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    

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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

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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;}

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During August 6th to 10th, the youth culture exchange delegation from HeDong county of Korea , which consisted of 20 students and five teachers, will have four-day exchange learning and communication in ZhangJiaJie.Seven years ago, Since ZhangJiaJie and HeDong county form became friendly sister city, the exchange content of two countries extended from government cooperation to exchanged trainees,even the learning between the youth. The communication is bigger and bigger, the effect is more and more successful. The municipal party committee secretary HuBoJun hope that the students and teachers can make use of this chance to take part in more exchange activities, thus making more contribution and valuable suggestions for the economic and social development of ZhangJiaJie.Translated by Sophia

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It was released from the Taohuayuan Airport of Changde City that flights from Changde to Shenzhen will be added to 5 every week since August 16. The new flight will take off from Shenzhen at 18:35 and Changde at 20:50 every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, while on Thursday, the departure time is 20:10 from Shenzhen and 22:25 from Changde respectively.Translator: Li XuanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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Paths of bluestone flanked by wooden houses are winding through their ways, as if at one stride they catch your eyes leading you into the ancient and quaint township—Fu Rong Township.Here it is! Located in Yongshun county of Jishou city in Hunan province, Fu Rong Township, with its over two thousand years history is increasingly attracting tourists both from home and abroad. Once ascending the ladders and stepping on the flagstone, your eyes are dazzled by the numerous stalls on either side. Various goods, particularly those with unique local style are displayed and tourists pack streets. Different from the modern architectures, the wooden houses with low sharp roofs like birds spring their wings to soaring into the sky, give you a sense of sediment of the history a scent of plain beauty.As you walk around, you may see bountiful authentic snacks with their scent inviting you. One that you must have a try is called Mi Toufu( a kind of bean curd). Different seasonings, such as vinegar, paprika, soy placing on the table you can add any of them according to your taste. And in hot summer, a bowl of cold one can give you a fresh. Apart from those, imposing waterfall rolling and roaring with mighty force down the deep pool, Tujia ethnic Diaojiao lou(a unique building hanging on the cliff) and various foods also offer you much pleasure.Once you step on the soil, your heart will be melting in all the surroundings here. Pack your heart and start a fascinating journey.By Crystal#gallery-2 {margin: auto;}#gallery-2 .gallery-item {float: left;margin-top: 10px;text-align: center;width: 33%;}#gallery-2 img {border: 2px solid #cfcfcf;}#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {margin-left: 0;}

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The construction of Hunan Yanghu Water Recycling Plant was officially launched on the afternoon of August 9. It is the first water plant that adopts the ecological technology "traditional secondary biochemical treatment--- constructed wetland plus natural wetland" in China.The plant is a demonstrative project of the "Two-Oriented" Society construction at the pilot area on the west bank of Xiangjiang River and the key eco-environment engineering. Based on the traditional secondary biochemical treatment technology, three aquatic plant ponds and 12 wetlands will form a special aquatic ecosystem to perform secondary sewage treatment, which can purify the water and absorb odor in the plant. The treated water can reach primary A level, representing the first case of water recovery in the province.It is learned that the 50-square-kilometer water recycling plant (including the Changsha Yanghu District and Hanpu District) now has a daily sewage treatment capacity of 40 thousand tons, which is expected to reach 120 thousand tons in 2020.Translator: Wang BilianSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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On August 8th, 100 Hunan girls chopped 511 kg of red pepper in just 10 minutes. They set a new world record for the largest scale of hand-chopped hot peppers. The record was witnessed by Zhang Jian, senior authentication officer of the World Record Association.That afternoon at a square in Window of the World Park, 100 Hunan girls in red t-shirts, knives in hand, quickly started chopping the peppers in wooden basins as soon as the order was given by the hosts. In a flash, red peppers were minced to pieces. Li Xuanxu, bronze medal winner of the women's 400m swimming medley at the 2012 London Olympic Games, also took part in the activity. Soon afterwards, pieces of chopped pepper were put together to make a special national flag that covered an area of 15 square meters. The pepper flag was made to honor the Chinese athletes competing in the London Games.Translator: Wu LirongSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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