On August 15, American Matthew. G. Winter and Changde girl Yin Wanyu held a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony in Zhangjiajie. Among the sounds of suona horn, drums and gongs, the bridal sedan chair was lifted with a thunderous bust of fireworks, attracting attention of locals and tourists.Matthew. G. Winter works as a financial professional in Chengdu. To make his wedding ceremony unforgettable, he decided to marry his girlfriend as per Chinese custom.This year the first transnational Chinese wedding ceremony in Zhangjiejie was held by a French guy and a Zhangjiajie girl in May. In recent years, more and more international couples are choosing to hold their wedding ceremony in the world-famous Zhangjiajie as a token of love for each other.The American bridegroom picks his Chinese bride from her house. The American bridegroom puts his Chinese bride in the bridal sedan chair. The bride strides over a fire pan to remove bad luck. The young couple bow to each other following Chinese wedding customs.Translator: Guo YanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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A high-speed 380A train waits for setting out at the West Railway Station in Nanchang, capital of east China's Jiangxi Province, Aug. 16, 2014. Some passengers were invited to experience the Hangzhou-Changsha segment of Shanghai-Kunming Highspeed Railway on Saturday. With the speed of 300 kilometers per hour, the high-speed train shortened the travel time from Nanchang to Changsha, a section of Hangzhou-Changsha segment, to one hour and 40 minitues. The Nanchang-Changsha section is expected to put into use at the end of this August. (Xinhua/Zhou Mi)A passenger takes photo on a high-speed 380A train from Nanchang, capital of east China's Jiangxi Province, to Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, Aug. 16, 2014. Some passengers were invited to experience the Hangzhou-Changsha segment of Shanghai-Kunming Highspeed Railway on Saturday. With the speed of 300 kilometers per hour, the high-speed train shortened the travel time from Nanchang to Changsha, a section of Hangzhou-Changsha segment, to one hour and 40 minitues. The Nanchang-Changsha section is expected to put into use at the end of this August. (Xinhua/Zhou Mi)A high-speed 380A train waits for setting out at the West Railway Station in Nanchang, capital of east China's Jiangxi Province, Aug. 16, 2014. Some passengers were invited to experience the Hangzhou-Changsha segment of Shanghai-Kunming Highspeed Railway on Saturday. With the speed of 300 kilometers per hour, the high-speed train shortened the travel time from Nanchang to Changsha, a section of Hangzhou-Changsha segment, to one hour and 40 minitues. The Nanchang-Changsha section is expected to put into use at the end of this August. (Xinhua/Zhou Mi)A high-speed 380A train leaves from Changsha South Railway Station in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, Aug. 16, 2014. Some passengers were invited to experience the Hangzhou-Changsha segment of Shanghai-Kunming Highspeed Railway on Saturday. With the speed of 300 kilometers per hour, the high-speed train shortened the travel time from Nanchang to Changsha, a section of Hangzhou-Changsha segment, to one hour and 40 minitues. The Nanchang-Changsha section is expected to put into use at the end of this August. (Xinhua/Zhou Mi)Source: Xinhua

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On August 15th, Matthew G.Winter got married with Changde girl Yin Wanyu. They held a multinational national wedding in Zhangjiajie, Attracting the attention of the local people and a lot of visitors.Dressed in traditional costumes, lift the sedan to greet the bride now, The wedding was special to marry the bride groom from the United States. They chose traditional Chinese wedding in Zhangjiajie.The groom named Matthew G.W, American, Engaged in financial work in Chengdu. Early in May this year, It had a French groom in Zhangjiajie to have a traditional wedding. In recent years, Along with the ascension of the popularity of Zhangjiajie, A growing number of international friends chose vacation resort of Zhangjiajie become a place to hold the most unforgettable wedding, In a unique way to witness their love.Translated by Sophia

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Changsha-Nanchang Section of Shanghai-Kunming High-speed Railway starts a trial run on August 16, and is expected to officially put into use on this September. By then it will take only 90 minutes from Changsha to Nanchang by the “G” prefixed high-speed train, instead of 3 hours and 31 minutes by the “D” prefixed train.A train steward is offering lunch to passengers experiencing the trial run of Changsha-Nanchang Section of Shanghai-Kunming High-speed Railway. Translator: Yang Chengfei

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Gorgeous dress and touching song show in an audio-visual feast of tujia culture. On the night of August 15th, CCTV “Outshine each other-ethnic minority singer champion competition” show to the public. Zhangjiajie tujia Luo Yuanjiao, through layers of competition, Has landed on the stage, to achieve “Champion singer” of ethnic minorities.Luo Yuanjiao’s song shows the characteristics of tujia. By her song, It has expressed the tujia beautiful scenery and the joy of living a happy life. She is not a professional singer, But with a natural good voice, Natural performance, Pure and fresh stage show and the comprehension of music, She has won the audience applause.Translated by Sophia

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With a high city green coverage rate, Neat and beautiful buildings, primary and secondary trunk road and city cleaning system, Zhangjiajie lists on the cleanest city of china.This year on China’s top ten most clean cities on the list is in turn: Hong Kong, Macao, Kaohsiung, Harbin, Xiamen, Liuzhou, Baoji, Luzhou, Rizhao, Zhangjiajie.China institute has been founded in 1998 in Hong Kong, By the experts in Hong Kong and Macau and other Chinese cities who are interested in research and development. It aims to promote the competitiveness of China’s urban competitiveness research.Translated by Sophia

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Located at in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, Shiyanping village is picturesque, with more than 90 percent of intact vegetation and forest. At the foot of the mountain, about 180 stilted buildings built by the Tujia ethnic group, one of the 55 ethnic minorities in China, are sporadically distributed and well-spaced. This ancient architectural complex, dating back to Qing dynasty, became a Key Cultural Relic unit under state protections last year. It was placed in the first batch of 50 traditional villages to be protected by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage.To protect the stilted buildings, this village formulated regulations and agreements twice between 2002 to 2010, stating that a subsidy will be provided for those stilted buildings needing to be renovated and households who establish stilted buildings will be rewarded. An accountability system was adopted. According to the plan, the whole village will be under preserved and protected as an ecomuseum. Many young people go back to their hometown to start their own business due to the emerging tourism.Shiyanping village in Hunan province. [Photo/CFP]Source: China Daily

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As Chair Xi visited Korea and expressed willing to strengthen mutual culture communication, Tourism cooperation and free of visa policy between China and Korea, ZZhangjjiajie tourism bureau then held a forum on discussing how to practice Chair Xi’s willingness.Participants all agreed to by this chance of Chair Xi visiting Korea further strengthen cultural and tourism communication with Korea. Zhangjjiajie, As global famous resort, has been stable on Korea tourism market. By chance of 2015 Annual China Tourism and 2016 Annual Korea Tourism, Zhangjjiajie tourism bureau has studied on how to further exploit Zhangjjiajie tourism market. More related tourism product will be recommended, more tourism propganda will be made and better infrastructure will be built to improve serving quailty and with an great effort to make Zhangjjiajie an resort enjoying international reputation.By Patricia

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