Amid the recent finished world geological park reevaluation in Zhangjiajie, we learned that Zhangjiajie’s accumulated investment in geological heritage protection had already hit 759 million Yuan since 2008.In the last five years, the world geological park committee in Zhangjiajie closely abided by Scenic Area Regulations, World Natural Heritage Protection Regulations, Wulingyuan Scenic Spot overall planning and other laws as well as regulations, and also raised funds in many ways to strictly preserve the rare geological heritage.Up to now, this protection project has made great progress. After experts’ monitering, Zhangjiajie scenic spot successfully passed the authentication of ISO9000, ISO14000, OHSAS18000 International Quality, Environment and Occupational Health and Safety System, relying on its undoubted refreshing air, excellent water quality, lush forest, intact species and well developing ecological environment.Translated by Becky

News 2012-08-15 01:48 View：1170

Realistic Brushwork Painting Exhibition of Hunan young army artist Han Bing was unveiled in Changsha Municipal Museum on August 10. Vice Chairman of the CPPCC Hunan Provincial Committee Liu Xiao, Director of high-tech knowledge training class for all senior army cadres in National University of Defense Technology Liu Jifeng and Deputy Political Commissar of the Hunan Provincial Military Region Wei Yongchen attended the opening ceremony. Born in Anren County, Hunan Province, Han Bing is now the Director of Teaching & Research Division of the PLA Art College. After joining the army in 1989, he successively graduated from Culture Management Department of the PLA Art College as an undergraduate and from Music Department as a postgraduate. At the same time, he learned painting and calligraphy from the famous painter and calligrapher Han Shi and formed a unique style of bringing music into calligraphy and painting. The exhibition displays over 60 exquisite realistic brushwork paintings, including fantastic figures, vivid animals in different postures, and simple but elegant flowers and birds. It intensively shows Han Bing's works of his over 20 years' artistic creation. Translator: Wang Rong   Source: Hunan Official Web Portal

News 2012-08-15 01:42 View：1102

On August 8th at 5 PM, on the meeting about the evaluation of zhangjiajie world geological park, the UNESCO geological experts gave full affirmation to the achievement in construction, management, utilization of zhangjiajie nearly four years. Meanwhile ,they hoped the park could be enhanced the management level and strengthened scientific research work. Soon it would become a world class geological park, giving benefit to human beings.Germany geological experts Maria-Luise Frey, Brazil geological experts Flavia Fernanda DE Lima, China geological environment department of land and resources chief ChenXiaoNing, three ladies of the UNESCO geological expert group agreed: the scenery of zhangjiajie world geological park was beautiful with rare resources. It was the “earth’s memory” that nature given to man, which was worth of protecting and understanding.Translated by Sophia#gallery-5 {margin: auto;}#gallery-5 .gallery-item {float: left;margin-top: 10px;text-align: center;width: 33%;}#gallery-5 img {border: 2px solid #cfcfcf;}#gallery-5 .gallery-caption {margin-left: 0;}

News 2012-08-14 13:40 View：1086

A lecture on strengthening cultural development and cultural heritage protection in cities and developing globally competitive tourism was delivered by President of the Palace Museum Shan Jixiang, in Zhangjiajie, on August 10. About 800 cadres of the city attended the lecture. With his strategic insight from the aspects of philosophy and history, President Shan examined the challenges and opportunities that the urbanization has brought to cities, analyzed the development trend in urban cultural development and cultural heritage protection, and proposed suggestions on Zhangjiajie's cultural development based on its characteristics. After the lecture, Secretary of the CPC Zhangjiajie Municipal Committee Hu Bojun said that Zhangjiajie will take this lecture as an opportunity to protect the abundant cultural resources and make long-term and innovative plans, so as to promote the integration of culture and tourism, upgrade its cultural strength and develop Zhangjiajie into an influential cultural city with driving forces and local characteristics. Translator: Hao Jingru Source: Hunan Official Web Portal

News 2012-08-14 12:25 View：955

Recently, combined with advanced 3-dimentional image production and multimedia information technology, digital exhibition halls of Hunan Provincial Museum (HPM) were officially on line. Logining the official website of HPM  and entering "Exhibition Hall on Line", users can appreciate the items on display and enjoy their charms as if they were really in the hall.The digital halls contain 330 exquisite exhibits in four halls, namely, exhibits of the Mawangdui Tombs of the Han Dynasty, exhibits of ancient pottery works from Hunan's famous kilns, exhibits of bronze ware of the Shang Dynasty and the Zhou Dynasty in Hunan and exhibits of Hunan's top 10 newest archeological discoveries. On the basis of all live-action shooting, users can virtually wander the halls from all angles to appreciate all the items on display. Pictures of the items can be enlarged with a click and even the emblazonry on wares can be seen clearly. Pictures of 40 important items can be shown with high definition and 3-dimention. What's more, the digital halls offer explanation with real voice.Translator: Wang RongSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

News 2012-08-14 12:21 View：1104

On the morning of August 8th, the bright sun is shining in the sky, which giving much heat to the earth. Walking in the national forest park,we can see the monkey in JinBian river, appearing in lines. Some climbed in the tree, some played in the crook, others had fun in the water… Thus enjoying the relaxed and comfortable environment. Childlike appearance, lively and lovely expressions, all of these attracted a large number of visitors to take pictures.Translated by Sophia    

News 2012-08-13 13:38 View：1233

Realistic Brushwork Painting Exhibition of Hunan young army artist Han Bing was unveiled in Changsha Municipal Museum on August 10. Vice Chairman of the CPPCC Hunan Provincial Committee Liu Xiao, Director of high-tech knowledge training class for all senior army cadres in National University of Defense Technology Liu Jifeng and Deputy Political Commissar of the Hunan Provincial Military Region Wei Yongchen attended the opening ceremony. Born in Anren County, Hunan Province, Han Bing is now the Director of Teaching & Research Division of the PLA Art College. After joining the army in 1989, he successively graduated from Culture Management Department of the PLA Art College as an undergraduate and from Music Department as a postgraduate. At the same time, he learned painting and calligraphy from the famous painter and calligrapher Han Shi and formed a unique style of bringing music into calligraphy and painting. The exhibition displays over 60 exquisite realistic brushwork paintings, including fantastic figures, vivid animals in different postures, and simple but elegant flowers and birds. It intensively shows Han Bing's works of his over 20 years' artistic creation. Translator: Wang Rong Source: Hunan Official Web Portal

News 2012-08-13 12:24 View：1114

In Yuanjiajie scenic spot of Zhangjiajie, there exists one place where South Korean tourists are not wiling to miss——an unique pavilion that represents the friendly relationship between China and South Korea.This pavilion, described to be opened by a Zhangjiajie local named Yang Yongjun, for the purpose of offering a resting place to visitors and selling some souvenirs at the same time. Then, for the pursuit of a sales promotion, Yang Yongjun employed Korean Piao Yingji couple, letting them introduce the charming natural scenery of Zhangjiajie to South Korean visitors in Korean. When hearing the familiar local accent in a foreign land, South Korean tourists always feel a stream of intimacy soon, which urges them to leave their own name cards there as a memento of this special destiny initiatively. As time passes, Piao Yingji had a large collection of name cards and didn’t know where to put those name cards. Hence, she tried to post them in walls, lights, windows of the outlet. Up to now, the volume amounted to more than a million. This pavilion also become famous, attracting more and more South Korean tourists and tour guides coming there for sightseeing, consumption.Actually, we can usually see various fascias marked with Korean and Chinese in Zhangjiajie scenic spots. Even those illiterate grannies are able to sell their products in Korean. In addition, Zhangjiajie is the earliest district in Chinathat implements the direct change between RMB and South Korean Won. If a South Korean loses his passport in Zhangjiajie, he can re-apply it within one day.In recent years, Zhangjiajie and South Korea deepen their communication with each other gradually. From 2002, Zhangjiajie sends government delegations to visitSouth Koreaevery year. The two sides persist in exchanging civil servants to learn in the other place, taking a temporary post. Meanwhile, Many South Koreans choose to settle down in Zhangjiajie.Translated by Becky#gallery-4 {margin: auto;}#gallery-4 .gallery-item {float: left;margin-top: 10px;text-align: center;width: 33%;}#gallery-4 img {border: 2px solid #cfcfcf;}#gallery-4 .gallery-caption {margin-left: 0;}

News 2012-08-12 13:52 View：1157