The 8th UNESCO World Geopark Congress was held on September 10th to September 14th, 2018 at the World Geopark in Adamello-Brenta, Italy. Mr.Luo Zhibin, executive deputy mayor of Zhangjiajie, led the team to participate in this conference.The UNESCO World Geopark Congress is held once every two years. The conference is a platform for UNESCO to provide mutual exchange, mutual promotion and common development for the development of global geological parks around the world. It will help local quality parks to showcase their achievements and enhance their international reputation.During the meeting, Zhangjiajie delegation seriously participated in the various agendas of the meeting, communicated with relevant experts of the UNESCO Global Geopark, and reported on the work of the Zhangjiajie World Geopark. The members of the delegation gave the conference the keynote report of 《Evolution of sandstone landscapes in Zhangjiajie UNESCO Global Geopark》、《Management experiences in Zhangjiajie UNESCO Global Geopark of China》,Introducing the evolution process of Zhangjiajie landforms and park management experience.This conference also promoted Zhangjiajie to participating countries, further strengthened exchanges and cooperation with foreign world geoparks, and learned from the scientific management and construction management concepts of foreign world geoparks to improve the popularity of Zhangjiajie World Geopark and further enhance tourism quality and Promote local economic development and play a positive role in promoting.Source from Gu Chenjie/Xu Jie

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The Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong high-speed railway has received much attention. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government announced on August 23 that it will be open to traffic beginningSeptember 23, with direct access to 44 locations in the mainland China. By then, Hunan’s four cities: Changsha, Zhuzhou, Hengyang, and Chenzhou will have high-speed rail access to Hong Kong. The specific ticket purchase information for tourists is subject to the announcement of the official website of China Railway Customer Service Center 12306.The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong high-speed railway has a total length of about 142 kilometers. The Guangzhounan (Guangzhou South Railway)-to-Futian section has been opened. Only the Hong Kong section (Futian-to-West Kowloon) is not yet open. The Hong Kong section is about 26 kilometers long and operates at 200 kilometers per hour.It was announced that the first train will depart from West Kowloon Station at 7:00 on September 23 to Shenzhenbei (Shenzhen North Railway) Station. Hong Kong will then be included in the national high-speed rail network.It is estimated that the journey from West Kowloon Station to Changshanan Station is about 3 hours and 12 minutes. The fare for the second class is 529 CNY.The “two inspections in one location” customs clearance procedure will be implemented at the West Kowloon Station of the Hong Kong section. Hunan passengers can take the high-speed train to Hong Kong without having to get off halfway. After going to West Kowloon Station, they can go through the customs clearance procedures for both the mainland China and Hong Kong in accordance with the guidelines of the West Kowloon Station.Source from EnjoyChangsha

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On September 11, 2018, During the 8th UNESCO World Geopark Congress, the delegation of Zhang Jiajie, deputy mayor Luo Zhibin met with the delegation of Aloka, Portugal, and held an exchange meeting. The two sides signed a sister park agreement.In 2014, During the inspection and evaluation of the Zhangjiajie World Geopark, Professor Artur Sa, Portuguese Aloka expert, expressed strong interest in the world-famous Zhangjiajie quartz sandstone landform and gave high praise. I hope to establish a friendly and cooperative relationship with the Zhangjiajie World Geopark and recommend it to the municipal government of Alocca, Portugal.In September 2017, during the 14th European World Geopark Congress, Zhangjiajie and Aloka delegation reached a consensus on the establishment of sister parks.The Aloka World Geopark in Portugal is located in the north of Portugal and is the second member of Portugal to be approved as a network of European Geoparks and a network of global geoparks. The park has a total area of about 330 square kilometers and is divided by narrow valleys with an average elevation of 200 to 600 meters. The rivers and slopes associated with the current hydrological system are deposited in accordance with the Quaternary modern sedimentary unit, and its high content of Ordovician Discrete slate and the peculiar phenomena associated with specific rock masses have become the main geological features of the park. The park's geological heritage catalogue contains 41 geological sites, including the Canelas slate site and the on-site museum, and the Castanheira structural granite is of particular international importance.Source from Gu Chenjie

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On September 12, the China Food & Catering Expo opened at the Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center. CPPCC National Committee Vice Chairman Qi Xuchun announced the opening and visited the Expo hall before the opening. CPC Hunan Provincial Committee Deputy Secretary and Hunan Governor Xu Dazhe accompanied.The Chinese cuisine at the Expo attract a lot of foreign friends.Overseas seafood products attract many visitors at the Expo.Source from ENGHUNAN 

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On September 7, 2018, at the Guangdong International Tourism Industry Expo, ten famous tourist attractions such as Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Shandong Taishan, and Guangxi Weizhou Island were selected as “Top Ten Domestic Destinations”.It is reported that the 2018 Guangdong International Tourism Industry Expo has attracted 60 countries and regions, 22 provinces and municipalities and autonomous regions in China, and 21 cities in Guangdong Province to participate in the exhibition. At the same time, 60 theme and professional events will be held to fully present the current China's new tourism industry.Source from Zhou Zhiqiang/Luo Kewen/Xiang Yan

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According to the news from the Hong Kong SAR Government, the Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link will be officially opened on September 23, 2018. The result is that Changsha to Hong Kong only takes 3 hours and 12 minutes, and the one-way price is only about 532 RMB.   Source from ENGHUNAN

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From August 18 to 24, the 5th Annual China Chang'an Photography Week with the theme "Chinese Landscape for Forty Years" was held in Chang'an Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province. Authorized by the Organizing Committee, one hundred landscape photographers nationwide selected China’s top 10 most popular scenic spots for landscape photography through internet voting. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park made the list.The other nine scenic sites included the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, Potala Palace, Hongcun Ancient Village in Anhui Province, Huangshan Mountain, Jiuzhaigou National Forest Park, Bashang Grassland, and Ali in Tibet. Eight scenic spots on the List of World Heritage Sites evidences the worldwide recognition of the top 10 scenic spots. Translator: Zhan Ping

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Hunan will substantially reduce the ticket prices of at least 27 scenic spots before the late September. The decision was made based on the spirit of the 19th CPC National Congress and the Central Economic Work Conference, and the 2018 Government Work Report.The 27 key scenic spots are:Five 5A-level scenic spots like Wulingyuan Core Scenic Area;Eighteen 4A-level scenic spots such as Taohuayuan Scenic Spot;And four 3A-level scenic spots including Mufu Mountain.These scenic spots will extend the discount period and scope based on their states of operation.Main state-owned scenic spots in Loudi and Chenzhou will be free to tourists over 65 years old.After adopting such large-scale price discount policy, Hunan will witness an annual reduction of over 190 million CNY in scenic spot tickets.1.Wulingyuan Core Scenic Area in ZhangjiajieThe ticket price in tourist peak season (from February to November the next year) is 225 CNY/person. For group tourists or tourists booking tickets online in advance, they can enjoy the ticket price of 182 CNY/person. The valid period of the ticket is 4 consecutive days.The ticket price in tourist off season (from March to November) is 115 CNY/person. For group tourists or tourists booking tickets online in advance, they can enjoy the ticket price of 91 CNY /person. The valid period of the ticket is 4 consecutive days.The ticket price for annual pass is 298 CNY/person.All the above-mentioned prices include the fare of taking eco-friendly cars.These regulations will be implemented from September 22, 2018, with the validity period of 5 years.2.Nanyue Core Scenic Area in HengyangThe ticket price in peak season (from May to October) is 110 CNY/person, and 80 CNY/person for off season (From November to April the next year).These regulations will be implemented from September 22, 2018, with the validity period of 5 years.3.Yueyang Tower Scenic Area in YueyangStarting from August 6, 2018, the ticket price is 70 CNY/person, and the validity period of this regulation is 5 years.Tips:Please refer to the public announcement of each scenic spot for detailed regulations on free admission and half-price ticket. 

News 2018-08-23 14:20 View：2042