Though time flies quickly, all of a sudden, almost half a year has gone, my memory of Golden Whip Stream (one of the well-known scenery spots in National Forest Park) still haunts in my mind now and then. Last autumn, together with my friends, we went to Golden Whip Stream. Walking on the refreshing footpath along the Golden Whip Stream, letting breeze kiss our cheek gently, the feeling of content came to us soon. Rapidly, the tire caught by the long-time bus riding left us. We were attracted by the appealing scenery there. Surrounded by all kinds of trees as well as colorful flowers, we were busy looking around for fear of missing a part of the beauty in the twinkling of an eye. Maybe because of the pleasant weather, hundreds of visitors from home and abroad visited here, joyfully lively. Now and then, laughter, just like musical note, entered our ears. Seeing the harmonious scene that many people played in the stream, children and adults, we three finally couldn’t help joining that big collective. The stream was so clear that we could see the bottom easily. Abundant fishes swam in water happily and freely. In order to mark this unforgettable sight, many visitors chose to take photos, so did us. Also, kids were interested in those beautiful fishes and tried to catch them, obviously, they failed again and again. However, they enjoyed doing so. Perhaps this was enough. At the same time, some parents sat near the stream, resting or seeing their kids. What a leisure image it presented. Since time was limited, we had to go back unwillingly at last. Nothing took away, but consistently, full happiness.As far as I am concerned, no matter what happens to a person at the moment, a visit to Golden Whip Stream can make him relax. Smiling faces are commonly seen here.Sourced and translated by Becky 

News 2012-05-08 16:28 View：1959

When the setting sun fades away and myriad lights bright up,I take my trip tonight to Qianzhou---an ancient and secluded city,situated in Jishou.Qianzhou city is as time-honored as Phoenix,but more eremitic.Sleepless is Qianzhou city Tonight.Walking around Renmin Square ,the biggest one in Jishou, for me , groups of leisured people dancing to the music is a most joyful scene .They are inebriated by line dance and forget all their tire in the daytime.Secluded is Qianzhou city Tonight.Qianzhou ,a tranquil city without commercialized bar streets, no bustling with crowds.It blossoms as a flower in spring who is indifferent to fame and wealth.What we can see in Qianzhou is the ancient streets,walls and unsophisticated folk customs.Charming is Qianzhou city Tonight.Wandering in Qianzhou city,breeze kisses my face, twinkling lights and sparkling stars dance to the music played by running water in Wanrong River.How I wish myself is a poet at this moment for I want to remember the charming Qianzhou city with enteral word.One night in Qianzhou city,I quietly leave ,as quietly as I come .Unforgettable is my memory of it ,lasting forever as I never leave.Sourced and translated by Aileen

News 2012-05-07 17:00 View：2703

The government of Wangcheng District of Changsha reached an agreement with Hunan Baile Culture Investment Co., Ltd. on the construction of a fishing park in Qiaokou Town on May 4.According to the agreement, 800 million yuan is to be injected to the fishing park in accordance with the standard of the state 5A-class tourist area and the state cultural industry park demonstration base. Based on Chinese fishing culture, the park aims to develop a "water culture park for tourism and relaxation in southern China" to highlight cultural tourism . Accordingly, Qiaokou Town will be integrated with the tourist resources of neighboring area like Tongguan Ancient Town and Jinggang Ancient Town to create a tourist zone carrying the features of ancient towns.The project is expected to purchase 600 mu (about 40 hectares) state-owned land and rent 1,500 mu (about 100 hectares) lakes and pools as well as the 1,500 mu Liuyezhou, a desert island in the Xiangjiang River, with its total area amounting to 3,600 mu (about 240 hectares). Eight theme parks such as historical sites park, amusement park on land and that over water will be included in this project.Besides, "Exhibition hall of fish variety in Dongting Lake", "Hall for tropical fish appreciation", "Science garden for teenagers" and a five-star vacation hotel with special architectures like water bungalow and timber hanging house as well as the biggest expand training base are covered in the design.Translator: Wang BilianSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

News 2012-05-06 16:25 View：1484

With the financial support of NOCFL (China National Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language ) ,from April 26 to 28 ,International Exchange and Cooperation Office of Hunan University organized Confucius Institute's prize fellows for a cultural study in Zhangjiajie.More than 30 overseas students from Russia ,Korea and Vietnam altogether 5 countries launched their cultural study in Zhangjiajie core scenic spots like Tianzi Mount, Bao Feng Lake and Yellow Dragon Cave .Through the introduction of guide and leading teachers, these overseas students have got a better knowledge of traditions and history about national minority in Western Hunan and were fascinated by the fabulous natural and cultural heritage of Zhangjiajie."What impressed me most is Yellow Dragon Cave.I have never visited so big a cave before.How miraculous nature is " a Japanese students said with admiration.Translated by AileenSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web Portal

News 2012-05-05 16:33 View：1602

“Close to Nature: They say traveling ten thousand miles is better than reading ten thousand books. Grabbing a chance to go outing and seeing the fabulous natural scenery is no doubt a good opportunity for gaining experience. Let us embrace the paradise-like Zhangjiajie National Forest Park”—the travels of Zhangjiajie with pictures are embodied in the exercise book of Advanced Chinese textbook for sophomores of Singapore middle schools.  Text: Glamorous Zhangjiajie National Forest ParkTranslated by Misu Spark LeeSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web Portal

News 2012-05-04 00:28 View：1657

Vampire Western,Gu Du (disease due to noxious agents produced by various parasites)and Luo Dong Girls(girls fall in love with deities and die) are the three famous and unbelievable mysteries in Western Hunan,which have never been uncovered.To be a vampire controller in Western Hunan should meet the following standards------over 16 years old and 170cm in height , be homely and brave.Also, they are particular about dress. No matter the weather is ,they should wear the straw sandals ,long azury gown with a black belt and a azury cloth cap. A packet of charm is indispensable.Gu Du usually is utilized by women,who catch a centipede or scorpion from the remote mountains then feed it with her own menses blood and spell on it everyday.Once the parasite grows up, she will make it into powder and hide in her nails.When she flips the powder secretly in the tea ,the Gu Du is made.Women make Gu Du does not to kill someone but to control one's mind ,which is even more horrible.Luo Dong Girls are unmarried and softhearted beauties with bright eyes .They go into a hole for several days without any food but still alive,then back home and eat nothing for anther couple days before they death.Members in her tribe believe she falls in love with the deity in that hole and goes for her marriage in another world.Therefore,once a girl becomes the Luo Dong Girl ,people prepare a wedding after her death instead of a funeral.Time goes by ,however Western Hunan 's three mysteries still keep secret.Sourced and Translated by Aileen

News 2012-05-03 17:00 View：2727

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

News 2012-05-03 00:35 View：2044

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

News 2012-05-02 00:11 View：2025