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

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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

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"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

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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

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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 

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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. 

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The Consulate-general of Laos in Changsha opened on December 23, 2017.CPC Hunan Provincial Committee Secretary and Hunan Provincial People’s Congress Standing Committee Director Du Jiahao, and Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith were present at the opening ceremony.It is the first consulate-general set up by foreign government in Hunan since the founding of New China in 1949, covering the consular districts of Hunan, Hubei, Henan, and Guizhou. It will facilitate the communication between the provinces in central China and Laos, and accelerate Hunan’s opening up and development.Secretary Du met with Mr. Saleumxay Kommasith before the ceremony. Du remarked that, Hunan and Laos are landlocked countries. Both sides have similarities in geological and natural situations, and maintained close trade and people-to-people exchanges. There are huge potentials for the two countries to learn from each other, and collaborate. The opening of the Consulate-general marks a new start of the bilateral ties and cooperation. Hunan is prepared to jointly work with Laos to implement the consensus reached by the Chinese and Lao governments, further broaden communication and cooperation, create favorable environment for economic and trade development, and promote industrial project cooperation. More fruits are expected to be made.Mr. Saleumxay Kommasith said that, “The exchanges and communication between Laos and Hunan is a manifestation of the continuous development of the traditional friendship and the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation between the two countries. The Lao party and the government attach great importance to strengthening relations with Hunan. The opening of the Consulate-general will further strengthen the bilateral cooperation in various areas. And the Consulate-general of Laos in Changsha will do its best to promote the continuous development of the cooperation between the two sides.”

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December 23, 2017,Thousands of winter swimming activity was held in Zhangjiajie Lishui River, From Henan, Hubei, Hunan and other places, 31 teams, it is about a thousand athletes involved in this activity.At the same time, in Tujia Folk Custom Park, also held a Campfire Party and Tujia Banquet, and Conducted a hot spring experience at the Jiangya Hot Spring and Wanfu Hot Spring, and Tasting food and Gannian shopping in Xibu Street,and so on.Source from zjjnews

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