A citizen wearing a towel ride a bicycle under the scorching sun in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, July 3, 2012. The highest temperature in downtown area of Changsha reached 37 degrees Celsius. According to the local meteorological department, the hot weather in Changsha will last until the next week. Cars run on the Wuyi Road in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, July 3, 2012. The highest temperature in downtown area of Changsha reached 37 degrees Celsius. According to the local meteorological department, the hot weather in Changsha will last until the next week. Citizens ride bicycles under the scorching sun in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, July 3, 2012. The highest temperature in downtown area of Changsha reached 37 degrees Celsius. According to the local meteorological department, the hot weather in Changsha will last until the next week. Source:news.xinhuanet.com

News 2012-07-05 20:22 View：2062

July 4, 2012, Zhangjiajie-XZL-International Travel Service Co., Ltd held a forum with the traveling salesman and charter operators of Thailand, The two sides were to discuss matters between the two places opened non-stop charter flights and further develop the tourist market.Zhangjiajie city leaders and Tianmenshan, Baofeng, Tujia Customs Park and other scenic attractions attended this forum.Message comes from  Mr. Liukui, General manager of Zhangjiajie-XZL-International Travel Service Co., Ltd, the charter will be opened between Bangkok to Zhangjiajie in late August 2012.

News 2012-07-04 20:31 View：1674

The cultural tourism zone of Zeng Guofan's hometown, with over 1 billion yuan investment, began its construction in Heye Township, Shuangfeng County of Loudi City on June 4. In accordance with the standards of national 5A-class scenic areas, the zone will be gradually developed into a well-known brand of Huxiang cultural tourism in the next 15 years. The zone is bestowed with profound cultural deposits, enjoying such cultural heritage on architecture as Fuhou Hall and Baiyu Hall in Zeng Guofan's former residence and such natural landscape as Tianziping and Jiufeng Mountain. The zone, taking Zeng Guofan's former residence as its center, will be developed into a classic tourism area integrating Huxiang culture, originality, tourism and relaxation. Over 40 scenic spots are to be built, including the Cultural Museum on Zeng Guofan, Dongshan Villa, Baben Park, Zeng Guofan Square, a bronze statue of Zeng Guofan, a home-letter gallery and a park with poetry tablets. Translator: Wu Lirong Source: Hunan Official Web Portal

News 2012-07-03 20:14 View：1316

Tourists visit the border at the scenic resort of the Sino-Russian border gate in Manzhouli, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 3, 2012. The border gate, being 46.6m in width and 43.7m in height, is located on the border between the Chinese frontier city Manzhouli and Baykalsk of Russia. Since the northwest frontier region of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region became a popular travel destination in recent years, the border gate in Manzhouli attracts over two millions visitors annually. (Xinhua/Zhao Tingting) Tourists visit the boundary tablet of Sino-Russian border gate in Manzhouli, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 3, 2012. The border gate, being 46.6m in width and 43.7m in height, is located on the border between the Chinese frontier city Manzhouli and Baykalsk of Russia. Since the northwest frontier region of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region became a popular travel destination in recent years, the border gate in Manzhouli attracts over two millions visitors annually. (Xinhua/Zhao Tingting) Tourists visit the border at the scenic resort of the Sino-Russian border gate in Manzhouli, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 3, 2012. The border gate, being 46.6m in width and 43.7m in height, is located on the border between the Chinese frontier city Manzhouli and Baykalsk of Russia. Since the northwest frontier region of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region became a popular travel destination in recent years, the border gate in Manzhouli attracts over two millions visitors annually. (Xinhua/Zhao Tingting) Source: Xinhua

News 2012-07-03 19:57 View：1877

The Japanese Channel of Zhangjiajie Online opened on June 29. The Japanese channel strives to integrate news and service, report great events in politics, economy, culture and society of Zhangjiajie City in a prompt and accurate manner, promote tourist attractions, tourism & performance and traditional culture of the city, display picturesque scenery and appearance of the city, and recommend investment projects. It endeavors to provide accurate and swift information and service for the Japanese who are touring, living, working and investing in Zhangjiajie. The website, divided into nine columns, includes six plates, namely news, introduction, tourism, economy, photo and living. Translator: Zhang Minsi Source: Hunan Official Web Portal

News 2012-07-02 20:13 View：1041

Zhangjiajie Mayor Zhao Xiaoming met a delegation led by Pak Chong-ryul, president of the Association of Korean Journalists on the evening of June 29, 2012. Mayor Zhao jubilantly shared with the South Korean journalists the exchanges and funny stories between Zhangjiajie and South Korea in the past decade. Pak Chong-ryul remarked that Zhangjiajie is very popular in Korea and there is no one but knows it. Former President of the Korean Tourism Organization got the "Special Contribution Award for Zhangjiajie's Development" for his efforts in promoting the city.The Name Card Room of Korea, which is called the China-Korea Friendship Pavilion, is a must-see place for any Korean tourist who comes to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. The pavilion was designed by Yang Yongjun, a native of Zhangjiajie. A couple from Chaoxian (Korean) nationality of China have been invited to the pavilion to introduce Zhangjiajie's natural scenery to tourists. Korean tourists often initiatively leave their name cards and take photos as commemoration. Two languages--Chinese and Korean are used everywhere in Zhangjiajie's scenic spots. It was here that the earliest direct exchange of RMB and KRW was carried out. Guides, hotel attendants, and the locals all can speak Korean. Mayor Zhao said that since 2002 Zhangjiajie has sent the government delegation to visit South Korea each year. Friendly ties have been established between Zhangjiajie and Hadong County. Korean art groups have performed many times in Zhangjiajie, and many Koreans have settled here. Translator: Lv XuefenSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

News 2012-07-01 20:17 View：1103

A bullet train leaves the Yichang East Railway Station on the inaugural trip of the Hanyi Railway, in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, July 1, 2012. The 293-kilometer Hanyi Railway, an express rail link that connects Wuhan, capital of Hubei, and Yichang, was launched on Sunday. The railway will reduce travel time between the cities to one hour and 39 minutes. (Xinhua/Hong Tongqian) YICHANG, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The Hanyi Railway, a section of a major high-speed rail corridor between the eastern metropolis of Shanghai and southwest China's city of Chengdu, opened on Sunday. The 293-km Hanyi Railway links Wuhan and Yichang, two large cities in central China's Hubei province. The railway will reduce travel time between the cities to one hour and 39 minutes, said Yang Tao, an official with the Wuhan railway bureau. The Hanyi Railway is part of the Shanghai-Wuhan-Chengdu Railway, or Huhanrong Railway, a major east-west high-speed rail corridor outlined in China's national high-speed railway development plan. The 2,078-km railway will travel though four provinces and two municipalities, connecting the cities of Shanghai, Nanjing, Hefei, Wuhan, Chongqing and Chengdu. Most sections of the Huhanrong Railway are in operation, with construction on the last section slated to be completed in 2013. Source: xinhuanet

News 2012-07-01 19:54 View：1965

On the evening of June 29, nine international chefs gathered at Qinhuang Restaurant in Changsha to promulgate cooking skills and ideas. The hosts prepared "Delicacies in Seven States" named after the seven states in the Warring States Period(475-221BC). These chefs are renowned for the dishes which closely relate to Chinese traditional culture. Javier, one of the world's best chefs, commended the innovative idea of combining traditional culture with Hunan cuisine. Italian chef Yannick Berkvens remarked that compared with western-style food, Chinese food is much healthier, adding that people can appreciate Chinese traditional culture through Chinese food. Netherlands chef Jan Van Lissum stated that the Chinese food can become even more popular throughout the world if placed under the label of "Made in China". Translator: Xiao JuanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

News 2012-06-29 20:10 View：1001