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

2012-10-25 21:26 View：3583

ZJJ Taihua Great Gorge, A back-land of Wuliang District, situated at bank of Lishui River in Zhangjiajie City, is of splendid and primitive sight with precipitous gorge, flourishing forest and densely distributed streams.The whole gorge is as long as 8km and the altitude difference at the deepest gorge is over three hundred meters and the narrowest place only allows one person to pass. What amazing is that flourishing forest and ancient vine accompany you all along when climbing down from the top of gorge to its bottom. But, when be ready to go, you should prepare well to conquer the steep road. Sheltered from forest shade,deep gorge and steep cliff, a lot of places in the gorge are even shielded from sunlight all year round. Owing to this, the gorge is pregnant with countless sky eyes and crypts.When fascinated by the beauty of Taihua Great Gorge, you will also definitely surprised by strong and amazing spirit of Tujia People who excavated artificial canal on the steep cliff of this gorge. The canal is built along the mountain waist, so the other side of canal is 200-meter high cliff. People who are afraid of height and of heart disease had better not visit this gorge for the sake of safe.By Patricia

2012-11-30 21:25 View：5641

It is said that the period between late October and middle November is suitable for watching red autumnal leaves among mountains.During this autumn,an authoritative ranking table has released recently about top ten places to appreciate red autumnal leaves.The top ten places are Jiuzhai Valley; Ejina; Daocheng Yading; Red Leaves Valley; Zhangjiajie National Forest Park; Fragrant Hill; Kanas and Changbai Mountain.Here are photos attached in Zhangjiajie national park.By Aileen

2013-11-04 21:24 View：1485

2013 China International Tourism Fair of promoting tourism development,Spring City Kunming autumn flowers, by the China National Tourism Administration, Yunnan Provincial People’s Government, the China Civil Aviation Administration sponsored 2013 China International Tourism Fair in Kunming International Convention and Exhibition Center opened.Zhangjiajie Tourism Bureau Ding Yunyong also take participate in this event, But also invited the world famous traveling salesman with the exchange and banquets.This photo from the dinner with Director Ding, Mark Grundy-Wendy Wu Tours, Paul Cohen, Optriant, Sophia Lin-Asia Classic Tours, Cindy Fang- CTS USA, Helen Yue- China Custom Tours, Elsa Lo- China Silk Tours, Gina Lu- Ritz Tours, Ping Wu Lee- China Plus Tours.(Photo Source:Paul Cohen)By shuire

2013-11-02 21:22 View：1107

On Oct 31st, The two-month “The Beautiful Wulingyuan” Prose and Poetry Contest officially meets a deadline. According to the statisitics, 160 literary works are received, including 65 proses and 95 poetries.Under the joint-host of ZJJ Wulingyuan Literature and Arts Association, Wulingyuan Writers’ Association and Red Net Wulingyuan, the contest is aimed to flourish the tourism culture in Wulingyuan and motivate more people to pay attention to Wulingyuan, to love Wulingyuan and long for Wulingyuan, by creating prose and poetries to eulogizing Wulingyuan.According to the person in charge of Wulingyuan Arts and Literature Association, since the initiation of the contest, many a literature lovers across the country have actively taken part in the contest, and among the 160 contestants, two are China Writers’ Association members and 0ver 30 provincial writers’ association members.By combining their own travelling experience and proficient writing skills, they create numerous literature masterpieces that praise the beautiful Zhangjiajie.At the early November, the organizers will select the top three places from these works and except the bonus and certifications, they will have the chance to visit Wulingyuan core attractions without any charge.By Crystal

2013-11-02 21:22 View：886

Xiangxi Jiemu Stream, A national natural reserve zone located in Jiemuxi Village, Yuanlin County, Hunan Province. Has enjoyed the laudatory title of “Nine-village valley in Hunan”. It is of excellent geographical positon that it is adjacent to world famous tourism site Zhangjiajie tourism zone and Xiaoxi National Nature Conversation Zone. What’s more, The stream is of unique scenery, which makes it a all dimensional sport square where you can enjoy hiking, river trekking, cave exploration, rock climbing, prompt landing,drift and so on.Apart from its inviting view spots, there also assembles the most concentrated and most comprehensive flora and fauna of eastern, southern and southwestern China. As researched by biological experts, The flora of Jiemu Stream Conversation Zone is mainly of valley forest with rich and rare species owing to evolution of valley plants. According to statistic, There are over 460 kinds of ornamental plants. A kind of vine plant which can only survive in South Africa was even found in Jiemu Stream Forest. Besides, A large quantity of rare animals lives in this valley. There are 108 species of terrestrial vertebrates, 29 mammals and 5 chicken shape birds, in which 10 species are of state protection. The most special first-grade protection animal must count to be Elliot’s Pheasant which is first found in this area.No matter for fun, adventure or scientific research, This is definitely a wonderful land for you!By Patricia

2012-12-28 21:19 View：3435

Hunan Bamboo Scripts Museum is located in the middle of Tianxin Pavilion and Baisha Ancient Well. Its design is Han dynasty style and take examples by high-platform building prevailed in three kingdoms period.Changsha comes up out of the ground the most quantity of bamboo slips in China. In 1996, more than 1700 Sunwu annals’ (Three kingdoms period) bamboo slips were come up in Zouma tower of Changsha City. That amount exceeded the overall amounts of bamboo scripts came up in China over the years. Due to the deficient historical materials in three kingdoms period, this batch of bamboo scripts were considered as “Great archaeological discovery”. In 2003, more than ten thousand Xihan bamboo scripts were discovered in Zouma Tower.Changsha Bamboo Scripts Museum has been the only modernize theme museum at home and abroad up to now, which combines collect, protection, settlement, research with display. It is also an important cultural scenic spot and an open window. This museum covers an area of about 5,000 square meters.Translated by Becky

2013-09-28 21:19 View：3935

Let the world know Hunan province, let Hunan province get close to the world. On October 31st, an airplane named“Splendid Xiaoxiang, Happy Hunan” had its debut flight in Changsha Huanghua International Airport. Its first destination was Kunming, Yunnan Province. In the air, Hunan tourism advertising video was broadcasted. At the same time, there were tourism promotional materials. As the first travel airplane in Hunan province, this airplane acts as publicity ambassador in the air. It will become a new bright aerial name card of Hunan tourism.“Splendid Xiaoxiang, Happy Hunan” is coated by Hunan tourist administration and Okay airways jointly. Based on Changsha city, it will fly in those airlines between Hunan province and other places. Undoubtedly, Hunan brand promotion will be brought to many places in the future, which will be good for the publicity and openness of Hunan province.Translated by Becky

2013-11-02 21:18 View：1016

Recently, Performers from Cili old people recreational activity center are invited to Taiwan to take part in 2013 middle-aged and aged literary tour. On that occasion, they brought abundant entertainment programs to Taiwan compatriots.In total, This activity invited more than 40 teams nationwide. The invited Cili entertainment program once took part in 2010 Xiangxi dancing competition. After that, some staff in ministry of culture art service center found their program online. Cili people showed 3 programs which are full of Tujia customs. Among these programs, one named happy old lady takes a Tujia old woman as its theme and shows spirituality of contemporary old people. It fully shows old people’s love to arts and life. What’s more, this program was prized as gold award.Translated by Becky

2013-11-01 21:17 View：876

2013 National Water-skiing Championship & Jet Ski Performance Contest will kick off in Hua tian Town sector of Lishui River of Zhangjiajie downtown on Nov 1st. over 200 athletes of 13 delegations from HK, Beijing, Zhejiang, Guangdong and Hunan and other places will take part in nine items, such as pattern, convolution, jump, triathlon, wakeboard, barefoot and combined events(Partner stunt, unique jumps and three groups).According to the organizer, the preliminary match of the jet-ski contest embodies: cyclotron slide, jump slide, tail wave slide, slide on hand and kneel and speed skating slide and barefoot slide; on Nov 2nd, the opening ceremony of national jet-ski championship will be held and gripping water skiing stunt, water flying performance, air flying show, jet ski show and water skiing will be presented on the ceremony; at the same time, audience and guests present can experience the thrilling water skiing and water-motorboat show; on Nov 3rd, the water skiing final and motorboat performance final and the awarding ceremony will be held.The settle-up of the 2013 National Water-skiing Championship & Jet Ski Performance Contest in Zhangjiajie for the first time is the organic combination of water skiing sports and the splendid scenery of world natural heritages, which plays a vital role in enhancing Zhangjiajie’s good reputation and popularity, enriching the connotation of “Improve Zhangjiajie; Build up the upgraded Zhangjiajie”, and making Zhangjiajie into an international famous tourism resort.The event is sponsored by Water Sports Management Office of General Administration of Sport of China and China Water Skiing Sports Association and organized by Hunan Sports Bureau and Zhangjiajie People’s Government; it is a large water sports contest that operated by Zhangjiajie Jiu long hui shui recreation World Co., Ltd.By Crystal

2013-11-05 21:16 View：1149