On arriving for his first visit to the region, Chinese writer Mai Jia referred to García Márquez and Borges in expressing his respect for Latin American literature. "Latin American literature has been a literary passion of mine for 30 years."The Spanish version of Mai Jia's novel Decoded has recently been unveiled to Spanish-speaking readers in 24 countries. More and more Chinese literary works are available to Spanish readers, bringing Chinese and Latin American culture closer.Another cultural exchange can be seen in the suburb of Sao Paulo.On July 9, a group of Chinese teenagers received training on a football field in the port of Feliz. This is China's first overseas football base. The Chinese children were impressed by Brazil the moment they set foot on the land of football. "Football is a part of the Brazilian culture. Brazilian children will practice football diligently even in the absence of their coaches. They appear on the football field every early morning at 7 o'clock," said a Chinese teenager.Exchange programs are also expanding. Brazil will send 241 students to China this year and in Cuba, nearly 3000 Chinese students have studied in universities since 2006. The Cuban government also provides scholarships to Chinese students.In Rio de Janeiro, a cinema for Chinese films has been launched by people who are fond of Chinese culture. Many of the audience are intellectuals. The movies help them see a China that is different from their imagination.Argentina has set up the first bilingual public school that teaches both Spanish and Chinese in South America. Nowadays more and more people in Latin American countries go to Confucius Institutes."China needs to communicate with the world through literature. Literary exchanges connect our heart and soul directly. It makes our inner world brighter, more peaceful and happier." Mai Jia's words point out the inner motivation for China-Brazil cultural exchanges.Source: ecns

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On July 12nd, “Zhangjiajie edition small apples” MV will shoot on July 8th to 10th, The main spot of the world natural heritage is Tianzishan mountain, Yuanjiajie, Huanglong hole, Etc. With tujia folk elements, It uses humor, lively, relaxed exaggeration to show the Zhangjiajie unique natural scenery and human amorous feelings.Translated by Sophia

News 2014-07-15 13:04 View：1411

On July 9th, In the evening, Zhangjiajie slalom center has great jollification. Rafting visitors from home and abroad send laughter and screaming. It is reported that on the evening of the day, The center reception is over 300 persons, Receiving the highest since the summer travel peak.Zhangjiajie slalom center controller introduces, The emergence of this phenomenon in addition to the cause of the continuous hot weather recently, Also with the center has just successfully held the 2014 national canoe slalom youth championships.Zhangjiajie slalom center is located in the world natural heritage sites Wulingyuan scenic spot mark door on the west side of river section, Has been designated as a training base for the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008.Translated by Sophia

News 2014-07-13 15:34 View：832

On July 8th, Zhangjiajie Huangshi Village Passenger Ropeway has announced that from now on, They will give gifts to National self-drive tourists. Every car can get 118 yuan free tickets cableway round trip.It is understood that all visitors to Zhangjiajie, On the strength of the vehicle license, Driving license, Zhangjiajie highway export charges voucher (Excluding ETC), can be in Huangshi Village cableway get a free 118 yuan ticket.ZJJ Huangshi Village ropeway is the main traffic tool for domestic and overseas tourists to visit Zhangjiajie. It will put into operation in 1997, and upgrade in 2010. It has won the “National Top Ten Cableway”, “5S Passenger Ropeway”, “National Advanced Unit” Passenger ropeway enterprise culture, etc.Translated by Sophia

News 2014-07-13 15:28 View：831

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Scenic Spot announced on July 11 that the glass bridge to be built at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, which has received great attention from international architecture circles, is planned to be extended to 430 meters in length and 6 meters in width.According to the original plan, the bridge is about 3.2 meters wide and 370 meters long, with a relative height of 400 meters between the bridge arch and valley floor. The bridge features its complete glass structure with transparent bridge pavement, with the world's highest bungee jump platform at the center.As an iconic tourism landscape work in Zhangjiajie and Hunan, the glass bridge is expected to be completed and open to the public in May next year based on current construction progress.Translator: Tang LiSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

News 2014-07-13 15:09 View：1725

On July 12nd.2014，In the world natural heritage site Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan scenic area Baofeng lake, The environmental protection car runs formally.As we have learned, The highway has steep road, In order to ensure safety operation, Baofeng lake has an investment of 500,000 yuan for qualitative transformation, Setting up reasonable prevention along the wall, sign, reticule, mirrors and other supporting facilities.Baofeng lake launches green car, Satisfying the needs of different visitors and alleviating the pressure in tourism season.Translated by Sophia

News 2014-07-12 15:32 View：806

In the first half of 2014, ZJJ Wulingyuan district tourism realizes restorative growth, Recovering from a positive direction. Between January and June, In the reception of tourists is 5.912 million, Year-on-year growth of 13.54%. It realizes the tourism income of 2.523 billion yuan, An increase of 15.54%.Around this year, ZJJ Wulingyuan scenic area pays attention on expansion and qualitative transformation priorities. According to the aim of “Innovation, exploiting market, scientific management, improve service brand, deepen the reform”, It vigorously promotes the tourism industrial upgrading, promotion, regulation, management and services. Tourism marketing mode innovation speed up the tourism quality upgrading. It can promote the tourism industry, actively developing the rural tourism, outdoor travel, photography, tourism, and other diversified tourism products. Strengthening the management of tourism service, speeds up the pace to develop the scenic area management system reform, strengthenes the tourism personnel training.Through hard facilities and soft service, It can further optimize the environment of tourism services, Improve tourism service quality, Urging tourists satisfied.Translated by Sophia

News 2014-07-12 15:31 View：1684

A tourism promotion fair targeting Fujian market, organized by the Wulingyuan District People's Government of Zhangjiajie, was held in Fuzhou, capital city of Fujian Province, on July 11, 2014. Various scenic spots and tourist enterprises, such as Wulingyuan, Zhangjiajie Tourism Group Co., Ltd., Tianmen Mountain, Huanglong (Yellow Dragon) Cave, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Zhangjiajie Charming Xiangxi, and Zhangjiajie World Geological Park Museum, jointly attended the promotion fair. The promotion fair showcased Zhangjiajie's rich tourism resources and folk customs, including mountains, water, caves, lakes, canyons, and performances, attracting wide attention from the local tourist circle. Nearly 500 traveling salesmen from Fuzhou and surrounding areas, representatives of major airlines, and more than ten mainstream media attended all activities of the event. Major scenic spots and tourist enterprises, such as Zhangjiajie Tourism Group Co., Ltd., Tianmen Mountain, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Phoenix Grand Hotel, and Zhangjiajie Charming Xiangxi, promoted and displayed their products and images. Zhangjiajie Charming Xiangxi also made wonderful dance performances like Love Song of Zhangjiajie. Nearly seven thousand copies of fliers were distributed.Translator: Lv XuefenSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

News 2014-07-12 15:11 View：1165