Qianyang Ancient Town in western Hunan's Hongjiang City was approved as a 4A National Scenic Spot by the National Scenic Spots Quality Grade Evaluation Committee on September 24.The ancient town has a history of more than 2,200 years. It is criss-crossed with nine streets and eighteen alleys lined with ancient buildings dating back to Ming (1368-1644) and Qing Dynasties (1644-1911). It is dotted with many great historic sites including Furong Tower, Nanzheng Street, Confucius Temple, ancient County Government Office Building, Filial Piety Temple, Bell and Drum Towers, Longevity Palace, Zhongzheng Gate and ancient walls. These well-preserved harmonious styled ancient buildings earned the town the title of “South China Filming Base" where more than 60 movies were shot, such as A Dream of Youth and My Heart is Bright. It was also renowned as Ancient Building Museum in the south of the Yangtze River.This May, Qianyang Ancient Building Complex and Furong Tower entered the list of key cultural relic sites under the state-level protection.Hongjiang City has been expanding the exploitation of the ancient town's tourism resources in a scientific, rational and sustainable manner. Local government has invested 220 million yuan to improve infrastructure, tourism service facilities and upgrade the image of tourist attractions.Translator: Guo YanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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After Golden Week, ZJJ Wulingyuan scenic spot will have a discount tickets for one week. Specific favorable time is from October 8th to 14th, with 20% discount rate. Current ticket prices is 180RMB (Not including green bus 65RMB), After the discount, the ticket price is 144RMB (Not including green bus 65RMB).The discount price of wulingyuan scenic area is approved by the provincial price bureau, which aims to create a good tourism environment and tourism consumption. Choosing to put into practice after Golden Week, it is considered that the best capacity in wulingyuan scenic area, at the same time bringing benefit to the masses of tourists.During Golden Week this year, A total of 17 scenic area of hunan province will have preferential prices, ranging from 20% to 50% discount.Zhangjiajie slalom current price is 118RMB, preferential price will be 94RMB, the discount rate is 20%.ZJJ Wulingyuan scenic area including the Tianzi Mountain, Yangjiajie, Yuanjiajie, Huangshi village,Golden whip stream, The current tickets are for 3 days.Translated by Sophia

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In autumn, Zhangjiajie has a wonderful scenery. A lot of people with good wishes for the future, come to Zhangjiajie national forest park and huanglong hole ecological square, To shoot wedding photos, which turns to be a scenery of the scenic spot.The golden rice fields, water wheel rotation, playing ducks, well-preserved tujia farmhouse, all of these are really very beautiful.In zhangjiajie national forest park, under the mountains as the background, the couple in front of the camera position, keep their most beautiful side in the mountains.According to incomplete statistics, since September, every day about 30 couples in each scenic spots for their wedding photos.Translated by Sophia

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Klemme Daniel (1st R) of Leopard - Trek Continental Team competes during the Tour of China Changsha section bicycle event in Changsha, capital of central-south China, on Sept. 23, 2013. (Xinhua/Li Ga)Players compete during the Tour of China Changsha section bicycle event in Changsha, capital of central-south China, on Sept. 23, 2013. (Xinhua/Li Ga)Klemme Daniel of Leopard - Trek Continental Team celebrates wearing yellow jersey during the Tour of China Changsha section bicycle event in Changsha, capital of central-south China, on Sept. 23, 2013. (Xinhua/Li Ga)Klemme Daniel (2nd R) of Leopard - Trek Continental Team competes during the Tour of China Changsha section bicycle event in Changsha, capital of central-south China, on Sept. 23, 2013. (Xinhua/Li Ga)Players fall on the ground during the Tour of China Changsha section bicycle event in Changsha, capital of central-south China, on Sept. 23, 2013. (Xinhua/Li Ga)Source:Xinhua

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The "Sino-Korean Calligraphy & Painting Exhibition by Zhang Zhizhong and Park, Dong-Guy", an event jointly hosted by the Exhibition Department of China Calligraphers Association and Yuelu Academy, opened on September 23 at the China Academy Museum inside Yuelu Academy. This is another important exhibition co-presented by Chinese and Korean artists, as well as a gala in cultural exchanges, following such events as "Qi Gong and Kim Eung-heon Calligraphy Exhibition", "Huang Dun and Park, Dong-Guy Calligraphy Exhibition" and "Zhou Xianglin and Park, Dong-Guy Calligraphy Exhibition". Zhang Zhizhong, an artist from Hunan's Taohuayuan and a favorite pupil of the contemporary Chinese calligraphy master Shen Peng, was awarded in 2008 the title "Ten Leading Figures in Chinese Calligraphy". Zhang has enjoyed high reputation since his childhood. Park, Dong-Guy, the most influential calligrapher in contemporary Korea, inherits Chinese artist Qi Baishi's vigorous and forceful style, with his works featuring an ancient and deep flavor.The exhibition displayed over seventy exquisite works by the two artists. It was held between August 30 and September 3 in South Korea's Jeju, and will be hosted at Changde Cultural Center from September 25 to 28.Park, Dong-Guy (L) and Zhang Zhizhong (R)Zhang Zhizhong is writing with a brush. Translator: Tang LiSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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On September 23, The 2013 Ring China International Road Cycling Race draws its curtain in Changsha during the raining day, where 132 contestants from all over the world strive for the winning prize in the beautiful Star City track. Finally, Clemmy·Daniel who comes from Lexenburg wins the top place in Changsha station. Relevant officials from Hunan attend the start ceremony.Although it has heavy rain, The 2013 Ring China International Road Cycling Race·Changsha is held as scheduled, which is the first raining battle for this event. The single-loop length of Changsha contest track is 41.6 km. All players should finish three loops with a journey of 124.8km. After fierce contest, Clemmy·Daniel who comes from Lexenburg obtains the winning prize and the yellow jersey, while a person from Mongolia wins the spots jersey; Shan shuang from China gets the greater China white jersey.The tour DE China has been regarded as the 2.1 contest by UCI, becoming the major four brand contests along with China Open, China F1 Race and China International.22 Famous motorcades from Americas, Europe and Asia gather in this event. The 2013 Ring China International Road Cycling Race will take place in Shaanxi, Chongqin and Hunan. After the Changsha contest is finished, players will move their battle to Yueyang and start their contest in Hubei after the two contests are finished in Hunan.By Crystal

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From September 23, 2013 to September 28th,2013 the Sino-Korea Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition is held in the thousand-year Yuelu Academy for the first time where the Chinese famous calligrapher Zhang zhizhong who comes from peach garden of Hunan, and the most influential calligrapher in modern Korea Piao dong kui who comes from Jeju will reveal the charm of writing. This is another vital exhibition for Sino-Korea calligraphers to exchange with after serials of exhibitions between the two countries as well as a feast for Sino-Korea cultural exchanges. The exhibition has been held in Jeju,Korean August 30th, 2nd to September 3rd, 2013 and will kick off in Changde culture museum from September 25th, 2013 to September 28th, 2013.Although the joint exhibition between Zhang zhizhong and Piao dongkui is not the first time for Sino-Korea, it is the most influential and valuable co-exhibition. Especially it is held in the one thousand-year Yuelu Academy with humanism and Sinology charm. What is more, for people who are indulged in calligraphy, the exhibition shows their devout to Chinese characters as well ad the respect to the art full with cultural contents.By Crystal

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On September 23, source from Hunan tourism bureau has learned that national tourism attraction rating committee has officially ratified Lianyuan Mei-River scenic spot to be a national 4A tourism attraction. This is the second card “National brand” after it has been honored “Hunan Mei River National Geo-park” by national land and resource bureau on Jan.Bestowed with splendid scenery, unique geology and special culture, Mei River scenic spot is praised as “A elegancy in Hunan”, “A wonder in Chuxiang”and “Mei river in China”, what is more, it is regarded as a new growth pole in Hunan’s tourism and is confirmed a water and river excellent tourism route and Dameishan cultural and tourism route. Initiated in 2012,Mei River national 4A tourism attraction received a fund of 180 Million RMB from Lianyuan city and was constructed according to ”Ecological, standard and specific”. It has passed assessment from tourism experts from Loudi city, provincial and national sectors.Person in charge of Lianyuan tourism bureau indicates the approval of Lianyuan to be a national 4A tourism attraction signs its view quality and tourism quality are ratified, which is a milestone for its development and is to enhance Lianyuan tourism brand to a height; efforts should be taken on high-end tourism products and types; strengthen sightseeing tourism products and activate rural tourism products and refine holiday tourism products; all of these will built Mei River scenic spot to a mature tourism product that is consistent with its resources and a a national 4A tourism attraction.By Crystal

News 2013-09-25 08:34 View：980