The plane A320, newly introduced by China Southern Airlines (CSN), started its journey from France on February 20, passed through Tianjin and arrived at Changsha Huanghua International Airport at 10 o’clock on the morning of February 21. This is the fifth airbus introduced in succession since the strategic cooperation agreement was signed between the CSN and the Hunan Provincial People’s Government in 2012. Up till now the number of airplanes under CSN’s management has reached 21.The brand-new Airbus A320, with 151 seats including eight seats for first class, 23 for high-end economy class and 120 for economy class, will play a significant role in relieving traffic pressure in peak tourist season. It will also further expand Hunan’s aviation channel to the outside world by providing passenger transfer service in Guangzhou, Beijing and Urumchi to Europe, America, Australia, Southeast Asia and Central Asia.The CSN is scheduled to introduce the 22nd airbus in the second half of this year. The flight from Changsha to Germany’s Frankfurt is Changsha’s longest international flight, which is expected to be launched this year.Translator: Wang XiaoluSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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December 15,2013.Taking a part in the Hunan Province Foreigner Photography contest has been nothing less thanspectacular. In China, Hunan Province is an intermediate size province, the provincial capital Changsha is also regarded as a relaxed and chilled city in the eyes of the “big city dwellers” of China.

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First and foremost, my earnest gratitude and appreciation go to the responsible authority (Hunan Provincial Tourism Bureau, the Official Web Portal of Hunan Government), for this unique initiative and the organizers for their tireless efforts and prompt responses to queries even during the build-up to the trip and within its commencement.

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On Feb 13, Lantern Festival Gala on them of “Chinses Dream·Flowers Invites Spring” was grandly held at People’s Square by ZJJ literay federation. Municipal leaders watched the gala together with thousands of citizens.The whole gala is themed by “Chinses Dream·Flowers Invites Spring” and composed by three activities “Folk dancing and singing”, “Contemporary melody” and “Respected descendant, with triumph again”. Enthusiastic performance of strong ethnic characteristic, drama, kungfu performance, humorous small drama and talk show and speech and recitation performance which reflected construction and spiritual life of Zhangjiajie were presented.This gala emphasized the theme of passion, joy, harmony and thanksgiving. It is not only of rich culture, strong local characteristic and modern art, but also reflects economic development of Zhangjiajie.By Patrcia

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The promotion conference on Zhangjiajie-Wulong tourist routes was held on February 19, to explore the development of tourism market. Wulong, 137 kilometers far away from main urban areas of Chongqing, is an excellent tourism area in China. As the host of the International Outdoor Sports, it is famous for its National Karst Geological Park, and becomes the only one included in the list of World Natural Heritage Sites in Chongqing. At the conference, two classic tourist routes were introduced. The first route, starting from Zhangjiajie, includes a series of famous scenic spots such as Chatong in Biancheng Town, Aizhai Suspension Bridge, Wulong in Chongqing, the Peach Garden in Youyang Miao and Tujia Autonomous County. The second route includes Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie, Chatong in Biancheng Town, Aizhai Suspension Bridge, Mengdonghe National Scenic Area Drifting, Wulong in Chongqing and the Peach Garden in Youyang Miao and Tujia Autonomous County. The promotion conference on Zhangjiajie-Wulong tourist routes is held. Translator: Wang XiaoluSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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Under the demand of the China Overseas Exchange Association and Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Surabaya of Indonesia, Hunan Normal University, the only Chinese education base in Hunan of the Overseas Affairs Office of the State Council, is now selecting two volunteers to conduct one-year Chinese teaching in Universitas Ma Chung of Indonesia. There is no gender discrimination in selecting volunteers, only if they are enrolled postgraduate or graduate students of Hunan Normal University, or teaching staff in kindergartens, primary or high schools  and in the age between 25 and 35 years old. Those candidates are required to be painstaking, communicative, and selfless. Solid teaching abilities, experience of TCSL or Chinese international education, and either certificate of teaching or that of TCSL are also demanded. He or she should boast as well a third level in national mandarin test, a good command of English, and be in good health without any serious illness. Translator: Li XuanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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The Second Online Hunan Cultural Festival was launched in October, 2013. Seventeen theme activities centered on the subject of "Chinese Dream: Hunan Chapter" were organized for the festival, by its undertakers - Hunan Official Web Portal, Voice of China Online Media Co., Ltd, and the Rednet Website.In the activity themed "My Chinese Dream-Dreaming Hunan", over 12,000 Internet users participated in the interactive dream sharing session, after which top ten Hunan dreams were selected.The "Chinese Dream, Hunan Love" thematic cartoon creation competition and the "Online Finance Expo" presented the everlasting dream for wealth. Another dream, the "Digital Hunan", a dream to achieve the annual output value of 100 billion yuan in network culture industry, was kicked off during the festival.The "Hunan Government Affairs Microblog Forum" gathered leaders of government affairs microblog to share experience, as well as to improve the media literacy of government staff.The "Happy Hunan", a large-scale art show, showed Hunan people's happy life by singing. The "College Entrepreneurial Talent Show" presented teenagers' perseverance while pursuing their dreams.This online cultural festival played the network card, presented Hunan's cultural advantage and charm, and attracted attention from all over the world. The Hunan Province Foreigner Photo Contest spread Hunan’s charm to the whole world. The "Growth Road of Young Mao Zedong" Internet pilgrimage promoted the province's red tourism development. Furthermore, the Online Shopping Festival for Hunan Specialties helped Hunan specialties go global online.The festival expanded the global channel for spreading Hunan culture. Over 100 news websites including People's Daily Online, Xinhuanet, Sina, and Tencent reported the festival. The click volume of the online cultural festival thematic activities has totaled over 90 million person-times, and more than 500 netizens participated in the festival by voting, submitting pieces of writing, and joining competitions.Translator: Hao JingruSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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It was learned from the Guangzhou Railway (Group) Corporation that free WiFi will shortly be available on all regular trains originating in Hunan province for the first time in China.The “WiFi Passenger Train Integrative Services System” has passed performance test, and passengers can enjoy online service during the whole journey. In the carriages installed with the system, passengers can get access to free WiFi service only by switching on WiFi function of their smart phone or computer and inputting the website of railwifi.cn.The system includes such services as “Train Cinema”, “Information for Passengers” and a “Travel Guidebook”. It enables passengers to check ticket information and train schedule, get acquaintance with scenic spots and dining services along the railway, make hotel reservations and appreciate almost 200 domestic and foreign movies.Up to now, Guangzhou Railway has taken the lead in installing 280 wireless devices under 23 normal-speed trains originating in Hunan. After the Spring Festival travel rush, such devices will be placed under remaining 25 normal-speed trains.Translator: Zhang MinsiSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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Recently, Affected by cold air, The first snow came to Zhangjiajie national forest park in early spring. The snow not only decorated the rocks, also added amorous feelings of shrubbery.Although the weather had cold chill, It did not affect the interest of visitors. With an endless stream of tourists, we could see a lot of fun. It is understood that in the coming days, continuous rain and snow would continue for a period of time.Translated by Sophia

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China is a large country, similar in size to the United States, So clearly weather patterns vary enormously across the country. Harbin in the far northeast is subject to bitterly cold winters, While Hong Kong and the Southeast have a subtropical climate, hot and humid most of the year. One generalization holds true for much of eastern China-summers are very hot, humid and rainy.

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