The first “China’s Most Beautiful Geological Park” selected activity, jointly sponsored by the Geological Society of China, Tourism earth science, research branch of geological park and council for the promotion of geological tourism development in Henan Province came to a perfect closure. This voting campaign aims at discovering and recommending the most “unique and magnificent” geological park landscape within our country.In order to create an impartial environment, the organizers have invited experts and professional judges in tourism field to conduct the rigorous selection. Meanwhile the votes of netizens are taken into consideration. Finally, Xiangxi Red Stone National Geological Park crowned the top award with nearly 1.6 million votes.Located in the Northwestern part of Hunan,with karst, springs, canyons, caves, lakes, waterfalls rolled into one,Red Stone National Geographical Parkis one of the top eight scenic spots in Hunan. Folk customs and arts such as original ecological dances “Maogusi” and “hand-waving” are included in the intangible cultural heritage of state level.Also, it possesses high values in geological research, aesthetic appreciation, and tourism.By Aileen

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According to the news from the committee of 2013 Huizhou 4th Tea Competition that was just ended (Huizhou is a city located in the southeast of Guangdong province in China), Hunan Guzhang Maojian Tea received the support of enormous tea-lovers and consumer,winning the gold prize in the group green tea of China on June 27th.Branded as “Girl Ying”,Guzhang Maojian is produced by Hunan Girl Ying Tea Science and Technology Ltd. Located at Guzhang county, Xiangxi, it has been improving continuously the level of scientific research of tea. Based on advantageous position and abundant resources. It has upheld the traditional tea handicraft as well as making use of new skills to develope new product.It is said that, the tea competition lunched at Huzhou in Guangdong province on June 23, which was made up of 3 categories, namely, local green tea only in Huzhou. Green tea in China and Guanyin, a variety of oolong in China. Over 1000 units and a bunch of tea lovers came in person to judge different teas. Among green tea group in the China region,“Girl Ying” Guzhang Maojian show its bright to the full extent by gaining the first prize.By Emma

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The newest information sourced from Hefei Daily newspaper that chartered airplane from Hefei, capital of Anhui province to Zhangjiajie will be launched on this July 12th. This chartered airplane will perform flight on every Tuesday and Friday, till the end of end of August. The whole voyage only costs one hour.Located in the northwest of Hunan Province, Zhangjiajie city is a international famous tourism city. The fabulous sceneries and cultures have been inscribed into the World Natural Heritage List, organized by UNESCO. More over, Zhangjiajie blessed with wonderful landscapes and pristine folks has become an important tourist destination for Hefei people.Before the opening of the chartered flights, Hefei people must turn over buses in Changsha, which is time-consuming. The operation of this flight will facilitate tourists a lot. In detail, the flight starts at night from 23:20 to 00:20 morrow, its return voyage begins from 01:00 to 02:00.By Aileen

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The scheme to upgrade and modify Baisha Ancient Well Park was approved by the Changsha Municipal People's Government and the renovation is expected to start this year following some related procedures.Director of the Changsha Landscape Architecture Administrative Bureau Zhou Wen introduced that the park, after modification, will better reveal the cultural connotation of the ancient well, preferably trace the layers of the city's history, and provide more convenience and comfort for citizens and tourists. According to the renovation plan, the move is to upgrade the infrastructure and landscape design. The time-honored granite and the protecting wall around the well will be left as they are, while an open drain will be equipped above the water catchment area to prevent pollution. To make better use of the unceasing well water, a water landscape site, Run Xing (Star Lubricating) Pool, will be constructed on the north of Baisha Well to recycle the spare water.Translator: Liu FenSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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ZJJ Wulingyuan is China’s first world natural heritage sites, as well as the living place of ethnic minorities. During the strange mountains, it still retaines hanging buildings, horsehead walls, etc. In recent years, ZJJ Wulingyuan is in the process of constructing international tourism and leisure resort, vigorously promotes the tourism transition, thus integrating national culture. With the purpose of protecting the original geographical characteristics construction and showing new style tourism facilities, it emerges a large number of local ethnic construction, such as Xibu street, charming xiangxi plaza, logo door and huanglong hole square. To a degree, all of these have enhanced the attraction and reputation of wulingyuan tourist area.Characteristic construction is an important part of national culture. If we increase national culture features, it can bring visual impact and great spirit to the tourists.Translated by Sophia

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Natural landscape of the world shows our country music. On July 2rd, 2013 zhangjiajie international country music committee sends out a recruitment that they invite “grassroots” music singers or bands both at home and abroad for the first time to share the “music carnival”.It is understood that the recruited “grassroots” will not limited by age, area, number and type and style of music, as long as they can show the charm of national country music, they can sign through the official website: www.zjjcountrymusic.com for registration.Since the country music festival successfully has held in 2009 and 2011, zhangjiajie country music brand wins music lovers’ attention and favor both at home and abroad. Zhangjiajie has become one of the most unique country music show stage. 2013 zhangjiajie international country music has a recruitment of “grassroots” bands, which aims to absorb the essence of the outstanding international team, and show the diversity of ethnic music. For the majority of music lovers, it builds a platform of displaying music talent. For the musicians and music enthusiasts, it arouse music performance enthusiasm. It is a world music culture feast that devoting the charming of country music. This feast not only makes a contribution for  zhangjiajie tourism, but also for chinese and foreign cultural exchange.Translated by Sophia

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In order to welcome the coming of the July 1st, all the staff at zhangjiajie national forest park have a fun sports meeting, and for the first time introduce the “five heart” service.During two-day games, with the theme of “stronging physique, showing apperance, gaining resultant force and promoting development”, it has many projects, such as table tennis, jump rope, pull together and tug of war.At the end of the games, “five heart” service concept has been introduced. Through the service activities, they aim to enhance the level of management and service, to show the sincere and enthusiastic service, wholeheartedly contributing strength for park tourism boom. They also hope that through this activity they can lay a good foundation to zhangjiajie tourism.Translated by Sophia

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In order to further improve the professional quality, professional ability and service level of the staff in huanglong scenic area, set up the satisfaction of travel service image, huanglong scenic area lanches “a hundred day high-quality service”.According to information, “a hundred day high-quality service” will begin from July 1st to October 10th. It will examine the code of conduct, service specifications and service etiquette in the process of traveling. At the same time, it will organize concentrated training for the employees, increase the excellent service awareness, and create a good tourism service environment. Through quality service competition, they wish to improve employees’ comprehensive qualities, skills and level.Starting this activity, it aims to cooperate with the international country singles being held in August. On the other hand, it tries to improve the service level, forming a high quality of tourism services environment.Translated by Sophia

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