From Aug.5 to 9, 2011, Zhangjiajie Huatian International Travel Agency successfully received Superstar Chen Xinhua and 3 staff of UBS TV Station from Thailand. They inspected Zhangjiajie and shot a travel publicity film. Mr. Ding Yunyong, head of Zhangjiajie Municipal Tourism Administration received an interview from the Thailand media.At the end of journey, these guests spoke highly of Zhangjiajie's natural scenery including the Pillar between Heaven and Earth (prototype of floating mountains in the movie Avatar) and high-quality service provided by the Travel Agency. “After returning to Thailand, We will help promote Zhangjiajie's natural beauty to Thai people, which can bring more Thai tourists to Zhangjiajie.” They said.Translator: Mao YipanSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web

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On Aug.21, all awards of Zhangjiajie “Bailong Cup” First International Network Photography Contest were unveiled. Judges awarded the special collection prize to a photo called “sandstone peaks in Xihai “that was selected from 800 works. The photo was taken by Zhang Jianguo, who gained a bonus of 50,000 Yuan.The photo called “Sandstone peaks in Xihai” won special collection prizeIn addition,  “Passionate Dancers and Audience” and “Bailong Elevator “won gold prizes, whose authors got 10,000 Yuan each. “Cable Cars in Fog “and other 4 photos won silver prizes, whose authors got 5,000 Yuan each. And 10 photos won bronze prizes. The photo “Passionate Dancers and Audience” (Author: Bing Lang)The photo “Cable Cars in Fog”   (Author: Peng Bin) On July 1, 2010, the contest kicked off, which was sponsored by Hunan Provincial Photographer Association and Wulingyuan District Government. It has attracted more than 2000 participants from home and abroad to visit Zhangjiajie for taking various pictures about natural scenery and folk custom here. 18 prize winners were also awarded the title “Guardian for mountains”, who can enjoy the treatment of touring around Wulingyuan Scenic Area for free lifetime.Translator: Mao YipanSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web

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The past July is called as “the most profitable July” by Zhangjiajie tourism circles.In July,Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic Area received 2834,300 person-trips of tourists from home and abroad, up 63.96% year on year, accounting for 17% of the expected goal. It also got 1.1 Billion Yuan of tourism income last month, up 62.88% year on year.  Translator: Mao YipanSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web

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It is very hot in August. However, it is very cool in Golden Whip Stream, the Meeting of Four Streams and other scenic spots of Wulingyuan, Zhangjiajie City.  This summer, numerous tourists from home and abroad chose Wulingyuan as a summer retreat where the climate is cool and the air is pure. According to Wulingyuan Tourism Bureau, Wulingyuan has received over 95,000 person-trips every day since autumn set in.Translator: Mao YipanSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web

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According to a journalist from Wulingyuan, Zhangjiajie City, the large LED display of the Hallelujah concert hall in Yellow Dragon Cave Scenic Area has been listed in the Guinness World Records as it has the largest number of small screens indoors which can be moved independently.  The Large LED Display consists of 21 small screensRecently, the certificate has been sent to Yellow Dragon Cave Management Bureau by Shanghai Guinness World Record Headquarters.The LED display cost a total investment of 7 million Yuan, consisting of 21 (3 lines X 7 columns) PH6 LED Screens. It is rare to see that the screen can be moved separately, and the number of 21 sets a world record.Since it was put into use in September, 2010, the screen has provided the most advanced stage performance facilities for the First China International Culture and Tourism Festival and the large-scale ethnic cultural show-Rain and Fog in Zhangjiajie, which made all audiences feel like they were within the landscape and dreams. The Hallelujah Concert Hall in Yellow Dragon Cave Scenic AreaIn the upcoming closing ceremony of the 2011 Zhangjiajie International Country Music Week, the screen will present its unique movable stage effects.Translator: Mao YipanSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web 

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When you come to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, Zhangjiajie City, you will be attracted by the “Padlock Mountain” comprising many love padlocks near to the No.1 natural bridge in the world. These charming padlocks are hung on the trees or rocks, conveying some emotion. Numerous Tourists buy the padlocks from stands here, and make a wish for health or happiness. Those sweethearts will buy two padlocks to symbolize their everlasting love.Now, tens of thousands of love padlocks have become a favorite scenic spot of tourists from home and abroad. According to a seller, the price of a lock ranges from 25 to 200 Yuan in peak season, which is very popular with tourists. Translator: Mao YipanSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web

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China's first new light rail train exported to Europe rolled off the production line in CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of advanced rail transportation equipment in China, on August 10.It is reported that this type of train is specially designed for Izmir, Turkey. Each of the train can operate separately and can also be grouped according to passenger flow. The bogie enables the train to sway like a snake freely and swerve steadily.European rail transport standards present strict and detailed requirements on the safety, comfort, energy efficiency and environmental protection, and so the European market is recognized as the most rigid one in the world. At the end of 2009, the new light rail train independently developed by CSR Zhuzhou won out among its competitors from America, Europe, Japan and South Korea and received the order valued at 350 million yuan from Izmir.Translator: Li LingSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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The Changde Municipal Culture, Radio, Television, Press and Publication Bureau revealed that the original cartoon series "Liuhai Cutting Firewood" has been completed, ready for its premiere on Hunan TV Golden Eagle Cartoon Channel this month. The animated cartoon is scheduled to be presented on dozens of provincial or municipal TVs at the end of this month.The play with a total investment of over 18 million yuan is produced by Changde Chuangyuan Digital Sci-tech Co., Ltd. The hero Liuhai is a young man with virtue and filial piety, hardworking and optimistic. The traditional love story was adapted to a legendary cartoon full of ambition, optimism and fantasy. The adventurous stories are expected to help teenagers understand the essence of life besides entertainment.The legend of "Liuhai Cutting Firewood" is Changde's intangible cultural heritage under the provincial-level protection. The cartoon series feature the display of unique local folk customs and the in-depth interpretation of ideas in folklores. The play also includes pictures of some famous tourist attractions in Changde such as Taiyang (Sun) Hill, Liuye (Willow Leaf) Lake and Taohuayuan (the Peach Blossom Land) that will showcase the identity of the charming city.Translator: Guo YanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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