Recently, A giant graffiti wall, 100 meters in length and 300 square meters in area, turned up at the Hisense Plaza external wall, near the Xiangjiang River section, bringing an amazing look to Changsha people.This is a main event of June the trendy street activities month at Hisense Plaza. The 2017 China Graffiti Masters Contest attracted nine artist teams from Changsha, Yueyang, Wuhan, Guangzhou, Foshan, Xiamen, Tianjin, and Dalian. Themed on “Who Moved My Wall(WMMW)”, They spent two days to complete the works.Signatures by participating artists for the WMMW graffiti contest.Address:No.36,2nd Section of Xiangjiang Middle Road.How to get there: Take Bus No.1, or 123, or 171, or 222, or 406, or 707, and get off at Pozi Station.

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On June 21st,The state’s key foreign film and television VR project, “Natural China”, began shooting at the Huangshi village. It is understood that this is the first time for the world’s natural heritage site Wulingyuan to enter the country’s foreign propaganda and television programs with VR vision.It is produced by the propaganda department, the China national geographic film and television center and micro VR co-production. It aims to further promote the Chinese culture to go out, to show the good national image. “Wulingyuan hoodoo” as one of the 50 selected landscapes, besides Huangshi village, Tianzi mountain, Yuan Gujie and Charming xiangxi natural humanities attractions.VR is virtual reality experience, Which is different from traditional audio-visual media. It is not only the fusion of visual art and auditory art, But also emphasises on 360 – degree panoramic view sound field and immersive immersive experience. The whole project will use the art of leading technology, the international language and the forefront of audio-visual experience after the building the boundaries of VR platform. It will be made into heralded gifts to provide important foreign affairs activities, leting the world to know Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan.Translated by Sophia 

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On June 29, the 2017 Hunan Summer Rural Tourism Festival-Emperor Yan Worship Ceremony was held at the Emperor Yan’s Mausoleum, Yanling County, Zhuzhou City. People from all walks of life joined the Emperor Yan worship ceremony to memorize the Chinese ancestor. The ceremony is among national intangible cultural heritage items.Translator: Yu Jiangjiang

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A five-minute video “Changsha 24:05” goes viral online recently, leaving millions of people freaking out. “It is one of the best advertising videos of Changsha that I’ve seen”, a netizen commented.This video was produced by four young men: Tan Yuge, Cheng Long, Xing Heng, and Cang Hong. They took nearly 200,000 photos, in every corner of Changsha’s 11,800 squ.km area, and hundreds of aerial shots in one year. “We just want to introduce Changsha to everyone in five minutes,” they said.This video is a warm-up for the coming Changsha City Photo Exhibition at the Changsha Library on July 15, 2017. The four producers’ photographs will be displayed at the exhibition. In August, a salon will be held at the helipad atop the 278-meter-tall Grand Hyatt Hotel where you can take a bird's-eye view of the city.Xiangjiang River, a screenshot of the “Changsha 24:05” videoChangsha Riverside Cultural Park, which consists of Changsha Museum, Changsha Library, Changsha Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, and Changsha Concert HallAn aerial view of the Xiangjiang River and its west bankLiuyanghe River at duskThe Urban Island sightseeing platform at Meixihu Park, which is open to the publicThe Fire God Palace Restaurant, a Changsha landmarkCitizens watch a fireworks show displayed on the Orange Isle.View the video at https://v.qq.com/x/page/m05194z3q96.htmlTranslator: Pang Yuehui 

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On the afternoon of June 14th, A group of nearly 100 African tourists came to Huanglongdong scenic spot. In the middle of the summer’s ecological square, they were making a show of enthusiasm and excitement in the picturesque scenery, constantly taking pictures. It is understood that this is the most populous African travel team since the opening of Huanglongdong scenic area.In the middle of summer, the scenery is perfect. After the rain, in Huanglong hole, the air is fresh and the trees are dripping. The green leaves, and the large flowers look delicate after the rain. And the vegetables on the roadside are adding an infinite amount of life to the ecological square, intoxicating the Chinese and foreign tourists.According to scenic reception, graduation season in June, this is the traditional off season, but the foreign tourists are sharply rising in recent months. In addition to the traditional Korean tourists, Europe and America, southeast Asia are also growing. And now African guests celebrate hundreds of people in recent years, which becomes one of the few large foreign travel teams.Translated by Sophia 

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On June 28, a self-drive tour to Russia, part of the China-Russia Red Tourism Promotional Activities, was launched at Changsha Orange Isle Scenic Spot. The event was sponsored by China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) and organized by Hunan Tourism Development Committee (HTDC). “Red tourism”, tourism featuring visits to historical sites with a revolutionary legacy, is a natural area for cooperation between Russia and China.The departure ceremony was presided over by HTDC Deputy Director Guo Guquan. CNTA Comprehensive Coordination Department Director Hou Zhengang announced the departure of the self-drive fleet. HTDC Director Chen Xianchun addressed the ceremony, hoping that the event will foster red tourism as a new driver of China-Russia tourism cooperation.The CNTA holds self-drive tours to Russia from June to September, 2017, in an attempt to promote China-Russia red tourism cooperation, enhance friendship between the two peoples, and increase popularity of red tourism. Another departure ceremony was held in Xi’an, Shanxi on the same day.The third China-Russia Red Tourism Promotional Activities will be held in Liuyang this September.Translator: Xiao Juan

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Recently, Clouds in Wulingyuan area bursts into the circle of friends. In fact, Wulingyuan has beautiful clouds scenery and colorful flowers. On June 18, in Wulingyuan town, visitors can see hundreds of acres of flowers in the blue sky, combining a colorful and attractive scene.As we have learned, flowers sea varieties mainly include cosmos, sunflowers and cockscomb, which is planted by local villagers. With a total area of nearly 1,000 acres, the flowering time can be from May to October. The flowers don’t charge any tickets, so visitors and citizens can also take Wulingyuan to forest park car line to visit.Translated by Sophia 

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The Hunan Tourism Development Committee (HTDC) announced that most scenic spots were closed due to heavy rain as of June 25, 2017, but a few scenic spots reopened to visitors.The HTDC implemented the principles stated in a flood prevention conference by the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and the Hunan Provincial People’s Government, to prioritize tourism safety in Changsha, Zhangjiajie, Xiangxi, Huaihua, Changde, Chenzhou, Yueyang, and other cities. It sent an inspection team to check tourism safety hidden dangers and emergency management in Xiangxi and Zhangjiajie. The Hunan Tourism Association issued an emergency notice on organizing tours in flood season to all travel agencies. The latest info about the closed and reopened scenic spots in Hunan are as follows:ChangshaClosed: Changsha Landscape and Ecology Garden, Yang Kaihui’s Residence, all white rafting scenic spots in Liuyang, Ningxiang Longquan Rafting, and Tianzi RaftingPartly closed: Water Park and Lelin Amusement Park in Hunan Forest Botanical Garden; Dragon boat and rafting in Shiyanhu Ecotourism Area; Aquatic sports in Baileyuan Ecotourism Area, Qianlonghu Ecotourism Area; and Water-themed events in star-level village tourism spots in Changsha County.ZhangjiajieReopened: Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Scenic Spot and Laodaowan Scenic Spot Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous PrefectureReopened:Some scenic spots in Dehang Miao Village reopen starting from the afternoon of June 25; Guzhang Zuolong Gorge; Longshan Liye Ancient Town; and Tiaoyan and Pubuwan in Furong Town.Closed:Pushi Ancient Town, Baisha and Tianqiaoshan scenic spots in Luxi County; Chadong and Dalongdong Water Conservancy scenic spots, Shibadong and Jinlong villages, Ancient Miao River, and Zixiahu Scenic Spot in Huayuan County; Miao valley and Feishui valley scenic spots in Fenghuang County; and Mengdonghe Rafting and Malahe Scenic Spot in Yongshun County.Partly closed:Scenic spots along the river in Qianzhou Ancient Town in Jishou City; Lianyu Cave in Wulongshan Canyon in Longshan County; Youshui Gallery in Red Carbonate-Rock Stone Geopark; Boating in Tuojiang River in Fenghuang County; and Waterway in Laosicheng Site in Yongshun County.YiyangReopened: Yiyang Yunmeng Fangzhou Water Park Closed: all scenic spots in Taojiang and Anhua countiesHuaihuaClosed: Longdihe rafting in Tongdao County, Fengtan Reservoir, Eryou Mountain, and Jiemuxi scenic spots in Yuanling County, Sandaokeng Scenic Spot and rafting in Zhijiang CountyPartly closed: aquatic sports in Huangdu Dong VillageYueyangClosed: Tuolongxia Rafting and Lianyuanshan RaftingPartly closed: cableway and glass bridge in Shiniuzhai Scenic SpotShaoyangClosed: All scenic spots in Beita District; Shaodong Liuguanghu Scenic Spot; Wugang Yunshan Scenic Spot; Suining Huangsang Scenic Spot (from June 25 to 28); Gaozhou Hotspring, Weiyuan Hotspring, and Huayao Scenic Spot in Longhui County; Huangshan Scenic Spot in Xinning County; Baiyundong and Yunshuibian scenic spots in Chengbu County; and Water-themed events and rafting in Suining County.Partly closed: Baiyunyan Scenic Spot in Baishui Cave in Xinshao County, mini-mongolian yurt and tents in Nanshan Scenic SpotTranslator: Xiao Juan 

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