ZJJ Wulingyuan News, On June 12, revealed that Zhangjiajie, the world natural heritage site, saw an enormous increase of guests at home as well as a flock of Korean. According to incomplete statistics, more than 2 thousand Korean travelers have visited Wulingyuan to enjoy a cool and green Dragon Boat Festival since June 9.A traveling businessman who deals in the Korean customer market introduced that there are four reasons for Zhangjiajie attracting a number of Korean. Firstly, Korean has been always shown preference to Zhangjiajie, frequently taking Zhangjiajie as their first choice. Secondly, in Korea, they can also take the same holiday as Chinese, so it is a very good time for them to go on a tour. Thirdly, many Korean intended to feel the culture of Chinese Dragon Boat Festival and know more about China. Fourthly, it is very convenient for Korean to fly to Zhangjiajie.By Emma

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Recycle of paper and CFL; timely recovery of waste batteries; participation in the protection of ecology of the scenic spots…Source from ZZhangjiajie Jingwu Pullman Hotel–The first five-star hotel in Zhangjiajie learned that the hotel has passed the bronze certification of sustainable development project–“The Earth in the 21st Century” held by French accor hotel management group, which signs the the hotel’s progress in advocating ecology, energy-saving, environmental-friendly ideal and hotel innovative management.In April lat year, French accor hotel management group officially released the sustainable development project, which covered the group’s measures in environmental protection and back coupling society, came up with 21 commitments and quantitative goals in seven aspects, in terms of healthy, nature, low-carbon, innovation, local community, job and dialogue, and introduced bronze, silver, golden and platinum certifications.As a branch of the high-end business leisure holiday brand hotel of French accor hotel management group, Zhangjiajie Jingwu Pullman Hotel, in line with 21 commitments and quantitative goals, carries out 10 promoting measures, such as training for the employees, building environmental-friendly ideal, creating more jobs and participation in ecological protection, etc. After a year’s hard work, the project’s quantitative goals meets the bronze certification standards.According to the report, many aspects have been improved in terms of reducing energy consumption and water supply volume, promoting local products and providing balanced diet, which makes it possible to pass the silver certification at the end of June.Translated by Crystal

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On the second day of Dragon Boat Festival, the world natural heritage site–ZJJ Wulingyuan scenic spot witnesses tourism peak after the clear up with many superexcellent ecotourism routes teemed with tourists, such as Tianzi Mountain, Huangshi Village, Ten-miles Gallery, Yuanjiajie and Golden whip Steam, etc. There are many forms of tourism: students travel after college entrance examination, family parents-child tourism, sunset healthy travel and geological and scientific popularization journey, etc. Tourists from all over the world enjoy the agreeable ecotourism in Zhangjiajie. According to rough estimation, by the end of June11 12:00, Wulingyuan core scenic spot receives over 15,000 tourists both from home and abroad.Translated by crystal

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June 11 is the second day of Dragon Boat Festival holiday, and tourism in Zhangjiajie is heating up with the coming of fine weather. At the same time, the number of tourists who choose to enjoy the performance of ZJJ Tianmen Fairy Fox-New Liu hai Cutting Firewoods at night is climbing, with over 3,000 audiences both from home and abroad watching the show, which signs the arrival of tourism peak of Dragon Boat Festival.Warm tip for tourists enjoying the performance:Advance booking for the ticket is a must, lest you miss this show.Translated by Crystal

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ZJJ Wulingyuan Hydrangeas, expected to blossom at certain times during a year, are burst into bloom in Wulingyuan during this Dragon Boat Holiday, which have attracted groups of travelers.With several colors, hydrangeas are colorful and beautiful. Its flower is similar to a ball and requires wide space to spread itself. The most popular and prevailing one is the white hydrangea. Besides, there are blue hydrangea and pink hydrangea.In Wulingyuan area, many travelers shot photos of hydrangeas in this Dragon Boat holiday. According to the meteorological data, these days are sunshine and fine, which suitable for outdoor activities. Hold the chance and have a nice holiday in Zhangjiajie.By Aileen

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On June 9th, Zhangjiajie’s 30 photographers gather in Wulingyuan White Tiger Hall scenic spot, conducting photography pictures collecting activity, themed with “Close to Nature”.This event is held by Zhangjiajie club of international photography association, Wulingyuan photography association and ZJJ Rednet. The members are from local photographers and photographers from Rednet. During the activity, the attendants are enchanted by original ecological scenery, focusing their cameras on the green mountains and limpid rivers and “closing”nature in their practical actions.White Tiger Hall scenic spot Located in Wulingyuan Suoxiyu county, near to Bao feng Lake scenic spot, Bao feng Lake is endowed with splendid scenery, receiving favors from outdoors activity amateurs and photographers amateurs. The person in charge of the Zhangjiajie club of international photography association exclaims that Zhangjiajie is beautiful, the photographers love beauty, and they will organize more activities to discover Zhangjiajie’s beauty and promote Zhangjiajie.Translated by crystal

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On June 9th, The first opera music festival “Tianmen Fairy Fox” of Wuling Mountain Area is held in Zhangjiajie institute of Jishou University, accompanying blasts of cheers aroused by moving songs.The event, organized by Chinese opera music community and propaganda department of CPC Zhangjiajie municipal party committee, lasts three days from June 9 to June 11. Many domestic famous Peking opera masters have attended the festival, such as Zhu baoguang, Zhang jin and Fei yuping. There are three play types: traditional musical -drama, modern drama and Peking opera sing and dance, and opera music festival seminar and master lectures are also held.The specific time is as follows:On June 9, 7:00-9:00 In the first floor–Feng Ya Hall of Zhangjiajie library; performed by Hunan Peking Opera protecting and heritage center.On June 10, 2:00-4:30 In the first floor–Feng Ya Hall of Zhangjiajie library; performed by Peking opera famous amateur of Wulingyuan.On June 10, 7:00-9:00 In the first floor–Feng Ya Hall of Zhangjiajie library; performed by the first opera music festival “Tianmen Fairy Fox” of Wuling Mountain Area.On June 11, 8:00-10:00 opera music festival seminar in the third floor meeting hall of Boxue building of Zhangjiajie Institute; 10:00-12:00 lectures.Translated by Crystal

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"Oh my god!" a group of young European and American tourists were amazed at the "First Ladder in the World" in Yuanjiajie Scenic Area of Zhangjiajie on June 11. From January to May this year, Zhangjiajie has received over 10,000 travelers from Europe and America, a two-fold increase over the same period last year.Shortage of European and American tourists is considered as Achilles' heel of tourism industry in Zhangjiajie. In recent years, the city has taken pertinent measures to revive the depressed European and American markets. The prototype of "Hallelujah floating mountains" in the film Avatar enables European and American tourists to appreciate the mysterious and charming Zhangjiajie landform. In addition, a series of challenge activities such as Breath-holding Contest in Baofeng Lake, Wingsuit Flying Contest in Tianmen Mountain and Iron Man Climbing Highest Outdoor Elevator, which were mainly participated in by European and American masters, draw eyeballs of audience from western countries. The annual International Country Music Week held every two years since 2009 has attracted many famous Western musical teams.Translator: Zhang MinsiSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, not only the number of domestic tourists increased rapidly in Zhangjiajie, but also South Korean arrivals came in a continuous stream. Since June, 9, over two thousand Korean guests have visited Wulingyuan scenic spot.According to a travelling salesman specialized in Korea market, there are four reasons why South Korean tourists are attracted by the charming city during the vacation: first, South Korean tourists always show special interest in the beautiful scenery in Zhangjiajie, hence, it is their first choice when travelling abroad; second, they also have holiday during Dragon Boat Festival, which provides a good opportunity for them; third, many South Korean tourists want to take this chance to experience different cultural atmosphere of the festival in China, so as to have a better understanding of this country; and fourth, air traffic from South Korea to Zhangjiajie is quite convenient. Korean tourists visit Huangshizhai (Yellow Stone Stockade) scenic spot.Helong Park in Tianzi Mountain is a main destination of Korean tourists. Translator: He YaoSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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The 2013 Fenghuang County Dragon Boat Racing was unveiled on the Tuojiang River on June 11 to mark the annual Dragon Boat Festival which falls on June 12 this year. Fenghuang organizes the dragon boat racing-a traditional Chinese sport to celebrate the annual Dragon Boat Festival and showcase its local folk culture. The team consisting of Maogusi dancers wearing clothes made of straw attracted the most attention. Sturdy male competitors whose faces were decorated with several white and black lines look manlier. Women participants' impressive bending to oars won thunder cheers from visitors on both banks.Fenghuang arranges a series of local original dramas for tourists prior to the end of July, including Fenghuang Yang Opera, Fenghuang Wenchadeng Opera, and Fenghuang Tantang Opera. They will also have opportunities to enjoy site performances of some intangible cultural heritage items such as silver forging of Miao people and Miao Huagu Opera. Translator: Guo YanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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