From August 18 to 24, the 5th Annual China Chang'an Photography Week with the theme "Chinese Landscape for Forty Years" was held in Chang'an Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province. Authorized by the Organizing Committee, one hundred landscape photographers nationwide selected China’s top 10 most popular scenic spots for landscape photography through internet voting. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park made the list.The other nine scenic sites included the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, Potala Palace, Hongcun Ancient Village in Anhui Province, Huangshan Mountain, Jiuzhaigou National Forest Park, Bashang Grassland, and Ali in Tibet. Eight scenic spots on the List of World Heritage Sites evidences the worldwide recognition of the top 10 scenic spots. Translator: Zhan Ping

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Hunan will substantially reduce the ticket prices of at least 27 scenic spots before the late September. The decision was made based on the spirit of the 19th CPC National Congress and the Central Economic Work Conference, and the 2018 Government Work Report.The 27 key scenic spots are:Five 5A-level scenic spots like Wulingyuan Core Scenic Area;Eighteen 4A-level scenic spots such as Taohuayuan Scenic Spot;And four 3A-level scenic spots including Mufu Mountain.These scenic spots will extend the discount period and scope based on their states of operation.Main state-owned scenic spots in Loudi and Chenzhou will be free to tourists over 65 years old.After adopting such large-scale price discount policy, Hunan will witness an annual reduction of over 190 million CNY in scenic spot tickets.1.Wulingyuan Core Scenic Area in ZhangjiajieThe ticket price in tourist peak season (from February to November the next year) is 225 CNY/person. For group tourists or tourists booking tickets online in advance, they can enjoy the ticket price of 182 CNY/person. The valid period of the ticket is 4 consecutive days.The ticket price in tourist off season (from March to November) is 115 CNY/person. For group tourists or tourists booking tickets online in advance, they can enjoy the ticket price of 91 CNY /person. The valid period of the ticket is 4 consecutive days.The ticket price for annual pass is 298 CNY/person.All the above-mentioned prices include the fare of taking eco-friendly cars.These regulations will be implemented from September 22, 2018, with the validity period of 5 years.2.Nanyue Core Scenic Area in HengyangThe ticket price in peak season (from May to October) is 110 CNY/person, and 80 CNY/person for off season (From November to April the next year).These regulations will be implemented from September 22, 2018, with the validity period of 5 years.3.Yueyang Tower Scenic Area in YueyangStarting from August 6, 2018, the ticket price is 70 CNY/person, and the validity period of this regulation is 5 years.Tips:Please refer to the public announcement of each scenic spot for detailed regulations on free admission and half-price ticket. 

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On August 21, the press conference and registration launching ceremony of the 2018 Changsha International Marathon was held at Changsha’s Helong Sports Center. It was hosted by the Chinese Athletic Association, Hunan Sports Bureau, and Changsha Municipal People’s Government. It was organized by the Hunan Provincial Athletics Association and the Changsha Sports Bureau. This year's event is called: “2018 Changsha International Marathon”, it slogan continues to be "Love Changsha, Love Running."It will take place on Sunday October 21, 2018. Twenty-four hundred runners from home and abroad are anticipated to participate in the event. Runners can register through the official website of Changsha International Marathon.Slogan:Love Changsha, Love RunningRace day and date: Sunday, October 21, 2018Registration time: 10:30 August 22 until 17:00 September 7Race events: 1. Marathon (42.195KM) for 8000 participants2. Half Marathon (21.0975KM) for 12000 participants3. Individual Marathon (about 3KM) for 2000 participants4. Family Marathon (about 3KM; 2-4 people/group) for 2,000 participantsRegistration fee:Chinese nationals (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan): 60-150 CNY / personForeign: 30-66 $US/personRegistration website gateway: changsha-marathon.com

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Hunan Governor Xu Dazhe visited Zhangjiajie to inspect its tourism industry development, and cultural and ecotourism classic routes on August 8 and 9, 2018. Vice Governor He Baoxiang and Secretary General Wang Qun participated in the inspection tour.Governor Xu stressed that all departments should thoroughly implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and carry forward the essence of Xi Jinping’s important instructions on Hunan. Great efforts should be made to promote integration of different fields, intensify problem-oriented strategies, and accelerate Zhangjiajie’s tourism development based on the principles of higher positions, broader views, creative ideas, high-quality projects, superior services, and stronger market consciousness.The delegation visited Matouxi Village and Shiyanping Village of Wangjiaping Town, the Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area, and the Glass Bridge of Grand Canyon Scenic Area. They learned about the development of rural folk cultural tourism, construction of tourism infrastructure, upgrading of scenic spots, and tourism brand building.During the inspection, Governor Xu had discussions with chiefs from government departments of Zhangjiajie, Changde, Huaihua, and Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, as well as representatives from scenic areas including Tianmen Mountain and Xuefeng Mountain.Hunan Governor Xu Dazhe visited Zhangjiajie to inspect its tourism industry development, and cultural and ecotourism classic routes on August 8 and 9, 2018. Vice Governor He Baoxiang and Secretary General Wang Qun participated in the inspection tour.Governor Xu visits Shiyanping Village. (Photo/Zhao Chi, Hunan Daily)Governor Xu inspects Wangjiaping Town. (Photo/Zhao Chi, Hunan Daily)Translator: Wang Xiaolu

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The 2018 China Hunan International Tourism Festival Press Conference was held on August 7 morning. It revealed that this year’s tourism festival will launch seven theme activities. The 2018 China (Liling) International Ceramics Industry Exposition will be held at the same time. A new combination pattern between ceramics and tourism will thus be created. This Festival will be held in Liling, Zhuzhou City from September 25 to October 2.The Festival is sponsored by Hunan Tourism Development Committee and Zhuzhou Municipal People’s Government. It is organized by Zhuzhou Bureau of Tourism and Foreign Affairs and Liling Municipal People’s Government. The theme of this activity is ‘Splendid Xiaoxiang - Shennong Blessed Land - Colorful Liling’.The themed activities include:1. The International Tourism Festival opening ceremony and ‘Hunan Ceramics & Tourism Night’;2. Hunan tourism promotion meeting, pre – inspection tours made by domestic and foreign traveling salesmen and media;3. A tour throughout Zhuzhou - the Dynamic City;4. International Music Festival with the theme of “kiln”;5. China Ceramics Valley - Global Recruitment of Artists; 6. Tourism Literary Creative Works Competition.Translator: Fang Qi

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The Hunan "Eight ‘Red’ (Revolutionary) Scenic Spots" selection opening ceremony was held in Changsha on August 13, 2018. The event aimed to further build quality Hunan ‘red tourism’ routes. It was hosted by the Hunan Tourism Development Commission and Hunan Daily Group, undertaken by the Voice of China Online (VOC), and supported by city (prefecture) tourism departments. It lasts from August 13 to December 18.Hunan has more than 300 red tourist spots, including: national red tourist attractions [28]; provincial key red tourist areas [72]; national A-level tourist attractions [42]; national 5A-level tourist scenic spots [3]; national 4A-level ones [13], and national 3A-level ones [21]. There are also 25 national patriotic education demonstration bases.The organizing committee said that the event will be initially evaluated according to five aspects such as scenic level, visitor reception, comprehensive service, and comprehensive management. The spots will be elected via online voting and on-site presentation.The Hunan Select Eight Red (Revolutionary) Scenic Spots Program kicks off in Changsha on August 13, 2018.Mao Zedong’s residence and lotus pond in Shaoshan, Hunan. (Photo provided by Shaoshan Tourism Development Commission)Translator: Yu Jiangjiang

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In recent years, the county has attached great importance to the construction of a green ecological county. From January to July this year, it has completed 600 mu of seedling plantation for forestation and over 10 thousand mu of specialized economic forest plantation. (Photo by Zeng Xianghui)The photo above taken on August 11 shows a picturesque natural scene seen in Maoba Village, Hongyanxi Town, Longshan County, Xiangxi Tujia & Miao Autonomous Prefecture.Translator: Fang Qi 

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The Huanglong Music Season was initiated in 2016 and is held once a year. It is currently the most visually pleasing large-scale music event including performance, competition, and exchange activities in China.Duration: August 5-30Venue: ZhangjiajieThe opening ceremony of the 2017 Huanglong Music Season,File photo (Photo/Wu Yongbing)Concert held in paddy field during the 2017 Huanglong Music Season,File photo (Photo/Wu Yongbing)On August 5, 2018, a piano concerto “I Love You, China” will be performed on the platform of Yubi Peak, Tianzi Mountain, Wulingyuan Scenic Spot, Zhangjiajie. It marks that the 2018 Huanglong Music Season starts. The theme of the Music Season this year is “Fields of Hope”.The 2018 Huanglong Music Season consists of three parts:Between August 5 and 10, the Piano Art Week will be held. There are a series of music exchange activities such as piano performance, exciting master class, piano summer camp, and piano competition;Between August 13 and 19, the International Vocal Art Week will be held. There are music exchange activities such as vocal music trialogue, folk singing, vocal master classes, singing in peaks, and vocal competitions;Between August 23 and 30, choirs from five continents and 34 national provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) will sing the songs of peace, friendship, and happiness during the International Choral Art Week. Source from Huanglong Cave

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