This September will be “A Golden Month of Travel” for Zhangjiajie because the International Country Music Week and the second Hunan Tourism Commodities Fair are going to be held this month, which will boost Zhangjiajie’s tourism in autumn.

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The Canillo municipal government delegation from the Principality of Andorra, a group of 15 people headed by Mayor Enric Casadevall, visited Zhangjiajie on August 27. Their inspection tour was accompanied by Zhangjiajie Mayor Zhao Xiaoming. Enric Casadevall with his members inspected Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie and Tianmen Mountain Scenic Areas. In every spot, Mayor Zhao Xiaoming would introduce local history and culture and folk custom to them. This is the second time for the Canillo municipal government delegation to visit Zhangjiajie. The first inspection was done in 2009. Last July, Mayor Zhao Xiaoming paid a visit to Canillo City. And the two cities signed an exchange and cooperation framework agreement on the establishment of friendly relationship between two sides.Situated between Spain and France, the Principality of Andorra has a total population of 130,000(data in 2008), covering an area of 468 square kilometers. Located in northeastern Andorra, Canillo is the core tourist city of the country, with tourism and commercial industries as its economic mainstay. The skiing in mountain is the major tourism program. Since 1950s’, in order to develop its tourism industry, the country made great efforts to attract tourists through skiing program and the exemption of commodities tax, mainly the promotion of sports tourism brand. In 2007, the income of tourism industry in Andorra accounted for 80% of GDP. Translator: Mao YipanSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web

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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park has received more than 8,000 tourists daily on the average since this summer began, which increased much pressure on infrastructure and staff here. In order to ease the work pressure of the park, a senior volunteer team organized by Luoguta Community patrolled in Luoguta Parking Lot and the Ticketing Office Square from 6 to 9 am every day. The team consisted of retirees and local residents. Some of them are over 70 years old. They offered hospitable services for free to all tourists from home and abroad. For example, they maintained the queuing order, answered questions from tourists, and helped them overcome various difficulties. All efforts they have made deeply touched tourists’ hearts. Translator: Mao YipanSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web

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Breathtaking clouds and fog scenery appeared in Tianmen Mountain after rain.Tourists who come here were astonished to see white clouds and fog floating around Guigu Pathway on the Cliffs, the Suspension Bridge in the Gorge and Sightseeing Cable Cars. At that time, they felt like they were in a fairyland. Autumn is approaching. When you visit Tianmen Mountain, you can experience cool breeze in forest and hear the singings of different birds. It is also very interesting that you will see fantastic sea of clouds after climbing to the top of mountain. Sightseeing Cable carsThe Suspension Bridge in the GorgeGuigu Pathway on the Cliffs

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From Aug.5 to 9, 2011, Zhangjiajie Huatian International Travel Agency successfully received Superstar Chen Xinhua and 3 staff of UBS TV Station from Thailand. They inspected Zhangjiajie and shot a travel publicity film. Mr. Ding Yunyong, head of Zhangjiajie Municipal Tourism Administration received an interview from the Thailand media.At the end of journey, these guests spoke highly of Zhangjiajie's natural scenery including the Pillar between Heaven and Earth (prototype of floating mountains in the movie Avatar) and high-quality service provided by the Travel Agency. “After returning to Thailand, We will help promote Zhangjiajie's natural beauty to Thai people, which can bring more Thai tourists to Zhangjiajie.” They said.Translator: Mao YipanSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web

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On Aug.21, all awards of Zhangjiajie “Bailong Cup” First International Network Photography Contest were unveiled. Judges awarded the special collection prize to a photo called “sandstone peaks in Xihai “that was selected from 800 works. The photo was taken by Zhang Jianguo, who gained a bonus of 50,000 Yuan.The photo called “Sandstone peaks in Xihai” won special collection prizeIn addition,  “Passionate Dancers and Audience” and “Bailong Elevator “won gold prizes, whose authors got 10,000 Yuan each. “Cable Cars in Fog “and other 4 photos won silver prizes, whose authors got 5,000 Yuan each. And 10 photos won bronze prizes. The photo “Passionate Dancers and Audience” (Author: Bing Lang)The photo “Cable Cars in Fog”   (Author: Peng Bin) On July 1, 2010, the contest kicked off, which was sponsored by Hunan Provincial Photographer Association and Wulingyuan District Government. It has attracted more than 2000 participants from home and abroad to visit Zhangjiajie for taking various pictures about natural scenery and folk custom here. 18 prize winners were also awarded the title “Guardian for mountains”, who can enjoy the treatment of touring around Wulingyuan Scenic Area for free lifetime.Translator: Mao YipanSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web

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The past July is called as “the most profitable July” by Zhangjiajie tourism circles.In July,Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic Area received 2834,300 person-trips of tourists from home and abroad, up 63.96% year on year, accounting for 17% of the expected goal. It also got 1.1 Billion Yuan of tourism income last month, up 62.88% year on year.  Translator: Mao YipanSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web

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When you come to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, Zhangjiajie City, you will be attracted by the “Padlock Mountain” comprising many love padlocks near to the No.1 natural bridge in the world. These charming padlocks are hung on the trees or rocks, conveying some emotion. Numerous Tourists buy the padlocks from stands here, and make a wish for health or happiness. Those sweethearts will buy two padlocks to symbolize their everlasting love.Now, tens of thousands of love padlocks have become a favorite scenic spot of tourists from home and abroad. According to a seller, the price of a lock ranges from 25 to 200 Yuan in peak season, which is very popular with tourists. Translator: Mao YipanSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web

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It is very hot in August. However, it is very cool in Golden Whip Stream, the Meeting of Four Streams and other scenic spots of Wulingyuan, Zhangjiajie City.  This summer, numerous tourists from home and abroad chose Wulingyuan as a summer retreat where the climate is cool and the air is pure. According to Wulingyuan Tourism Bureau, Wulingyuan has received over 95,000 person-trips every day since autumn set in.Translator: Mao YipanSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web

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According to a journalist from Wulingyuan, Zhangjiajie City, the large LED display of the Hallelujah concert hall in Yellow Dragon Cave Scenic Area has been listed in the Guinness World Records as it has the largest number of small screens indoors which can be moved independently.  The Large LED Display consists of 21 small screensRecently, the certificate has been sent to Yellow Dragon Cave Management Bureau by Shanghai Guinness World Record Headquarters.The LED display cost a total investment of 7 million Yuan, consisting of 21 (3 lines X 7 columns) PH6 LED Screens. It is rare to see that the screen can be moved separately, and the number of 21 sets a world record.Since it was put into use in September, 2010, the screen has provided the most advanced stage performance facilities for the First China International Culture and Tourism Festival and the large-scale ethnic cultural show-Rain and Fog in Zhangjiajie, which made all audiences feel like they were within the landscape and dreams. The Hallelujah Concert Hall in Yellow Dragon Cave Scenic AreaIn the upcoming closing ceremony of the 2011 Zhangjiajie International Country Music Week, the screen will present its unique movable stage effects.Translator: Mao YipanSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web 

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