Recently,Jinglv Consultation has published the first monthly market report on tourist APP within China, which put emphasis on monitoring hundreds of tourist application products in Android market and ranking them according to their online downloads.Judging by the report revealed,the top ten products are as follows: Qunar,Ctrip,Flight manager,Best tone,8684 Train,Super Compass,114 Business Travel,Hipster of High-speed Rail,Elong and Tongcheng.As more and more tourists download travel APP,wireless travel market has become a new highlight in tourism industry,In the future,the progress made by mobile internet technology will not only be beneficial to countless travelers, but also change the tourism market greatly.Translated by Becky

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On May 2, the Eighth Hunan Tea Culture Expo opened at the Hunan Exhibition Hall. Over 400 tea businessmen from all around the country took part in the exposition and feasted their eyes on more than 20 thousand tea handicrafts, including an exquisite tea pot.Translator: Hao JingruSource: hunan.gov.cn

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On May 4th, Boeing737-800 of Jeju Air, Korea loading with 167 passengers safely arrived at Zhangjiajie Lotus Airport. It was the first direct roundtrip between Zhangjiajie and Busan.It is reported that from May to June 28th, there will be 17 flights in total put into operation between these two cities. The accurate flights are on every Tuesday and Friday. Boeing 737-800 is the type and flight number is 7C8981/7C8982.Zhangjiajie has already cooperated with Asiana Airlines, Deahan Airlines, Esatar Airlines of Korea .Now the joining of Jeju Air is another step for enhancing and facilitating the transportation of travelers form both China and Korea.By Aileen

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From the recent report from China Philatelic Portal that China Post will issue a group of definitive stamps on 19th May. Scenery of Zhangjiajie landscapes as the symbol of Hunan is designed in the stamps.It is reported that since 2002, China Post has issued three themed definitive stamps; they are titled with “Protect Our Common Home”, “Chinese Birds”and “Beautiful China”. Recently, the fantastic natural scenery and pure folk culture of Zhangjiajie have received world-wide favor.And the distribution of “Beautiful China”, which within Zhangjiajie Scenery will play a important role in promoting the development of Zhangjiajie tourism and making it a quality brand in the international tourism industry.For the past decade, Zhangjiajie has released series of stamps such as post cards, tour passport, stamps with special characteristics and stamped tickets, etc, to enhance and improve it brand reputation.By Aileen

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Since May 2, the core scenic area of Wulingyuan in ZJJ has been going on the “Ticket Preferential Week” until May 7.During this week,the ticket price,to global tourists,is adjusted from ￥180/person to ￥144/person (exclusive of eco-bus ticket ).The price reduction range is up to 20%,which is said to be the first time carrying out such global preferential policy since Wulingyuan scenic zone having been listed in the world natural heritage 20 years ago.According to policy of bureau of commodity price,the 65 yuan eco-bus ticket is not included in this preferential ticket. Now, you can go in or out the scenic spot for many times within 3 valid days by just paying ￥209. You may noticed that this preferential week is not launched during the hot May day holiday,which just aims to lead tourists to avoid the peak tourism time.The core scenic zone, covering an area of 264 k㎡,comprises of ZJJ National Forest Park, Suoxiyu,Mount Tianzi and Yangjiajie National Conservation Zone. Tourists having ticket of core scenic zone is allowed to visit classical scenic spots like Mount Tianzi,Yuanjiajie,Yangjiajie,Ten-mile Gallery,Golden Whip Stream,Yellow Stone Village and so on.Except Yellow Dragon Cave and Baofeng Lake.By Patricia

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The 30th April is the second day as well as the peak of May Day holiday, especially for the self-service traveler .In order to actively and effectively take this holiday’s DIY travel under control, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park made great effort to ensure the satisfaction of self-service travelers.Well-prepared organization and fully participated staff are the essentiality for a safe and pleasant journey in Zhangjiajie. Though seas of travelers and heavy transportation may make the traveling crowded, careful arrangements are applied. Traffic police are deployed to direct the traffic; road signs are put to lead the right direction; warm-hearted volunteers carefully solve travelers’ puzzles. All the actions above hold the same goal that is to ensure the safety and satisfaction of every traveler who pays his or her visit here in Zhangjiajie.By Aileen

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On 27th, April, Eskil, a Norway balance master, has overcome the cross wind above aizhai valley of Ji Shou and successfully completed the extreme challenge of swaying blindfolded without any protective device under a dangling fire balloon hundred meter above the ground.On the 330m high girder of Ai Zhai Bridge, he has successfully challenged serious impending balance challenges including unarmed handstand, folding stool, drum balance, the balancing of ladder without any protection.By Brenda

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On April 27th, ZJJ canoe slalom is officially opened towards tourists. Three Cantonese become the first tourists to experience this drifting activity. On the upcoming of May Day ( from April 29th to May 1), ZJJ canoe slalom has a discount on tickets for drifters with 94RMB per person, reduced from the former price of 118RMB per person.ZJJ canoe slalom is the only drifting project in Wulinyuan scenic spot. Constructed in 2000, and with a length of 1,960 meters, it costs 1.5 hours to complete this journey. Once it was appointed as the training base for the 2008 Olympic Games. During ten years of operation, many domestic and international competitions have been held in there like “the Tenth National Games”, and it has successfully admitted over 100,000 drifters from abroad.Translated by Crystal

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