As the top drifting in Asia, Golden Cave Driftig has attracted a number of tourists who are abosorbed by its thrilling, Exciting and safe drifting experience. It is located in Yongzhou, 83km away from Yongzhou Railway Station and 66 km away from Qiyang Railway Station.After reconstruction, Golden Cave Drifting has been built into a brand new and charm scenic spot by taking full advantage of the natural beauty. Drifiting starts at Mount Tongzi and ends at Qiao Pai Dang. Drifting course is as long as 12 km with drop height as high as 108m. Coves are as many as 28, dangerous shoal are 16 amd green pools are 11. Meandering coves leads you to a world just like driting in your winding stomach. The turbulent river crashes its way through and sprays into dancing spoondrift. At the deep of pool, fish freely swim in pool and shadow in pool is just like a beautiful drawing.Under the foil of those beautiful natural scenery, Golden Cave Drifting is more charming and enjoyable.By Patricia

Hunan & Other regions 2012-08-15 09:55 View：2402

Ximen gorge is located in Jixin ancient town, Which is only 20 kilometers away from famous Chinese historic and cultural city Fenghuang County. Traffic there is really convenient since it is near to 209 National Road.The whole length of Ximen gorge drifting is 6 kilometers. Ximen gorge belongs to Wanrong river drainage basin. Along the way, cliffs can be seen here and there. All kinds of trees are flourishing. Water is clean. Riffles, dangerous shoals are all around. Overall, there are more than 30 dangerous shoals. Qinglong shoal is the most famous one, which has a overall length of 400 meters. Qinglong shoal and Longway shoal are called the classics in drifting with China.Ximen gorge drifting area is divided by a river. In the left area, Miao people live there and Han people live in the right area. Along the river, many relics and historical sites are there. It is also the location of many famous movies and television plays, like Putting Down Bandits in Wulong Mountain.All in all, The stimulating degree and cultural atmosphere make Ximen gorge drifting irreplaceable.Translated by Becky

Xiangxi & Fenghuang & Huaihua 2012-08-15 00:28 View：3158

The stream natural preserve is located in the southern part of Mengdong River scenic spot ,covering an area of 130,000 hectares . It is a natural wildlife reserve with hills rolling towards the horizon , trees flourishing and tall ancient vines and trees interlacing with each other unpredictably, where rare and valuable animals inhabit . Of the total, 26 species of trees and 31 kinds of animals have been listed in into the national key protected rare wildlife. The stream is home to a primitive forest landscape which is mysterious and attractive. Furthermore ,the unique folk culture blessed with nature may seclude you from the world. So if you are interested in seeking for something tranquil and mysterious , in a vocation or a scientific research, it is the best choice!by Brenda

Xiangxi & Fenghuang & Huaihua 2012-08-14 13:47 View：2983

Ganxi Valley at the Gaoqiao town in Cili county is a huge spring cave originating from Nanxi village with a primitive forest on each side. Since no one lives in it, it is totally a virgin land without any pollution and also crowned as the”Jiuzhai valley” in Zhangjiajie. Ganxi Valley owns a stretch of 15 km,and most of the scenary lies in the 5 km within Jiantan. As for its beauty, here I will illustrate some pictures for you to judge1, Teeming trees clinging to the stream provides a fairyland where flesh air embrace you with clean water tricking down along the way and hundreds of birds chirping around and those natural screens shut out the sun which enable us to walk cooly among them. So it is an ideal place for a summer excursion!2, Apart from its inborn nature, the loyal love between the mountains and the steam will also meet your imagination. As the stream is like a mermaid while the mountain besides a handsome boy who deeply fall in love with her. They are like a happy couple who has the tree frogs as their pets and the butterfly as their love messenger and has accompanied each other for thousands of years.3,yeah,last but not least, it is really a welfare for those foodies like me, there are many wild fruits like kiwi fruit and Bayezha etc.in the mountain. And when autumn comes, they are ripe and then you can have a feast on organic fruit here!by Brenda

Cili County 2012-08-13 13:48 View：3731

Zhangjiajie Air Field and Garden is located in the central platform of one Tianzi mountain scenic spot the Old House Field, looking at Yuanjiajie on the other side of a valley. Three facets of Zhangjiajie air field are next to deep. Above this platform, more than ten mu (A unit of area) rice field is there, keeping stable yields despite drought or excessive rain. You can see a piece of green land in Spring, full of spikes in Summer, golden in Autumn and dense cauliflowers in Winter.In the back mountain, it lies toweringly and becomes flat in its waist with a small piece of platform forming. Not a hundred miles from this, it suddenly undercut and forms a dangerous valley without a bottom, leaving the platform in the air half empty. In the margin area of the platform, it stretches towards east and west zigzag, making the air field big or small, round or square. There are about 7-hectare terraces layer after layer, with paddy seeded here and there. Besides, more than 10 families live there. So you can also hear chicken crow sometimes and see smoke curl up from kitchen chimneys, which make you feel that you are in the fairyland on earth.Translated by Becky

Wulingyuan District 2012-08-09 11:57 View：3263

First mountain,Cutting hills to save mother.A mountain becomes an organic whole at the bottom, while the top divides into two, as if it were split. Coincidentally, there exsists a small mountain at neighbor, which much like a huge axe. This scene is regarded as ” Cutting hills to save mother “. It origins from legend that ChenXiang wanted to save his mother, when split about half, he was told that his mama in HuasShan. From the geology point of view, it dues to the collapse of hard and soft rock, and dissection of running water, which seems to be the natural marvel.Second mountain, Collecting books by scholar.The most interesting senic is a in link of three stone mountains near the ZiCao pond. Seeing in the distance, there is a stone standing between two sharp peaks. Before stone, another stone across. A closer looking, you will find the stone as if like a thin scholar who is busy with collecting a thick book in the valley. The movement, is very vivid.Third mountain, Double turtle exploring creek.Walking to the half of the JinBian river, suddenly, we see two stones coincide in together at the top of a grotesque. It looks like two turtles on together, a big one below a slightly small. It is said that they were coming from the east sea to stand guard. Because the water level fell, so they are stranded on the top of a stone mountain. As time passes by, they turn into the stones. Just their head are looking at the JinBian river, so visitors give a good name: Double turtle exploring creek.There have many mountains in zhangjiajie national forest park. Why not go there to enjoy the beauty.Translated by Sophia

Wulingyuan District 2012-08-06 23:28 View：4466

In the northwestern part of Hunan Province, Xiangxi Tujia&Miao Autonomous Prefecture inhabit the ethnic groups of Tujia, Miao, Hui, Yao, Dong and Bai. Within its boundary are high mountains and many rivers. The miraculous natural scenery and colorful ethnic customs present the charm of mysterious Xiangxi.The Mengdong River Scenic Area in the northeastern part of Xiangxi boasts the 1000-year-old town of Laosicheng and ancient town of Wangcun. Visitors can raft on the Mengdong River. Jishou Dehang in the central south is inhabited by a community of the Miao ethnic group. Visitors can join the local inhabitants at their bonfire gatherings. The Fenghuang(Phoenix) Ancient City is known as the \"most beautiful small city in China\", where visitors can appreciate bamboo houses propped up by wooden supports along the Tuojiang River. The tranquil surroundings in Mount Nanhua present a beautiful and unearthly saint. There are also other tourist attractions such as Qiliang Cave in Fenghuang(Phoenix) Ancient City, Baxian Lake in Jishou, the Grand Canyon in Mount Wulong and the Gumiao River in HuaYuan County.

Xiangxi & Fenghuang & Huaihua 2012-08-06 16:50 View：3785

The Southern Great Wall is 10 kilometers away from Fenghuang(Phoenix) Ancient City. It was in April 2,000 that archaeologists discovered more than 190 kilometers of ancient wall, whose structural and military systems were the same as those of the northern Great Wall. Experts confirm that it is part of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall built to defend the kingdom against the Miao people of the south.The wall is about 3 meters high and its basement is about 2 meters wide. It revolves around mountains and cuts across water. The most part of it is built on the precipitous ridges. There are more than 800 whistle terraces, gun emplacements, blockhouses, and outposts used for stationing troops and defending. At that time, often there is a troop of 4,000 to 5,000 soldiers. Now two sections of the wall are still standing: one is in Liaojiaqiao Town and the other in Jixing Town. The section in Liaojiaqiao Town has been renovated 1,780 meters for visitors to appreciate.Transport: Shuttle buses from Fenghuang Ancient City to here are available.Tel: (86)743-3771309.Admission (for reference): RMB 45 yuan /adult:Opening hours: 07:30-18:00

Xiangxi & Fenghuang & Huaihua 2012-08-06 16:41 View：3885