On 19th August, National square dance was performed at Charming Western Hunan Square. The whole square was imbued with passionate rythmn and joyous steps. 9 excellent representative groups selected from whole district of Wulingyuan participated in this dance competition. Even dance steps, gaily dress, dedicated performance and applause wove together and made here a sea of joy.According to requst of activity holder, Each reperesentative group have to perform two dances. One dance have to be minority nationality dance of Tujia Nationality, Miao Nationality, White Nationality and so on while the other one was rehearsed as participants’ own will. This activity was held to dig out, perserve and propagate traditional national culture and improve mass people’s happiness quotient.At the scene, Amazing national dance like “Duo Ga Duo Ye”, “Tujia Daughter Assemble”, “Bian Cheng” and popular square dance like “Little Apple of ZJJ Version”, “Clap Your Hands If Happy”,”Horse Pole” make this square a charming world and every one was fascinated in this happy and passionate world.By Patricia

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On August 24, it was learned from Xinning Executive Committee of 2014 China (Hunan) International Tourism Festival that Hunan section of Tour of China International Road Cycling Race themed "cycling on romantic Langshan, chasing beautiful dreams" will unveil in Langshan, a World Natural Heritage site in Xinning County on September 8.Twenty-two powerful professional cycling teams from all over the world will compete against each other in this road cycling race. Among the contestants, 11 teams come from Europe, 9 from Asia and 2 from America. On September 6, the participants will travel to Langshan to appreciate its beautiful mountains and waters and warm-up before the event. Riders will start off on the morning of September 8 from the north gate of Langshan Mountain, head along Langshan Avenue and the West Road of Daxing to Xinwu (Xinning-Wugang) Highway, then pass through Xinning exit of Dongxin (Dongkou-Xinning) Expressway to the south section of Dongxin Expressway, and turn back at Houjiaqiao, covering a total length of 130 kilometers. Translator: Zhang MinsiSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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In order to let every child in poor school of Zhangjiajie is in possess of a new class desk, Zhangjiajie Ice Barrel Public-spirited Activity was held to collect donation for purchansing new desk for those children. This project was coordinted by Zhangjiajie Volunteering Group-Backpacking on One More Kilo, Hetian Estate Limited, Micro Zhangjiajie, China International Travel Agent of Zhangjiajie.This public activity “Ice Barrel Challenge Competition” was aiming to make more people have knowledge of those poor school in Zhangjiajie and encourge more people to donate their loving heart.During this activity, challenger will publically challenge 3 of his or her friends to take this ice barrel challenge within 24 hours. Those who were invited have to either take this ice barrel challenge or donate a new set of desk for poor school. You could also choose to do both and appoint other three challengers after that.By Patricia

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With arrival of autumn, A season of flowers, ZJJ Wulingyuan scenic zone has stippled with the sea of shorttube lycoris. Red, White, Yellow, Pink lycoris flowers are interwoven together and has attracted a lot of butterflies’ resting on.Beautiful shorttube lycoris are maily in blossom in plum garden of Yellow Stone Village, Borders of Golden Whip Stream, River side of Suoxi Stream and Square of Yellow Dragon Cave. It prefers to shady and moist environment and is of strong cold and drought resistance. Sour, loose and fertile soil is best for its growth. Shorttube Lycoris looks like a small colorful umbrella with straight scape as high as 30cm to 60cm. It is also of long blossom period which can last until October.Shorttube Lycoris is a kind of appreciation plant which is either of leave and no flower or of flower and no leave. It is not only of good looking but also of high medical value of which rootstock could used to treat infantile paralysis, cancer and so on.By Patricia

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On August 22, the first Fenghuang Encounter Festival of Hunan kicked off. Planning Master Ye Wenzhi and his son Ye Runze took the Ice Bucket Challenge (a helicopter poured ice water from low altitude) to support ALS patients on a convenient bridge on the Tuojiang River of Fenghuang Ancient Town.Apart from the Ice Bucket Challenge, 32 piano players put on a vivid piano performance for domestic and overseas tourists on the spot in China’s most beautiful town, with the ancient city wall as background and Tuojiang River as stage.Translator: Hao JingruSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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Changiostyrax Dolichocarpa is found in ZJJ Tianmen mountain. Changiostyrax Dolichocarpa belongs to deciduous trees or shrubs, Which is a kind of precious medicinal agent of species, A “Living fossil”.In order to strengthen the protection of endangered species, ZJJ Tianmen mountain area forestry administration tourism development company takes the following measures to implement eco-systems. Firstly, special people are chosen to take care by tianmen tourism development company. Secondly, It is listed for protection. Thirdly, It is to build fences. Fourthly, It is to carry out the asexual reproduction, Expanding populations.Translated by Sophia

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According to the organizing committee of Fenghuang Encounter Festival on August 20, visitors taking part in the festival will get encounter passports as admission tickets to visit the whole town from August 22 to 24.Themed “Nirvana of Phoenix, Encounter with New Life”, the first Fenghuang Encounter Festival arranges with three theme activities including “Meeting by chance”, “Being together”, and “Having you since then”. In addition, ten other activities including photo exhibition on love, bar quick flashing, singing in antiphonal style along Tuojiang River, graduation ceremony, and story on golden wedding (50th anniversary) are being held in order to present a new Fenghuang to visitors.Translator: Wang XiaoluSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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ZJJ Wulingyuan scenic area extends the time of normal ticket and has 50% discount ticket prices for trial on December 1st, 2014 to February 28th, next year, valid for two years.ZJJ Wulingyuan scenic spot has 245 yuan per person (Including tourist tickets for 180 yuan, 65 yuan eco-car) The general ticket will have a ticket for three days, namely one ticket can come into Zhangjiajie national forest park within 4 days.At the same time, From December 1st to February 28th, next year,Sightseeing tickets at a 50% discount price, and environmental protection car at a 30% discount, The tickets for 136 yuan/pax (Including tourist tickets for 90 yuan, Eco-car 46 yuan).Translated by Sophia

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