The summit of Zhang Jiajie---Yunmeng Fairy Summit, 1518.6 m above sea level, is the summit of Tianmen Mountain and Zhang Jiajie. Looking around, the sixteen peaks of Tianmen Mountain are different in shape; looking afar, the scenery of Wulingyuan comes into view; looking into the city, the new appearance of Zhang Jiajie is taken in at a glance.

Yongding District 2012-11-08 15:18 View：5455

Hunan Loudi Oil Stream, as the second largest tributary of Zijiang River in Jiqing Town, Xinhua County,Loudi City, is named as the stream is clear as oil. It is as long as 67 km and its drop height is as high as 281 meters, which makes Oil Stream a wonderful rafting zone.Now, Chetianjaing Reservoir and auxiliary projects have been built on the upstream of Oil Stream owing to its abundant water volume and big drop height, which has solved problem of irrigation and water conservancy of 6 townships. What’s more, 5 stair power stations have been constructed on its midstream.Oil Stream, deep and serene, is characterized by that its headstream and exit are hills and upstream and downstream are gorges and flat beaches and dangerous shoal are both valleys. Along the both sides of the stream towers green mountains with greenery covering the sky and dangerous cliffs fingering up to the heaven, and lies serene and twist riverbed, which make Oil Stream Drift full of excite and mystery.By Patricia

Hunan & Other regions 2012-11-08 00:28 View：3163

Xiangxi Zuolong scenic spot is located in Guzhang County, Hexi Town. Actually, there is only a river between another well-known resort inWestern Hunan–Furong Ancient Town. Overall, the length of Zuolong Gorge is about 6,500 meters.Until 1993, Zuolong Gorge was found by an herb digger. According to textual research, its landform is shaped by crust changes and wind erosion in 3 million years.As time goes by, Zuolong Gorge gains a good reputation of “the first peculiar gorge in south eastern China”. Because of its original ecological environment, fresh air and mysterious Tujia customs, Zuolong Gorge is also called “fairyland on earth”, “ideal world”. In addition, Zuolong Gorge has a special type of visiting line, that is, all the lines are built in the deep valley, taking full advantage of steep mountains, just like the sculpture carved by nature carefully looking from a distance. So, as you can imagine, walking along this kind of visiting line, you can not go through all the cliffs solely relying on your hands and feet. Meanwhile, strong will and appreciation to the nature are also essential, that’s what makes Zuolong Gorge “a class about life”. Only when you have an exploration by yourself someday, can you discover how it is like on earth.Translated by Becky

Xiangxi & Fenghuang & Huaihua 2012-11-07 13:50 View：4339

Hunan Lengshuijiang Bo Yue Cave, located in northern suburbs of Lengshuijiang City in Hunan, 3.8 km away from its downtown, is a world lava museum where densely covered karst and towered stone pillars weave an excellent picture for tourists.Bo Yue Cave resort zone is an integrated garden mainly characterized by karst landscape dotted by ground scenic spots. Around Bo Yue Cave lies Dachengshan Forest Park, and Stannary known as waterfalls and capital of stibium, where tourists have access to climbing, cave appreciation, waterfall watching and karst research at the same time.Bo Yue Cave has been developed into three layers and developed underground tour route is as long as over 1800m with 27 halls, 81 scenic spots covering an area of over 40 thousand square meters and the height of the cave generally extends from 3 to 10 meters with a maximum height of over 20 meters while the width from 5 to 10 meters with a maximum width of over 70 meters.In a word, the cave is very attracting with karst cave shaped like fields, waterfalls, mountains and rivers and is very cheap that it only costs you 45 yuan. It deserves of your visiting.By Patricia

Hunan & Other regions 2012-10-30 00:27 View：3386

Located in the source of Xiangxi Jiulong Stream, Liusha Waterfall has a level difference of 216 meters, which makes its reputation as the highest waterfall in China.Liusha Waterfall flies straight down from the cliff and scatters into quicksand shape then. Walking along Liusha Waterfall, you will get a sense of entering into a water curtain cave.In wet season, surging running water flies down to deep pool from the cliff, grand and magnificent. In low water season, running water falls down from the cliff, which gives you the feeling of being touched by fine gauze when you get close to it. Looking up at Liusha Waterfall from the right side, it looks like falls down from the cloud.Tips:In April and May, this is to say in Spring, Liusha Waterfall enjoys the maximum water yield. On the contrary, in August and September, Liusha Waterfall usually experiences dry season.Translated by Becky

Xiangxi & Fenghuang & Huaihua 2012-10-27 21:46 View：2938

Zhangjiajie Tianzi mountain nature reserve enjoys a reputation of “Grand potted landscape, mini fairyland”. Its wild primary scenery is the masterpiece of nature. There are four scenic wonders there, namely Cloud Billows, Moon Brightness, Sun Glow and Winter Snow, you would not want to miss.Located in the northwestern part of Wulingyuan Scenic Zone, Zhangjiajie Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve boasts rocky peaks in grotesque shapes and shrouded in drifting mist. The highest peak is 1,260 meters (4,130FT) above sea level and provides stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Waterfalls, bridges, stone forests and caves are found throughout the mountains. There are not just beautiful landscapes, but also simplicity, peculiar folk custom and local folk food of special flavor awaiting the arrival of visitors.Translated by Sophia

Wulingyuan District 2012-10-26 01:28 View：4849

The formed year of Pozi Street can not be found now. But, According to the legend passed on by residents there, it formed in Sui and Tang Dynasties or earlier. It was once considered as the only road between ancient Tangming town and Sanjiao ancient city. Now, Changsha Pozi Street is created as a gourmet street headed by Huogong Palace.The main special snacks there mainly include plum syrup, fermented bean curb, Candy baba, Zongzi, taste shrimp, hotpot and so on.Translated by Becky

Changsha & Zhuzhou & Xiangtan 2012-10-25 21:26 View：3427

It is about 100km to Zhaojiaya Chaoyang Ground Canyon from Zhangjiajie city.You must have been to Wulingyuan Yellow Dragon Cave, but have you ever been to Chaoyang Ground Canyon in Zhaojiaya of Cili county in Zhangjiajie? Let me lead you to the fanscinating palace to enjoy a fantasy journey.

Cili County 2012-10-25 17:11 View：4856