Aizhai Bridge over Dehang canyon is the longest suspension bridge all over the world with a main span of 1176m. Its bridge towers about 350m above the ground and owns worldwide renown for creating four worlds first.On sept.15th, the first International Base Jumping Festival in 2012 and Adil’s hire-wire walking challenge have made their debut on Aizhai Bridge—the world first suspension bridge in Jishou. Adil, known as China’s High-altitude king as well as the sixth descendant of “Dawazi” (means walking a tightrope in Uygur language) walks together with his two apprentices on a tightrope of 1432m and succeeds in two-times transposition, creating a world record for longest threesome high-wire walking.By Brenda

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The press conference on 2012 Zhangjiajie Forest Protection Festivalheld on the evening of September 18 attracted more than 120 journalists from 60-plus domestic and overseas media. The conference marked the opening of this "Enjoying Natural Beauty and Promoting Ecological Civilization" themed festival at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park on September 19. Visitors are expected to witness a series of marvelous activities including the opening ceremony of this festival, gala performances, unveiling ceremony for Bronze Statue of Wu Guangzhong-great master of traditional Chinese paintings and shooting ceremony of "Dream in Zhangjiajie". Zhangjiajie National Forest Park as China's first state-level forest park was founded in September, 1982. During its 30 years, the park has developed from a forest farm into a prestigious tourist attraction. Its operation philosophy has evolved from "a park for sightseeing" into an ecological park and a park spreading ecological culture. Launched in 1991, Zhangjiajie Forest Protection Festival is said to be the only public celebration for forest protection. Translator: Guo Yan Source: Hunan Official Web Portal

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On September 17th, reporters at the service seat of WuLingYuan mark door, found that xibu street workers give visitors the wulingyuan scenic tourist map “.“This kind of tourist map is practical, marked with wulingyuan main attraction position, and the distance from xibu street which facilitate reasonable arrangement of tourists visiting.”The staff introduce, from now on,it will distribute 4000 free scenic tourist map to the tourists every day. It not only provides convenient for the vast number of tourists visiting zhangjiajie scenic core, but also will let the visitors further understanding of Xibu street.ZJJ Xibu street, located in the SuoXi river of wulingyuan city, opening to tourists from home and abroad this May 16th, for the only free visit scenic spots of zhangjiajie.Translated by Sophia

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As reported, thanks to Hunan province’s successive holding of international tourism festival, tourism commodity exposition, and international forest conservation festival and so on, Zhangjiajie witnesses the coming of more and more overseas businessmen as well as visitors, which making the autumn tourism become much more popular home and abroad. Tianzi Mountain, Huangshi village, Yuangjiajie and other scenic spots are hugged by numerous tourists these days.Other than the often seen South Korean visitors, western visitors also catch your eyes from time to time. According to the principal who is in charge of Yellow Dragon Cave, at least 10 different nationalities involved amid those overseas tourists recently. In recent years, it is self-evident that Zhangjiajie’s tourism awareness has been improved greatly by means of the successful holding of a series of creative international marketing activities.Translated by Becky

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Chen Xianchun, vice mayor of Changsha met with a delegation headed by Bruno Matheu, executive vice president of Air France- KLM on September 13. Their visit is a part of the group's training program for executives, and aims to investigate social and economic development in urban areas and the whole country. Vice Mayor Chen briefed guests upon Changsha's social and economic progress. He said, in recent years, the city has witnessed vigorous economic growth and acceleration of internationalization. Being a transport hub in central China, the city has earned a reputation of "regional shopping and entertainment center" with total economic aggregate ranking seventh among capital cities across the country. It boasts vast potential in cooperation with European countries in trade, culture and tourism sectors. However, this prospect will not be realized without sound international airline services. Chen invited the French airline to deepen cooperation with Changsha by opening up direct flights between the city and London, Paris, Amsterdam and Frankfort. These air bridges would facilitate closer cooperation between the city and Europe. Bruno Matheu said he was deeply impressed with booming Changsha. He firmly believed that tourists' dream to enjoy Changsha -Europe direct flights would come true in the near future. Translator: Guo Yan Source: Hunan Official Web Portal

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"Infinitus World Walking Day 2012", organized by the All-China Sports Federation (ACSF), with Infinitus (China) Co., Ltd. as the exclusive partner, took place in Changsha for the first time on September 15, attracting the participation of over ten thousand fitness lovers.Over the bang of the starting gun by Li Gui, deputy director of the Hunan Provincial Bureau of Sports, the reveling phalanxes started their five-kilometer-long journey at around 9 a.m. from Meixi Lake at the foot of Yuelu Mountain. Both gray-haired people and youthful college students are seen among the walking crowd, exercising with pleasure on the prescribed route. "World Walking Day" is a global event initiated in 1992. In recent 20 years, this event has been organized in over 70 countries, involving several million participants every year."Infinitus World Walking Day", a grand event that encourages scientific exercise, health and care, has been carried out in China for three consecutive years. This year's event will be carried out in 20 cities around the country, and Changsha is the 14th stop. Some 200 thousand people are expected to join in this 9-month event, with a total journey of over 1.2 million kilometers. Translator: Liu FenSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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Liu Sai, born inSangzhiCounty, Zhangjiajie by 1987, was very fond of singing and dancing when she was a lovely little girl. Unfortunately, eye diseases struck her at the age of four, left her with a pair of almost blind eyes. When she reached 6, her parents gave her access to dance and vocal music for the purpose that their little daughter could have a happy future.As they wish, by 2002, Liu Sai was recruited by Hunan Vocational College of Art as the first one who gained exceptive admission since its establishment. Better, she became a member of China Disabled Art Troupe in 2007; later in the year of 2008, Liu Sai showed herself on the torch ceremony of Beijing Paralympic Games, and toured nations likeNorwayand Israel etc. In the grand year of 2011, the annual championship of Avenue of Stars went to her, witnessed this beautiful young lady’s probably first peak in career.Translated by Misu Spark Lee Source: Zhangjiajie Official Web Portal

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In order to prepare for the coming golden week holiday in the first week of October, Zhangjiajie municipal party secretary Chen Yefeng hosted the coordination committee recently, arranging the detailed service work.From September 30th to October 7th, Zhangjiajie mission municipal will organize thousands of young volunteers to be on standby for the golden week. The service objects are visitors coming from home and abroad, especially those self-driving tours.Meanwhile, service stations and information desks will also be set in 28 key districts such as airport, train station and so on.Translated by Becky

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