On June 27, 2018, China Zhangjiajie Tourism Promotion Conference was held in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia.The official leader of Zhangjiajie, Mr. Liu Shaojian introduced the development of tourism in Zhangjiajie City and introduced its unique tourism resources.   In recent years, Zhangjiajie and Indonesia have become increasingly close to tourism exchanges. Since 2013, Zhangjiajie has received nearly 10,000 Indonesian tourists each year; on June 4, 2018, the direct charter flight from Zhangjiajie to Jakarta was inaugurated, and tourism cooperation between the two places entered a new era.Chinese source: Lin Yongchuan

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On July 20, the Huaihua urban section of the Wushui River is clear and green. And city looks picturesque. In recent years, the city has launched a comprehensive management project on the Wushui River. It aims to create a natural ecological landscape corridor for the city through such measures as sewage interception; dredging; roads, bridges, and gardens greening along the river; adding scenic spots sculptures; and tourism facilities construction. (Photo/Li Jian, Hunan Daily)Translator: Yu Jiangjiang 

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From June 19th to 24th, the large Sino-Russian co-production documentary film crew 《This is China》 came to Zhangjiajie and conducted a six-day interview.The crew will travel to Suoziqiu-Baizu style township in Sangzhi County, Tianmenshan Scenic Area, Tianzi Mountain, Yuanjiajie and Shuiraosimen, and will focus on natural scenery, history and culture, local customs, tourism and entertainment. Such as shooting, with the lens "Capture" Zhangjiajie green water, unique landforms and out of print scenery.This documentary will be produced in Chinese, Russian, and English versions and it will be broadcasted by many domestic and overseas media such as “Russia Today” and China Radio & TV station.Source from Xie Decai, Li Zhiguo

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If one flower represents one season, the lotus flower, would be the one for summer. The lotus has long been seen as Hunan’s provincial flower. When taking a trip to various tourist destinations in Hunan, you will always see lotus in bloom. The flowers last from June to August, and summer is the prime time for appreciating them. Don’t miss the following places:1.Changsha · 长沙Hunan Provincial Botanical Garden 湖南省森林植物园It boasts the most varied species of lotus flowers in Hunan, reaching almost 600. The best viewing place is close to the Science and Research center. There are many kinds of flowers such as roses, lotus, peonies, daisies and tulips. There are many types of blooms, single-petal, and multiple-petal. There are many colors red, yellow, white, reddish-yellow, etc. There are three petal flower and four petal flowers, etc.Sujiatuo Lotus Base, Kaifu District, Changsha 长沙市开福区苏家托荷花基地Sujiatuo is the lotus garden nearest to downtown Changsha. On low-lying land with rich water resources it is suitable for lotus growing. Most growers came from Huashi Town, Xiangtan County. When summer arrives, thousands of mu of lotus flowers bloom under Sujiatuo Viaduct on Changsha’s North Second Ring Road.Kaihui Town, Changsha County 长沙县开慧镇The First Lotus Culture Tourism Festival will be launched between July 14 and September 15 in Kaihui Town, Changsha County.2.Zhuzhou · 株洲Xianyu Ridge, Zhuzhou 株洲仙庾岭Xianyu Ridge, about 10 km east of  downtown Zhuzhou, has hundreds of mu (1 mu= 0.0667 ha.) lotus ponds, including a hundred mu of “space lotus”.“Space lotus” is a type of lotus grown from seeds carried into space by Chinese astronauts in experiments and designed to increase their yield.Xianyu Ridge was chosen as the main venue of the 2018 Zhuzhou Rural Summer Time Tourism Festival. There are four parts for the event: the opening ceremony; traversing the lotus pond - a TV challenge competition; Joyous lotus pond—rural music festival; energetic lotus pond—world cup carnival.3.Xiangtan · 湘潭Lotus Park at Panlong Grand Amusement Park 湘潭盘龙大观园荷花园Covering a total area of 300 mu, the lotus park inside of Xiangtan’s Panlong Grand Amusement Park is the Only Lotus Species Treasure of China. Over 30 species have won gold prizes among lotus exhibitions.4.Yueyang · 岳阳Junshan Wild Lotus World, Yueyang 岳阳君山野生荷花世界Walking through Junshan Wild Lotus World on Tuanhu Lake, you will find open water teeming with lotuses. It boasts the largest area of wild lotus in Asia, stretching to over 5,000 mu (about 333 hectares). Giving it its name --" Home to Chinese Wild Lotus" by the China Wild Plant Conservation Association in 2009. Boating and harvesting lotus seeds on the lake is a must-do for visitors.Junshan Wild Lotus World is located at Guangxingzhou Town, Junshan District, Yueyang City.5.Yiyang · 益阳Luowen Village, Nanxian County, Yiyang City 益阳南县罗文村When strolling in Luowen Village, some gorgeous walls come into sight first. The village is the first international graffiti art village in Hunan. A pavilion in the pond center provides visitors a good place to enjoy blooming lotus flowers.6.Loudi · 娄底Houfu Mansion, Loudi 娄底曾国藩故居Houfu Mansion, the former residence of Zeng Guofan (Chinese statesman, general, and Confucian scholar of the late-Qing Dynasty), is the largest and best preserved official residence in south China. Its library is among the sixth group of the cultural relics coming under state protection. The lotus in a nearly 20 hectares pond in front of the mansion bloom in June, and last for two months.7.Chenzhou · 郴州Sandu Town,Zixing City 郴州资兴三都镇Acres of lotus bloom in Sandu Town, Zixing City, Chenzhou. You may taste glutinous rice cake wrapped with lotus leaves, and also lotus tea; experience farm work like ploughing and stone milling; and, try to walk on stilts.You may be deeply impressed by the well-preserved ancient dwellings, stone arch bridges, ancestral temples, and stilt buildings.This year, for the first time, from July 27 to 29, a Migratory Bird Music Festival will be held. Tourists will have chances to enjoy Chinese and Western music styles and appreciate Picasso oil paintings in this vast land of lotus flowers.8.Xiangxi · 湘西Wanhe Garden, Pushui Town, Xiangxi 湘西浦市古镇万荷园Lotus flowers in Wanhe Garden are in blossom every June and July. You may also visit the local dwellings and enjoy Chenghe Gaoqiang (an upper-octave opera) performance. The millennium town of Pushi has been promoted as a national 4A-level scenic spot. Source from Hunan Official Web Portal

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Currently Hunan has 393 A-level scenic spots, including 165 scenic spots (including 42 3A level or above) or 41.9% offering free admission to tourists.Changde’s Taohuayuan Scenic Spot is Hunan’s first scenic spot that actively responds to the call put forward at China's 2018 "Two Sessions" and takes the lead in reducing ticket price. Starting from May 10, the scenic spot ticket will be reduced from 180 CNY/person to 128 CNY/person. Its valid period is 3 days as usual.As the first batch of China's world geoparks and the first batch of national 5A-level scenic spots, Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic Spot has also actively formulated price reduction plans to benefit more people.In addition, Hunan scenic spots also formulate corresponding preferential policies for different tourist groups during tourist peak and off seasons. This year it is the first time that the Dongjiang Lake Scenic Spot in Chenzhou implements separate ticket prices during tourist peak and off seasons. Its off-season lasts from November to December, 2018, with ticket price reduced by 15-20 CNY.Source from Hunan Official Web Portal

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On the afternoon of July 9, the farewell ceremony of the first Hunan tourist group to visit Laos was held at Changsha Huanghua International Airport. Consisting of 100 Hunanese who will journey to for five-days and end in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.“The launch of the “Hunan tourists visit Laos” activity is of great significance to cultural tourism cooperation between Hunan and Laos,” said Chen Xianchun, director of the Hunan Provincial Tourism Development Commission. Chen added that tourism serves as a bridge to spread civilization, promote cultural exchanges, and enhance friendship. “Hunan tourists visit Laos” program will last for over 2 years, and is an important window to showcase Hunan’s tourism.The participating Hunan tourists will visit well-known Laotian scenic spots, including Wat Xieng Khuan, Wat That Luang, Patuxay, Ang Nam Ngum, and Tham Jang. They will attend a local enterprises salon in Vientiane.The farewell ceremony for the first Hunan tourist group to Laos.Hunan provincial leaders and the first Hunan to Laos tourist groupTranslator: Xiao Juan

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The beautiful sunset and colorful lights make Xiangxi Economic and Technological Development Zone look gorgeous on the evening of July 9, 2018. Since the beginning of this year, the zone has further improved urban infrastructure construction and created a beautiful urban landscape. An urban layout suitable for living, doing business, and travelling has taken shape, making the zone a new pearl of the Wuling mountainous area. (Photo/Zhang Shujie, Liu Zhenjun)Translator: Yu Jiangjiang

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The photo taken on July 8, the first day of this summer vacation, show primary and secondary school students visit Qianzhou Ancient City in Jishou City. On the same day, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture Mass Art Museum and Jishou Guzheng Art Troupe launched a summer camp to promote traditional Chinese culture. The students dressed in Hanfu (the traditional dress of the Han ethnic group), visited the ancient city, enjoyed lotus flowers, performed traditional Chinese instrument Guzheng, and read the classics. They enjoyed a happy summer vacation. (Photo/Yao Fang)Translator: Xiao Juan

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