China's first new light rail train exported to Europe rolled off the production line in CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of advanced rail transportation equipment in China, on August 10.It is reported that this type of train is specially designed for Izmir, Turkey. Each of the train can operate separately and can also be grouped according to passenger flow. The bogie enables the train to sway like a snake freely and swerve steadily.European rail transport standards present strict and detailed requirements on the safety, comfort, energy efficiency and environmental protection, and so the European market is recognized as the most rigid one in the world. At the end of 2009, the new light rail train independently developed by CSR Zhuzhou won out among its competitors from America, Europe, Japan and South Korea and received the order valued at 350 million yuan from Izmir.Translator: Li LingSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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The Changde Municipal Culture, Radio, Television, Press and Publication Bureau revealed that the original cartoon series "Liuhai Cutting Firewood" has been completed, ready for its premiere on Hunan TV Golden Eagle Cartoon Channel this month. The animated cartoon is scheduled to be presented on dozens of provincial or municipal TVs at the end of this month.The play with a total investment of over 18 million yuan is produced by Changde Chuangyuan Digital Sci-tech Co., Ltd. The hero Liuhai is a young man with virtue and filial piety, hardworking and optimistic. The traditional love story was adapted to a legendary cartoon full of ambition, optimism and fantasy. The adventurous stories are expected to help teenagers understand the essence of life besides entertainment.The legend of "Liuhai Cutting Firewood" is Changde's intangible cultural heritage under the provincial-level protection. The cartoon series feature the display of unique local folk customs and the in-depth interpretation of ideas in folklores. The play also includes pictures of some famous tourist attractions in Changde such as Taiyang (Sun) Hill, Liuye (Willow Leaf) Lake and Taohuayuan (the Peach Blossom Land) that will showcase the identity of the charming city.Translator: Guo YanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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Recently, the second batch of national famous tourism towns (villages) with characteristic landscape have been released to the public. Hunan's Jiayi Town of Pingjiang County, Caitaiyuan Villiage of Dingzi Town, Wangcheng County, and Heye Town of Shuangfeng County are on the list.The selection of national famous tourism towns (villages) with characteristic landscape aims at propelling the planning and construction of small towns and development of tourism in rural areas. A total of 200 applications were submitted to the relevant departments for approval in 2010. After careful examination and public announcement, 111 towns (villages) obtained this title.Last year, the Hunan Provincial Tourism Bureau launched "3521" project in a bid to push forward the development of tourism in rural areas during three years (2010-- 2012). The "3521" refers to developing 30 strong tourism counties, 50 famous tourism towns with characteristic landscape, 200 famous tourism villages with distinctive features, and 10,000 happy farmhouses and family inns across the province.Translator: Zhou JingqiSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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The first China International Danxia Langshan Mountain Photography Art Fair has been officially launched recently. Hosted by China Landscape and Historic Sites Association and Xinning County People's Government and sponsored by China Photo Press (CPP), the fair will last for 1 year from April 5, 2011 to July 30, 2012. It aims at encouraging photographers to explore Xinning's nature and its rural-urban communities and to show the beauty of Xinning and Langshan Mountain in their photos.This fair is featured by its internationalization positioning, mass participating and multi-angle photographing with great popularity of brands. Taking the form of "mass participation, experts evaluation and international standards", it will collect photos across the world to comprehensively reflect the beauty of Langshan Mountain as a site of world natural heritage from various angles.The fair will attract photographers' attention all over the world to concern Langshan Mountain and raise the awareness of protecting it.Translator: Wang XiaoluSource: Hunan Official Web

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Recently, Zhangjiajie has officially announced the second batch of municipal intangible cultural heritage protection list, 13 items in total. The dance of Tujia people with festive lanterns (Tujia Huadeng) and picking rock fungus on cliffs are selected into the list.The list covers 6 categories including folk art forms, traditional craftsmanship, drama and sports, and folk custom. Up to now, Zhangjiajie city has 34 items of intangible cultural heritage with a long history and unique ethnic characteristics, which have important cultural and scientific values.Translator: Mao YipanSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web

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On August 9, Mark Levine, the American musician acclaimed as "Father of Country Music" wearing an American cowboy hat, shaggy whiskers and traditional Chinese garments sung  Chinese red songs including "The East is Red" and "Liuyang River" at the picturesque Wulingyuan, Zhangjiajie County, Hunan Province, mesmerizing numerous tourists.It is informed that during the Zhangjiajie International Country Music Week this September, Mark Levine will, on behalf of an American band, bring exciting songs from home and abroad and entertain the visitors.Translator: Zhang MinsiSource: Hunan Official Web

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Duration: September 10-September 16Place: Zhangjiajie Huanglong (Yellow Dragon) Cave Square Zhangjiajie International Country Music Week is to unveil its curtain in Huanglong (Yellow Dragon) Cave Square on September, 10. At that time, people will enjoy a grand carnival of country music in the picturesque Zhangjiajie.According to Ye Wenzhi, general planner of Zhangjiajie International Country Music Week, efforts will be made to develop the music week into regular music festival and foster Zhangjiajie into an international brand as well as a holy land of country music after holding three to five music weeks.The six-day music week this year aims to display and exchange country music across the whole world, and promote the development of national cultures. At present, thirty-one overseas bands consisting of 392 musicians from twenty-six countries and regions have been identified, while the list of eight domestic bands of the minority nationality is still up in the air.Source: Zhangjiajie Official Web

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The Seventh day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, commonly known as “The Chinese Valentine’s day”, falls on Aug. 6. During the festival, rare magnificent sea of clouds appeared in Wulingyuan scenic and Historic Interest Area, which added romance to the journey of tourists from home and abroad. On Aug.6, Emperor Mountain, Yuanjiajie,and Huangshizhai were covered by thick fog after several days of rain. However, sea of clouds emerged at 4:00 pm of Aug.7 after the rain stopped. Thousands of peaks typical of Zhangjiajie landform were arrayed in a white sea of clouds, looking like Penglai Fairyland and real floating mountains in the movie Avatar.It is reported that during the festival, tourists flooded into Wulingyuan boasting such love spots as Couple Rock, a Couple’s Meeting from far away and Lover’s Valley. From Aug.6 to 7, over 20000 tourists visited the core scenic area daily. Translator: Mao YipanSource: Zhangjiajie Official Web

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