Recently, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) geologists Maria-Luise Frey and Flavia Fernanda de Lima came to have an on-the-spot investigation in Zhangjiajie’s famous natural scenic spot Yellow Dragon Cave. They spoke highly of the beauty ofYellow Dragon Cave, and surprised by its “amaze, charm”.Maria-Luise Frey and Flavia Fernanda de Lima went toYellow Dragon Cave and the ecological square successively. They asked about the measures had taken in order to protect those caves and also gave full affirmation to the efforts that Yellow Dragon Cave spot had taken in protecting the geology. Meanwhile, they paid a compliment to the large scale ofYellow Dragon Cave as well as the abundance of stalagmites, which could be seldom seen all over the world.Translated by Becky#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;}

News 2012-08-17 01:47 View：1519

“Because of this appointment system, we can get rid of the annoyance at hurriedly waiting in line and I can even have breakfast leisurely with my guests” remarked at 8 o’clock on 13th, August by a tour guide, Mr. Wang who is leading his guests to the eco-car swiftly and smoothly at the entrance of tickets station of Suoyuxi at Wulingyuan Scenic Area in Zhangjiajie. And this is situation at the first day of the launch of tour group appointment system in Wulingyuan core scenic area.According to the introduction of the work staff here, “The tour guides can use their free time to make an on-the-spot appointment when they arrive, or if they miss the appointment time, they can also make another appointment through “Yichengtong” system”. This method has greatly mitigated the phenomenon of main passenger flow queuing for a long time and will enable the tour guides to arrange their tour time more reasonably, thus improving the satisfaction of the Wulingyuan core scenic spots in zhangjiajie.By Brenda

News 2012-08-16 01:55 View：1364

From August 16th to October 27th, China Southern Airlines will witness some exciting changes—— the accession of three new scheduled flights fly between Zhangjiajie and Beijing every week. There will be one new flight every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday successively. The flight number is CZ3717/8, plane model is A321. About the departure time of the plane, it starts from Beijing airport at 13：40，and arrives in Zhangjiajie Lotus Airport at 16：10. Moreover, it leaves Zhangjiajie at around 17：00, reaches Beijing Capital International Airport at 19：25.Translated by Becky

News 2012-08-16 01:44 View：1253

On the afternoon of August 15, a press conference for the Second Hunan Embroidery Culture and Art Festival was held in Changsha. The festival is scheduled to be held from Sept. 15 to 17 in Hunan Provincial Exhibition Center. During the event, a series of activities will be launched: China's contemporary embroidered works of art are to be presented and works embroidered in 24 ways are to debut; industry experts or scholars will discuss inheritance and innovation of embroidery skills in the Chinese Embroidery Summit Forum; and a special fireworks show is to be held to fully display the charming of Liuyang fireworks. Additionally, a new marketing model will be tried out, asking collectors to participate in the event and to collect and auction works of art in order to add their values. Translator: Wu Lirong Source: Hunan Official Web Portal

News 2012-08-16 01:33 View：1227

ZJJ Tianmen Mountain Temple was first built in the Tang Dynasty as a center of Buddhism in the area of western Hunan.The present Tian Men Mountain Temple is rebuilt on the basis of the original site with a plot area of more than 10,000 sqm. It adopts an official style of the Qing Dynasty and the buildings in the Temple compare well with the famous classical houses at home. The Temple is located in the mountain hollow with a broad vision. If one gazes into the southeast, all the hills seem to be so small that the Temple is really like an overlord.Translated by Sophia

News 2012-08-15 11:47 View：1340

On August 13th morning, 52 people from Huochetou bicycle club in Huaihua city has arrived at Wulingyuan Scenic spot through a 3-day safe journey. And it is the biggest bicycle team since the launch of Zhangjiajie activity as“subsidies for your low-carbon tour”.In the light of the introduction of its clubber,Liuwen,they departed from Huaihua city on 11th,August and rode more than 300km within 3 days. And among their team member, the oldest is 64 years and the youngest 16 years. Since the initiate of low-carbon tourism towards the whole world held by Wulingyuan on 28th, June, Zhangjiajie has entertained over 300 people who travelled in their low-carbon ways including by bike, on foot, and on their skateboards. Their journey covers a total route of about 150,000 km. They also have received the rewards provided by the organizer containing tickets, low-carbon subsidies, and best popularity awards for travelogue as well as attention award formicro film of travel story.By Brenda

News 2012-08-15 01:58 View：2426

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：1287

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：1205