The Hongjiang Ancient Commercial Town scenic area in Huaihua announced on April 12 that building enterprises across the country are sincerely invited to restore its ancient building complex. “Yanyu (misty rain) Hongjiang” Project, the phase I of the restoration project on Hongjiang Ancient Commercial Town, focuses on protection of cultural relics. The restoration work will observe the principle of preserving the historical features of the town, maintaining the original appearances of ancient dwellings erected during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the Republic China period, renovating docks, so as to revitalize the luxurious lifestyle of wealthy merchants. The rendering of “Yanyu (misty rain) Hongjiang” ProjectThe rendering of restored ancient buildings of Hongjiang Ancient Commercial TownTranslator: Xiao JuanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

News 2016-04-13 10:24 View：1194

On the evening of April 7th, Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Xibu street, with colorful lights, Chinese and foreign tourists dance around the bonfire, showing lively cheerful atmosphere.As the first intangible cultural experience in Zhangjiajie scenic spot, Xibu street has become a night gathers for local economy, giving travelers a taste of folk culture, leisure tour, shopping. It is a dining ideal tourist destination.Translated by Sophia

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These photos taken on the evening of April 11 show artists performing Shimen folk song. Themed on “Tourism Around the Dongting Lake – Focusing on Dongting Lake’s Eco-culture Tourism”, musical and artistic performances featured with Changde local flavor were staged at Changde Culture Theater on Monday. A variety of shows including Changde silk string and Shimen folk song feasted the audience’s eyes and ears.Translator: Xiao Juan Source: Hunan Official Web Portal

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On April 9th,A green car which is full of visitors from home and abroad comes to Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan scenic spot. Along the roadside, tens of thousands of azalea flowers is blooming, which is intoxicated to the foreign guests.ZJJ Wulingyuan logo door is located in Wulingyuan district, which is one of the main entrance for Chinese and foreign tourists to enter the world natural heritage site. Because of its unique geographical location, it is known as “The gate” of Wulingyuan. The Wulingyuan tourist center with an investment of nearly 700 million yuan is to be completed early next year. “The gate” in Wulingyuan image will be more beautiful, and function will also be more perfect.Translated by Sophia

News 2016-04-11 10:36 View：1846

Photo taken on the morning of April 10 shows that participants are in the final sprint during a charity marathon on Orange Isle. Themed on “run for love”, the Charity Marathon 2016 attracted 4,500 competitors. Those who complete a 5-km mini-marathon within a set time will get 300 yuan donated by enterprises for Morning Foundation. All the money will be used for building children’s library. The race was co-hosted by the Bureau of Hunan Sports and Hunan’s Morning Herald.Translator: Xiao JuanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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A traditional Valentine’s Day was held in Red Carbonate-Rock Stone Geopark of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture on April 9, or the third day of the third month in the Chinese lunar calendar. The event attracted numerous young men and women to participate in.Ethnic people sing in antiphonal style.Red Carbonate-Rock Stone GeoparkTranslator: Xiao JuanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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On April 2nd, Zhangjiajie Charming Xiangxi grand theater was packed. The splendid national culture shows won the applause of Chinese and foreign tourists. On the same day, Zhangjiajie Charming Xiangxi celebrated its 6,000th performance, which has received audience of nearly 12 million people.Zhangjiajie Charming Xiangxi has founded about 16 years ago. In the inheritance and protection of ethnic culture innovation, quality has achieved a new leap. In 2008, Zhangjiajie Charming Xiangxi international cultural square was named “National cultural industry demonstration base” by the national ministry of culture. In October 2010, “Zhangjiajie, Charming Xiangxi” was listed in the directory of key project of the national cultural tourism by the national ministry of culture and the national tourism administration. In 2012, Zhangjiajie Charming Xiangxi realized the dream of the Spring Festival gala on CCTV. In 2014, “Zhangjiajie, Charming Xiangxi” had annual cultural brand, became a national culture brand, which is also the only honored brand of tourism performing arts. That same year, Zhangjiajie Charming Xiangxi also was approved by the hunan provincial demonstration base of minority cultural heritage.As an important part of Wulingyuan tourist reception, in recent years, Zhangjiajie Charming Xiangxi adheres to market-oriented, relying on local resources, with the program version upgrades, which enriched the contents of the performing arts and the quality of performance. With the cultural soft power, it increases the whole China’s visibility and reputation in the world.Translated by Sophia

News 2016-04-09 10:42 View：1168

Clouds in ZJJ Tianzi mountain, looks like a poetry. On the morning of April 7th, Zhangjiajie Tianzi mountain has an attendance of spring clouds wonders, a quiet fairyland, making people feel intoxicated.Translated by Sophia

News 2016-04-09 10:38 View：1763