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  • Best Summer Chill-out spots in Hunan

    Best Summer Chill-out spots in Hunan

    Wulingyuan Scenic AreaA spectacular area stretches over more than 26,000 ha in Zhangjiajie. The site is dominated by more than 3,000 narrow sandstone pillars, and peaks at 200 m high or above. Between the peaks lie ravines, and gorges with streams, pools and waterfalls, caves, and bridges. In addition to the striking beauty of the landscape, the area is home to a number of endangered plant and animal species. The forest coverage reaches 85%.How to get there:Driving route: Changsha—Changsha-Zhangjiajie Expressway—X014 County Road—Zhangjiajie-Cily Highway—Yanglong Road—Huanglong Road—Chaoyang Road—Xiangzi Road—Xiangzhang Road—Scenic and Historic Interest AreaEntrance fee: 248 yuan/personMangshan National Forest ParkLocated in Yizhang County, Chenzhou, Mangshan National Forest Park has an intact subtropical primeval forest and evergreen broad-leave forest. It has complicated landforms composing of sharp pointy peaks, rocks, ravines, and gorges. There are more than 150 peaks at an altitude of 1,000 meters or above. The highest peak is 1,902 meters above sea level.How to get there: Driving route: Changsha—Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway—Shanghai-Kunming Expressway—Yueyang-Linwu Expressway—Yilian Expressway—X067 County Road—Huangmang Road—X089 County Road—X088 County Road—Mangshan National Forest ParkEntrance fee: 104 yuan/personOujiang Town, Guidong CountyOujiang Town is under the jurisdiction of Guidong County, Chenzhou. Located at 824 meters above sea level, it is the highest county in Hunan. It is known as a “Natural air conditioner” for its coolness in summer.How to get there: Driving route: Changsha—Changliu Expressway—Changsha Belt Expressway—Changsha-Zhuzhou Expressway—Shanghai-Kunming Expressway—Pingjiang-Rucheng Expressway—Quanzhou-Nanning Expressway—Yanling-Rucheng Expressway--Pingjiang-Rucheng Expressway—G106 National Road (Beijiang-Guangdong Line)—Chengui Road—Rugui Road—S322 Provincial Road—Caotang Road—Oujiang TownYangming Mountain National Forest ParkLocated in the northeast of Shuangpai County, Yangming Mountain National Forest Park is a natural tourist resort with high mountains, clear water, dense trees, and fascinated scenery. Atop the mountain, you may overlook undulant mountains and lush trees at the hillside. The temperatures average 12 degrees Celsius all year round. 70% of peaks there are at an altitude of over 1,000 meters.How to get there: Driving route: Changsha—Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway—Quanzhou-Nanning Expressway—Erenhot-Guangzhou Expressway—S216 Provincial Road—Yangming Tunnel—Yangming Mountain National Forest Park Entrance fee: 65 yuan/personChuanyan Mountain Forest ParkLocated at Tongxihe Township, Xupu County, Chuanyan Mountain Forest Park is a summer resort integrating rural sightseeing, folk custom experience, and forest recreation.It is endowed with long ravine, deep valley, towering mountains, and unique landform. Three large peaks stand in the park, with the highest at 1,078 meters above sea level. More than 20 cliffs and deep valleys are scattered in the park. The deepest place in the valleys is over 1,000 m deep. The average temperature in summer is less than 24℃.How to get there: Driving route: Changsha—Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway—Shanghai-Kunming Expressway—Loudi-Huaihua Expressway—S224 Provincial Road—Chuanyan MountainDaxiong Mountain National Forest ParkLocated in the north of Xinhua County, Daxiong Mountain National Forest Park is covered with lush forest for its 93% area. It has 40 peaks at the altitude of over 1,000 meters. Its Jiulong Peak rises to a height of 1,622 meters, making it the highest peak in central Hunan. It is home to various fauna and flora species. The annual average temperature is 14 degrees Celsius.How to get there: Driving route: Changsha—Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway—Shanghai-Kunming Expressway—Loudi-Huaihua Expressway—Baishazhou West Road—Baishaizhou Road—Meiyuan South Road—Meiyuan North Road—S217 Provincial Road—X053 County Road—X052 County Road—X051 County Road—Daxiong Mountain National Forest ParkXiaoxi National Natural ReserveXiaoxi National Natural Reserve, boasting stunning natural scenery, is an ideal tourist destination for relaxation and adventure.Located at the southeast of Yongshun County, the site is adjacent to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Mengdong River Scenic Area. With a forest coverage rate of 92.5%, it enjoys good eco-environment and fresh air. The temperatures average 12-14 degrees Celsius all year round.How to get there: Driving route: Changsha—Changsha-Zhangjiajie Expressway—Zhangjiajie-Huayuan Expressway—Longshan-Jishou Expressway—Yongshun Connectivity—G209 National Road—Xiaoxi National Natural ReserveDawei Mountain National Forest ParkDawei Mountain National Forest Park is a large state forest park located in northeastern Liuyang, about 148 kilometers away from Changsha. Dubbed the “Green Pearl of Eastern Hunan”, the park is endowed with breathtaking natural scenery and quiet beauty.In summertime, the temperatures average 22 degrees Celsius, making it an ideal place for sightseeing and escape the summer heat.How to get there: Driving route: Changsha—Changliu Expressway—Dongxin Avenue—Liudong Road—Daxu South Road—Daxu North Road—Liudong Road—Dawei South Road—Dawei Mountain National Forest ParkEntrance fee: 50 yuan/person   Hengshan MountainHengshan Mountain is located in central Hunan's Hengyang city, and dubbed one of the “Five sacred mountains in China”. It consists of 72 peaks. Zhurong Peak, the tallest, stands at 1,300 meters in elevation. The mountain has lush forest with different flora species. It also boast stunning scenery.How to get there: Driving route: Changsha—Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway—Shanghai-Kunming Expressway—Yueyang-Linwu Expressway—X034 County Road—X032 County Road—X037 County Road—Hengshan MountainEntrance fee: 100 yuan/personShennong Valley National Forest ParkLocated in the northeast of Yanling County, the Shennong Valley National Forest Park is a natural reserve, with 98.75 percent forest coverage. The average temperatures is 12.3 degrees Celsius all year round, and 20.7 degrees Celsius in July. The dense forest and pristine streams attract tourists to spend a cool summer there.How to get there: Driving route: Changsha—Changliu Expressway—Changsha Belt Expressway—Changsha-Zhuzhou Expressway—Shanghai-Kunming Expressway—Pingjiang-Rucheng Expressway—Quanzhou-Nanning Expressway—Yanling-Mu Village (Jinggang Mountain, Jiangxi) Expressway—S321 Provincial Road —Miandu Road—X067 County Road—Shennong Valley National Forest ParkEntrance fee: 75 yuan/personChengbu Nanshan Scenic AreaNanshan Scenic Area is located in the southern Chengbu Miao Autonomous County, Shaoyang City. It is called the “Hulunbuir Grasslands of South China”, with 15,333 hectares of natural grassland resembling a huge emerald. The annual average temperature is 10.9 degrees Celsius, and the temperature averages 19 degrees Celsius in July.How to get there: Driving route: Changsha—Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway—Shanghai-Kunming Expressway—Loudi-Huaihua Expressway—S312 Provincial Road—S219 Provincial Road—Nanshan Scenic Area Entrance fee: 55 yuan/personMufu MountainMufu Mountain is located in Pingjiang County, Yueyang. Its highest peak has an altitude of 1,606 meters. It is known as a “Gene bank” of flora and fauna. The forest coverage rate reaches 94%. Mufu Mountain Forest Park is famous for its spectacular scenery, towering mountain, pristine water, dense forest, rare rocks, and precipitous cliff. The annual average temperature is 9.4-13.19 degrees Celsius.How to get there: Driving route: Changsha—Changliu Expressway—Pingjiang-Rucheng Expressway—G106 National Road (Beijing-Guangzhou Line)—Y117 Road—Mufu MountainHuping MountainLocated in northwest Shimen County, Huping Mountain borders Hubei provinces, at an altitude of 2,000 meters. The highest peak has an altitude of 2,099 meters. Known as the “Roof of Hunan”, it has various flora and fauna under provincial or state protection. When summer comes, numerous tourists come to avoid summer heat.How to get there: Driving route: Changsha—Changsha-Zhangjiajie Expressway—X021 County Road—Baimiaoya Tunnel—S304 Provincial Road—Baofeng Road—Liyang Middle Road—Xieyang Road—S304 Provincial Road—S303 Provincial Road—Y477 Road—Huping MountainEntrance fee: 80 yuan/person
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  • 2017 Zhangjiajie Huanglong Music Season kicks off

    2017 Zhangjiajie Huanglong Music Season kicks off

    On August 6, 2017, Huanglong music festival kicks off in Huanglong scenic spot hallelujah concert hall. Music lovers from all over the world gather here, in the natural landscape ecological pastoral, playing the violin, singing the music, jointly interpret a high-end music feast.It is understood that 2017 Huanglong music season includes two sections, international piano music week and international chorus art week. Piano music is based on China, which provides international piano art show opportunities for exchange and stage exchange activities for the piano students, educators, practitioners and enthusiasts. In order to promote the development of choral music, with the form of a chorus, it will let travelers all over the country, and the audience to appreciate the charm of national music.“Huanglong music season” was born in 2016, which is a music communication platform for the promotion of music art in China, with the great development and the great prosperity. In Zhangjiajie, with “The cave champion of the world,” the reputation of “The best abode of fairies and immortals”, music talent of people around Huanglong scenic spot show their love of music and yearning, with sound, with dance, and with instruments for the best blessing of music.Translated by Sophia
    News 2017-08-12 10:45 View:1708
  • A sea of clouds shows in Tianzi Mountain after "Solar rain"

    A sea of clouds shows in Tianzi Mountain after "Solar rain"

    The rain washed the green mountains, and the clouds were around the mountains. At 4 PM on August 2, the world’s natural heritage site, Tianzi mountain scenic area has emerged a sea of clouds after a shower of solar rain.Since the summer vacation, the sunny weather in Zhangjiajie has lasted for many days. Wulingyuan has become the main destination for tourists from home and abroad. At 3 PM on the same day, a sudden change of weather in Wulingyuan, clear skies began to rain. About half an hour or so, the sun showed again, so magical beauty.The temperature of the scenic area after the solar rain is significantly lower, the summer is more appropriate, and in the evening, it will appear the rainbow landscape, the next day sunrise will also be very spectacular.Translated by Sophia 
    News 2017-08-11 10:43 View:1029
  • Zhangjiajie yangjiaping beautiful lotus scenery

    Zhangjiajie yangjiaping beautiful lotus scenery

    In Summer, Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Yangjiaping middle ecological agriculture sightseeing garden is full of lotus in the backdrop of the blue sky. It looks very delicate, charming and enchanting. It adds bright spot for the local rural tourism, which attracts many visitors to come here.Translated by Sophia
    News 2017-08-10 10:42 View:1105
  • Spanish network celebrity indulge in singing in Zhangjiajie mountain

    Spanish network celebrity indulge in singing in Zhangjiajie mountain

    August 5, A group of Spanish handsome beauty into Zhangjiajie mountains, they are very excited, Even, They take Tianzishan wushixunma attraction for the stage, with West Sea Dafeng Forest as a background, Together Dancing and indulge in singing.It is understood that they are all Spanish celebrities, and has more than 20 million fans. They entered Zhangjiajie mainly want to visit "Avatar" real style. They were shocked by the reality of the Hallelujah Mountains, so on the self-directed and self-made a landscape symphony with Wulingyuan peerless beauty.Translated by SHUIRE
    News 2017-08-07 09:34 View:1235
  • International Piano Art Week show will be opened in Huanglongdong

    International Piano Art Week show will be opened in Huanglongdong

    August 3, 2017, From the "Huanglong Art Season" Organizing Committee news,International Piano Art Week show will be opened in Zhangjiajie Huanglong Hallelujah Concert Hall on August 5th.This International Piano Art Exhibition will be held in six exhibition zones at the same time, the schedule is 7 days. The event was organized by Huanglong Cave Investment Co., Ltd. and Hunan Fenghuang Culture Tourism Investment Co., Ltd.According to "Huanglong Art Season" Organizing Committee introduced: "Huanglong Art Season" International Piano Art Week since March 1 in Changsha since the start, 1,804,000 yuan high subsidy to attract young pianist at home and abroad nearly 800 people to participate, The total number of awards 368, art development grants 1,804,000 yuan, the highest single funding of 100,000 yuan.Translated by zjjonine
    News 2017-08-03 16:29 View:1826
  • ZJJ selected into CNN "40 China's most beautiful place" list

    ZJJ selected into CNN "40 China's most beautiful place" list

    Recently,According to official news:World Natural Heritage Site Wulingyuan selected into CNN "40 China's most beautiful place" list.Since the "Avatar" in 2010 after the release of the world, because the film Pandora "Hallelujah Suspension Mountain" prototype most of the view of the world natural heritage Wulingyuan and much international attention. In recent years,came into Zhangjiajie to see reality version of the suspension mountain, experience Avatar "Pandora Wonderland" European and American guests increased by 150%. Since then, for Zhangjiajie outside tourism publicity, and a more propaganda words "Pandora is too far, Zhangjiajie is close".Translated by zjjonine
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  • Hunan Tourism Establishes New Media Union

    Hunan Tourism Establishes New Media Union

    The Hunan Tourism New Media Union was established in Changde on July 31. It was initiated by the Hunan Tourism Development Committee (HTDC) as a new way to promote tourism.Its first training session has been held.HTDC is inviting government tourism offices, universities, and tourist industry companies to join the union and work together to implement the China National Tourism Administration’s “Tourism Plus Internet” program which will improve communication among the relevant sector actors, and share and integrate tourism resources.Hunan government will make fuller use of new products launched by new media platforms for both ‘online’ and ‘offline’ promotions, provide more convenient tourist information services, and improve Hunan’s overall tourism performance.Translator: Xiao Juan
    News 2017-08-01 16:27 View:1482