The glass bridge of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon is expected to start overall construction soon. Wang Jingquan, a bridge expert and academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, praised the bridge's design scheme and preliminary work on the first stage of assessment committee. He spoke highly of the landscape bridge project with an international leading position and level, and believed that it will become another world tourism wonder of the city upon completion. Located in the Lishuya and Wuwangpo region of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, the glass bridge, 430 meters long and six meters wide, will become the world's longest and highest glass bridge upon completion. Translator: Yang ChengfeiSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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The first China (Wuling Mountain Area) Grand Three-stick Drum Arena Competition & Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Festival kicked off in Longshan County on November 26. The folk art festival aims to enhance cultural exchange across borders of Hunan, Hubei, and Chongqing, promote the protection and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage in Wuling mountain areas, and strengthen citizen’s sense of responsibility to safeguard their hometown. At 8 am that day, the performing teams started their show along the streets, attracting tens of thousands audiences. Translator: Li XuanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal   

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From 21 to 26, students from the Chung Hua Academy, Chung Hua University of Taiwan started their Chinese cultural tour with teachers and students from Hunan College of Chinese Culture to appreciate the charm of Chinese culture. They sung the “Sande Song”, a typical Chinese song, in the Hunan Provincial College of Socialism in chorus.Themed “Reading Chinese classics & Inheriting Chinese culture”, the tour was in an effort to deepen exchange and friendship among students from Hunan and Taiwan. Through organizing training and exchange, visiting Yuelu Academy and famous scenic spots, and holding cultural activities, Hunan College of Chinese Culture provided opportunities for Taiwan students to experience the historical Chinese culture, achievements of Chinese talents, and the affinity of the family. The tour aims to further enhance Taiwan students’ confidence in and identity with the Chinese culture, and strengthen the pride and unity of the nation.Translator: Zhu MengxiaSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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On November 17, the 2014 China (Zhangjiajie) Second International Oil Painting Art Camp was concluded. During the activity, 32 oil painting masters from 13 countries like France, USA, Canada, Germany, Italy, Ireland and South Korea conducted half-a-month art creation and exchange in Zhangjiajie. On November 17, a painter introduces his latest oil paintings. Translator: Hao Jingru  

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Visitors take in folk art and crafts on show at the National Folk Arts and Crafts Exhibition held at the Hunan Arts and Crafts Vocational College, in Yiyang, Hunan province, Nov 15. The National Folk Arts and Crafts Exhibition was held between Nov 15 and Nov 17 at the Hunan Arts And Crafts Vocational College, in Yiyang, Hunan province. On display were more than 300 pieces of art by about 120 folk artists and craftsmen from all around China. As a main component of the 29th annual meeting of the Folk Arts and Crafts Committee of China National Arts and Crafts Society, the exhibition showcased folk arts and crafts in traditional style as well as college students' works with modern artistic flavor. A woman peruses a fashionable dress with traditional elements by a student at the Hunan Arts and Crafts Vocational College at the National Folk Arts and Crafts Exhibition held in Yiyang, Hunan province, Nov 17.A pair of fashion shoes by a student at the Hunan Arts And Crafts Vocational College are displayed at the National Folk Arts and Crafts Exhibition held in Yiyang, Hunan province, Nov 17.Source:Xinhua   

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At 13:24 on November 18, the CRH train 380B slowly entered Huaihua South High-speed Railway Station. On the same day, Changsha-Huaihua section of Shanghai-Kunming High-speed Railway began trial operation. According to the plan, this section will open to public by the end of this year. At 10:57, the train 0G6501 left Changsha South Railway Station, marking the beginning of around one-month trial run of Changsha-Xinhuang section of Shanghai-Kunming High-speed Railway. It has been learned from Guangzhou Railway Group that after the official operation of the Hongqiao (Shanghai)-Xinhuang West section of Shanghai-Kunming High-speed Railway in late December, Huaihua South Station and Xinhuang West Station will be facilitated with 17 pairs of high-speed motor train units for the first time. With this it will take about 100 minutes to travel from Changsha to Huaihua, and 5 hours from Changsha to Shanghai. Translator: Hao Jingru Source: Hunan Official Web Portal

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On November 6th, A team of 6 Thailand mainstream media paid a visit to the classic attractions,Like Huangshi village, Gold whip stream and so on, In Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Those Thailand friends repeatedly praised its unusual mountains, Beautiful scenery and fair scenic management, Service plus environmental sanitation.The group is preparing for “Hunan Culture into Thailand” activity, Which is to be put on in early December in Thailand. It will enable Thailand media into Zhangjiajie core scenic area, Experience and feel the beauty of Zhangjiajie and further expand its popularity and influence in Thailand. It is worth mentioning that the group specially went to see the dove tree in person grown by Thailand princess Shilin ten years ago. It is a symbol of peace and friendship for the two countries lasting for ten years.The group specially went to see the dove tree grown by Thailand princess ShilinTranslated by Zumi

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The lowest temperature is about 8℃ in most parts of Zhangjiajie, Mountainous areas such as Tianmenshan even close to 0℃, With a thermal downwards trend and intermittent rain on, Since the arrival of the Beginning of Winter in Chinese lunar calendar.Groups of domestic and foreign guests, Korean and outdoors lovers especially, were attracted by the colorful early winter scenery. Hills are covered with multi-color leaves, red refresh fruits dotting on the forest and sea of clouds surrounding the mountains.Translated by Zumi

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