The Hunan Tourism Development Committee (HTDC) announced on January 6 that 21 scenic spots were closed temporarily due to cold, rainy, snowy, and freezing weather conditions. The HTDC warmly reminds tourists to choose travel destination carefully.The HTDC asked all departments concerned to strengthen evaluations, have staff on duty, make contingency plans, keep an eye on weather changes, and provide safety precautions to protect against adverse effects on transportation and tourist facilities caused by bad weather. All travel agencies should emphasize the awareness of safety and urge passenger transport enterprises to step up vehicle safety inspection. All star-rated hotels should strengthen inspection of electrical safety and fire protection; all scenic spots should increase the inspection and maintenance of tourist facilities and equipment to ensure tourists' safety.As of 18:00, January 6, Hunan temporarily closed the following tourist attractions (spots):Changsha CityHeimifeng Forest Park in Wangcheng DistrictShaoyang CityYunshan Scenic Area and Haihuanong Scenic Area in Wugang City; Jinjiang Lake Scenic Area in Shaoyang County; Lixi River Rafting Scenic Area and Yijiang River Water Park in Xining CountyLoudi CityZiquejie Terraced Fields Scenic Area, Sanliandong Scenic Area, Qujiangyuan Scenic Area, and Yatianmenfeng Scenic Area in Xinhua County; the road towards to mountaintop from Xionghsan Temple of Daxiong Mountain National Forest Park is closed and tourists can only walk to the mountaintop.Yueyang CityDayun Mountain Scenic Area in Yueyang CountyChangde CityHuping Mountain Grand Canyon in Shimen County will be closed to January 10; all recreational activities at Fuchuan Wetland Tourist Resort in Lixian County are closed; all sightseeing boats on Chuanzi River in Wuling District are not in service; Huayanxi Scenic Area in Dingcheng District is closed.Yiyang CityTaohua River Bamboo Sea Scenic Area in Taojiang CountyZhangjiajie CityTianmen Mountain Scenic Area is closed due to cableway overhaul between January 2 and 17; the scenic area fully closed; Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Scenic Area is closed at 8: 00-14: 00, and its glass bridge opens to the public at 14: 00-17: 00; Wulei Mountain Scenic Area is closed, and Baiwu Highway is under traffic control; Yixiantian Scenic Area is closed, and Lingzhao Highway is under partially traffic control.Translator: Xiao Juan

News 2018-01-07 16:21 View：1236

On January 3rd 2018, in Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan core scenic spot, it welcomes the first snowfall. Zhangjiajie national forest park-Huangshi village, Tianzi mountain, Yang Gujie, Yuan Gujie scenic spots are full of snow, also put on white silver.During New Year's Day small holiday, 2018 first snow welcomes many tourists from home and abroad.Translated by shuire

News 2018-01-06 23:26 View：1128

The Hunan Forestry Department announced that, the water birds spending their winter in East Dongting Lake increased by 23% over last year, according to the recent survey.The survey was jointly launched by the Hunan East Dongting Lake National Natural Reserve, West Dongting Lake National Natural Reserve, Hengling Lake Provincial Reserve, the Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Institute of Agriculture, CAS Institute of Zoology, Hunan University, and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Nine survey groups were sent to collect data in East Dongting Lake and its surrounding waters, Hengling Lake, South Dongting Lake, and West Dongting Lake.The survey shows that, there are 226,352 water birds of 54 genera of 12 families of 6 orders overwintering in Dongting Lake, up 23%, an increase of 42,399 than last year .The taiga bean gooses accounts for the most, totaling 50,778.There are 11,412 birds of 10 genera under state key protection, including 224 white cranes, white-head cranes, oriental white storks, and black storks under first-class state protection. Two critically endangered Aythya baeris and 119 white cranes were observed.The birds overwintering in East Dongting Lake are the most among all areas of the Lake.The photo taken on December 2, 2017, shows a large number of pied avocets seek food in Haohe River, Junshan District, Yueyang. (Photo/Xu Dianbo)Translator: Pang Yuehui

News 2018-01-04 16:25 View：1085

The Orange Isle fireworks show displayed on weekends is one of must-sees in Changsha. Nine fireworks shows will be arranged for 2018. The first fireworks show will be displayed at 20:30-20:50 on January 1, 2018. The schedule is as follows:1.January 1,New Year’s Day2.February 15,Spring Festival eve3.March 2,Lantern Festival4.May 1,Labor Day5.June 18,Dragon Boat Festival6.July 1,Birthday of the Communist Party of China7.August 1,Army Day8.September 24,Mid-Autumn Festival9.October 1,National DayBest places for viewing☆Du Fu Pavilion and its surroundings☆Siyangfangzun (four sheep statue) Square☆Fengfan (sail) Square☆The observation deck on the top of Yuelu MountainThe best way to get there:Take Changsha Subway Line 2 to Xiangjiang Middle Road Station, and then walk to Du Fu Pavilion

News 2018-01-02 16:36 View：1252

"I sincerely hope that Zhangjiajie will lead the world!" Flemming Bruh said in an interview with reporters on December 14, 2017,And the receipt of the album gift "Zhangjiajie, China" is very like.This album "Zhangjiajie, China" was created and published by Hunan's-Mr. Peng Zhongming in 2010, and has become one of the important publicity materials for people in Denmark and even Europe to understand the customs and culture of Zhangjiajie.  Mr. Flemming Bruh was extremely surprised when he saw the pictures in this album that reflect the beautiful landscapes of Zhangjiajie. He was amazed at the mountains of "One root and one root" in the world. She also expressed the expectation of her early visit to Avatar Wonderland in Zhangjiajie.Source from Deng Daoli

News 2018-01-01 16:27 View：1285

In order to better serve tourists,and improve the cable's capacity，Zhangjiajie Tianmenshan cableway will be out of service and accept annual inspection.From January 02, 2018 start to January 17, 2018 to complete (About 15 days).January 18, 2018 began to receive tourists.Source from Zhangjiajie tianmenshan cableway company

News 2018-01-01 16:21 View：1751

The construction of Zhangjiajie-Sangzhi Expressway was basically completed on December 26. The expressway will open to traffic on December 31. The traveling time between Sangzhi and Changsha by highway will be shorted from 6 hours to 4 hours. (Photo/Li Jian)Translator: Xiao Juan 

News 2018-01-01 16:19 View：1177

Hunan Governor Xu Dazhe met in Changsha with South Ostrobothnia Regional Council Board President Lasse Anttila and Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to China Jarno Syrjälä on December 12, 2017. He believed both sides would continue to broaden the communication channels and promote bilateral cooperation in agriculture, forestry, trade, science and technology, education, environmental protection, tourism, and other fields, to achieve mutual benefits and win-win results. 

News 2017-12-31 16:35 View：1601