On July 22, Mount Tianmen of Zhangjiajie, Hunan enjoyed a cloudless blue sky. Suddenly, a white shadow with “wings” leaped down from the peak of the cliff at the east side of Tianmen Mountaintop, crossing gorges and peaks and landing safely on a winding mountain road. The moment it flew past the cableway of Mount Tianmen, the tourists in the cable car shouted “I see the wingsuit flying.” with surprise.The 3rd World Wingsuit Flying Championship, which is being hosted by the World Wingsuit League, is scheduled to be held in Mount Tianmen this October. At present, President of the World Wingsuit League Iiro Seppanen and Secretary-general Frank Yang, and two players having participated in the 2013 Wingsuit Flying Championship including Ellen Brennan from America and James Boole from the UK are surveying flying route for the competition in Tianmen Mountain. The white shadow flying in Tianmen Mountain on July 22 was Ellen Brennan, the only woman participant in last year’s competition.The organizing committee of the competition will choose new flying route for this year’s competition, striving to increase ornamental value while increasing difficulty level. Besides, new challenges like pair-flying or multi-player group flying to be added.Ellen Brennan succeeds in trial flyingEllen Brennan is ready to take offTranslator: Hao JingruSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

News 2014-07-27 12:35 View：1055

On July 21, the overseas edition of Artistic Conception China accomplished the filming of mysterious core areas of Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic Areas to exhibit unique charm of the region to global audiences. The 120-minute Artistic Conception China video is a joint production of the State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China, filming companies of Singapore and New Zealand. The video vividly exhibits the charm of China. Zhangjiajie has been allotted 15 minutes in the video which is threaded by the field exploration on Zhangjiajie's landscapes conducted by Professor Tian Mingzhong of China University of Geosciences and his students. Their tour experience vividly elaborates Zhangjiajie's unique landscapes and its features and factors of its formation and value. Translator: Guo YanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

News 2014-07-25 12:34 View：1406

Summer in July, The weather is so hot. On July 22nd, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Many tourists come to here to have a rest, A play or take pictures. It is very lively. Visitors are not affected by high temperature and all enjoy a natural summer resort.

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Deputy Director of the Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Hunan Province Zhang Jianxin met in Changsha with the delegation of the Hunan Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia headed by its president Li Boning on July 21.Zhang said that the Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Hunan Province will enhance exchange and cooperation with the Hunan Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia, provide better services for overseas Chinese, and strengthen Hunan-born overseas Chinese associations. He expected the chamber to better function as a bridge and link, and to promote exchange and cooperation between Hunan and Cambodia in economy and culture at deeper levels.President Li made it clear that the trip to Hunan aimed to learn about the development of hometown, increase ties with relevant government departments, and facilitate "going global" of more Hunan enterprises. The chamber is more than willing to make more contributions to increasing exchange and cooperation between Hunan and Cambodia.On July 22, the 2014 Hunan-Cambodia Economy & Trade Cooperation and Investment Exchange Meeting was held in Changsha. The meeting was co-sponsored by the Department of Commerce of Hunan Province, Association of Khmer-Chinese in Cambodia, Hunan Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia and Hunan Branch of the Bank of Communications, and jointly supported by the Training Center of the Department of Commerce of Hunan Province.On July 22, the 2014 Hunan-Cambodia Economy & Trade Cooperation and Investment Exchange Meeting is held in Changsha. Vice Governor of Hunan Province He Baoxiang attends the meeting. On July 21, Deputy Director of the Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Hunan Province Zhang Jianxin (R2) presents gifts to the delegation of the Hunan Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia headed by its president Li Boning (L3). They have a group photo taken.Translator: Zhang MinsiSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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On July 21st, The camera group in charge of foreign-oriented propaganda show“Poetic China” finished a featured shooting at World Natural Heritage Site”ZJJ Wulingyuan core scenic area”. After visiting Shuiraosimen, Bailong Ladder, The World’s first Bridge, Back Garden, Sandie Waterfall and so on, The group shot Zhangjiajie’s unique beautiful mountains, rivers, bridges as well as caves in a amazing and brilliant way. It is said that the show will be broadcast firstly on National Geographic Channel of American TV station during next summer,followed a few other countries’s TV station.Coproduced by Information Office of the State Council, Singapore producer and New Zealand producer, the show lasts 2 hours. It will introduce china’s natural and cultural resorts in a actual setting. Li Pei, The producer of Information Office of the State Council revealed that the world’s unique ZJJ landscape would take up 15 minutes to present its formation, feature and worth.Translated by Zumi

News 2014-07-22 13:08 View：765

Located some 45 kilometers (27.96 miles) north from Hengyang City, Mount Heng is one of the five famous Chinese mountains in China. Thanks to its favorable climate, it enjoys a reputation of being "the most outstanding amongst all five." The mountain stretches out over 150 kilometers (93.21 miles), with a total of 72 peaks. Mount Heng features dense forests, flowers, bamboo and serene gullies, all surrounded by the clouds and fog. [Photo/bbs.fengniao]

News 2014-07-22 12:30 View：1757

On July 17, the flood in Fenghuang Ancient Town gradually receded as the rain became smaller. People organized by the local government were busy cleaning the streets hit by the flood. Though the scenic area was still closed, water supply was restored in 50% area and power supply in 85% area of the town. When the disaster fell, the local government quickly evacuated surrounding people and tourists, and set up temporary shelters for tourists at Nanhua Gate, Phoenix Grand Hotel, and the Cultural Square. According to the local authority, up to July 16, 23,772 tourists were transferred, no one injured or dead. Meanwhile, through timely contact between the local government and travel agencies, 33,187 tourists were persuaded to return. The streets and shopfronts near the river were hit seriously, with some places covered by mud of half a chi (about 16.7 centimeters). People were busy cleaning the mud by pumping water from the river.Translator: Tang LiSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

News 2014-07-20 12:29 View：1524

ZJJ Baofeng lake entrance square will be carried mass renovation project construction at the end of August.The project has entered the construction units bidding stage, Making a substantial progress.According to the relevant introduction, At the end of August, It will start the construction of entrance square. The renovation project covers an area of 20,042 square meters, With a total investment of 29.5 million yuan. The construction period is expected to 1 year. The whole building will have highlight features such as environmental protection, ecology and high-quality goods. After the completion of the project, The tour environment will be further improved.ZJJ Baofeng lake, Located at the southern tip of Wulingyuan scenic spot, Is known as the “Eyes” of Zhangjiajie. It has included in the China’s top ten charm leisure tourism lakes. In march this year, ZJJ Baofeng lake has been rated as “China well-known trademark”.Translated by Sophia

News 2014-07-19 13:06 View：625