing committee).Translated by Vincent Chou

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From January 5th, 2013, the price of manned tool price will have an adjustment.In ZJJ Park Huangshi village, ropeway ordinary one-way fares will have an adjustment for 65 yuan/pax, return price will change from 96 yuan/pax to 118 yuan/pax. Single, double fees will increase 11 yuan resources funds and 3 yuan transformation funds.Wulingyuan Tianzi mountain cableway will change from 52 yuan/pax, to 67 yuan/pax, including 11 yuan government resources fees, and 6 yuan transformation funds.The dragon Jacob’s ladder(ZJJ Bailong Elevator) with an adjustment for current 56 yuan/pax to 72 yuan/pax, including increasing 11 yuan government resources fees and 5 yuan transformation funds.Wulingyuan Ten miles gallery changes current 30 yuan/pax to 38 yuan/pax, double fees from 40 yuan/pax to 52 yuan/pax.Translated by Sophia

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In the name of “protect giant salamander and promote resource utilization”, the 2012 Giant Salamander Protection & Development Seminar will be held in Zhanjiejie from 13 to 14 December, 2012. This activity is hosted by the National Wild Aquatic Animal Protection Branch, Hunan Livestock and Aquatic Products Bureau, Zhangjiajie Municipal People’s Government, undertaken by Hunan Giant Salamander Rescue Center, Zhanjiajie Livestock and Aquatic Products Bureau, Zhanjiajie Giant Salamander Protection & Development Association, and jointly hosted by Zhangjiajie Jinni Biotechnology Co. Ltd. The representatives from the Chief Wild Aquatic Animal Protection Department, Aquatic Reserve, Rescue Center, etc., experts from the concerning academy of sciences and colleges and universities, and representatives form Giant Salamander Managing, Utilizing & Domesticating Enterprise will attend this seminar and discuss the giant salamander protection strategies.Far before this seminar, Zhanjiajie Giant Salamanders has gained the protection as a national product of geographical indication and the first one in wild aquatic animal area in China indeed. Moreover, in this seminar, Zhangjiajie City will get another landmark-like honor in the field of giant salamander protection and development, i.e. “the Hometown of Chinese Giant Salamander”.Translated by Vincent Chou

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The decennial exhibition of oil paintings from the oil painting association is undertaking on the square of Tianmen Shan Tourism Co. Ltd. from 11 to 18 December, 2012. Those works noticeably presents to the public the landscape of Wulingyuan, Tianmenshan, etc. and the indigenous culture and custom, which is a positive promotion for the literary and artistic creation as well as the tourism resources recommendation and advertising.Mr. Zhaoxiao Ming, the vice Municipal Party Secretary and mayor of Zhangjiajie city as well, took a specialized visit to the exhibition to appreciate those works, and expressed his best wishes to the oil painting association with the expectation that they can work hard to improve their skill so as to contribute positively to the advertisement of tourism resources in this city.Translated by Vincent Chou

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The incomparable winter landscape of Zhangjiajie posed its face on the newly-issued 12th China National Travel of 2012 in which 30 pages was used to demonstrate the title: Double Zhangjiajie–it is not only a tourism destination but also home.China National Travel is the only national tourism monthly under the career guidance from the National Tourism Administration of China and was firstly and officially issued globally in the September of 2011. This one was written by Chen Cigui and Liu Fang, and illustrated by 6 photographers known as Bai Yiran, Jiang Yang, etc. based on dozens of photo pieces from them. The unique and exotic beauty and charm of the autumn and winter here was delivered to the world through the style of prose, the viewing angle from an independent tourist, and the camera of those photographers.“The words are so beautiful and vivid; the photos delicate and intoxicating; the viewing angle unique and profound; thus it reads quite well.” said a senior tourist in the core scenic spots of Wulingyuan Resort. Double Zhangjiajie presents another type of beauty of Zhangjiajie to the world, which is a positive promotion for Zhangjiajie’s winter tourism products.Translated by Vincent Chou

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Though faced with a lot of dispute, it seems that the inflation policy of several famous Hunan scenic spots is on the track. Consequently, if you want to enjoy the beautiful sceneries in 2013, more money is meant to pay for the entrance tickets.Knowing from the Hunan Price Bureau, Tianxin Pavilion (Changsha City), vehicles offering to visitors (Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan core scenic spots),Yellow Dragon Cave,Baofeng Lake and Dehang Scenic Spot (western Hunan) will put up their price after the New Year’s Day. Among all, Tianxin Pavilion will increase the most, hitting 100%. And Dehang Scenic Spot will increase from 60 yuan to 100 yuan. Comparatively speaking, Zhangjiajie will usher the smallest amount of increase.Translated by Becky

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