Recycle of paper and CFL; timely recovery of waste batteries; participation in the protection of ecology of the scenic spots…Source from ZZhangjiajie Jingwu Pullman Hotel–The first five-star hotel in Zhangjiajie learned that the hotel has passed the bronze certification of sustainable development project–“The Earth in the 21st Century” held by French accor hotel management group, which signs the the hotel’s progress in advocating ecology, energy-saving, environmental-friendly ideal and hotel innovative management.In April lat year, French accor hotel management group officially released the sustainable development project, which covered the group’s measures in environmental protection and back coupling society, came up with 21 commitments and quantitative goals in seven aspects, in terms of healthy, nature, low-carbon, innovation, local community, job and dialogue, and introduced bronze, silver, golden and platinum certifications.As a branch of the high-end business leisure holiday brand hotel of French accor hotel management group, Zhangjiajie Jingwu Pullman Hotel, in line with 21 commitments and quantitative goals, carries out 10 promoting measures, such as training for the employees, building environmental-friendly ideal, creating more jobs and participation in ecological protection, etc. After a year’s hard work, the project’s quantitative goals meets the bronze certification standards.According to the report, many aspects have been improved in terms of reducing energy consumption and water supply volume, promoting local products and providing balanced diet, which makes it possible to pass the silver certification at the end of June.Translated by Crystal

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On June 9th, The first opera music festival “Tianmen Fairy Fox” of Wuling Mountain Area is held in Zhangjiajie institute of Jishou University, accompanying blasts of cheers aroused by moving songs.The event, organized by Chinese opera music community and propaganda department of CPC Zhangjiajie municipal party committee, lasts three days from June 9 to June 11. Many domestic famous Peking opera masters have attended the festival, such as Zhu baoguang, Zhang jin and Fei yuping. There are three play types: traditional musical -drama, modern drama and Peking opera sing and dance, and opera music festival seminar and master lectures are also held.The specific time is as follows:On June 9, 7:00-9:00 In the first floor–Feng Ya Hall of Zhangjiajie library; performed by Hunan Peking Opera protecting and heritage center.On June 10, 2:00-4:30 In the first floor–Feng Ya Hall of Zhangjiajie library; performed by Peking opera famous amateur of Wulingyuan.On June 10, 7:00-9:00 In the first floor–Feng Ya Hall of Zhangjiajie library; performed by the first opera music festival “Tianmen Fairy Fox” of Wuling Mountain Area.On June 11, 8:00-10:00 opera music festival seminar in the third floor meeting hall of Boxue building of Zhangjiajie Institute; 10:00-12:00 lectures.Translated by Crystal

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"Oh my god!" a group of young European and American tourists were amazed at the "First Ladder in the World" in Yuanjiajie Scenic Area of Zhangjiajie on June 11. From January to May this year, Zhangjiajie has received over 10,000 travelers from Europe and America, a two-fold increase over the same period last year.Shortage of European and American tourists is considered as Achilles' heel of tourism industry in Zhangjiajie. In recent years, the city has taken pertinent measures to revive the depressed European and American markets. The prototype of "Hallelujah floating mountains" in the film Avatar enables European and American tourists to appreciate the mysterious and charming Zhangjiajie landform. In addition, a series of challenge activities such as Breath-holding Contest in Baofeng Lake, Wingsuit Flying Contest in Tianmen Mountain and Iron Man Climbing Highest Outdoor Elevator, which were mainly participated in by European and American masters, draw eyeballs of audience from western countries. The annual International Country Music Week held every two years since 2009 has attracted many famous Western musical teams.Translator: Zhang MinsiSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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According to the source from Red net, on June 8, influenced by the Three Public Consumption, the structure of tourist source in Wulingyuan core scenic area changed greatly. With group tourism decreasing, DIY tour increased greatly.According to statistics, Wulingyuan has received more than 4.07 million from January to May, this year, among which about 250 thousand people were beyond the border. Its core scenic area received 1570 thousand travelers, following a decrease of 32% group guests and an increase of 43% individual DIY guests. According to the news from tourism section in Wulingyuan, the whole district kept a good order without happening any tourist accident and serious tourist complaint.Guests deeply loving ZJJ landform in Wulingyuan core scenic areaTen-mile Gallery becoming the first choice of ecotourism for KoreanBaofeng Lake attracting guests on the theme of ecotourismThe ecological square of Yellow Dragon Cave becoming a paradise of guestsBy Emma

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The heat of 3D has not subsides, 5D is emerging. On June 8th, source from ZJJ Geo-park exhibition hall has learned that the most beautiful 5D film hall will be launched in October, explaining the cause of “ZJJ landform” to tourists from global and bringing new interactive experience.“5D film hall is a terrific facility for scientific popularization, enabling the visitors to experiencing the joy of out space wander, feeling ZJJ’s ups and downs in the past 380 billion years”says Mr.Chen, the person in charge of upgrading and rebuilding of the exhibition hall of ZJJ geo-park, “the introduction of 5D film hall can not only make up the absence of 5D film hall in world geo-park, but also promote a lively stage for scientific knowledge”.According to the report, 50D film hall is one that is based on 4D film hall, and realizes the interaction between the audience and the virtual characters in the screen through unique landscape decoration, advanced PC software technology and 3D graphics and animation technology. Its screen forms a semi-circle, and the audience half-lie in the chairs for experiencing the feels of up, down and shake. When you see films in 5D film hall, you can “touch ZJJ’s hoodoos”, but “meet with” scenes of wind bowing, raining and sea of clouds, feeling you are personally in the scene.At the same time, the upgrading and rebuilding of the exhibition hall of ZJJ Geo-park will set up paleontology hall, animal and plant specimens hall, comprehensive hall, etc, and over 20,000 specimens of rare animals, plants, microbes and minerals, which disseminate ZJJ geo-park scientific knowledge and present research, educational and academic values.Effect pictures of ZJJ Geo-parkTranslated by Crystal

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The dragon boat racing event for the 8th Changsha Sports Games was held on June 9 at the Qianlong (Thousand-Dragon) Resort in Getang Town. Six dragon boat racing crews from districts and counties across the city competed intensely on the close-to-3,000-mu (about 201 hectares) Qianlong Lake.The event for adult men group was divided into two categories, the standard 500-meter and 200-meter straightaway racing.During the race, dragon boats sailed like living arrows sent forth from the bow. Drummers were seated on the boats to set the pace for paddlers competing against other oarsmen.Opening ceremonyDragon boat racers are ready to go.Dragon boats sail through winds and waves.Translator: Liu FenSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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Patrick McKeever, director of the Global Geoparks Network (GGN) of the UNESCO visited Zhangjiajie on June 6 and spoke highly of the breathtaking scenery of Zhangjiajie Geopark.Patrick McKeever paid a visit to the Visitor Center of Wulingyuan, the projects of Zhangjiajie Geopark under construction and Yuanjiajie scenic spots. He also enjoyed the "Tujia Lantern" performance by the indigenous people and the program named "Zhangjiajie, Splendid Xiangxi". He was deeply attracted to the unique culture of the city and expressed strong wish of introducing more people to Zhangjiajie.Patrick McKeever also made proposals for the construction of the Geopark and hoped that Zhangjiajie will get more amazing in the future.Visit the Visitor Center (The man in red is Patrick McKeever)Inspect the construction of the park's exhibition hall.Bring Zhangjiajie home by taking pictures.Translator: ZhangshuSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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According the source from Zhangjiajie Official Website, the sun shone again after rain in ZJJ Mount Tianmen. Lays of sea of clouds floated in the green mountain, attracting a lot of guests and shutterbugs’ attention. With the upcoming of hot summer, more and more people will take Mount Tianmen as a great place to avoid summer heat.Mount Tianmen is the highest mountain in ZJJ whose temperature on the top is 6℃ or 8℃ low than its downtown. In summer, it is a Shangri-la with luxurious trees, gurgling trees and cool wind.Because of its high latitude, the sunshine duration of Mount Tianmen is longer than its downtown, thus guests can enjoy such a miraculous feeling. Due to the frequent rain water, Mount Tianmen have put its staff on patrol to their best effort, made precautions for possible flood and disater and cleaned away fallen leaves and gravel timely.By Emma

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