German-based Kempinski Hotel has inked an agreement with Hunan Shuntian Group to settle in Shuntian International Financial Center, which marks a progress of Hunan province on introducing world-renowned hotel brands. Since 2009, 18 top international luxury hotels have been successively introduced in Hunan, of which 13 hotels are now under construction, such as St. Regis Hotel, W Hotel, and Sheraton Hotel of U.S. Starwood Group, JW Marriott Hotel, Marriott Hotel, and Renaissance Hotel of U.S. Marriott International Group, Hilton, Howard Johnson, Hyatt Regency, Intercontinental, Kempinski and Shangri-La.Additionally, 5 hotels including Sofitel, Berman, and H.K. World Trade International are contracted to be built.Many other projects have signed agreements of intent or conducted negotiations. Translator: Chen BingSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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On 10th July this year,Zhangjiajie Mayor Zhao xiaoming met vice mayor Jean Paul Aldi of Perpignan France and his delegation .Both sides attended the  signing ceremony of jumelage LOI( letter of intent).In the ceremony,vice mayor Liushuhua and Aldi respectively on behalf of Zhangjiajie and Perpignan cities signed on the sister cities LOI.On the basis of equality and mutual benefit ,both sides will conduct cooperation and communication in fields of economy,trade,culture,education ,etc with various forms. Perpignan located in southern France is a city famous for tourism ,which closes to Mediterranean . In the meeting ,Mayor Zhao xiaoming introduced ZJJ’s natural heritage protecting conditions as well as the development of economy .He said Zhangjiajie is one of the most popular and well-knowned travel attraction in China with the out-of-print quartz sandstone landscape__Zhangjiajie Landscape . Meanwhile Perpignan, is a beautiful city too.Our two cities are similar in tourism industry .In closing , Mayor Zhao xiaoming hope both sides take the opportunity to enhance mutural friendship.Aldi expressed appreciation for Zhangjiajie’s achievements of economy development and environmental protection .He also pointed Zhangjiajie natural sceneries impressed him so much that he and his delegation will promote it to French people.Through this visit,Aldi asserted ZJJ is a lively and attractive city ,which attaches great importance on sustainable development .For cooperation ,he said the two cities exist huge potencial.At present,Zhangjiajie city have twinned with six cities ,such as Naruto City Japan, Hadong-gun Korea, Canillo of The Principality of Andorra.The mutural development and communication of sister cities provide a broader stage and more space for Zhangjiajie ‘s  external exchange and opening up.Translated by Aileen

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Honeymoon, as sweet as honey,it deserves an unforgettable memory.Where is the best destination for a sweet honeymoon journey ? For a natural and particular scenic beauty ,Zhangjiajie ,a beautiful and inviting island, where a warm welcome awaits.A honeymoon journey as limpid as waterA limpid stream run through chain of towering mountains,decorating with verdant trees,beautiful plants and joyful birds ,how miraculous the scenery is .It is the vivid picture of Golden Whip Stream.Roaming on the refreshing footpath along the Golden Whip Stream with our beloved, letting breeze kiss our cheek gently,so warm and sweet the feeling is.Moreover, you can take off shoes and step into the water ,in which there are waterweeds and little fish to please your eyes.Be a naughty child again.Lay at the side of Golden Whip Stream and paddle in the water with your fingers. Is it not joyful? Moreover,for lovers ,we sweetly splashing each other,brightly laughing ,then,out of a sudden, we catch a glimpse of beauty in darling's eyes and follow a spontaneous embrace and kiss. A honeymoon journey as firm as mountainIn mornings ,as the mist lifted, the mountains reveal themselves one behind the other.In Zhangjiajie,cliffs and  mountains all vary in shapes and legends such as Tianmen Mount.Paying visit in this scenery sots ,we cannot miss the Twisting Mountain Road ,which earns a fame as the First Road Wonder in the World with 99 curves. It is as gorgeous as an upward dragon who embracing the whole mountain.Also, it serves as a witness to our firm and ever-lasting love.If belive in Buddhism, the Tianmen Mount Temple among the Tianmen Mount is worth a pilgrimage .Here ,in fronts the holy buddha,we hand in hand and pray for a happy and solid love with our piety.A honeymoon journey as romantic as dramaHave you ever watched a real-scene musical drama with your darling? Known as the world’s first real-scene musical drama with the high mountains and deep valleys as the stage background, Tianmen Fox Fairy promises your a romantic honeymoon journey.This drama is originated from a traditional Chinese myth and folk tale- “Love between Man and Fox”, the drama integrates the elements of folk music and modern art. As the story progresses, you will find settings everywhere from the foot of the hill to the peak, be it spotlight, stage for the chorus, background houses…everything. Undoubtedly ,the musical drama is a visual feast .And , with the influence of this drama ,our love will also as romantic and impressive as we prayed.A sweet and romantic honeymoon journey in Zhangjiajie is an indelible memory for lovers.Tips:Carry warm clothes for the large temperature differences in morning and night .Carefully choose your shoes, no high-heel shoes and slippers.Take a waterproof or umbrella if possible.Take some medicine for a rainy day.Translated by Aileen

News 2012-07-15 23:50 View：1159

Foreign teachers conduct instructional interaction with students in Summer Camp at Zhangjiajie Ethnic Middle School. 2012 "My English Dream" Summer Camp of the World Teaching Organization at Zhangjiajie Ethnic Middle School was launched on July 10. Over 10 international volunteers have carried out various activities, including English story bar, English karaoke competition and debate. Students learned English in happiness and their oral English proficiency has been improved through these activities. Translator: Wang Rong Source: Hunan Official Web Portal

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The 11th Chinese Bridge kicked off on 8th July this year. Recently, four contestants came to Zhangjiajie for cultural experience followed by camera crew of Hunan TV--- sponsor of Chinese Bridge.Coming from England,Australia,Belgium,Madagascar,the four contestants have had a series of location shooting in Yuanjiajie scenery areas.Also, they have respectively experienced many ethnic minority cultural activities,such as folk songs, Tujia marriage custom.Chinese Bridge , known as Olympics of Chinese language is hosted by NOCFL(China National Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language) for world university students.Since 2002,it has succeeded 10 sessions and attracted 100,000 contestants from more than 70 countries around the world.This year, over 120 contestants in the worldwide came to Changsha for the 11th Chinese Bridge. Translated by Aileen

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On July 11, the first round of the finals of "Chinese Bridge" Competition was held in Changsha. Through a fierce competition, 12 candidates stood out among 30 contestants and entered the next round.According to the competition system, all contestants were streamed into five groups. The first place of each group would directly enter the second round of the finals. Later, the judges would select other 10 from the rest to give a talent show in the section of on-the-site canvassing. Finally, the judges would give each of them a mark based on their Mandarin, comprehensive language abilities and facial expressions. The top 5 would be qualified for the next round.Sun Zhiwu in hanbok performed a sketch of selling kimchi and won the first place in the competition on the subject of delicious cuisines.Madagascar girl Yu Saiya known as the "Black Pearl" failed in the first round. But her talent show-a Chinese song titled "Painted Heart" helped her gain the qualification for the next round of competition.The judges said that in the first round of the finals, the contestants grasped the fashion elements of Chinese language and added network catchwords into their speeches. The charm of Chinese language was well represented in their speeches.The 12 entrants will enter the second round of the finals on July 18, and 6 of them would be qualified for the third round of the finals.Translator: Zhan PingSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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It is sourced from Hunan provincial management and services work meeting of tourist attractions on 12th July that the Top Ten Tourist Attractions have releashed.Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan and Tianmen Mount tourist attractions are on the list.Hereby, the two 5A level tourist attractions are entitled “Top Ten Tourist Attractions in Hunan Province 2011”.Dada show that in Hunan province five tourist attractions are 5A level.Sourced and Translated by Aileen

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Tourists enjoy a cruise on the Tuojiang River in Fenghuang, central China's Hunan Province, July 11, 2012. Fenghuang entered a peak tourist season recently, receiving numerous tourists both from home and abroad.Tourists visit an old street in Fenghuang, central China's Hunan Province, July 11, 2012. Fenghuang entered a peak tourist season recently, receiving numerous tourists both from home and abroad. Tourists enjoy their time at the bank of the Tuojiang River in Fenghuang, central China's Hunan Province, July 11, 2012. Fenghuang entered a peak tourist season recently, receiving numerous tourists both from home and abroad. Source:Xinhua

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