The Lishui River which runs through Zhangjiajie, China's famed tourist spot in central Hunan province, is suffering from severe flooding, the provincial flood control headquarters said Thursday. The headquarters warned that its hydrological stations in Zhangjiajie monitored that the river is suffering from the worst flooding in 65 years. The flood control headquarters said some 269,000 people in 62 townships in Zhangjiajie city have been evacuated because of the flooding threat. However, no casualties were reported. Some breaches along the river have already resulted in 1,540 hectares of farmland inundated and 84 houses collapsed. The headquarters have ordered round-the-clock patrols along the river embankments and dams, as water in five of the city's 10 reservoirs reached their brim. Local government of Zhangjiajie said previously that its craggy mountainous landscape had inspired the US sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar." Source:China Daily

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In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the launch of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China National Philatelic Corporation (CNPC) held a premiere of China Tourist Passport Stamp Series at the park on September 11. It is said that this is CNPC's first attempt to develop tourism reacted philatelic items. Series No. 1 presents charm of Zhangjiajie bearing the title "China Tourist Passport Stamp Series -Zhangjiajie". This "tourism passport" contains pictures of 10 characteristic flower stamps illustrated with photos of 10 classic tourist attractions in Zhangjiajie e.g. Yellow Stone Valley. This portable product would satisfy tourists' desire to share unrivalled natural scenery of Zhangjiajie with friends and families anywhere. It's also expected to play an active role in promoting tourism of this beautiful city throughout the world. Translator: Guo YanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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In Huanglong Cave, one scenic spot of Wulingyuan Scenic Region, autumn has dressed the Ecology Square into a sea of gold. Each ear of rice standing in the field is bowing to the sickles, ready to embrace a harvest.This morning saw a picture of Harvest in Full Swing—on the spot, farmers with sickles and threshers are all busy yet happy doing their work.The Ecology Square of Huanglong Cave came into use by 2009. With the reclamation of landscaping, it has become a pioneer in this regard among its tourism counterparts. A variety of rice with their abundant colors puts us a unique show in the scenic region. According to Ecology Square, harvest of the rice field (about 3.8 acres) will be done before Sept.15th.Translated by Misu Spark Lee Source: Zhangjiajie Official Web Portal

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China (Hunan) International Tourism Festival 2012 was launched in Zixing, Chenzhou City on September 12. The goal of this year's festival is to mutually promote the development of tourism at Zixing's Dongjiang Lake, known as the Lake Geneva of the east and the original Lake Geneva of Switzerland. Also allied around the goal of tourism development are several world-renowned hot spring cities in China (Longsheng and Tengchong), Taiwan, Myanmar and Egypt. All of the participating cities are located in geographical zones around the 25th parallel north. With the theme of water, the festival strives to help develop water-based tourism resources in Hunan via international cooperation and "Seek Beauty in Dongjiang Lake"-themed activities. During the "Memorandum of Cooperation for Developing Tourism Resources Between Geneva and Dongjiang Lake" signing ceremony, Director-general He Shushan spoke highly of the water protection advocated by representatives of these two lakes. She expressed her hope that both sides will view this cooperation as an opportunity to establish a stable long-term friendship and to hand in hand propel ecological environmental protection to the mutual benefit of the Geneva and Dongjiang Lake areas. The opening ceremony begins Yuanshui Haozi (a labor song) performance Translator: Wu LirongSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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During the summer vacation, Wulingyuan Scenic Area, one of the World Natural Heritage Sites has been in full bloom. In two months’ span of July and August, Wulingyuan received around 5 million tourists, total travel sales reaching over 2 billion yuan. According to statistics, since July 6th the daily number of visitors has maintained approximately 60 thousand, among which university and high school students account 40%. To accommodate this group of tourists, quite a number of travel agencies launched new products such as Summer Camp and Tour of Science and Culture, which soon has become the favorites of students.Moreover, overseas tourists from other parts of the globe likeKorea,Russia,UK, US etc. keep showing their passion towards Zhangjiajie. August witnessed the peak of 55 thousand overseas tourists, up 37% year on year.Translated by Misu Spark LeeSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web Portal

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The opening ceremony of the Fourth Hunan Art Festival was grandly held in Changsha on the evening of September 11. Themed with" Glory and Prosperity", the opening ceremony features a repertoire of songs, dances, operas, acrobatic shows and instrumental music performances. The event highlights some prize-winning selections from Huagu Opera "Cousin's Anecdotes", Xiang Opera "Female General Li Zhen Back Home", Qi Opera "Buddha's Disciple Mulian Rescuing His Mother from Hell" and Beijing Opera "Stories of Operatic Circle in Hunan". Famous Hunan-born singers Wu Bixia and Lei Jia put on their shows at the gala. During the 18-day festival, 8 theme activities will be carried out in Changsha, Yueyang and Shaoyang. 24 popular opera performances and 13 interesting mass artistic shows will be staged and more than 5,000 performers and staff are on their way to 100-plus performances across the province. Translator: Guo YanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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On September 8th, the first personal art gallery of zhangjiajie tourism resort, JianHua art museum is opening in the green earth’s ecology garden, the national 3A class tourist scenic spot. As we have learned, the museum exhibited 40 painting arts, photography works of local famous visual artist SunJianHua, whose works based on the mysterious beautiful scenery of zhangjiajie. The watercolor painting “Time and Tide”won the government’s top prize, “the stars award” of the national social culture and art, which was established by the state ministry of culture.SunJianHua, is both an artist and a photographer. Presently, with the frame of Chinese national senior artist, Chinese photographer association member. Nearly 30 years, shuttling and roaming in art palace, he achieved a high artistic attainments.The opening of JianHua art gallery, ended the history of no personal art museum. Thus it will become an important window for culture and art exchange to outside.Translated by Sophia

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Photo taken on Sept. 5, 2012 shows a street of the ancient town of Fenghuang in Fenghuang County, central China's Hunan Province. The townlet is famed for its time-honored houses and cultural relics, attracting visitors from home and abroad. (Xinhua/Zhao Zhongzhi)Tourists pass by a bar decorated by lanterns in the ancient town of Fenghuang in Fenghuang County, central China's Hunan Province, Sept. 4, 2012. The townlet is famed for its time-honored houses and cultural relics, attracting visitors from home and abroad. (Xinhua/Zhao Zhongzhi)Visitors walk along the rampart in the ancient town of Fenghuang in Fenghuang County, central China's Hunan Province, Sept. 5, 2012. The townlet is famed for its time-honored houses and cultural relics, attracting visitors from home and abroad. (Xinhua/Zhao Zhongzhi)Houses along a river are illuminated in the ancient town of Fenghuang in Fenghuang County, central China's Hunan Province, Sept. 4, 2012. The townlet is famed for its time-honored houses and cultural relics, attracting visitors from home and abroad. (Xinhua/Zhao Zhongzhi)Source:Xinhua

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