Zhangjiajie bids to host  2014 International Sandstone Landform Conference.Recently, sourced from Wulingyuan government that they are biding to host the International Sandstone Landform Conference 2014 with all their strength, which aiming at building an effective platform for international communication and cooperation, further expanding the international influence and prestige of “Zhangjiajie landform”, confirming its international brand.On 11, November, 2010, the International Academy Conference of Zhangjiajie Landform was held in Wulingyuan .36 well-known geomorphologists at home and abroad all affirmed the quartz sandstone hoodoo landform in core scenery spots of Wulingyuan, thus the concept of “Zhangjiajie Landform” came into being. Subsequently, Wulingyuan strengthened the cooperation with Geographical resources of Chinese Academy of Sciences and officially established “the Joint Research Center of Zhangjiajie Landform” on 11 April 2011. The organization establishment was fulfilled thereby, which encompassing one headquarter (Research Center of Academy of Sciences headquarters), two offices (Beijing and Wulingyuan Office), three bases (International comparison base of sandstone landform, Global belt transect ecology network observation base and World Geopark promotion base of popular science tourism), in the interests of the dynamic research on evolutionary process of Zhangjiajie landform.At present , Wulingyuan government has been fully prepared for the bid and going to officially apply for it on International Association of Geomorphologists in August 2013.Once permitted , the first international sandstone landform academy conference of Zhangjiajie will be held in 2014.Translated by Aileen

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On April 30, the picturesque Wulingyuan of Zhangjiajie County received a small group of tourists, as expected.Various scenic spots in Hunan Province received numerous visitors during the May Day holiday. According to the statistics, Tianmen Mountain of Zhangjiajie alone received over 7,000 visitors in one day, most of whom were self-driving tourists.Hunan’s splendid landscape as well as its profound historical and cultural resources not only provide foundations for Hunan’s rapid development in tourism industry, but also promote the development of over 100 related industries. Hunan has maintained its swift development in tourism industry since the beginning of 2012. From January to March, a total of 61.58 million tourists were received by Hunan, achieving general income in tourism of 42.497 billion Yuan. It is estimated that the total income in tourism in 2012 will exceed 200 billion Yuan.At present, there are a total of 157 tourist spots in Hunan, including 6  of 5A grade attractions( Wulingyuan of Zhangjiajie, Hengshan Mountain, Shaoshan, Yueyang Tower-Junshan Island, Tianmen Mountain and Yuelu Mountain-Orange Isle).Translator: Hao JingruSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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On April 29, Dong Nationality Cultural Village of Huangdu in Tongdao Dong Autonomous County is bustling with tourists.Visitors from Changsha, Guilin, Guangzhou and other places gathered there to merrily experience Dong people’s culture by tasting savory oil tea, appreciating folk dance and enjoying get-together banquet (he long yan), a feast held in high regard by Dong villages or families as a way of entertaining honorable guests.Translator: Xiao Juan Source: Hunan Official Web Portal

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The unique “Rollerman” from France will challenge the Heaven-Linking Avenue of Tianmen Mountain, the so-called The Everest Avenue in Zhangjiajie, China.Jean-Yves Blondeau, also known as "Rollerman", is a French designer who is best known for inventing the 31-wheel roller suit. The wearer can ride in a variety of positions (upright, prone, supine, on all fours, etc). Last year he rode at a speed of up to 70 mph (116 km/h) down from Alpine Mountain. Yet the Heaven-Linking Avenue with 99 turns is quite different from Alpine. Will he succeed or not? You’ll see in May.Translated by Misu Spark LeeSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web Portal  

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Jerry Practicing Walking on Highline at Window of the World in Changsha.Jerry, an American youngster and a lover of extreme sports, performed highlining on a 100-meter long webbing set up above the artificial lake at Window of the World in Changsha on April 30.Though Jerry failed to finish the challenge, his brave behavior won thunderous applauses from spectators. Slacklining is the activity of typically balancing on 1 inch nylon webbing tensioned between two anchor points where the slacker performs various kinds of acts.Translator: Xiao Juan Source: Hunan Official Web Portal

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Recently，for further improving the whole reception levels and the refined service quality during the travel peaks of Labor Day, Yellow Dragon Cave investment Co.Ltd. prepared comprehensively and issued the following six measures.No staff is permitted to ask for leave; Increasing guides help to line up within 10 minutes, and specially-assigned people to receive tourists flexibly ,scientifically; Adding 4 boats to ensure receive 16000 tourists per day smoothly with 28 boats; More tickets seller for less time on lining up; Training staffs for travel consult to effectively help tourists in necessary; Forming an emergency group for emergent incidents.In order to provide a safe and pleasant travel for every tourist, Yellow Dragon Cave investment Co.Ltd also founded a Security Assurance team with 285 members.Translated by Aileen

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On April 28, 2012, the press conference for permanent site of World Health Forum of The Old located in Zhangjiajie was jointly held by China Social Welfare Cause Federation ,World  Health Cause Federation of the Old and the government of Zhangjiajie,Hunan Province in Diaoyutai State Guest House’s sixth floor.Leaders ,such as the vice secretary general of the former the Advisory Committee of the CPC Central Committee---Hao shengqi,the executive president of  China Social Welfare Cause Federation ,China Loving Care Committee---Li xianmei and media units like CCTV, People Daily ,which sum up to 200 attendants.On the press conference, Mz Li xianmei expressed that to respect, love and care old people is one of Chinese traditional virtue as well as a symbol of the progress of a civilized nation . We must develop this virtue and promote causes related to the old. Also we should give more material assistance and spiritual comfort to old people so as to help them live a happy in their old ages. The dean of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Institution –Ma jun presents Zodiac Fig and other works as gifts on the scene to support cause of the old.With the development of our society, the whole world is stepping into an aging ego. All fields on the society pay more and more attention to the healthy problem of old people. Translated by Aileen

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Recently, an autobiographic travel note named "The Amazing Zhangjiajie National Forest Park" was included in the middle school teaching materials in Chinese-language of Singapore and has already been used for teaching. This is the first time that Zhangjiajie has been included in international teaching materials, which is of great importance to improve the overseas fame of Zhangjiajie.The full text has about 1,000 words in which the author fully describes the wonderful feeling of traveling in Zhangjiajie. The article also consists of fine pictures of Huangshi Village, Yuanjiajie, the Bailong Ladder, Pillar of the South Heaven, the Best Bridge of the World to provide vivid experience for the readers.Located in northwest Hunan, Zhangjiajie is one of the most important tourist cities in China and has the country's first national forest park. Recently, the NHK TV Station of Japan, the Asia Travel TV-Taiwan Television HD and Russia TV all have come to Zhangjiajie to make programs.Translator: Zhang ShuSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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