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  • Winter sunny beach

    Winter sunny beach

    Just look at this… ..Wow,really! Wait till you see outside this place Let’s appreciate our sunny weather……Yep it’s all in there…Haha unbelievable? Believe it!Tropical Islands is located inside this giant hangar-With the actual weather a far cry from the conditions inside.The “resort” is actually located on the site of a former Soviet military air base in Krausnick,Germany.
    Hunan & Other regions 2012-11-28 00:48 View:5054
  • Zhangjiajie Sangzhi Jiutian Cave

    Zhangjiajie Sangzhi Jiutian Cave

    Jiutian Cave—the first cave in Asia: its name is obtained for its nine skylights connected with the ground. The cave is divided into upper, middle and lower layers with a total area of 2.5 million square meters, in which there are layers of stalagmites, stelae and stalactites in beautiful shapes and peculiar structures everywhere. It is an uncommon underground gem. In 1987, it was identified as “the first cave in Asia” after three on-site investigations of over twenty experts in solution caves from seventeen countries. In 1995, it was designed as an “Exploration Base of International Limestone Cave Association” and received as its member.
    Sangzhi County 2012-11-27 11:18 View:7833
  • Fenghuang Tianlong Gorge

    Fenghuang Tianlong Gorge

    Before May, 2005, Fenghuang Tianlong Gorge has never been passed through.Fenghuang Tianlong Gorge is located in Ala Town, The western part of Fenghuang Ancient City. It is between Huangsiqiao Ancient Cityand the Southern Great Wall in China. Generally, The transportation there is convenient since it is only 7 kilometers’ away from Tongren Airport(Guizhou Province).Tianlong Gorge was exploited by local residents in 2005 and was officially opened to visitors in May, 2005. Tianlong Gorge is famous for its danger, mystery, height, beauty and quietness. Ridges and peaks rise one after another. The narrowest part in Tianlong Gorge is less than 2 meters. The unique landscape in Tianlong Gorge is just like being created by uncanny workmanship. Besides, Tianlong Gorge has long been known as the most dangerous gorge in Fenghuang Miao Nationality Region.All along, Tianlong Gorge is called as an ancient fortress. So you can not only experience special natural landscape there, not also local conditions and customs of Miao nationality.Translated by Becky
    Xiangxi & Fenghuang & Huaihua 2012-11-23 21:46 View:2794
  • Zhangjiajie Maoyan River

    Zhangjiajie Maoyan River

    Maoyan River is a 50-kilometer river lying in the upstream area of Li River in Yongding District of Zhangjiajie City. It is also called Rock River because of rocky cliffs on both sides of the river.Maoyan River is famous for the green mountains along the river, clear water, queer rocks, many shoals and rapids. Drifting in the river one can experience the breathtaking feeling of drifting as well as enjoy the sight of the particularly beautiful scene along the river. There are over 30 scenic spots along the river. Among which the Rock River Gorge is the best of all. Cliffs rise steeply up to 500 meters. Many water falls are seen on both sides of the river. Shuidongzi Water Fall is the most magnificent one. Water pours out from a cave 70 meters above the river and formed a huge several decameters wide before it falls scattered into the river. It is no wonder that visitors enjoy lingering about such terrific mountains and rivers.
    Sangzhi County 2012-11-23 11:02 View:7580
  • Changsha Shiyan Lake

    Changsha Shiyan Lake

    Situated in the junction of Changsha, Zhuzhou, Xiangtan City and 10 to 20 km away from the three cities in Hunan, Shiyan Lake, an ecotourism spot, covering an area of 15 km², is the first batch of tourism spots which is graded AAA level by National Tourism Bureau. What’s more, it’s the first wild animal park in Hunan and one of the Top Ten Most Popular Scenic Spots in Changsha.The Shiyan Lake is hugged by mountains, just as a bright pearl lying among them. It is a paradise for entertainments. Various entertaining programs like Water Pouring Festival, playing banana boat, riding a horse, water skiing, playing kart, water golf, rock climbing, barbecue, immortal CS and so on are waiting for you.By Brenda#gallery-1 {margin: auto;}#gallery-1 .gallery-item {float: left;margin-top: 10px;text-align: center;width: 33%;}#gallery-1 img {border: 2px solid #cfcfcf;}#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {margin-left: 0;}
    Changsha & Zhuzhou & Xiangtan 2012-11-21 15:27 View:3045
  • Xinhua Purple Magpie Field

    Xinhua Purple Magpie Field

    Purple Magpie Field, located in Xinhua County,Hunan Province,belongs to the mountain chain of the middle part of Xuefeng Mountain.There the highest altitude is 1585.2m. Purple Magpie Field is unique in its terrace scenery which can’t be replicated around the world.The terrace field has been assarted since Chin Dynasty, the first feudal kingdom of China. It now covers an area of over 5300 km2 between the altitude of 500m to 1200m. There are over 500 layers of terrace and its gradient is mainly about 30°.It is amazing that such grand terrace even doesn’t exist a hilly pool and all depend on natural irrigation system.Visiting Purple Magpie Field, you can enjoying magical and grand view of terrace of which ticket price is ¥68. At the same time, drifting is also available here. The total cost of visiting terrace field and doing drift is ¥256.By Patricia
    Hunan & Other regions 2012-11-21 00:05 View:3035
  • Red Rock Forest

    Red Rock Forest

    Xiangxi Red Rock Forest locates in Jietong and Duanlong township in Guzhang county with an area of 30 kilometers square. Its opposite bank is the famous scenic spot“Fu Rong Town”. It is the unique red carbonic acid rock forest inChinaformed in Cambrian. Very long time ago, here spread over a sea of water.
    Xiangxi & Fenghuang & Huaihua 2012-11-17 00:14 View:3779
  • Xiangxi Gumiao River

    Xiangxi Gumiao River

    Xiangxi Gu miao River originates from Huayuan County, Xiangxi. According to legend, She is the daughter of mars Chiyou. After hearing that her father was defeated and was killed by Yellow Emperor using chains, she came to Chong Moutain, in which his father’s chains were abandoned. At that time, Chiyou became a god and was on the way to heaven. The daughter felt desperately sad and held her father’s feet to avoid his leaving. Chiyou cannot bear to leave then, so he magically changed to Stones together with troops. After that, The daughter became a river there.Xiangxi Gu miao River is the mother river of Miao people. She has stubborn characteristics and broad mind. Gu miao River looks dazzling and picturesque. Over there, thick forest and high mountains are here and there, which make its summer without too high heat and winter without severe cold. Its annual temperature is about 11.4 ℃. The average temperature in summer does not exceed 30 ℃. So Xiangxi Gu miao River is also a good choice for being away for summer holidays.Translated by Becky
    Xiangxi & Fenghuang & Huaihua 2012-11-16 21:46 View:2768