According to Xiangtan Customs District PRC, Shaodong County’s export business dominated by luggage brands like “Zhiduohu” and “Hao A’you” kept increasing from January to May in 2014, reaching a trade volume of 106 million USD, a year-on-year increase of 46.5%, and luggage export trade volume of 42.28 million USD, increasing by 147%. Brand effect has enjoyed more advantages in the ferocious competition in overseas market.In recent years, Shaodong has implemented the strategy of “brands prospering county”, which encourages enterprises to innovate self-developed brands instead of cheap copy and fake products. Currently, the county boasts three national famous brands and 56 provincial ones. Its total number of registered trade brands reaches 4,086, ranking first in Hunan. Over 2,000 trade brands have been registered in recent five years in traditional industries like lighter, metal hardware and luggage.“Made in Shaodong” is now rather popular in over 80 countries and areas. Besides, production bases for small metal hardware and lighters were established in over 10 countries in Southeast Asia.Translator: Zhu MengxiaSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

News 2014-07-03 11:25 View：871

From June 30th to July 1st, The famous filmmaker, Chinese Photography Master Mr.Bao came to world natural heritage Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan scenic area, Praised the strange scenery, Fresh air here. Zhangjaijie was truly an international tourist destination.It was the first time to visit Zhangjiajie. The main purpose was to direct the fantasy 3D movie “Zhongkui Kills Ghost” location filming work. Just arrived, He visited many spots to discuss the location filming. Everywhere, Mr.Bao was attacted by the magical hoodoo, Green vegetation and pure air, Repeatedly praised Zhangjiajie was a fairyland in the world.With the international first-class dynamic capture technology, The film would let more people know about Zhangjiajie, Aspire to Zhangjiajie.Translated by Sophia

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The 100 Expats event, which is aimed at engaging the foreign community by cultivating their interest in exploring China's rich culture and heritage through their travels, will be held at the scenic area of Zhangjiajie from July 11 to 13.The three-day, two-night event - organized by Ctrip International and Zhangjiajie's tourism authority - opens to expats living in China.A similar event was held at Huangshan Mountain in March."We see the ever growing enthusiasm of the expats in exploring the country's towering sandstone pillars and the green-swathed ravines, and we decided to make these events a regular offering," says Beth He, director of Ctrip International Website Division."It's a great opportunity for foreigners to engage with their fellow nature lovers while getting a healthy workout in this beautiful destination."English language proficiency is highly recommended for all participants, she says.Located in northwestern Hunan province, the main draw of Zhangjiajie is the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, which was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. Other popular spots in the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park include the Suoxi Valley, Tianzi Mountain and Baofeng Lake.The wildlife in the national forest park is another main draws. Giant salamanders, rhesus monkeys and golden pheasants are among the creatures visitors might stumble upon during a trek through the photogenic Golden Whip Brook.Avid hikers can explore mountains, caves and forests, while paved paths cutting through the scenic areas offer a less challenging adventure. Visitors also have the option of taking a glass elevator to the top of one of the peaks.The tour is open to foreigners living in China, and the cost is 1,580 yuan ($253). It includes an experienced English-speaking tour guide, two-nights stay at a five-star accommodation with breakfast, admission fees, cable car tickets, five meals and transportation between sites. The registration deadline is July 6.Zhangjiajie, located in Hunan province, is known for its natural beauty. Provided to China DailyHuangshan Mountain, located in Anhui province. Photo provided to China DailySource:China Daily

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Freddie Knocker is from a Swiss acrobatics family. He has learned acrobat since he was 4 years old. He was prize Champion for many times and some of them were even listed in Guinness Book of World Records.This year,He planed to walk on a cable rope from No.9B to No.10B. It is 690 meters long with a fall of over 500 and about 42°inclination under no protection. The more he goes further, The more steeper it is. This was not the first time to challenge himself at ZJJ Tiamenshan. He had tried once on March 20th, 2010 with another master of wire-walking, Saimaiti from China. They both had failed in the end.Unfortunately, He failed again this year. Though most people are not surprised, for they believe that this is an impossible task.“I will not challenge this rope from No.9B to No.10B again”. He spoke frankly but still optimistically said, “As Chinese words go, Numerous charming sights lie above the steep peak. Though I don’t make it, I enjoyed beautiful view of ZJJ Tianmenshan. If there are other challenge programs, I will perhaps take part in it. And I will not stop doing extreme sports until I am over 80 years old”.Translated by Zumi

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According to Tourism Introduction Meeting held in Shenzhen, Train No.K9088 or No.K9087 will run officially since July 4th. Yi Baoming, Vice president of CPPCC and Li Xueqing, Deputy director of Zhangjaijie Tourism Bureau attended the meeting,so did more than 200 travel agencies as well as 20 some senior news media.During this meeting, Zhangjaijie representatives displayed the natural and cultural sights of Zhangjaijie through advertising videos, Exquisite booklets and PPT etc. They also explained fully preferential policies for those taking the opened direct train. Each travel agencies in Shenzhen showed their support to Zhangjaijie’s beautiful unique scenery and believed that it will help to built a bridge among the Pearl River Delta, Hong Kong, Macao,Surrounding areas in Shenzhen and Large Xiangxi areas in Hunan.Translated by Zumi

News 2014-06-30 12:03 View：953

Freddy Rock challenged the high steel wire without any protection again on the Mount Tianmenshan in western Hunan’s Zhangjiajie City, which is the longest and steepest cableway in Asia.Freddy Nock, known as “European King of High Wire”, is a world record holder of many items. On June 28, he made a second challenge of walking on the high steel wire without any protection on the Tianmenshan Mountain in western Hunan’s Zhangjiajie City, which is the longest and steepest cableway in Asia. After walking 420 meters, Rock gave up the challenge due to the stronger wind and steeper slope.On March 20, 2010, Nock failed to challenge Mount Tianmenshan cableway because the rope was rolling and shaking heavily when he walked for 200 meters. This time Nock met the challenge of walking on the steepest and longest section of Mount Tianmenshan cableway. The section stretches over Tianmenshan valley with a 42-degree gradient and is more than 500 meters above the bottom of the valley at the highest point. It is 700 meters long, about the height of 160 layers skyscraper, and is called “Cableway of Devil” for great challenge difficulty.Translator: Yang ChengfeiSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

News 2014-06-30 11:10 View：782

3D Magic Film 《Zhongkui Kills Ghost》 will shoot in Wulingyuan from the 30th of this month. During the period, Famous master filmmaker Mr Dexi,Bao will appear in the scene to guide the whole work.《Zhongkui Kills Ghost》 focuses on action to the demon in addition to the guardians of earth. With a total investment of nearly RMB 200 million, It is scheduled for showing on February 19th, 2015 (The first lunar month). With the full use of the world’s most advanced 3Alityts5 camera, 3D scene shooting and the international first-class dynamic capture technology, even Hollywood special effects and music, It really will be one of the world’s most advanced film technology used for Chinese filmmakers.《Zhongkui Kills Ghost》 will spend ten days in wulingyuan. The film will focus on Tianzi mountain, Yang Gujie scenic area, Zhangjiajie landform ashes. The sea of clouds celestial landscape element will be the film’s main point. Wulingyuan, The world famous natural scenery, can let the world have a storm of “Avatar”, Also can bring international strength to 《Zhongkui Kills Ghost》.Translated by Sophia

News 2014-06-29 23:40 View：667

On June 22th, ZJJ Social Activity Center for Taiwanese Businessmen Association was set up at Wulingyuan Guanyuan Health Care Vocational Village.“With the development of ZJJ tourism, more and more Taiwanese businessmen invested in Zhangjiajie. We hope Wulingyuan Guanyuan Health Care Vocational Village can provide fair service for them to build a communicational platform between government and Taiwanese Businessmen”, Yao Hongyan,the representative of government officials said on the opening ceremony.The vocational hotel is a private company of individual proprietorship. It runs on April, 2014, which is the only hotel themed plum, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum, and Four Arts-Qin, Chess, Calligraphy and Painting. The 5-star hotel is decorated with exquisite Chinese flavor. Its main guests are from Southeast Asia and Taiwanese.Translated by Zumi

News 2014-06-28 23:45 View：702