The 2014 Changsha Tourism Working Conference, themed “Building Tourism Industry with Revenue Hitting 100 Billion Yuan and Promoting Transformation and Upgradation via Innovation”, was held on the afternoon of March 5. According to statistics, the number of visitors in Changsha exceeded 96.02 million in 2013, bringing in tourism revenue of 100.63 trillion yuan, up by 18.72% and 28.5% respectively. Changsha’s tourism industry has officially become one of industrial clusters with a capital of 100 billion yuan. This year Changsha plans to exert great efforts in vigorously promoting project exploitation, improving tourism brands, propelling industrial integration, and pushing forward tourist consumption. In addition, priority will be given to development of featured landscape streets including Ding Wangtai, Pozi Street, Taiping Street and Yuren MaTou (Fisherman's Wharf), as well as featured tourist villages including Guanshan Village, Bancang Town and Caitaoyuan Village.The 2014 Changsha Tourism Working Conference, themed “Building Tourism Industry with Revenue Hitting 100 Billion Yuan and Promoting Transformation and Upgradation via Innovation”, is held on the afternoon of March 5. The scenic spot in the hometown of Liu Shaoqi, approved as a 5A-level national scenic area in 2013, has become a highlight in construction of Changsha’s classic tourism areas.Translator: Wang XiaoluSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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Zhangjiajie Huanglong cave scenic area will take the lead in innovation speech dialogue, Service evaluation and wharf talk system, making 100% satisfaction.Speech dialogue system refers to wear headset voice equipment for ticket window staff. Tourists through dialogue voice equipment, Reducing the busy procedure and improving work efficiency. After buying the ticket, people can make a service satisfaction evaluation to the staff, forming an evaluation mechanism.Huanglong hole is the only land and sea sightseeing cave in the world. Xiangshui river is 800 meters. Then voice terminal system will remind tourists of paying attention to safety from the detail places.As we have learned, Huanglong cave scenic spot with the top honor of “World cave wonder” and “China well-known trademark”, will complete the installation of these three systems in the near future.Translated by Sophia

News 2014-03-07 13:22 View：746

Admiring the natural heritage and pastoral scenery, It is the feeling in the world natural heritage Huanglong hole. It is such a place that hills and path lead to a secluded spot. When spring comes, dozens of acres of golden rape flowers and the plum blossom display their beauty.The pure primitive farming culture and intoxicating karst scenery inspire countless visitors and citizens to willingly appreciate.Tread water car is a funny way to experience farming. It is a necessary item in ZJJ Huanglong hole. With a total of three waterwheels, each one has its own charm and features.ZJJ Huanglong hole is entitled as “China’s best tourist cave”, “Cave wonders of the world” and so on. It is an “All-around cave champion of the world”, and the boutique resorts in Zhangjiajie.Translated by Sophia

News 2014-03-06 09:16 View：867

On 28th, February, It is heard from Baofeng Lake scenic zone that VIP boating service has been available for domestic and foreign tourist since 1st March when tour the holy lake above earth.Originally, Baofeng Lake scenic zone only provide ordinary boating service which is RMB1000 per boat with RMB50 price adjustment fund included. Now VIP price is doubled, RMB2000 per boat with RMB100 price adjustment fund included. To add, executed ticket price is not included in VIP price. What worthy of attention is that ordinary boating service is not available during Golden week(China Holiday).To book ordinary or VIP tour boat, Tourists need to book in advance. Tourists who choose VIP boat enjoy VIP service like special dock for on and off board, tea and dessert, eco car service and so on. The greatest guest load for ordinary and VIP boat is 52 and 26 persons.By Patricia

News 2014-03-06 08:55 View：1303

On Women’s Day, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon will give free tickets to Woman who visited the grand canyon on March 7th to 9th.In addition, At the entrance of the grand canyon scenic spot, The man who over 45 years old can say a loud “I love you” to his wife or girlfriend, he will be given an exquisite gift. Adjacent to the world natural heritage wulingyuan scenic spot, the grand canyon is full with mountains, water and hole, which called Zhangjiajie landform museum. In recent years, It has developed into Zhangjiajie special tourism product.This year on March 1st, Zhangjiajie first aerial sliding cable experience project has been built. The world’s highest, longest glass bridge is under construction, which expected to be put into use at the end of the year.Translated by Sophia

News 2014-03-05 09:16 View：688

On March 4th, Wulingyuan scenic area welcomes Hong Kong photography team. They will develop a two-day photography activity in wulingyuan scenic area. According to incomplete statistics, more than 3000 photographers both at home and abroad participate in the 3rd wulingyuan national scenery photography festival, cumulatively reflecting the zhangjiajie natural scenery, folk custom and other kinds of photographic works.The 3rd Wulingyuan national scenery photography festival since started on July 1st, 2013, Received extensive attention of domestic and international photography. After the exhibition, More than 20 provincial photographers’ association groups tour to Zhangjiajie for photography. More than 30 tourism photography organization members participate in the photography festival, Expanding the influence of the photography festival.In the photography festival, the organizers also strengthen the domestic and international mainstream photography agencies to promote cooperation and form active atmosphere. According to introduction, Wulingyuan regards the scenery photography festival as an effective way of marketing publicity, and makes it become an important showcase of tourism brand.Translated by Sophia

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On March 2nd, A group of tourists in Thailand come to Xibu street scenic area, enjoying Zhangjiajie national architectural culture. It is understood that nearly 800 Thailand people tour in ZJJ Wulingyuan, Becoming the largest overseas tourists in Zhangjiajie since New Year reception.In nearly a decade, Zhangjiajie overseas tourist market has made a substantial development, Especially the Korean market. In 2010, with the international blockbuster “Avatar”, Zhangjiajie increases foreign tourists.At present, Zhangjiajie increasingly makes close contacts with Thailand. It not only openes the tourist charter flights, set up a tourism image store in Thailand, but also Thailand tourism officials repeatedly visit Zhangjiajie. Tourism department predictes that with the the 10th anniversary visiting of Thai princess, Thailand is expected to exceed 40,000 people.Translated by Sophia

News 2014-03-05 08:57 View：728

Recently, Successive rainy days overcast whole land of Hunan. Tianmen Mountain thus was overcast by layers of cloud sea, cloud waterfall which flew around mountains. Moistened by rainy spring, flowers, grasses and trees start to spit buds and small animals fly around forest. Everything is so vivifying.With winter getting far away, Tianmen Mountain will open again on 8th March. Eco cars will also be recovered at the same time. From 8th March, The ticket price will be RMB 258 per person.Owing to the influence of successive overcast and rainy days, The first show of “Tianmen Foxy Lady” will be delayed to 5th March. Whereupon, updated large LED screen and newly added alpine search light will present you a flawless and shocking performance feast.By Patricia

News 2014-03-05 08:53 View：1010