On May 19th, in order to tie in with the propaganda of the third chinese tourism day, the national postal department issues a formal “beautiful China” (Group 1) ordinary stamps. This group with a total of six stamps, the second is wulingyuan tianzishan mountain scenery. As we have learned, tianzi mountain is zhangjiajie’s boutique scenic spot, which has already been the third time on national card. However, it is the first time that having “zhangjiajie tianzi mountain” as the name stamp.This year, (First Group) “beautiful China” is issued by the number 32, with a set of six. The iconic attraction, Yubi peak regards as the symbol of “zhangjiajie tianzi mountain”, and the value is 80 points.On September 25th,1994,among “wulingyuan” special stamp, because of “Yubi peak”, zhangjiajie tianzi mountain had the first chance to rank in national card. Although it is the fourth one, it values 1 yuan. In 2009, tanzi mountain cableway enabled the postage tickets, zhangjiajie tianzi mountain with the picture of Yubi peak went on national postal card, 60 points.In addition, this year with “zhangjiajie tianzi mountain”, “beautiful China” (Group one) has other five stamps, such as Fujian Ningde Xiapu beach(80 points), Hainan three sand islands(1.20 yuan), Liaoning Panjinjiang red beach(1.2 yuan), Guangxi longsheng terrace(1.50 yuan), Jiangsu Xinghua field(3 yuan). They are all designed by the famous designer Wang Huming who enjoy “the state council special allowance”.Translated by Sophia

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The Declaration of Eco-friendly Tours in Zhangjiajie was issued by the organizing committee of the 12th International Professional Model Pageant on May 21, 2013, boosting awareness about air quality and ecological environmental protection. Stunning professional models from across the country competed in the splendid contest themed Vigorous Zhangjiajie & Eco-activist Neodalle. The beautiful models and Neodalle Luxury Flooring Staff also paid a visit to Zhangjiajie Special Education School to show their concern for disabled children. Translator: Guo YanSource: enghunan.gov.cn

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On May 23th, the organizing committee of China division of the 12th international professional model contest officially releases its final winner list on its website. Hu wenmin, the female model once obtained the championship, and the male model Zhang lizheng who once won the third place, are disqualified. According to the report, the winners of the male and female model are replaced by their latter winners.The announcement says, the organizing committee of this competition will embody idea of ecological civilization and loving heart into this contest, and Na Cadbury Group also advocates youthful vitality of Zhangjiajie, environmental protection and loving Na Cadbury”, which receives support and participation from the majority of contestants. At the same time, the organizing committee will organize the model contestants to conduct some activities to promote ecological civilization, such as picking up rubbishes in the scenic spots and students-aiding activities, such as helping disabled children, which all consist of the main part of China final competition of the the 12th international professional model contest and also the inseparable part of this contest.Translated by Crystal

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The abbots of 29 temples in Hunan province have started a campaign to make entry to temples in the province free. The move is praiseworthy, because it is against commercialization of temples, says an article in Guangming Daily. Excerpts:There are tens of thousands of temples in China, and a person needs to buy a ticket to enter one that is even slightly popular. But making entrance tickets mandatory to visit such places is not conducive to preserving the varied culture of China. Besides, the public doesn't like commercialization of cultural sites, especially temples.Entrance tickets, however, are only the tip of the iceberg. The root of commercialization of temples lies in travel packages and industrial management offered by profit-minded companies that have no respect for faith or culture.Businesspeople don't think twice before using temples to make money. Moreover, some local governments have made incomes from temples a part of their regular revenues. Businesspeople and local governments, however, have been making money at the cost of the public.When it comes to temple-related issues, monks should have the final say, and local governments and businesspeople should be prevented from intervening in sensitive affairs.Public opinion should be respected while developing public tourist attractions such as famous mountains and ancient temples. Making entrance to 29 temples in Hunan free is a good way to stop commercialization of temples.Source:china.org.cn

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Zhangjiajie has announced that all the global primary and secondary students is accessible to visit Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan core scenic area and the Grand Canyon for free from from July 1 to Next May 31. In addition, since July 7, Wulingyuan core scenic area will comprehensively implement appointment system to control the number of guests in rush hour.Chen danfeng, the municipal party committee and deputy mayor, introduced that all the global primary and secondary students under the age of 19 can visit Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan core scenic area and the Grand Canyon for free. Those students should take ID card, residence booklet, passport and related certificate. The ticket fee for the adult in the scenic spots is 160 RMB and 118 RMB respectively. The traffic in the scenic area will cost students based on the student preference price.Given the coming of busy season, the number of popular scenic area will increase quickly; the Wulingyuan core area will be the first to implement reservation system. Anyone who visits the scenic spots should make online booking. After the booking, they can go to the ticket window to do visit formalities. Chen Danfeng revealed that the reservation system will be carried out to other scenic spots step by step, such as Tianmenshan, Yellow Dragon Cave, Baofeng Lake, the Grand Canyon.Translated by Emma

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Zhangjiajie Municipal People's Government announced on May 16 that the core scenic area in Zhangjiajie will be free to global middle and primary students from June 1, 2013 to May 31, 2014.Primary and secondary students aged under 19 from home and abroad can visit the Wulingyuan core scenic area and Great Gorge Scenic Spot for free after check-in with their valid documents like ID card, registration card or passport.The Wulingyuan core scenic area launched a system of free-ticket appointment for tourists. From July 1, 2013, all visitors shall make appointment in advance on the internet and do check-in at the ticketing booth with valid document.The appointment system is a mature practice in many domestic and international scenic spots, which helps to optimize the tourist attractions by providing good tourist safety, protecting environment, reducing waiting time and promoting tourism service. The system is expected to be popularized in other scenic spots such as Tianmen Mountain, Yellow Dragon Cave, Baofeng Lake and Great Gorge.Translator: Wang BilianSource:enghunan.gov.cn 

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Broad Sustainable Construction (BSC), known for constructing a 30-story building in fifteen days, has just gained approval to start construction on one of their biggest projects - a 838-meter or 2,749 feet tall building called Sky City, Treehugger reports.Its height puts it about 10 meters over the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the current tallest building in the world, according to Quartz.This new monolith is meant to address China's rapidly urbanizing and still growing population. It will have 92 elevators, a 6-mile long ramp running between the floors, and even a hotel.The company says construction will take about 7 months (BSC seems to have abandoned their original do-it-in-90-days ).Construction for the Burj Khalifa took approximately 6 years.The building will have 202 floors and will be built in the middle of a field in Changsha.China will soon be home to the world's tallest building.Source: shanghaiist.com

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Photo taken on May 18, 2013 shows the night scene of the Xibu Street in Zhangjiajie, a well-known scenic spot in central China's Hunan Province. (Xinhua/Li Ga)Tourists enjoy a bonfire party at the Xibu Street in Zhangjiajie, a well-known scenic spot in central China's Hunan Province, May 18, 2013. (Xinhua/Li Ga)Source:Xinhua

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