The Biennial Dongting Lake Birdwatching Contest will be held in Yueyang between December 8 and 10, 2017.The opening and closing ceremonies will fall on December 8 and December 10 respectively. A number of prizes will be given, including Lesser White-fronted Goose Award (Excellent Award), White Crane Award (Best Organization Award), Flamingo Award (Latest Discovery Award), Cygnet Award (Best Participation Award), and White-tailed Eagle Award (Best Discovery Award).Dongting Lake, Hunan’s mother lake, is an important wetland and an important wintering ground of birds in the world. In 1982, the East Dongting Lake Nature Reserve was established. There are 346 species of birds recorded in the reserve, including white stork, black stork, white crane, hooded crane, great bustard, Chinese merganser, white-tailed eagle, and other birds under first-class state protection.In December 2002, the Hunan Provincial Forestry Department and the Yueyang Municipal People's Government jointly hosted the first Birdwatching Festival, also the first of its kind in Chinese mainland. So far, it has been held for 8 sessions. According to incomplete statistics, more than 170 teams from more than 30 countries and regions competed for the festival prizes, and nearly 1 million people participated. Now the Dongting Lake Birdwatching Contest has become a recognized eco-cultural activity brand in Hunan and around China.The 2017 Dongting Lake Birdwatching Contest is sponsored by the China Wildlife Conservation Association, and organized by the Yueyang Municipal Forestry Bureau, the Hunan East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve Authority, the Junshan District People's Government, and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

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From November 11 to December 30, 2017, Langshan Mountain scenic area offers half-price tickets for Line B, including four scenic spots: Bajiaozhai, Tianyi Lane, Chili Peak, and Zixia Cave. This line is originally priced at 170 yuan/person.BajiaozhaiChili PeakZixia caveTianyi laneLangshan Mountain scenic area is one of China's national 5A-class scenic area.Langshan Mountain, reputed as “the Soul of Danxia and A National Treasure”, is China’s 8th world natural heritage site. The UNESCO report authenticates Langshan Mountain as the most valuable Danxia landform in China. Source from EnjoyChangsha

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November 17, 2017,"Belt and Road" mainstream media  focused on Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan,They visited such natural scenic spots as Yangjiajie, Yuanjiajie and Shilihualang. Also they inspected the tourism and cultural industry projects in Zhangjiajie, such as Charm Xiangxi and Brook Street, and visited No.5 Valley Inn in Zhonghu Township, and experienced the unique charm, in-depth understanding of Zhangjiajie's tourism culture.It is understood that participating in this event mainstream media: UAE "Dubai China and Arab TV", Philippines "Malayan Business Observer",Philippines "Daily Tribune",South Korea "National Daily",Cambodia "Khmer Daily",Laos "National television station",Malaysia "The Star", Thailand "INFOQUEST News Agency",Thailand "National television station",Indonesia "Antara News Agency",Indonesia "Compass newspaper"etc.Translated by SHUIRE

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On November 21, 2017, Zhangjiajie Charming Xiangxi Tourism Development Co., Ltd. was awarded the title of "2016 Top 10 China Tourism Performing Organizations" at 2017 Beijing "China Cultural Tourism" Expo.   Mr.Xu Shan, General manager of Charming Xiangxi Company introduced,During 2017, Feng Xiaogang's "Zhangjiajie Charming Xiangxi" was on stage,It is favored by tourists in Zhangjiajie and praise, the audience is expected to reach 1.2 million viewers throughout 2017.Since its release in 2000, "Zhangjiajie Charming Xiangxi" has performed 7,000 performances in total and has received 13 million audiences from home and abroad.Translated by SHUIRE

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On November 19, the first Tourism Communication (TC) Awards were announced at the 2nd Boao International Tourism Communication Forum. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park won the 2017 Most-visited Tourist Destination Award.The TC Award is China’s first award that assesses tourism communication effectiveness based on brand, marketing, and communication. It was founded by the School of Advertising of the Communication University of China and the Global Tourism Communication Creative Alliance. A number of annual awards are announced based on assessment results, including most popular tourist destinations, best tourism marketing activities, best tourism-based variety shows, and tourism communication contributions.Zhangjiajie has implemented a strategy of "improving tourism quality against standards and enhancing growth through tourism" since the beginning of 2017. It aims to be an international and national tourist destination. It is constantly improving its tourism facilities, adjusting its industrial structure, diversifying tourism products, and improving tourism quality. More than 300 scenic spots dot the city, forming a new pattern for all-for-one tourism.Preliminary estimates show that from January to October, there were nearly 65 million domestic and foreign tourists visited Zhangjiajie, with tourism revenue hitting 53 billion yuan. The two figures were up by 18.7% and 21.20% respectively from the same period last year.In October 2017, Zhangjiajie Scenic Area was chosen as one of the top-10 best-value places to visit for 2018 by the world's largest travel guide publisher "Lonely Planet".Translator: Xiao Juan 

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On November 14, an interview group of the “Focusing on a Splendid Xiaoxiang by Major Media from Countries along the ‘Belt and Road’” visited Hunan Embroidery Research Institute, Changsha City, to experience the Hunan embroidery techniques. (Photo/Yang Huafeng)The delegation will also visit Changde, Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang and other places of Hunan Province, to discover and introduce the unique charm of Hunan culture and tourism.The interview group members are interested in the double-sided Hunan embroidery.An Indonesian ANTARA News journalist watches the Hunan embroidery.A Dubai China Arab TV (CATV) journalist appreciates the Hunan embroidery.A Lao National Television (LNTV) journalist curiously watches a male embroiderer working.The CATV journalist (R) learns to make Hunan embroidery.Members of the journalist delegation of the “Focusing on a Splendid Xiaoxiang by Major Media from Countries along the ‘Belt and Road’” experience Hunan embroidery making.Translator: Yu Jiangjiang 

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On November 10, A press conference for sharing bicycle operation was held in Zhangjiajie city.It is understood that on November 8, 110 parking points to complete the installation, November 10, Share Cycling officially put into operation.You need to download APP, complete the real-name registration, deposit 200 yuan through APP platform, scan the code car, unlock successfully started billing. Charge 1 yuan in 1 hour, 2 yuan in 2 hours, 3 yuan in 3 hours, and so on.Zhangjiajie City, as an international tourist city, put on sharing bicycles to enhance the city's image and rationally layout urban public transport,it is imminent for travelers and citizens to create a low-carbon travel environment.Translated by SHUIRE

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An increasing number of tourists visit Yuelu Mountain as maple leaves turn red. This year the maple leaves turn red earlier than usual. On November 19, the 11th Yuelu Mountain Red Maple Festival will open at the east entrance, as a celebration of the 60th anniversary of the opening of Yuelu Mountain Scenic Area.Yuelu Mountain, located to the west of Xiangjiang River in Changsha, Hunan Province, is often referred to as one of the four best fall foliage viewing areas in China. In early winter, maple leaves overwhelming the mountain are at their prettiest, which can be seen anywhere on the mountain, especially at Aiwan Pavilion, Qingfeng Gorge, Lushan Temple, and on mountaintop. Orange Isle also commands a fine distant view of Yuelu’s fall foliage, as referred in Mao Zedong’s poem “While on Orange Island cape, I see upon thousands of vermillion mountains, layer upon layer of woods dyed crimson and scarlet”.A visitor takes photo of crimson maple leaves on Yuelu Mountain. The leaves are turning red since early November.Admission: FREEPeak season: Early November to early December  Add.: No. 29 Lushan Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan  How to get there: Take bus such as the No.1 Lvyou Bus, No. 63, No. 106, No. 317 Bus, Lishan Bus to former site of the Xinmin Institute stop and climb the mountain from the east entrance.

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