On May 30th, the camera crew of science and education channel–Geography-China of CCTV arrives in Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan scenic spot, again focusing on Zhangjiajie and starting to shoot feature films for a week.The program team plans to select the most representative and fresh geological tourism attraction and produce a series of program–Fancy and Beautiful Zhangjiajie, which is to promote geological tourism resources and popularize natural and geological scientific knowledge. At the same time, it will recommend Zhangjiajie’s splendid and beautiful geological tourism resources in an all round way.This program–Fancy and Beautiful Zhangjiajie displays the colorful geological resources and landscape of various scenic spots in Zhangjiajie, which will reflect the novelty, fanciness,uniqueness and beauty of natural scenery. Meanwhile, it disseminates scientific knowledge, advocates the ideas of cherishing nature, harmonious co-existence between human beings and nature, as well as brings the audience to experience the magical charm of nature.The program plans to broadcast five sets with 30 minutes per set. It will come into post production in June and present in summer vocation prime time of CCTV’s science and education channel, as a key program of science and education channel–Geography-China of CCTV in 2013. At the same time, it will be upload on CNTV and Phoenix Net after the program’s broadcast, which makes it on demand at any time for a long term.Translated by Crystal

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On May 28th, fishery administration officers of Wulingyuan strengthen advocation to no fishing enforcement and fishery protection, making sure that fish have a sound reproduction in breeding season.According to the report, as Suoxi river is targeted as a no-fishing zone, Wulingyuan forbids anyone to fish in Suoxi river. At the same time, fishery law enforcement officers increase enforcement efforts and advocate education, which can further protect fishery resources. Furthermore, illegal acts is severely published and fishery resources of Suoxi river is protected through inspections, secret investigation and deep-going publicity among villagers.On May 24th, animal husbandry bureau received reports from the masses that two local idle people catched fish by electricity in Xibu Street district of Suoxi river. Fishery law enforcement officers conducted criticism and education to these people and confiscated fishing tools according to relevant laws and regulations, which severely cracked down illegal fishing behaviors.Through a series of advocation and education activities, no-fishing advocation is widely known among villagers and the masses fully understand the meaning and purpose of no-fishing, which further expand the influence of fishery administration and create a sound social atmosphere for no-fishing work.Translated by Crystal

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According to the source from National Tourism Administration website, on May 28th, the National Tourism Administration releases domestic tourism civilized behavior conventions for Chinese citizens. The conventions include: no smearing and carving on cultural relics and historical sites and no climbing and touching on cultural relics, etc. At the same time, it also releases tourism civilized behavior guidance for Chinese citizens’ going abroad.The full text of the tourism civilized conventions:1.maintaining environmental health. No spiting and smoking in designated areas. Don not throw waste.2.Observing public order. Don not make noise and talk aloud in public places. Observe order for lining up.3.Protecting ecological environment. Don not tramp green grass. Don not pick flowers and fruits. No chasing,catching and feeding animals.4.Protecting cultural relics and historical sites. No smearing and carving on cultural relics and historical sites and no climbing and touching on cultural relics.5.Caring of public facilities. Don not destroy guest room’s facilities.6.Respecting other’s rights. Respect service staff’s labour and religious customs of all nationalities.7.Treating other’s with civility. Offering seats to the elder and disable.8.Advocating healthy entertainment. Resisting feudal and superstitious activities.Translated by Crystal

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On May 28th, the press conference for “Beautiful Hunan Travel Card” was held in Changsha. Zhang zhiyuan, the chief director of Tourist Administration declared the release of the card to travelers with only 200RMB.Mr.Zhang made a detailed introduction to the travel card in the conference as follows. The card includes 84 scenic spots, which worths a total of 4200 RMB. Luckily,with this card in hand, it costs only 200RMB for 81 scenic spots is free. It consists of abundant tourist product,such as 3,5A-level scenic spots and 25,4A-level scenic spots.To meet the need of different customer group, the card can be checked by other certificates like ID card, bank card and cellphone except itself, which is an unprecedented measure among nationwide congeneric products.He also pointed out that,”although Hunan is a big tourist province, it is a pity that some of the tourist resources still remain unknown or untouched. Through integrating fair tourist resources in Hunan and applying modern information-based method, “Beautiful Hunan Travel Card” provides convenient,cheap, high technological brand product on behalf of the image of Hunan tour.” If you need any information on the scenic spots included in the card, please dial 12301.By Emma

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On May 29th, China’s largest botanical garden –Zhangjiajie botanical garden is established in Souxiyu town of Wulingyuan scenic spot.Zhangjiajie botanical garden, belonging to private enterprise, is a project combined with scientific research, rare plant protection and ecologic tourism and is developed by Zhangjiajie Yingcai agriculture and forestry development CO.LTD. The project is covers an area of 2,465 hectares with a total investment of 1.149 billion. The project areas consist of five functional zones and four specialized gardens, which make it the largest botanic garden in China.According to the project leader, the project will be favorable to rescue Zhangjiajie’s rare and endangered species and increase new tourism item and scenic spot, which are good for developing sustainable and sound tourism in Zhangjiajie, increasing over 1,000 new jobs and createing more opportunities for economic development and income increase of farmers.Translated by Crystal

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News sourced from the China Ancient Architecture Photography Contest official website that Zhangjiajie photographer Peng Liping won a silver award with his work Butcher Hog for New Year.This contest aims at looking for the ancient architectures in China and sponsored by Society for the Study of Chinese Architecture .More over , Peng Liping also won the golden award with the work Spring in Yellow Stone Village  in the Second Global Internet Photography Contest this April organized by Zhangjiajie.It is said that the contest themed with Looking for the Ancient Chinese Architecture began on January 15th 2013. All the works focus on ancient architecture are welcomed and more than 1,200,000 have contributed their works ,which add to 2,050,000 pieces of works. Official statistics indicate that it is the biggest contest held in China.Peng Liping,the famous photographer in Zhangjiajie now is a member of China Photographer Association and the vice president of Zhangjiajie Photographer Association with more 20 years’ photographing experience. He has published over 300 pieces works in newspapers at all levels and awarded many prizes. There is no deny that Peng Liping has made great contribution to spread the reputation and popularity of Zhangjiajie with his works.By Aileen

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Rock climber Jean-Michel Casanova from France scales the 172-meter tall metal elevator frame in Zhangjiajie, a scenic spot in Central China's Hunan province, May 18, 2013. Casanova scaled the structure in 68 minutes equipped with only hiking shoes and a waist pack containing climbing chalk. The structure is the highest outdoor sightseeing elevator in the world.French rock climber Jean-Michel Casanova climbs the 172-meter tall metal elevator frame in Zhangjiajie, a scenic spot in Central China's Hunan province, May 18, 2013.Source:China Daily

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The 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar year is an important day for the Chinese people. The day is called Duan Wu Festival, or Dragon Boat Festival, celebrated everywhere in China. This festival dates back to about 2,000 years ago with a number of legends explaining its origin. The best-known story centers on a great patriotic poet named Qu Yuan.Qu Yuan and Dragon Boat FestivalIn the Warring States Period (475-221BC), the State of Qin in the west was bent on annexing the other states, including the state of Chu, home of Qu Yuan. Holding the second highest office in the state, Qu Yuan urged that the Chu State should resist Qin and ally with the State of Qi to the east. This was opposed by Zhangyi, a minister of the State of Qin who was trying to disrupt any anti-Qin alliances. He seized upon an incident with a jealous court official in Chu to get rid of Qu Yuan.Qu Yuan had refused to let Jin Shang, the chief minister in the State of Chu, have a look at a draft of a decree he had been asked to draw up. In anger Jin spread the rumor that Qu Yuan was leaking state secrets. He said that Qu Yuan had boasted that without his aid no decree could be drafted. This made the King of Chu feel that Qu Yuan was belittling him.When the story reached the ears of Zhang Yi in Qin, he secretly sent a large amount of gold, silver and jewels to Chu to bribe Jin Shang and the king's favorite concubine to form an anti-Qu Yuan clique. The result was that the King of Chu finally banished Qu Yuan from the capital in 313 BC.The next year, as relations between Qin and Chu worsened, Qu Yuan was called back and named to a high office, but the clique continued its machinations against him.In 299 BC after several unsuccessful forays against Chu, Qin invited the King of Chu over, ostensibly for talks. Qu Yuan feared this was a trap and urged his king not to go. The latter would not listen and even accused Qu Yuan for interfering.On the way, the King of Chu was seized by Qin troops. He died in captivity three years later. Chu came under the rule of the king's eldest son, later known as King Qing Xiang. Under him the state administration deteriorated.Qu Yuan hoped to institute reforms and in poems satirized the corruption, selfishness and disregard for the people on the part of dubious characters who had achieved trusted positions. Neither this nor Qu Yuan's resolve to resist Qin set well with King Qing Xiang, who was in fact married to a daughter of the King of Qin, In 296 BC, Qu Yuan, then in his mid 50s, was banished for the second time. Grieving for the condition of his homeland, for years he wandered about south of the Yangtze River.During this period he poured out his feelings of grief and concern for his homeland in the allegorical Li Sao, a long autobiographical poem in which he tells of his political ideal and the corruption and mismanagement of the court.In 280 BC Qin launched an overall invasion of Chu, and captured the Chu capital in 278 BC. The news reached Qu Yuan while he was near the Miluo River in today's northeastern Hunan Province. In frustration at being unable to do anything to save his state, he clasped a big stone to his breast and leaped into the river to end his life.Qu Yuan's sufferings had gained the sympathy of the people of Chu. In memory of him, every year on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar, the day he drowned himself, dragon boat races, which are said to represent the search for his body, are held, and the Chinese people eat Zong Zi, little packets of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo leaves, which was originally thrown into the river to keep the fishes from eating the body of Qu Yuan. In addition, it is said that when hearing the news of Qu Yuan's suicide, some doctors poured realgar wine into the Miluo River to anaesthetize the fishes, hence preventing them from eating Qu Yuan's body.Customs of the festivalThe customs vary a lot in different areas of the country, but most of the families would hang the picture of Zhong Kui (a ghost that can exorcise), calamus and moxa in their houses. People have Dragon Boat Races, eatZong Zi(dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves) and carry a spice bag around with them.Hanging Pictures of Zhong KuiZhong KuiZhong Kui is the exorcist par excellence. His picture, a fierce-looking male brandishing a magic sword, used to be hung up in Chinese houses in order to scare away evil spirits and demons, especially in the time of Dragon Boat Festival.Hanging Calamus and MoxaOn this day, most of the families would also hang calamus and moxa (oriental plants) on the front door. This is also to ward off evil.Dragon Boat RaceThe main event of the festivities is the Dragon Boat Race. These boats are long and thin with dragon heads on the bow of the ships. The boat races are said to represent the search for Qu's body, with racing boats in a forward rowing motion, to the rhythm of beating drums.Zong ZiQu Yuan drowned on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month in 277 BC. Since ancient times, Chinese people threw into the water dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves on the day. Therefore the fish would eat the rice rather than the hero poet. This later on turned into the custom of eatingZong Zi.Realgar WineIt is a very popular practice to drink this kind of Chinese liquor seasoned with realgar at the Dragon Boat Festival. This is for protection from evil and disease for the rest of the year.Spice BagIt's believed that if you carry the small spice bag around with you, it not only drives away evil spirits but also brings fortune and happiness to those who wear it. The small bags are hand-made by local craftsmen. They're made with red, yellow, green and blue silk, fine satin or cotton. Figures of animals, flowers and fruits are often embroidered onto the bags and inside are mixed Chinese herbal medicines.Source:China Daily

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