On June 29, the 2017 Hunan Summer Rural Tourism Festival-Emperor Yan Worship Ceremony was held at the Emperor Yan’s Mausoleum, Yanling County, Zhuzhou City. People from all walks of life joined the Emperor Yan worship ceremony to memorize the Chinese ancestor. The ceremony is among national intangible cultural heritage items.Translator: Yu Jiangjiang

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A five-minute video “Changsha 24:05” goes viral online recently, leaving millions of people freaking out. “It is one of the best advertising videos of Changsha that I’ve seen”, a netizen commented.This video was produced by four young men: Tan Yuge, Cheng Long, Xing Heng, and Cang Hong. They took nearly 200,000 photos, in every corner of Changsha’s 11,800 squ.km area, and hundreds of aerial shots in one year. “We just want to introduce Changsha to everyone in five minutes,” they said.This video is a warm-up for the coming Changsha City Photo Exhibition at the Changsha Library on July 15, 2017. The four producers’ photographs will be displayed at the exhibition. In August, a salon will be held at the helipad atop the 278-meter-tall Grand Hyatt Hotel where you can take a bird's-eye view of the city.Xiangjiang River, a screenshot of the “Changsha 24:05” videoChangsha Riverside Cultural Park, which consists of Changsha Museum, Changsha Library, Changsha Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, and Changsha Concert HallAn aerial view of the Xiangjiang River and its west bankLiuyanghe River at duskThe Urban Island sightseeing platform at Meixihu Park, which is open to the publicThe Fire God Palace Restaurant, a Changsha landmarkCitizens watch a fireworks show displayed on the Orange Isle.View the video at https://v.qq.com/x/page/m05194z3q96.htmlTranslator: Pang Yuehui 

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On the afternoon of June 14th, A group of nearly 100 African tourists came to Huanglongdong scenic spot. In the middle of the summer’s ecological square, they were making a show of enthusiasm and excitement in the picturesque scenery, constantly taking pictures. It is understood that this is the most populous African travel team since the opening of Huanglongdong scenic area.In the middle of summer, the scenery is perfect. After the rain, in Huanglong hole, the air is fresh and the trees are dripping. The green leaves, and the large flowers look delicate after the rain. And the vegetables on the roadside are adding an infinite amount of life to the ecological square, intoxicating the Chinese and foreign tourists.According to scenic reception, graduation season in June, this is the traditional off season, but the foreign tourists are sharply rising in recent months. In addition to the traditional Korean tourists, Europe and America, southeast Asia are also growing. And now African guests celebrate hundreds of people in recent years, which becomes one of the few large foreign travel teams.Translated by Sophia 

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On June 28, a self-drive tour to Russia, part of the China-Russia Red Tourism Promotional Activities, was launched at Changsha Orange Isle Scenic Spot. The event was sponsored by China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) and organized by Hunan Tourism Development Committee (HTDC). “Red tourism”, tourism featuring visits to historical sites with a revolutionary legacy, is a natural area for cooperation between Russia and China.The departure ceremony was presided over by HTDC Deputy Director Guo Guquan. CNTA Comprehensive Coordination Department Director Hou Zhengang announced the departure of the self-drive fleet. HTDC Director Chen Xianchun addressed the ceremony, hoping that the event will foster red tourism as a new driver of China-Russia tourism cooperation.The CNTA holds self-drive tours to Russia from June to September, 2017, in an attempt to promote China-Russia red tourism cooperation, enhance friendship between the two peoples, and increase popularity of red tourism. Another departure ceremony was held in Xi’an, Shanxi on the same day.The third China-Russia Red Tourism Promotional Activities will be held in Liuyang this September.Translator: Xiao Juan

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Recently, Clouds in Wulingyuan area bursts into the circle of friends. In fact, Wulingyuan has beautiful clouds scenery and colorful flowers. On June 18, in Wulingyuan town, visitors can see hundreds of acres of flowers in the blue sky, combining a colorful and attractive scene.As we have learned, flowers sea varieties mainly include cosmos, sunflowers and cockscomb, which is planted by local villagers. With a total area of nearly 1,000 acres, the flowering time can be from May to October. The flowers don’t charge any tickets, so visitors and citizens can also take Wulingyuan to forest park car line to visit.Translated by Sophia 

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The Hunan Tourism Development Committee (HTDC) announced that most scenic spots were closed due to heavy rain as of June 25, 2017, but a few scenic spots reopened to visitors.The HTDC implemented the principles stated in a flood prevention conference by the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and the Hunan Provincial People’s Government, to prioritize tourism safety in Changsha, Zhangjiajie, Xiangxi, Huaihua, Changde, Chenzhou, Yueyang, and other cities. It sent an inspection team to check tourism safety hidden dangers and emergency management in Xiangxi and Zhangjiajie. The Hunan Tourism Association issued an emergency notice on organizing tours in flood season to all travel agencies. The latest info about the closed and reopened scenic spots in Hunan are as follows:ChangshaClosed: Changsha Landscape and Ecology Garden, Yang Kaihui’s Residence, all white rafting scenic spots in Liuyang, Ningxiang Longquan Rafting, and Tianzi RaftingPartly closed: Water Park and Lelin Amusement Park in Hunan Forest Botanical Garden; Dragon boat and rafting in Shiyanhu Ecotourism Area; Aquatic sports in Baileyuan Ecotourism Area, Qianlonghu Ecotourism Area; and Water-themed events in star-level village tourism spots in Changsha County.ZhangjiajieReopened: Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Scenic Spot and Laodaowan Scenic Spot Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous PrefectureReopened:Some scenic spots in Dehang Miao Village reopen starting from the afternoon of June 25; Guzhang Zuolong Gorge; Longshan Liye Ancient Town; and Tiaoyan and Pubuwan in Furong Town.Closed:Pushi Ancient Town, Baisha and Tianqiaoshan scenic spots in Luxi County; Chadong and Dalongdong Water Conservancy scenic spots, Shibadong and Jinlong villages, Ancient Miao River, and Zixiahu Scenic Spot in Huayuan County; Miao valley and Feishui valley scenic spots in Fenghuang County; and Mengdonghe Rafting and Malahe Scenic Spot in Yongshun County.Partly closed:Scenic spots along the river in Qianzhou Ancient Town in Jishou City; Lianyu Cave in Wulongshan Canyon in Longshan County; Youshui Gallery in Red Carbonate-Rock Stone Geopark; Boating in Tuojiang River in Fenghuang County; and Waterway in Laosicheng Site in Yongshun County.YiyangReopened: Yiyang Yunmeng Fangzhou Water Park Closed: all scenic spots in Taojiang and Anhua countiesHuaihuaClosed: Longdihe rafting in Tongdao County, Fengtan Reservoir, Eryou Mountain, and Jiemuxi scenic spots in Yuanling County, Sandaokeng Scenic Spot and rafting in Zhijiang CountyPartly closed: aquatic sports in Huangdu Dong VillageYueyangClosed: Tuolongxia Rafting and Lianyuanshan RaftingPartly closed: cableway and glass bridge in Shiniuzhai Scenic SpotShaoyangClosed: All scenic spots in Beita District; Shaodong Liuguanghu Scenic Spot; Wugang Yunshan Scenic Spot; Suining Huangsang Scenic Spot (from June 25 to 28); Gaozhou Hotspring, Weiyuan Hotspring, and Huayao Scenic Spot in Longhui County; Huangshan Scenic Spot in Xinning County; Baiyundong and Yunshuibian scenic spots in Chengbu County; and Water-themed events and rafting in Suining County.Partly closed: Baiyunyan Scenic Spot in Baishui Cave in Xinshao County, mini-mongolian yurt and tents in Nanshan Scenic SpotTranslator: Xiao Juan 

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A slight chill in the summer can be a pleasure in the summer. In summer, Huanglongdong scenic area has installed a spray cooling system in the ecological plaza. If you visit here, you will be in a sea of fog. You can breathe fresh air, and enjoy a kind of wonderland.Translated by Sophia

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A Thangka exhibition opened in Changsha Li Zijian Art Museum on June 18, displaying more than 100 pieces of Thangka made by Guoluo Xirebu, a famous Tibetan Thangka painter and the interior of Thangka- a national intangible cultural heritage item.The exhibition will last till July 16.Thangka is a unique ancient form of art in Tibetan culture. It is a traditional mounted Tibetan scroll painting with various religious functions. The content varies from Tibetan history, religion, culture to society. Thangka is often considered the "encyclopedia of the Tibetan people’s life".These exquisite Thangka works with bright colors, strict composition, and delicate brushwork amazed visitors. The themes varied from the life of the Buddha to the history and folk customs of Tibetan nationality, demonstrating Xirebu’s rich imagination and excellent painting skills.Xirebu has formed his own artistic characteristics during more than 30 years of practice. He has created more than 400 pieces of Thangka and held tour exhibitions at home and abroad.During the exhibition, a series of activities will be held, including Thangka painting live creation, Thangka appreciation conference, and presentations of folk customs related to Thangka art.Translator: Xiao Juan

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