On Oct.13th, Eight cities with abundant tourism resources from Hunan, Guangxi, Guizhou provinces have jointly established a Federation for Protection of Tourists’ rights and set up a convenient and efficient regional rights protection channel and a cooperation mechanism to exchange information and interact right protection. And those cities are as-follows:Nanning, Guilin and Hezhou from Guangxi province, Shaoyang City and Zhangjiajie City Hunan Province, Zunyi City, Miao and Dong states and Tongren City from Guizhou Province.It is informed that those above eight cities cover an area of 171,300 square kilometers with a population of 38,000,000 in total. Those cities abound in tourism resource and contact frequently with each other, but cross-regional consumer disputes are also increasing. This federation will not only serve as a platform to integrate tourist’s protection resources to benefit tourism consumers but also a driving force to tourism exchanges and cooperation for a better integration and development of tourism industries.The Consumers’ Associations in the eight cities have signed a cooperation agreement to build contact rules and punishment system for consumer disputes. If tourist has any disputes with commodities and service in one of the eight cities, he can make a complaint to the federation which gives great convenience to tourists.By Brenda

2013-10-16 00:33 View：1709

On October 13th, The Fourth session of Miao silver costume cultural festival kicks off in Fenghuang. 17 representive teams from Miao-populated area in Hunan, Guangxi, Yunnan and Guizhou Province will show the beauty of Hmong silver costume by integrating Hmong specialty apparel into the beauty of the ancient city of Phoenix.The activity will last two days, From Oct.13th to 14th, 30 national A-level models will give us a fantastic show on new fashion Hmong clothing over Tuo River in Fenghuang, which is a feast containing both the beauty of natural landscape and the reunion of Hmong silver costume.The Festival activities are divided into six major contents: network gift-sending of Miao silver costume culture festival, photography contest of China Fenghung Miao silver dress, Miao silver costume show, Miao silver jewelry art shows, fashion Hmong show, China International Fashion Week & Miao silver costume show.By Brenda

2013-10-15 00:31 View：1627

From Oct 25th to Oct 27th, Guangxi Yangshuo Climbing Festival blows the horn where outdoor sports branding business, outdoor clubs and climbing lovers across the world will gather to start their sport carnival. At that time, ZJJ Outdoor tourism working group will also sent representatives to attend the event and hope that by releasing relevant information about ZJJ Outdoor tourism, This event can attract outdoor lovers to come to Zhangjiajie and experience the charm of outdoor sports among Zhangjiajie’s peaks and trees.Organized by Xitang Outdoor Sports Planning Co.,Ltd, Yangshuo Climbing Festival has held for five times and triggered huge attention and influence in China and the world. During this activity, Zhangjiajie representatives carry along with ZJJ Outdoor tourism advertising video and publicity materials to recommend the outdoor tourism resources of “ZJJ landform” features to more outdoor sports lovers both from home and abroad.It is reported that the field work about ZJJ Outdoor tourism resources has been done and the promo production also comes to a close, while the publicity materials are under designing. Source has learned from the outdoor tourism working group the trailer essentials last for 15 seconds and is themed with “The same ZJJ; the different outdoor paradise”, which records Zhangjiajie’s outdoor tourism resources and displays series scenes of forest across, cave exploration, climbing and drifting.By Crystal

2013-10-15 00:30 View：1585

Main ingredient: Fish head;Other ingredients: Bamboo shoot, Black fungus, Garlic sprouts’ leaves red peppers, Streaky pork, Green onion and Ginger;Flavorings: Salt, Gourmet powder, Sugar, Thick chili sauce, Red camphor oil, Salad oil and Clear soup.

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Ximen gorge is located in Jixin ancient town, Which is only 20 kilometers away from famous Chinese historic and cultural city Fenghuang County. Traffic there is really convenient since it is near to 209 National Road.The whole length of Ximen gorge drifting is 6 kilometers. Ximen gorge belongs to Wanrong river drainage basin. Along the way, cliffs can be seen here and there. All kinds of trees are flourishing. Water is clean. Riffles, dangerous shoals are all around. Overall, there are more than 30 dangerous shoals. Qinglong shoal is the most famous one, which has a overall length of 400 meters. Qinglong shoal and Longway shoal are called the classics in drifting with China.Ximen gorge drifting area is divided by a river. In the left area, Miao people live there and Han people live in the right area. Along the river, many relics and historical sites are there. It is also the location of many famous movies and television plays, like Putting Down Bandits in Wulong Mountain.All in all, The stimulating degree and cultural atmosphere make Ximen gorge drifting irreplaceable.Translated by Becky

2012-08-15 00:28 View：2977

Recently, More than 150 experts came together in Zhangjiajie to jointly discuss in industrial development of ecological protection and give suggestions to economical healthy development.Zhangjiajie is known as an important national ecological functional area and main battlefield for regional development and poverty alleviation in Wulingyuan. This seminar is aimed at realizing a win-win development in both ecological protection and industrial development.In recent years, Zhangjiajie centers on tourism to drive the construction of sightseeing farm villages, which attracts broad participation of visitors. Based on tourist industry, Zhangjiajie develops arrowroot, Maoyan berry, gallnut and many special fruits. By means of special products, they lengthen the industrial chain.After years’ efforts, Zhangjiajie’s ecological protection industry goes as a lead in many fields. The value of ecological industry gets to 18 billion yuan in total, taking for 53% in Zhangjiajie’s GDP.Translated by Becky

2013-10-14 00:27 View：1568

On Oct 13th,The final of The 2rd Red Bull Wing Outfit Flight World Championship has successfully drawn an end. Jhonathan Florez,A Columbia competitor won the first prize and awarded the King of Wing Outfit Flight 2013.Before the competition, all the competitor have shown their respect and murals to Viktor Kovats by observing silence and sending yellow chrysanthemum to the valley.Only 8 competitors have entered the final circle.The oldest one is already 60 years old. There are two chances for each competitor, the best performance is the final grade. That is to say,who costs the least time during the competition will be the winner after two performances.On the end,Columbian competitor Jhonathan has crowned the top honor.By Aileen

2013-10-14 00:26 View：745

The Fourth China (Fenghuang) Miao Silver Ornament & Costumes Festival, themed "Colorful clothes, charming Fenghuang", unveiled its curtain on Tuojiang River of Fenghuang Ancient Town of Hunan on October 14. At the opening ceremony, people of the Miao ethnic group from Hunan, Guangxi, Yunnan and Guizhou provinces in distinctive Miao costumes competed with 26 national A-level fashion models, presenting a fashion show of "modern trend" against "folk style".Fashion models are presenting Miao costumes stage show on boat. Wedding ceremony of Miao nationality Miao girls present classic Miao silver ornament and costumes.Bench danceTranslator: Zhang MinsiSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

2013-10-18 00:21 View：1106

The 2013 China (Zhangjiajie of Hunan) International Forest Conservation Festival was unveiled on October 12. During the opening ceremony, Captivating Zhangjiajie, a movie narrating the change and development of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, got premiered with the presence of its all major staff.The festival has been held seventeenth times since its debut in 1991. Xu Xianhui, mayor of Zhangjiajie, stated that the festival helps enhance the citizens' consciousness to protect forest, and thus lays a foundation for promoting knowledge of forest conservation and developing ecological industries.The premiere is one of the themed activities in the festival. Jointly produced by the China Film Association and the Beijing Binfenshixian Film & Television Cultural Media Co., Ltd., the film tells the inspirational stories of forest workers in Zhangjiajie, reproducing in an artist way the process how the city has developed into the first national forest park in China and then a universally acknowledged tourist city from a common state-owned forest farm.Translator: Li XuanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

2013-10-16 00:15 View：688

Hunan Provincial People's Government held a tourism promotion conference in Macao on October 12, to further promote the Hunan-Macao cooperation in tourism service, cultural industry and high-end business industry.Vice Governor of Hunan Province He Baoxiang briefed Hunan's tourism resources and advantages at the conference. Zhang Zhiheng, director of Hunan Provincial Tourism Bureau, gave a comprehensive introduction to Hunan's tourism industry. After the introduction of tourism resources and advantages given by principals from Tourism Bureaus of Changsha, Yiyang, Chenzhou and Huaihua, Tang Xinhua, deputy director of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and secretary of the Party Leadership Group of the Hunan Federation of Industry and Commerce, on behalf of over 20 chambers of commerce in Hunan, signed cooperation agreements with 9 associations in industries and business including Macao ASEAN International Chamber of Commerce (MAICC), Macao Convention & Exhibition Association (MCEA) and Macao Youth Entrepreneurs Association (MYEA).Hunan, Macao's third biggest overseas tourists market, has sent many visitors to Macao, ranking fourth in terms of the number of visitors. Vice Governor He hoped that the conference will play a positive role in strengthening the understanding and cooperation in culture, tourism, trade and economy between Hunan and Macao.Translator: Wang XiaoluSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

2013-10-15 00:14 View：649