According to a journalist from Wulingyuan, Zhangjiajie City, the large LED display of the Hallelujah concert hall in Yellow Dragon Cave Scenic Area has been listed in the Guinness World Records as it has the largest number of small screens indoors which can be moved independently.  The Large LED Display consists of 21 small screensRecently, the certificate has been sent to Yellow Dragon Cave Management Bureau by Shanghai Guinness World Record Headquarters.The LED display cost a total investment of 7 million Yuan, consisting of 21 (3 lines X 7 columns) PH6 LED Screens. It is rare to see that the screen can be moved separately, and the number of 21 sets a world record.Since it was put into use in September, 2010, the screen has provided the most advanced stage performance facilities for the First China International Culture and Tourism Festival and the large-scale ethnic cultural show-Rain and Fog in Zhangjiajie, which made all audiences feel like they were within the landscape and dreams. The Hallelujah Concert Hall in Yellow Dragon Cave Scenic AreaIn the upcoming closing ceremony of the 2011 Zhangjiajie International Country Music Week, the screen will present its unique movable stage effects.Translator: Mao YipanSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web 

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When you come to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, Zhangjiajie City, you will be attracted by the “Padlock Mountain” comprising many love padlocks near to the No.1 natural bridge in the world. These charming padlocks are hung on the trees or rocks, conveying some emotion. Numerous Tourists buy the padlocks from stands here, and make a wish for health or happiness. Those sweethearts will buy two padlocks to symbolize their everlasting love.Now, tens of thousands of love padlocks have become a favorite scenic spot of tourists from home and abroad. According to a seller, the price of a lock ranges from 25 to 200 Yuan in peak season, which is very popular with tourists. Translator: Mao YipanSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web

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China's first new light rail train exported to Europe rolled off the production line in CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of advanced rail transportation equipment in China, on August 10.It is reported that this type of train is specially designed for Izmir, Turkey. Each of the train can operate separately and can also be grouped according to passenger flow. The bogie enables the train to sway like a snake freely and swerve steadily.European rail transport standards present strict and detailed requirements on the safety, comfort, energy efficiency and environmental protection, and so the European market is recognized as the most rigid one in the world. At the end of 2009, the new light rail train independently developed by CSR Zhuzhou won out among its competitors from America, Europe, Japan and South Korea and received the order valued at 350 million yuan from Izmir.Translator: Li LingSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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The Changde Municipal Culture, Radio, Television, Press and Publication Bureau revealed that the original cartoon series "Liuhai Cutting Firewood" has been completed, ready for its premiere on Hunan TV Golden Eagle Cartoon Channel this month. The animated cartoon is scheduled to be presented on dozens of provincial or municipal TVs at the end of this month.The play with a total investment of over 18 million yuan is produced by Changde Chuangyuan Digital Sci-tech Co., Ltd. The hero Liuhai is a young man with virtue and filial piety, hardworking and optimistic. The traditional love story was adapted to a legendary cartoon full of ambition, optimism and fantasy. The adventurous stories are expected to help teenagers understand the essence of life besides entertainment.The legend of "Liuhai Cutting Firewood" is Changde's intangible cultural heritage under the provincial-level protection. The cartoon series feature the display of unique local folk customs and the in-depth interpretation of ideas in folklores. The play also includes pictures of some famous tourist attractions in Changde such as Taiyang (Sun) Hill, Liuye (Willow Leaf) Lake and Taohuayuan (the Peach Blossom Land) that will showcase the identity of the charming city.Translator: Guo YanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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Recently, the second batch of national famous tourism towns (villages) with characteristic landscape have been released to the public. Hunan's Jiayi Town of Pingjiang County, Caitaiyuan Villiage of Dingzi Town, Wangcheng County, and Heye Town of Shuangfeng County are on the list.The selection of national famous tourism towns (villages) with characteristic landscape aims at propelling the planning and construction of small towns and development of tourism in rural areas. A total of 200 applications were submitted to the relevant departments for approval in 2010. After careful examination and public announcement, 111 towns (villages) obtained this title.Last year, the Hunan Provincial Tourism Bureau launched "3521" project in a bid to push forward the development of tourism in rural areas during three years (2010-- 2012). The "3521" refers to developing 30 strong tourism counties, 50 famous tourism towns with characteristic landscape, 200 famous tourism villages with distinctive features, and 10,000 happy farmhouses and family inns across the province.Translator: Zhou JingqiSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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The first China International Danxia Langshan Mountain Photography Art Fair has been officially launched recently. Hosted by China Landscape and Historic Sites Association and Xinning County People's Government and sponsored by China Photo Press (CPP), the fair will last for 1 year from April 5, 2011 to July 30, 2012. It aims at encouraging photographers to explore Xinning's nature and its rural-urban communities and to show the beauty of Xinning and Langshan Mountain in their photos.This fair is featured by its internationalization positioning, mass participating and multi-angle photographing with great popularity of brands. Taking the form of "mass participation, experts evaluation and international standards", it will collect photos across the world to comprehensively reflect the beauty of Langshan Mountain as a site of world natural heritage from various angles.The fair will attract photographers' attention all over the world to concern Langshan Mountain and raise the awareness of protecting it.Translator: Wang XiaoluSource: Hunan Official Web

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Recently, Zhangjiajie has officially announced the second batch of municipal intangible cultural heritage protection list, 13 items in total. The dance of Tujia people with festive lanterns (Tujia Huadeng) and picking rock fungus on cliffs are selected into the list.The list covers 6 categories including folk art forms, traditional craftsmanship, drama and sports, and folk custom. Up to now, Zhangjiajie city has 34 items of intangible cultural heritage with a long history and unique ethnic characteristics, which have important cultural and scientific values.Translator: Mao YipanSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web

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On August 9, Mark Levine, the American musician acclaimed as "Father of Country Music" wearing an American cowboy hat, shaggy whiskers and traditional Chinese garments sung  Chinese red songs including "The East is Red" and "Liuyang River" at the picturesque Wulingyuan, Zhangjiajie County, Hunan Province, mesmerizing numerous tourists.It is informed that during the Zhangjiajie International Country Music Week this September, Mark Levine will, on behalf of an American band, bring exciting songs from home and abroad and entertain the visitors.Translator: Zhang MinsiSource: Hunan Official Web

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