Recently,forty notable poets from different parts of China have gathered in Wulingyuan scenic spot to take part in the 2013 Chinese Poetry Poets Gathering Youth Activities.On the opening ceremony, Wulingyuan is conferred as “Hometown of Hunan Poetry” by Chinese Poetry Academy and Poetry Association of Hunan Province and given a poem calligraphy and painting works worth of 300,000 RMB.This poetry gathering activities is aimed to propagandize and market Wulingyuan scenic area through poetry literature and art, and dedicate to build up a sound tourism and culture connotation for ZJJ.These participants visit many world natural heritage sites in ZJJ , such as Baofeng Lake,Yellow Dragon Cave, Golden Whip Brook and Tianzi Mount and so on,experiencing the charm and mystery of Wulingyua scenery.Translated by Crystal

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On April 15, Chen Danfeng, the member of the standing committee, said that the ticket fee in scenic spots of ZJJ would not increase during this year. In addition, the government has made a draft on free entrance policy for primary and middle school students under the age of 19 at home and abroad.Mr Chen introduced that all those who hold their ID card, students ID card,or passport will be accessible to the scenic area for free upon the approval of the draft. He also pointed out that he core to develop tourism in ZJJ can be described as a shift from sightseeing tour to multi-facet travel. In other words, multi-facet travel put emphasis on multicultural and integrated tourist products rather than merely dependence on the income from the ticket fee.“ZJJ owns not only fantastic landform scenery, but also clean water and green food. We are cooperating with foreign companies in Wuling mountainous area to develop clean water and high mountain vegetable.”he added.Translated by Crystal

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People gather to watch performance during the Dawuliang Singing Festival, also the Culture Festival of the Dong Ethnic Group, in Yatunbao Township of the Tongdao Dong Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province, April 17, 2013. Many people from south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and southwest China's Guizhou Province specially came to the festival so as to make friends with their voices and participated in traditional activities like catching fish and performing Lusheng dance. The festival was listed as the intangible cultural heritage of the Hunan Province in 2006.Source:Xinhua

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On April 19th , the annual meeting for the 3th China Independent Innovation is held in Great Hall. Changsha, Shenzhen ,Chongqing and other cities are conferred China’s top ten innovative city. It is the second time that Changsha is again entitled this honor after 2011. Deputy mayor Xia jian ping, on the behalf of Changsha, is to accept this prize in Beijing.In order to accelerate the construction of innovation-oriented country and open a new journey towards a scientifically and technologically strong nation, the Economic Daily, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Tsinghua University jointly bring out the assessment of China’s top ten innovative city. The evaluation index system is composed of four secondary indicators like technological development,self-independent innovation, transformation in development mode and industry innovation, and ten tertiary indicators and fifty-five level 4 indicators. Among the 283 participating cities from the whole country, Changsha outstands itself again with the title of the 2012 China’s top ten innovative city, ranking five on the list.Translated by Crystal

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Many tourists may think that Zhangjiajie is only famous for its high and steep cliffs and mountains, but if you come to Yuan Jujie scenic spot, you will be fascinated by its beautiful scenery and indulge yourself in it.Yuanjiajie scenic spot, situated on the top of a cliff, is named “The air field”. When it comes to spring, among the cascading scattered terraces, many have been plowed and are poured with water for spring sowing and others are drylands on which bright and yellow rape flowers are scattered.Around the terraces, flourishing trees and green hills are surrounding.What a idyllic scenery it is. Your eyes are feasted on such a combination of color,light and fragrance.Yuanjiajie scenic spot–“The air filed”, with nearly 500 original residents,is located in the core scenic area of Wulingyuan. In the past, it was neglected for most residents took pains to start the initial development for tourism.Now, in order to achieve the sustainable development for the scenic area and protect its original ecological pastoral style, the local residents activate the recovery project for “the air field” scenery. Therefore,these beautiful pictures are unfolding before us, capturing tourists’eyes.“The air field” is bestowed with delightful climate and enjoys convenient transportation.Tourists can arrive on nonstop by eco-cars.By Crystal

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According to the Youth Science And Technology Education Association in Wulingyuan area, the First Youth Science And Technology Competition of Wulingyuan is going to be held in June.The competition,with the theme “innovation,experience and grown up” falls into two activity groups:teenagers and instructor for science and technology.The former consists of games and exhibitions, including hand-made works,little innovation and creation, computer-made painting works and so on. The latter includes excellent scientific and technological invention projects,outstanding educational programs for science and technology.Different awards are set up for this activity, such as hand-made prize for terrific student, science fiction painting prize for outstanding youth and children,the best scientific and technological practice prize for youth and the best organization prize.The final assessment results will be officially released on the education website of Wulingyuan area.It is reported that the deadline of the activity is before June 1. Now, schools in different blocks are vigorously joining in this activity.Translated by Crystal

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On 15th, April,2013, The first flight of A320 of China Southern Airlines with 106 passengers from Taipei landed at the Lotus airport in Zhangjiajie, marking the official initiation of direct route from Zhangjiajie to Taipei.Zhangjiajie Lotus Airport is the eighth one that has direct route to Taipei in mainland. This ZHANGJIAJIE-TAIPEI route of type A320 or A321 opens on Monday, Tuesday and Friday in Flight No: CZ3025/3026. it takes off at 11:35am from Taipei and arrives in Zhangjiajie at 14:40pm, the full price for a economy class is 3360RMB.And the flight launches from Zhangjiajie at 15:30pm and reaches Taipei at 18:30pm and the economy class seats would cost 3500RMB. The full price for a round trip is 5300RMB. From June, another three ZHANGJIAJIE-TAIPEI airline will be added on Monday, Thursday and Sunday. The number of flights will be total 6 times.By Brenda

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Zhangjiajie,a popular tourist city in Central China is offering free entry to scenic areas for students under the age of 19, Xiaoxiang Morning Post reported on Tuesday.Cheng Danfeng, vice-mayor of Zhangjiajie in Hunan province, said the policy has been drafted and, once introduced, elementary and middle school students who present their IDs, such as student cards or passports, can visit the tourist spots in the city without paying the entry fee.According to Zhou Zemeng, deputy director of Zhangjiajie's tourism administration, the policy will be carried out mainly in the city's two AAAAA scenic areas: Wulingyuan Scenic Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Tianmushan National Forest Park.Under the policy, student tourists can save up to 180 yuan at the two sites.The announcement comes just weeks after another an ancient town in the province, Fenghuang, sparked outrage by introducing an admission charge.Source:China Daily

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