October 1 to 7(During National Day Holiday), Zhangjiajie attractions received a total of 2,397,900 visitors, an increase of 12.09%, to achieve tourism income of 1.665 billion yuan, an increase of 18.31%.Among them, Yongding District received 1,029,300 tourists, an increase of 20.66%, to achieve tourism revenue 0.754 billion yuan, an increase of 26.91%; Wulingyuan District tourists 970,900 passengers, down 2.15%, to achieve tourism revenue 0.648 billion yuan, an increase of 4.84 %; Cili County received 230,900 tourists trips, an increase of 43.61%, to achieve tourism revenue 0.173 billion yuan, an increase of 36.41%; Sangzhi County tourists 166,800, an increase of 25.29%, to achieve tourism income of 0.09 billion yuan, an increase of 31.63%.Translated by SHUIRE

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October 10, 2017, China's State Forestry Administration granted Zhangjiajie as "China National Forest City" title,Zhangjiajie Mayor Liu Gean made a typical speech in Hebei Chengde National Forest City Symposium.In the past three years,Zhangjiajie new urban green area of about 950 million square meters,Complete the barren hills afforestation 310,000 mu,Construction of green channel more than 1,320 kilometers,Green waterfront more than 520 kilometers,Built urban green coverage rate reached 42%,So that per capita park green space to reach 11.5 square meters.Translated by SHUIRE

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The Hunan Statistics Bureau announced that Hunan’s cultural and creative industry achieved an estimated added value of 101.8 billion yuan in the first half of 2017, its first half-year record exceeding 100 billion yuan. It has become a pillar industry in Hunan Province.On Oct. 9, a press conference was held in Changsha, briefing Hunan’s publicity and cultural work achievements over the past five years.Hunan established seven provincial think tanks, and coordination mechanism with decision-making departments, and took the lead in selecting the provincial key Marxism research institutions. Hunan has 237 projects supported by National Social Science Foundation, increasing by 32.4% over last year, and ranking among the most in China.In recent years, 389 Hunan people were praised as “China’s Moral Models”, 12 as national moral model, and 11 as moral model youth. There are more than 18,000 volunteer organizations with 9.11 million registered volunteers. Four prefecture-level cities won National Civilized City award; 99 villages reputed as National Civilized Villages; 148 departments and units were awarded the title of National Civilized Unit; and, 10 families were praised as National Civilized Family.Hunan implemented cultural projects that benefit the people. Broadcast satellite service has reached every household. The public libraries, cultural centers, and museums open to the public free of charge. Culture-aid program has been involved in poverty elimination plan. The first batch of 400 cultural service centers were built in poverty-stricken areas and villages last year, and this year will finish another 1,279 such centers.Hunan promoted in-depth integration of culture with other industrial sectors, such as tourism, science and technology, finance, and sports. In 2016, the total output of Hunan’s cultural industry was 584.82 billion yuan, double the amount of 2012. Its added value reached 191.126 billion yuan, an annual increase of 15%, and 6.12% of the total provincial GDP.Hunan proactively implemented the national “Belt and Road” Initiative and cultural “going global” strategy. A series of cultural exchange activities were held, including Hunan Cultural Expo in Thailand, France, and Finland; “Cultures of China, Festival of Spring” Overseas Chinese Spring Festival Gala; “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Student.Cultural trade expanded rapidly. In 2016, Hunan’s cultural product imports and exports reached a total volume of 1.326 billion USD, increasing by 82.9% year on year. In the first half of 2017, the volume hit 767 million USD, an increase of 64.1%.Translator: Pang Yuehui 

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Hunan tourism market keeps booming despite the rain on the fifth day of the National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival holidays. It has maintained stable growth with no major tourist accidents occurred.The short-distance trips made by car, a major holiday travel mode, continue to rise. Many activities are customized for such trips, including self-drive tours hosted by the Liuyang Wenjiashi Autumn Harvest Uprising Memorial Hall to visit red tourism (revolutionary tourism) scenic spots. Wild camping has become a good choice to spend holidays. The number of self-drive vehicles reached 10,878 at Yueyang Yangsha Lake International Tourist Resort, generating 6 million yuan of revenue. Self-drive tours have become the norm during holidays.On October 5, tourist demands in Fenghuang Ancient Town, Tianmen Mountain Scenic Spot, Shaoshan, and Chenzhou Rucheng Fuquan Villa exceeded the maximum daily reception capacity. The Hunan Tourism Development Committee (HTDC) coordinated with relevant departments to address the increasing tourists and ensure tourism market operates in a safe and orderly manner.The tourist numbers in traditional popular tourist attractions such as Wulingyuan Scenic Spot and Pingjiang Shiniuzhai were relatively lower than the designed daily reception capacity.Translator: Xiao Juan 

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The Nanyue tourism authority of Hengyang City announced that Hengshan Mountain witnessed 636,200 tourist trips during the National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, a year-on-year increase of 10.26%.Scenic spots such as Zhurong Peak, Nanyue Great Temple, and Nantianmen (the Southern Heavenly Gate) were crowded with tourists. Flower-drum opera performances in Nanyue Ancient Town brought a cultural feast to them. The performance of “The Monkey King” at Water-Screen Cave Scenic Spot won applause from children.This year tourists were attracted by rural tourism with local characteristics, besides praying for blessing and sightseeing. A 200-mu (13-ha.) sunflower show at an all-for-one tourism demonstration site in Nanyue drew many tourists. Water-Screen Cave Scenic Spot provided a specific and culturally diversified tourism experience for travellers.To ensure orderly operation, the Nanyue Scenic Spot intensified efforts to divert tourists in parking lot, ticket offices, and cableways. It increased signboards and controlled traffics efficiently in response to the rising numbers of self-drive tours. It also opened parking lots around governmental departments, schools, and residential communities, as well as vacant lots to the public.The Hengshan Mountain scenic spot hosts 636,200 tourists during the National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, a year-on-year increase of 10.26%. (Photo/Wen Ligui)More than a thousand official staff of Nanyue District are on duty at major roads and scenic spots. (Photo/Wen Ligui)Rural tourism with local characteristics is favored by tourists in Nanyue Scenic Spot. (Photo/Wen Ligui)Volunteers guide and send travel maps to tourists. (Photo/Wen Ligui)Translator: Xiao Juan 

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October 1, 2017, Xiangxi largest Tujia bullring town - Qiaofeng bullring town will reveal the mystery to the world.By then, Zhangjiajie bullring will be the flag flying, singing and dancing, passionate, become a happy ocean, Tujia people celebrate the birthday of the motherland, with a unique way.Zhangjiajie Qiaofeng bullring town is located in Yongding District, Sanjiaguan township,Xiao Village, 25 km from the urban area, covers an area of 63 acres, while can accommodate 8,000 people to watch.The size and facilities of bullring town are first class,It is the first high standard professional bullring in Hunan province.The bullring town has more than 30 bullfights and a perennial bullfighting.After the completion of the first phase of the bullring, will also build star hotels, farmhouse food, parking and other service facilities.also with Maoyan river, Houwang ancient village, it will become an important part of Zhangjiajie west tourist area.Translated by SHUIRE

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They carefully checked the cableways, elevators, sightseeing trams, cruise ships, and other facilities and equipment in the scenic areas, to eliminate hidden dangers, and ensure a safe and happy national day holiday. (Photo/Wu Yongbing)On Sept. 28, the staff workers inspect the Tianzi Mountain cableways in Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic Area.Translator: Yu Jiangjiang

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Chinese National Day is celebrated on October 1st every year to commemorate the founding of People’s Republic of China. On that day, lots of large-scaled activities are held nationwide. Besides, the National Day Holiday is also called "Golden Week”, during which more and more Chinese people go traveling around the country.The Mid-Autumn Festival, or the Moon Festival, is one of the most important annual festivals for Chinese people. It falls on Wednesday, October 4th this year, the 4th day of the National Day Holiday. The two holidays will be a good time for home reunion and traveling.Translators: Xiao Juan; Pang Yuehui; Yu Jiangjiang

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