The 2017 Bijie Winter Tourism Promotion Conference hosted by the People’s Government of Bijie City was held in Changsha on December 26. The city’s rich winter tourism resources covering karst cave, bird watching, hot spring, folk customs, and tourism promotional activities were introduced.More than 120 Hunan travel agency representatives came to the conference. They were introduced about the charm of Bijie City, “a land of flowers”; beautiful landscapes; pleasant and cool climate; and high-quality tourism products. They were also amazed at the on-spot art performances with local characteristics.The promotion conference has provided an effective communication channel for better tourism cooperation between Changsha and Bijie.Changsha and Bijie have great differences in natural environment, culture, and history and are highly complementary in tourism resources. The promotion conference will further strengthen the partnership between Changsha and Bijie, and promote tourism interaction and development between the two cities.Translator: Xiao Juan 

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The Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan Intercity Railway started runs of the whole line that day.Changde-Yiyang-Changsha High-speed Railway, an important part of Chongqing-Xiamen Passageway, connects with Chongqing-Zhangjiajie-Changde Railway. Its Changde-Yiyang Section shares the line with Hohhot-Nanning Passageway. The high-speed railway has a total length of 156.82 km, with a design speed of 350 km/h. The construction will last for four years.CPC Hunan Provincial Committee Secretary Du Jiahao announced the start of the Changde-Yiyang-Changsha High-speed Railway project and the operation of the whole line of Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan Intercity Railway. Hunan Governor Xu Dazhe delivered a speech.Huang Min, vice general manager of China Railway Corporation, made a speech. CPC Hunan Provincial Standing Committee member and CPC Changsha Municipal Committee Secretary Hu Henghua presided over the ceremony. CPC Hunan Provincial Standing Committee member and Secretary General Xie Jianhui attended the event too.The photo taken on December 25 shows the groundbreaking ceremony of Changde-Yiyang-Changsha High-speed Railway at Changsha West Station. (Photo/Xu Xing)   Translator: Xiao Juan

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December 22, 2017 night,according to Xibu Street official introduction, there are folk culture performances every night, such as Playing fish drums, Playing organ, Three Stick Drums, Sing Lantern Show, Playing tambourine and so on.Xibu Street will be long-term show full of feelings, romantic warmth atmosphere. also let this series of activities warm through Zhangjiajie winter tourism.Launching CeremonyBarefoot on "Fire sea"Panlong showPound sugar showTraditional craft - Stone tofuSource from Du Xiu Qing

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The 2018 Orange Isle Lantern Carnival opened on December 24. A series of themed shows are on display. Tens of thousands of colored lanterns made by Zigong intangible cultural heritage inheritors, fascinating light show, and sand sculptures reproducing the Silk Road will amaze tourists. The lantern carnival will last till March 2, 2018.The photo above shows citizens watch lanterns at Orange Isle Sandbeach Park, Changsha. (Photo Tian Chao)Translator: Xiao Juan 

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December 16, 2018,The National of New Year Mountain-meeting Festival was held in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park-Huangshizhai,it is about 3,000 tourists and athletes were involved in this event.This Mountain-meetingis undertaken by China State Sports Administration.Source from Du Xiu Qing

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Zhangjiajie has launched a series of winter themed activities for tourists that will be held during December 1, 2017 to March 2, 2018. 1.First China (Zhangjiajie) Parent-child Tourism FestivalDuration: December 25, 2017-March 2, 2018Venue: all scenic spots in ZhangjiajieEvents: traditional snacks making; children's orienteering; calling for children’s activities.Parent-child travel routes will be introduced.2.First China (Zhangjiajie) Creative Video ContestDuration: December 1, 2017-March 2, 2018Venue: all scenic spots and tourism related enterprises in ZhangjiajieEvents: creative video that introduces Zhangjiajie’s tourism and values of tourism will be called for from all over the country (Within 3 minutes), and bonus will be given to winners. 3.First China (Wuling Mountain Area) Motorhome Tourism ExhibitionDuration: January 5-8, 2018Venue: Zhangjiajie Civil SquareEvents: exhibitions of motorhomes and tourist attractions in Wuling Mountain Area will be held; motorhome travel route in the area will be introduced; launching ceremony of motorhome trip & motorhome travel route from Zhangjiajie to Enshi will be held.4.First China (Zhangjiajie) International Poetry Tourism FestivalTime: December 2017Venue: Zhangjiajie College, Jishou UniversityEvents: China (Zhangjiajie) International Poetry Alliance will be officially set up; tourism and poetry forums will be held; meetings between renowned tourism poets and fans will be arranged; and tourism poem readings will be scheduled.5.Gannian Festival Celebrations of Tujia MinorityDuration: January 1-March 2, 2018Venue: all scenic spots in ZhangjiajieEvents: enjoying snowy scenery, experiencing folk customs, doing Spring Festival shopping, savoring local delicacies, watching art performances, enjoying Gannian festival, guessing lantern riddles, and celebrating Lantern Festival.Note: Gannian is the Lunar New Year celebration of Tujia people and is celebrated one day before the Lunar New Year celebration of the Han people.6.Winter Swimming and Hot SpringDuration: December 22, 2017-March 2, 2018Venue: Wanfu Hot Spring Resort; Jiangya Hot Spring ResortEvents: winter swimming in the Lishui River will be organized and one thousand people will be expected to attend; after the swimming, they will be arranged to take a hot spring bath, do Spring Festival shopping, and taste local delicacies. 7.Zhangjiajie-Jishou-Huaihua Tourism PromotionDuration: November-December 2017Venue: Changsha; GuangzhouEvents: Zhangjiajie City, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, and Huaihua City join hands with media groups to promote tourism resources in Changsha and Guangzhou. 8.Second China (Zhangjiajie) Wuling Bonsai & Stone Appreciation Tourism ExpoTime: December 2017 (Tentative)Venue: Zhangjiajie College, Jishou UniversityContents: Wuling culture-themed bonsai exhibition and stone appreciation expo will be held. During the period, tourists may enjoy discounts on buying bonsais once they show Zhangjiajie scenic area tickets. A lottery will also be arranged for tourists to win Zhangjiajie scenic area tickets and local specialties. On-line Email:shuire@gmail.com; 2zjjtour@gmail.com

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The plaza, located in the most prosperous commercial areas of downtown Changsha, has been closed for eight years because of subway construction, and is about to take on a new look after restoration. Compared with the original square, the new one attaches more importance to green ecology. And a landscape fountain covering an area of about 300 square meters was built this time. The construction area of the underground commercial plaza reaches 79,000 square meters. It connects with the entrance and exit No. 6 of the Wuyi Square Metro Station, which will bring more convenient travel and shopping experience for the public.On December 19, 2017, the Changsha Wuyi Square’s green leisure landscape has been open to the public, and the construction of underground shopping mall is to be completed. (Photo/GuoLiliang)Translator: Yu Jiangjiang 

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On the morning of December 9, 2017, the first International Tourism Poetry Festival was held in Jishou University - Zhangjiajie Academy. Nearly 300 people from home and abroad brought together poet and scholar to join the festivities to promote the integration of Zhangjiajie culture and tourism.Relevant government leaders also participated in this event.The event is for three days. From the 10th to the 11th, the participating poets and scholars gathered in the scenic spots such as Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Bridge, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Xibu Street, Baofeng Lake, Huanglong Cave, Tianmen Mountain and other scenic spots to fully experience Zhangjiajie Beautiful landform, Rich folk customs and Economic development achievements.Source from Qin Long

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