Hunan's Laosi Town, Regional Defense System Relic and Tong Ethnic Group Villages Contend for World Heritage Tentative List.The State Administration of Cultural Heritage is about to release a new "World Heritage Tentative List". With no world-level cultural heritage before, Hunan this time has three items contend for the list: Laosi Town in Yongshun County, regional defense system in Fenghuang and villages of the Tong ethnic group. It seems that Laosi Town has the great chance to win the event. The regional defense system in Fenghuang includes over 470 military relics such as towns, military outposts, ligatures, flank walls, etc. Fenghuan was a military town from Yuan to Ming and Qing Dynasties. The fully-equipped and well-built defense site is the product of cultural blend between local culture and Chu culture, culture of Miao ethnic group and culture of Han Chinese. The villages of Tong ethnic group in southwest Hunan are jointly applied by six counties in three provinces (Hunan, Guizhou and Guangxi). With well-preserved Tong culture, Tongdao and Liping, Sanjiang in the above three provinces respectively, being contiguous to each other, are the core regions for the dialect of southern Tong people. Translator: He Yao Source: Hunan Official Web Portal

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The Hunan economy mid-term report was officially released. According to the report, the GDP of Hunan in the first half year grew by 11.5%, higher than the national average and the fiscal income of the province, increased by 22.5%, better than what was expected. Meanwhile, it is estimated that the total outcome of the early indica rice will reach 8.17 billion kilogram this year, up 105 million kilogram than that in 2011. Recently, the initiation of 92 key projects of the first batch of Hunan's demonstration areas for undertaking industrial transfer have been restarted to facilitate the "Open-up and Rise" strategy in Hunan for another economic boom. Under the increasingly tense atmosphere, Hunan gains strength from three industries (the primary industry, the secondary industry, and the tertiary industry) boosting its economic progress. In the first half of 2012, Hunan's total volume of retail sales in social consumption reached 363.29 billion Yuan, up 15.5%, with a five-month accumulative growth above 15%. Its export reached 5.34 billion US dollars, up by 18.3%, higher than the national average whereas the total export-import volume realized 9.71 billion US dollars, an increase of 7.5%. Hunan's fixed investments saw a year-on-year rise by 24.2% , with medical treatment and public health increasing by 45.4% and housing guarantee projects growing by 4.6 times. Translator: Hao Jingru Source: Hunan Official Web Portal

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On the morning of August 5th, twenty-odd bicycle enthusiasts experienced Changsha's first bicycle-only lane and tour around the tunnel construction site of Nanhu Road. This event was organized by Hunan Radio Traffic Channel (FM91.8 Changsha) as a move to support Chinese athletes at the London 2012 Olympic Games. There are three exits on both sides of Shuyuan Road and Naihu Road respectively, at the east bank of the southern line of Nanhu Road tunnel under Xiangjiang River.. The construction of this tunnel is scheduled to be completed at the beginning of 2013 and will open to traffic in June, 2013. In order to relieve traffic jams and upgrade transport service quality, the 1.5 meters wide orange-yellow lane has been constructed for the convenience of cyclists and to benefit and encourage bicycle enthusiasts. Translator: Xiao Juan Source: Hunan Official Web Portal

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China's longest high-speed railway, starting from Beijing and ending at Shenzhen, will open to traffic at the end of 2012, cutting the single-way time between the two cities by fifteen hours to around nine hours. Once the railway is in operation, the travel time between Changsha and Beijing is expected to be just 6 hours, compared to 13 hours and 17 minutes by the fastest normal-speed train Z18. Translator: Liu Fen Source: Hunan Official Web Portal

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When you’re purchasing plane tickets, timing can be everything. Ticket prices change from day to day, and even from seat to seat. When purchasing plane tickets, you can get the best price by heeding a few simple tips and following some basic strategies.

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As we all know, mountains in ZJJ are famous for their magnificence and steepness. Looking upwardly from the foot, one may suddenly feel that the layer upon layer of mountains go nonstop to the sky, like climbing stairs. As a result, while climbing mountains and enjoying fascinating scenes to the fullest, you might as well do not forget to take great care along the way, especially kids and the old. Here are some tips for climbers

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Bai people ,the 15th largest ethnic group in China,are mainly located in southwest China.Mostly of them dwell in Yunnan province.Also,there are Bai people live in Zhangjiajie for generations.

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Miao culture in Zhangjiajie attaches equal importance to the time-honored city itself. Lusheng Dance of Miao is a most traditional and charming one.

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Nv Book, as the only found female characters , is originated from a county in the southern part of Hunan province, China-Jiangyong county. So it is also called Jiangyong Nv Book.

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Man La River—The Jasper from HeavenHave you ever joined in outdoor adventure? Do you prefer to prime hiking, rock climbing and stunning scenic spots? Are you bold enough to experience a fantastic traveling? If yes, then, there has a better choice to serve all your needs—Man La River.Man La River, adjacent to gorge, is located in the churchyard of Yangfeng village in Yongshun county of Xiangxi autonomous. Precipitous cliffs tower into the blue sky, as if to vying with heaven in stature. Craggy rocks on both sides of the cliffs shape various forms and teeming plants scatter there and here in clusters. Up the rocks, over the cliffs and across the brooks, you come to the valley. There are numerous lakes with different sizes. Limpid and fresh water wavers as gentle breeze brushes through, overlooking from the sky like jaspers inlayed in the crown. The cliffs, lakes and valley may give you a sense that it is easy to hike and climb these obstacles, but when you go deeper, the valley becomes narrower, in some place even only to allow one person past. So be careful lest you may encounter accidents. The most exciting and amazing part that you can not miss are the waterfalls. Two impetuous waterfalls gallop with all mighty down from steep cliffs to the lake and the splashing water knits a net of reverie as if where all the amazing things can happen.If you are indulged in the nature, especially in outdoor adventures, Man La River is a destination that will not let you down. Don not hesitate, call your friend and start an extraordinary journey！By Crystal#gallery-1 {margin: auto;}#gallery-1 .gallery-item {float: left;margin-top: 10px;text-align: center;width: 33%;}#gallery-1 img {border: 2px solid #cfcfcf;}#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {margin-left: 0;}

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