The photo taken on September 10 shows Chinese spot-billed ducks play in the water of Birdwatching Wetland Park, Luowan Bay, Zhantian Lake, Changde. The park is home to more than 40 species of terrestrial plants and 20 species of aquatic plants. It is equipped with floating bridge, bird museum, and bird observatory. Presently, the birdwatching season comes when some migratory birds are flying southward. (Photo/Liu Song) Translator: Xiao Juan 

News 2017-09-13 11:19 View：883

It gets cool when autumn is coming. A good time for outdoor activities, such as cycling! Changsha is a wonderful place to explore by bike. There are many cycle tracks dotted with splendid landscapes. So get on your bike and start a cycling trip!1,Xiangjiang AvenueThe Xiangjiang Avenue north extension, totaling 10.5 km, is located at Dingziwan Street and Tongguan Street, Wangcheng District. And the Avenue’s southern section stretches southward from the Xiangfulu Bridge along the river. When riding along this section, you may enjoy a splendid view of Xiangjiang River.2,Liuyang River Scenic BeltLocated on the Liuyang River west bank, the scenic belt stretches for 8 km from Renmin East Road in the south to Chezhan North Road in the north. Cycling along the belt, you may enjoy the meandering river, magnificent Liuyang River Square, dragon boat shaped houses, and beautiful parks.   3,Guitang River Scenic Belt   The scenic belt is located at the middle reaches of Guitang River. It stretches for 3km from Xiangzhang Road in the north to Xiangfu Middle Road in the south. It is an ideal route to explore natural and cultural landscapes in Changsha. However, it is necessary to avoid riding at the high-traffic locations in the rush hours.   4,Jinggang Ancient Town   Jinggang Ancient Town, on the Xiangjiang River west bank, was once a prosperous commercial hub in Hunan, and is currently a tourist attraction. Setting out from downtown area, and riding along the Xiangjiang River toward Wangcheng District, then you will reach the town.   5,Taohualing Scenic Area   The scenic area has a 10-km cycle track, including a 7.26k-m section around a lake. It offers cyclists a challenging and rewarding ride because of frequent ups and downs along the track.   6,Yanghu Wetland Park   A 13-km slow traffic system is under construction in the park, which will enable visitors to enjoy an easy cycling tour.    7,Huitang Bicycle-themed Park   Huitang Bicycle-themed Park is the first of its kind in Hunan. All its cycle tracks meet the international mountain bike track standard, including a 5.3-km bikeway for professional cyclists and a 3.5-km one for amateurs. You may enjoy the amazing scenery while riding.    8,Yuelu Mountain   The cyclists can cycle up the mountain road from the east gate (beside Changsha No. 4 Hospital), and go down from the south gate (near Dongfanghong Square). It is about a 5-km ride.   9,Heimifeng Peak   Heimifeng Peak is a challenging destination for climbing specialists. Starting from downtown area, you may cycle across Xiangjiang River, and ride towards Heimifeng Forest Park. You can savor amazing view of the mountainside reservoir during your cycling trip.    10,Dawei Mountain   Dawei Mountain is located at the border of Hunan and Jiangxi provinces. Qixing Peak, 1607.9 meters above sea level, is the summit, and also the highest peak in Changsha. The mountain is rich in natural and tourist resources. Experienced cyclists would take a 3-day ride there, and camp at Guandu Town.

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The Foreign Affairs (Overseas Chinese Affairs) Office of Hunan Provincial People’s Government recently announced that, the Chinese Government has approved setting up the Consulate-general of Laos in Changsha. The Consulate-general will be open within this year, covering the consular districts of Hunan, Hubei, Henan, and Guizhou. This is the first consulate-general in Hunan since the founding of New China in 1949.In recent years, Hunan has taken active efforts in implementing the national “Belt and Road” Initiative, and the “innovation-driven development and rise of Hunan via opening up” strategy. Hunan is building increasingly close relations with foreign countries and regions, has improved its opening up process, and witnessed remarkable international cooperative achievements.In August 2015, the Laos Airlines opened two regular flights between Vientiane and Changsha. Hunan reached letters of intent on establishing friendly relationship with Vientiane and Oudomxay. Hunan-Laos exchange and cooperation has been strengthened.The opening of the Consulate-general of Laos in Changsha will greatly facilitate Hunan and Laos personnel exchanges, and promote investment, trade, cultural, education, and tourism cooperation between Laos and Hunan, as well as provinces in central China. Hunan will enjoy higher reputation and influence around the world. Beyond that, it will assist in protecting the legal rights of Hunan enterprises and people in Laos, and coordinating civil and commercial disputes and consular protection.

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The 2017 World Wingsuit League (WWL) China Grand Prix will take place at Tianmen Mountain, Zhangjiajie, between September 8 and 10. Sixteen wingsuit fliers from 11 countries will participate.There will be a new route this year: taking off from the glass platform on Yuhu Peak; flying across the tourist square to the canyon; steering off along the canyon cliff; and, reaching the finishing line at the sightseeing cableway. After finishing the whole course, they will land with parachutes at the designated site on the winding mountain road.The vertical distance between the take-off point and landing site is 990 meters; and the linear distance is 1.3 km. The shortest flying time to finish the course is expected to be within 25 seconds (Deployment parachute excluded).Jeb Corliss, the world's most recognized wingsuit pilot and WWL president, will challenge a target course on Sept. 10. He will take off from a helicopter, and successively hit two targets installed on the mountain top and in the valley. Source from ZJJTOURISM WEBSITE

News 2017-09-06 15:58 View：1591

July 15 inclusive festival customs is more complex, is commonly known as the ghost festival, folk and Taoist hungry ghost festival, is also a buddhist obon, is a way, the monk, festival vulgar third-rate unity.According to legend, every year from July 1st lunar month, yama ordered big open the gates of hell, let those who suffer imprison all year round in the ghosts of hell spectre, out of the hell, for short-term wandering, enjoy food, human blood so known as the ghost month, July 14th of July is the day of ghosts door open, July 15 is Halloween.According to the logic of Taoism culture, three basic elements, think of all things to feed the world is heaven, earth, water, will be the first half of the year as cheongwan, in the second half is officer. That day to xuan xuan, day, ground water, all things, water is the foundation of the creatures. Taoism virtual cheongwan, three officer, officer, officer of water cheongwan blessed, to forgive SINS, solution of urban water officer. The officer is the jade emperor in the representative of the world, every year to visit the world of good and evil, upward reporting day. Third officer on the 15th, July 15, October 15 for birthday, respectively called has these three days, in dollars and RMB. Call in the July 15 yuan, on this day, to academy is a record of SINS, he took a thick roster, according to the performance of gods, human, liuxue86.com animal, award of rewards and punishments, exempt from punishment of SINS. "Hungry ghost festival" reward good and punish the bad not only, also encourage the sin of SINS, who have sin in the hungry ghost festival in a year this day through a variety of yili to accommodate yourself and request of forgiveness.Source from baidu

News 2017-09-05 15:57 View：1104

The 2017 Changde Tourism Festival will be held on Sept. 21 and 22, 2017. The new Taohuayuan Scenic Area will open then."This Festival will promote the Taohuayuan Scenic Area and travel routes in Changde," Changde Vice Mayor Tu Bibo said.After three-year construction, the eight major tourist projects in Taohuayuan Scenic Area have been completed, including sightseeing spots, world peach grove expo, and live-action shows.Six themed events will be held during the Festival: the Hunan Tourism New Media Training, Changde Tourism Promotion, the first Cross-Strait Tourist Operator Exchanges & Rural Tourism Promotion, Changde travel routes experience, opening ceremony, and chrysanthemum show.The Taohuayuan Ancient Town (File photo)The Chengtoushan site (File photo)The Liuye Lake (File photo)Translator: Pang Yuehui 

News 2017-09-04 16:02 View：1444

The quarter-finals of the 2017 Miss Tourism World (Changsha Division) was held at the Farming Cultural Park, Ningxiang, on Sept. 2. Contestants showcased their personal skills and their team spirit.Eighteen contestants participated in several traditional local games and then gave a farm fashion show in a paddy field.The Farming Cultural Park is located in Shuangjiangkou Town, Ningxiang. It has five areas: a farming cultural corridor; a botanical labyrinth; a farm experience; an honest government culture education base; and, flower and paddy rice production area. Visitors can enjoy farming and other recreations there.Fashionable field wear in the paddiesEnjoying making soy milkTranslator: Pang Yuehui 

News 2017-09-04 16:00 View：1714

August 28, 2017, Zhangjiajie Qixing Mountain "Sky tourism city" held a groundbreaking ceremony, plans to 8 years total investment of about 15.6 billion.Qixing Mountain Peak average temperature of about 9C°, no summer, and the winter show beautiful snow and ice wonders. Qixing Mountain forest coverage rate of about 87%, the top of the mountain to save nearly 2,000 acres of virgin forest, the Peak Valley dense, rich in animal and plant resources, animal paradise and plant gene pool said. Qixing Mountain, such as a beautiful landscape ink color, magnificent Jun dangerous, wild and varied, over the years to attract foreign enthusiasts come to adventure study.Zhangjiajie with high-tech means to create a "Sky tourism", "Heaven and earth" experience, to create a new concept of the original eco-tourism resort, to achieve Zhangjiajie tourism upgrade, Zhangjiajie tourism construction to add new wonderful.Translated by SHUIRE

News 2017-09-02 10:49 View：1475