On October 5th, three referees of “2012 red bull flight world championships” arrived in zhangjiajie lotus airport. Their arrival meant that the “the first flight world championships” officially started, at the appointed time, they would be on a competitive level of a fair verdict to 16 players.It is understood that the “2012 red bull flight world championships” will be held on October 12th to 14th, in hunan zhangjiajie tianmen mountain stage. This competition will be the most difficult challenge, the greatest risk in the global flight activities or events, with the highest level demand of players. It is also the highest level of competition, the highest standards international event. At the same time, from nine different countries, 16 world’s most top flight athletes will come together to zhangjiajie tianmen mountain to compete for the highest honor of the limit king. As is expected, there is an authoritative international sports organization that will witness and acknowledge ” the fastest speed of human no powered flight ” which will be born in first world record in this event.Translated by Sophia

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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park’s general entrance ticket is 248 yuan per person (3 days, including sightseeing ticket 180 yuan and eco-car fee 68 yuan). Aiming at various visitors, different free or preferential policies are as follows:1, Children: under 1.2 meters, free2, Minors and students: taller than 1.2-1.5 meters as well as full-time students under 24 years old, saver ticket at 163 yuan in the name of student identity card;3, Soldiers: military personnel in active service, free ticket based on Soldiers Card, Military ID, Army Residual Card;4, The aged: older than 70, free tickets depending on Old Courtesy Card issued by old institutions;5, Journalists: free ticket relying on Press Card issued by at or above provincial level publishing divisions.Comments: Zhangjiajie scenic spots also implement weekly ticket system (that is to say, one can pass in and out Wulingyuan within a week by this ticket): 301 yuan per adult, students under 24 years old, 196 yuan per person, the old above 70 years old, 83 yuan per person. By the way, based on original 248 yuan ticket (3 days), if you want to extend your visit time to a week, then you only need to pay for the difference according to weekly ticket price.Translated by Becky

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Jeb Corliss , American skydiver and base jumper turns up in Changsha on Oct.9, 2012.16 world-class wingsuit pilots from nine countries. The first World Wingsuit Flying Championship is scheduled to be held at the steep peaks and dangerous valleys of Tianmen Mountain during October 12-14. Sponsored by the World Wingsuit Alliance, this competition will give birth to the first world record for unpowered human flight.Sixteen of the world's top wingsuit pilots from nine countries will take off one after another from a vertical cliff some 1,400 meters above sea level. The course takes a sharp right into the valleys and the turns back again. After passing the end of the cableway through Tianmen Mountain, they will release their parachutes before finally landing on a twisting mountain road. The fastest pilot to complete the course will be awarded the title "Wingsuit Flying King". The global sports authority has been invited to witness this world record.  Translator: Guo YanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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Hunan province's Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is one of those places that wows the senses. It's defined by its mountains, which are the very definition of vertical. Impossibly thin pillars of stone stretch up toward the heavens, creating the sheerest of cliffs. For centuries this place has captured the attentions of Chinese painters, and more recently has inspired floating mountains in James Cameron's blockbuster film, Avatar. It's obvious why this place was chosen to become China's first national forest park, and accordingly developed to show it off. Huangshizhai (Yellow Stone Stronghold) is part of the park which exemplifies what Zhangjiajie is about. Huangshizhai is a small village that is perched 800 meters above the base of the mountain, hedged in by overhanging precipices and with the lushest of vegetation sprouting up from its perches. Locals say "if you haven't been to Huangshizhai, then you haven't really visited Zhangjiajie."A steep hike up to the area takes about three sweaty hours to complete, but most people today opt for the swift five-minute gondola ride which is less scenic, but much easier on the calves. At its top, Huangshizhai offers a three-kilometer pathway which runs a circuit around the peak. The route offers some of the most beautiful of Zhangjiajie's sights, as well as some of its most terrifying heights. The pathway system edges along winding curves that at times border a hundred meters or more of free fall. Lookouts may include glass panel flooring or fencing that allows viewers to lean out over distances that are so tall that the distant ground below is obscured from view by passing mists.In fact, mist (at times heavy) is common in Zhangjiajie's mountain heights. The subtropical climate temperatures range between 10 and 18 degrees throughout the year, and clouds, mist and drizzle all contribute to a moisture level near the saturation point. The moderate and moist environment allows tropical vegetation to flourish on tiny elevated platforms of rock, often sprouting out of cracked cliff faces. At the center of Huangshizhai visitors won't find much of a town anymore, but they will find a variety of tourist amenities selling local snacks, crafts and trinkets. People can also enjoy "free" local culture song and dance performances after taking in the mountain's sights. The site has clearly been developed for tourists, but it has clearly been developed well. The treacherous heights that the paths constantly skirt and their well-thought-out design impressively bring the sights of Huangshizhai to the masses. And the masses do come, with all of their good and bad habits. But even at the busiest of times, the web of Huangshizhai's paths offer corners of solace and stillness to gaze out on fingers of stone poking out of a sea of mist. Getting to Huangshizhai (Yellow Stone Stronghold:From Zhangjiajie train station, catch a bus to Laomuwang. From Laomuwang visitors can either hike up following signs to Huanshizhai, or take a free shuttle bus to the lower cable station to catch the gondola lift. Fees: 245yuan to enter National Forest Park (Senlin Gongyuan)50yuan to use the gondola lift (1 way)Visitors perch on an incredibly high viewing platform at Huangshizhai.Even the pathway between the scenic viewpoints offers majestic views. The views from Huangshizhai look up and down on curious rock formations.A monkey takes a break in the mountain forest of Huangshizhai.The brook at the bottom of Huangshizhai flows through lush subtropical vegetation. Source: english.cri.cn

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On October 9, the 5th Tour de Hunan Cycling Race kicked off in Changsha. The race attracted more than 5,000 participants, with the route totaling 3,000km and covering 14 cities (autonomous prefecture), including Zhuzhou, Xiangtan, Jishou and Zhangjiajie. Women's group are ready to start.On October 9, more than 200 racers participate in the first round at Changsha Ecological Garden after the opening ceremony. Racers leave the starting line. A racer pushes his way forward.Women's group's warming up.Racers cross a wooden bridge. A racer crosses the finish line. Translator: Xiao JuanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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This is China official website for train ticket booking: http://www.12306.cn/ You can do online booking for your train tickets,only 20 days in advance booking for train ticket in china.also you can get the train tickets in train station Ticket window.Do not forget to show your passport.

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The 2012 Red Bull Wing-Suit Flying World Championship is going to running from October 12 to14 in Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain.this Championship is the one the largest in scale, the most difficult in flight, the highest in risk, and the strict in contestants’ skills till now. Soon 16 contestants from 10 different countries will perform in this contest. Hold your breath!here is Challengers list.Translated by Vincent Chou1、Espen Fadnes2、Jeffery Adam Nebelkopf3、JT Homles 4、J Ray Corliss5、James Boole 6、Michael Swanson7、Ludovic Woerth8、Jon Devore9、Chris Douggs McDougall10、Livia Dickie Mary11、Joby David Ogwyn12、Roberta Mancino13、Julian Boulle14、Joakim Sommer 15、Anthony UragalloStepney

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Chinese dove tree(Davidia involucrata), A kind of deciduous tree, also a relic species of Quaternary glacier. It mainly spreads over Yaozi village, Tianzi Mountain, Tianmen Mountain, hillside or valleyof Pipa boundary.Since 1869, Chinese dove tree has been introduced to England, America, Holland, Russia, Switzerland and many other countries.What’s more, as a unique plant; dove tree can only be seen in China. Its flowering phase lasts from May to Jane. Surprisingly, the Inflorescence is just as round as a bird head, bract is pure white, like a wing. Looking at dove flower, you may feel it is about to fly, like a pigeon does. Imaging, when mountain breeze blows to those Chinese dove trees, as if thousands of pigeons spread its wings in the cage suddenly, the whole picture is more than I can describe.Chinese dove tree is usually known as “living fossil of plantage” and “peace envoy”, national-level protected plant.Translated by Becky

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During the golden week this year, tickets administration of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park set up several voluntary counseling service points in the square, according to the skyrocketing self-driving tours.Besides, “Nationwide Cultured Youth Collectives” voluntary counseling service point changed the single service mode and upgraded wholly. 1, establish a temporary radio station; 2, offer bilingual voluntary service; 3, allocate two temporary line interpreters; 4, distribute free scenic spots introduction and maps.Generally speaking, these comprehensive service points won a good reputation. Especially the bilingual service received highly praise from overseas visitors. An American lady wrote on the message board:” wonderful place, wonderful service”.Translated by Becky

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This year’s golden week, zhangjiajie tourism situation is very prosperous. Zhangjiajie national forest park tickets bureau management station with the service tenet, “being honest, enthusiastic service, sincerely help others, solid love”, showed enthusiastic service to tourists all over the world. It received the social common praise from all walks of life, realizing the goal of “safety, satisfactory, with zero complaint”.As we have learned, zhangjiajie national forest park tickets bureau always adheres to the standardization, humanization quality service over the years. It has been awarded as the “national youth civilization”, “lotus pacesetter ” and so on.Translated by Sophia

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