There exists high degree of autonomy in Fenghuang Miao people’s marriage. Singing in antiphonal style is the most representative way of expressing love between Miao men and women. Miao youth pay much attention to artistic talent and moral characters instead of property and family financial situation.

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The Most Spectacular Road in China–Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mount is the highest mountain in Yongding District, Zhangjiajie City, with a main peak of 1518.6 meters. It is just 8 kilometers away from Zhangjiajie urban area. Tianmen Mount is famous for its natural wonder Tianmen Cave. In ancient times, Tianmen Mount was called Songliang Mount and was the earliest famous mountain written into annals of history.In May, 2005, Tianmen Mount sky way was completed finally. This sky way which is called heaven-linking avenue has 99 turns, directly drifting into sky. Thus “The most spectacular road” turned out splendidly. In September, the world’s longest mountain cableway—Tianmen Mount sightseeing cableway was also completed. This cableway has a length of 7455 meters and has an altitude difference of 1279 meters. It straightly gets to the top from downtown, just like a rainbow.Generally, heaven-linking avenue is dangerous. It crookedly passes through mountains and cliffs. After walking through this heaven-linking avenue, senior vice chairman of Chinese Calligraphy Association Shen Peng joyfully inscribed four words for it, which integrates with amazingTianmen Mount Road.Translated by Becky

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Enjoying the feast of world country music, listening to sweet-sounding angelic voice, discussing the prospects of cultural development …On August 14th, the activity organizing committee of the music week releases that the forum–“ZJJ’s Cultural Dream” will be opened in Hallelujah music hall of Yellow Dragon Cave during the music week in which 11 cultural celebrities will take part in.It is reported that themed with “ZJJ’s Cultural Dream”, the forum is hosted by famous compare–Zhang dandan from HNTV and is opened on September 1st. The guests present who stand in a professional points will explore ZJJ’s road to the cultural development in terms of music, architecture, sculpture, painting, culture, chess, city management, etc, analyzing ZJJ’s cultural dream and providing advices for ZJJ’s cultural construction.The cultural celebrities that are invited include: China Chess institution dean–Wang runan, China Religious Culture Communication Association president–Ye xiaowen, the national 1-class artist and the maker of “Martin Luther King” statue–Lei yixin, the national 1-class screenwriter Mei shuaiyuan, dean of the school of architecture and landscape design of Peking University–Yu kongjian, and famous musician–Gao xiaosong.The man in charge of the committee indicates the host of the music week is to display and exchange the arts essence from all nations in the world and promote cultural contacts among nations. The forum of “ZJJ’s Cultural Dream” during the music week is to explore ZJJ’s road to tourism and cultural development, as well make different culture and thoughts contact with each other, which may pave road for building Zhangjiajie cultural business card.By Crystal

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Though having entered Autumn according to solar terms, people are still staying in high temperature. So everyone is urgently yearning for cool weather. Zhangjiajie becomes a preferable choice.Natural air conditioning—Zhangjiajie Grand CanyonZhangjiajie Grand Canyon is not very high in altitude, but gentle breeze always touches one’s face there despite burning hot outside. As one of the most important scenic spots in eastern tourist line, wonderful waterfalls are commonly seen there. On the bottom of Zhangjiajie Grand Gorge, a tourist line is set up by board along a quiet brook. Walking along this tourist line, Visitors can not only enjoy beautiful natural landscape, but also view history-related human landscape of generations.Ice-cold and clear Golden Whip StreamSerious drought this year makes most streams cutoff, while Golden Whip Stream keeps flowing.Golden Whip Stream is the most beautiful in Wulingyuan, with clear stream and cruising fishes. Famous writer Shen Congwen once praised Golden Whip Stream as “a young girl of Zhangjiajie”. At present, Golden Whip Stream receives the maximum tourists everyday. The stream feels ice-cold even at noon when sun is the strongest.Translated by Becky

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Changsha Aiwan Pavilion is located in Qingfeng Gorge of Yuelu Mountain, being ringed on three sides by montains.Changsha Aiwan Pavilion was first built in 1792 and was founded by Luo Dian, president ofYueluAcademy. It owned a name-Hongye Pavilion originally. Governor-general of Hu-Guang changed its name to Changsha Aiwan Pavilion according to some verse written by a famous Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu. Changsha Aiwan Pavilion gradually formed present pattern after multiple major repair in successively Tongzhi, Guangxu, Xuantong, Republic of China and after the foundation of China.Nowadays, Changsha Aiwan Pavilion, Old Tipplers Pavilion (Built in 1046, in Chuzhou City, Anhui Province), Mid-Lake Pavilion (Built in 1552, in West Lake, Hangzhou) and Taoran Pavilion (built in 1695, in Beijing) are known as provincial culture and relic sites and four well-known pavilions in China.Aiwan Pavilion was destroyed during anti-Japanese war period and was rebuilt in 1952, and heavily repaired in 1987. A monument was set up then, with Chairman Mao’s holograph. Changsha Aiwan Pavilion has great influence on pavilions’ building in China. It can also be seen as a classical architecture among pavilions.Translated by Becky

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Tea-light opera is a small scaled musical opera in Fenghuang, originating from folk minor, folk songs of labor, lantern dance and many traditional tunes.

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Recently, Hong Kong racing driver Deng Zhilun and Italian racing driver Federico Sceriffo performed an ultimate for “King of Drifting in Sky Road” in Heaven-linking Avenue of Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mount. At last, Federico Sceriffo successfully won and became “King of Drifting in Sky Road”in ZJJ Tianmen Mount.At 13:15, Deng Zhilun and Federico Sceriffo set out from Tianmen Mount with their racing cars. They arrived Tianmen Cave finally after drifting 99 curves along the sky way. That meant they managed to challenge overall 10.77-kilometer Heaven-linking Avenue, which has a roadwidth of only 6 meters and has an elevation drop of nearly 1100 meters.According to professional judges’ comprehensive judgment, Italian racing driver Federico Sceriffo got 96.5 on average and Hong Kong racing driver Deng Zhilun got 95 on average.31-year-old Federico Sceriffo has once took part in drifting races held by various international cities such as Paris, Osaka and so on and has won champions for many times. This time, he brought a wonderful visual feast to all with his exquisite drifting skills.Translated by Becky

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Jade holds a greater fascination for the Chinese than any other stone. Traditionally, it is worn for good luck, as a protection against sickness and as an amulet for travelers. There are several types of jade: nephrite, jadeite and a local variety, nanyu jade.

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Admission tickets for the opening and closing ceremony for 2013 ZJJ Country Music Week, entrance tickets for tour places:Yellow Dragon Cave,Baofeng Lake,Tianzi Mountain, Shuiraosimen,Laomo Bay and Xibu Street, board and lodging as well as a package of Tujia local specialty. Expenses on articles above must cost you much .Amazing news shows that you are possible to be free for all of these.Issued by organizing committee of 2013 ZJJ Country Music Week, the latest information tells 20 lucky fellows are expected for free trip in Wulingyuan during music week.How to be the lucky fellow?Micro-blog master: @Zhangjiajie Travel and @ZJJ Country Music Week official blog, then transmit the hunting information to three friends. The last step is to hand in your personal introduction.Wechat master: @Zhangjiajie Travel (Micro signal:zjjwly) and @Zhangjiajie official Wechant (Weizjj), Then ransmit the hunting information to three friends. At last hand in your personal introduction.20 lucky fellows are selected by chance through the two ways. Try your micro-blog and Wechant; you are the next lucky one.By Aileen

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It is undisputable that this summer is sweltering. Though rainy days failed to come in Zhangjiajie for nearly one month the weather is still favored by travels at home and aboard.These days a shower settles the dust and brightens the sky. Not only bring in a comfortable mind to travels, but also to the lovely monkeys in Zhangjiajie scenic zones.Climbing on the mountains, hanging between branches midst the forest, monkeys are pleased with themselves. Pictures below have caught the most interesting and pleasant moment of their daily life in this summer.By Aileen

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