London,the 30th Olympic games is in play .Wenlock,the mascot of this Olympics is orginated as an Irish name, which means- from the holy monastery. How much do you know about mascots of successive Olympics.Now ,let’s have a look. The 20 th Olympic Games in Munich, Germany In 1972.The first Olympic mascot :a dog called WaldiThe 21st of the Olympic Games in Montreal ,Canada in1976. “Amik” the beaverThe 22ndth Olympic Games in Moscow ,former Soviet union. bear MishaThe 23 th Olympic Games in Los Angeles,USA in 1984.“Sam “eagleThe 24 th Olympic Games in Seoul,South Korea in 1988.Tiger HodoriThe 25 th Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain in 1992.“Cobi” dogThe 26 th Olympic Games in Atlanta ,USA in 1996.“Izzy “computer modelingThe 27 th Olympic Games in Sydney Australia in 2000. “Syd” ,” Millie” , “Oily”The 28 th Olympic Games in Athens,Greece in 2004.”Athena”,” Phevos”The 29 th Olympic Games in Beijing China in 2008.Fuwa (Beibei Jingjing Huanhuan Yingying Nini)The 30 th Olympic Games in London England in 2012.”Wenlock”From Aileen

News 2012-07-28 09:05 View：2703

On the afternoon of July 26th, “Construction changes life”, 2012, the development of ZJJ summit was held successfully.This summit is one of theme activities, in the first travel elaboration city construction exhibition. It is guided by the propaganda department of the municipal party committee, held by newspaper office of ZJJ , and supported by municipal housing and construction bureau support. It talks about “the landscape articles”, “how to achieve the construction to a better breakthrough”, “striving the leading role in the mountain area”. The three big themes discuss the construction and development of zhangjiajie, which trying to make better breakthroughs and playing a important role in the WuLingYuan area. The summit will push project and city in harmony, promote the adjustment of urban layout in ZJJ, and perfect the urban transport functions,thus promoting industrial upgrading and ascending humanity spirit, so as to realize the ambitious goal of constructiing tourism boutique city.Translated by Sophia

News 2012-07-27 09:13 View：1169

“We tried to find the way down the mountain but the night came down. We asked the leader of the Committee to help. ….” Two guests from Ukraine wrote in visitor′s book of huangshi village scenic spot.July 18, at night about 8 o′clork, Management committee of HuangShi village received phone from employees. They found that two foreign guests can’t speak Chinese. The staff who was on duty rushed to the scene, led the guests to the management committee office to rest after tea. Through communication, knowing that they are Ukraine teachers. As a matter of fact, they wanted to down the mountain, but went to the round village. As the sky went dark, they still trapped in the mountain, and needed help.Due to the limitation of scenic area, it did′t have the function of recepting visitors overnight. To ensure absolute safety of foreign tourists, staff reported to public security department, and decided to escort guest down the mountain. Then, three members from scenic spot,that is QinHaiYang, LiuDaiSheng, ZhangMi, took emergency flashlight, put on raincoat, walked down through tourism channel to escort guests down the mountain. It was raining at that time, and the road was slippery. Two tourists were very tired, so LiuDaiSheng did not hesitate to take up the heavy bag on the shoulder. Meanwhile, reminding them of being careful on the way, and letting them go on the inner road to ensure safety. In order to reduce the fear of going downhill at night, escort personnel also actively communicated with them, two tourists also had the interest to learn Chinese. Though more than a hour′ trip, in late 10 pm ,the tourists arrived at police station. It was not until 12pm that escort personnel returned to the management committee office.Management Committee of HuangShi village always adhere to the evening “off gate” patrol system and the emergency relief mechanism of convoying stranded tourists at night. That is to ensure the peace of scenic spot and tourists security. At the same time, taking the lead in promoting internationa tourism, they also enhance the ability of servicing foreign guests, thus scenic quality management service brand got a high social praise from the tourists and all walks of life .Translated by Sophia

News 2012-07-26 16:09 View：2175

Granted as the “Copy of Xishuangbanla”and “Nouthern Natural Forest Park”, Mangshan in five ridges of the southern part of Yizhang County is a picturesque green treasury where trees and mountains rising one after another. Mild climate, sufficient rains and privileged natural condition have bestowed this mountain with a variety of forest vegetation, which forms a unique and interesting pattern made up of plants from both tropical zone, subtropical zones and temperate zone, some of which even from frigid zone. As is initially estimated, there are at least 1500 flowering plant species and 700 kinds of woody plant. Mangshan is home to some ancient and rare plants including Tsuga longibracteata. What a forest museum it is! And it is also famous for the finding of boa constrictor. A gorgeous place that I wish to have a chance to go!By Brenda  

News 2012-07-25 15:39 View：1040

At about 8 o’clock, 20th, July, a self-driving tour group, consists of 12 Singapore and Malaysia SUVs reached Wulingyuan District of Zhangjiajie. As reported, it is the first foreign self-driving tour group that comes to the Wulingyuan scenic spot after Wulingyuan’s opening to the whole world for more than 20 years.On seeing this conspicuous tour group, you may suddenly discover every SUV body uniformly identified with the label “4×4 grand China north east tour”, route chart and national flags of the countries they have already passed.After one of their team members’ initiatively introduction, we know that they are from Singapore, Malaysia respectively. One month ago, they started their journey from Singapore, went through Malaysia, Thailand Laos and arrived at Mohan (Yunnan province of China) in the middle of June. They traversed China by way of Zhengzhou, Henan province, went to northern extreme——Mohe county, Heilongjiang province, then began traveling back along Shandong province.Surprisingly, the whole journey covered tens of thousands of kilometers. Furthermore, this team member also revealed that the gorgeous beauty of Zhangjiajie hugged great popularity both in Singapore and Malaysia. That’s why Zhangjiajie became an unmissable scenic area on this trip. In the following three days, they will visit the world natural heritage Wulingyuan scenic spot, Yellow Dragon Cave, Baofeng Lake and other core spots in Zhangjiajie.Translated by Becky

News 2012-07-25 09:15 View：1819

Jean-Yves Blondeau, a French roller skate designer and performer, tests his courage by skating down a winding mountainous road in Zhangjiajie, Central China's Hunan province, on Sunday. Wearing a multiplewheel roller suit, Blondeau took less than 20 minutes to skate 10.77 kilometers from the peak of Tianmen Mountain to its base, descending at an altitude of 1,519 meters. Jean-Yves Blondeau, a French roller skate designer and performer, tests his courage by skating down a winding mountainous road in Zhangjiajie, Central China's Hunan province, on Sunday. Jean-Yves Blondeau, a French roller skate designer and performer. Source:China Daily

News 2012-07-24 17:37 View：1969

Jean-Yves Blondeau makes performance.The skidding starts from a 10-metre high, 15-metre long skid road with 60-degree gradient.On July 22, Jean-Yves Blondeau, who is renowned as the French "Rollerman", made an unprecedented skidding performance in Tianmen Mountain of?Zhang Jiajie City.He used 19 minutes and 34 seconds to skid from the top of the mountain to the feet with an average speed of 80 kilometers per hour.This road is 10.77 kilometers long and has 99 sharp curves with the biggest height difference of 1,000 meters.Blondeau said his next goal is to attend the Superman Challenge in Germany.Translator: Li XuanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

News 2012-07-23 17:31 View：3500

Blondeau′s biggest interest is challenging the high and dangerous highway by roller skating throughout the world.Not long ago, he had slipped from the top of the Swiss Alps mountain, at the speed of 70 miles per hour. This time, he turned his light to the TongTian avenue of TianMen mountain which with the reputation of ”China limited road” , thus he wanted here to create new miracles.The 99 bendings of TianMen Mountain, every bending would let people lose their life. On July 22, with the reputation of “roller skating angle,” the French super skating roller Jean-Yves Blondeau with roller skating technical challenged TongTian avenue of TianMen mountain. The avenue was a directional quadrates to natural wonders Tianmen caven, a ” the first wonders of world highway.” After the “wing with Peter pan” show on September 24, 2011, it was a breathtaking and spectacular activity.Jean-Yves Blondeau was recognized as the strongest, the bravest roller skating master. Because he often took the risk in all over the world for high speed shating on the highway of dangerous mountains. The creation of more than 110 kilometers per hour, it was difficult for others to reach the roller skating speed records. The handsome cool human body roller skating had attracted many scholars, in his student, had the world famous film star Jackie chan. Jackie chan learned roller skating, would want to use roller skating technology in the latest action film which did not release to the publicin, thus let the audience shine at the moment.Translated by Sophia

News 2012-07-23 08:33 View：5234