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Enjoying Blooming Lotus Flowers in Hunan
It is midsummer again. Lotus flowers are in full bloom across the whole of Hunan. As one of the most remarkable creations of nature, the lotus flower is a symbol of purity, beauty, majesty, grace, knowledge and serenity in Chinese culture. Here are some spots where you can enjoy the beautiful blooms in Hunan. How about taking a trip to admire the flowers to escape the summer scorching heat?
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Beautiful Countrysides in Hunan
The beautiful villages have benefited from Hunan’s countryside construction efforts. The province has followed the principle of building the "new countryside" that features "advanced production, a well-to-do life, civilized folkways, a neat look, and democratic management". Hunan strives to build a "five-beauty" rural pattern featuring layout, industry, environment, life, and social customs. It aims to build a group of villages and towns with ri...
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Hunan's Top 10 Important Archaeological Findings Announced
Hunan's top ten important archaeological findings were unveiled on July 11, as a part of the celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the birth of Chinese archaeology.
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Ten Travel Routes Highlighting Intangible Cultural Heritage
The Hunan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism has released 10 intangible cultural heritage-themed travel routes.The 10 routes cover 100 counties and districts in 13 cities and one prefecture in Hunan. There are 156 inheritance sites on route and 367 intangible cultural heritage items are involved.
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Aizhai-Shibadong-Dehang Canyon Scenic Area Becomes National 5A Scenic Spot
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on June 11 that Aizhai-Shibadong-Dehang Canyon Scenic Area in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province, was officially added to the 5A category, the highest rating for Chinese scenic spots. Hunan Province now has 11 5A-level tourist attractions.
Charming Hunan expects you to explore more
The Eight Old Views of Xiaoxiang, or the legendary eight scenic spots in the basin area of the Xiangjiang River, represent the charming sceneries of Hunan. Shen Kuo, a famous man of letter from the Song Dynasty once depicted the eight views in his literature work Sketches and Notes Written in Mengxi Park. Wits in various times also followed his suits...
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Folk customs refer to the local customs handed down from generation to generation. All ethnic groups in Hunan celebrate various festivals with local flavor. Hunan also boasts more than 5,000 plays from 17 drama groups (or operas).
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A brand-new red or revolutionary theme passenger dedicated line (PDL) train departed from Shaoshan Station to Jinggangshan Station on the morning of June 18, 2021. This marked the ...
Foreign Tourists to Hunan from Jan. to Dec. in 2020 (Updated on December 15, 2020)
| Nationality | Trips | Increase over 2019 (%) |
Proportion of the total (%) |
| Total | 79639 | -96.80 | 100 |
| Asia | 46502 | -97.40 | 58.40 |
| Japan | 6930 | -96.10 | 8.70 |
| South Korea | 18273 | -97.80 | 22.90 |
| Mongolia | 697 | -96.60 | 0.90 |
| Indonesia | 1719 | -97.90 | 2.20 |
| Malaysia | 4142 | -97.40 | 5.20 |
| the Philippines | 1124 | -96.90 | 1.40 |
| Singapore | 2839 | -97.40 | 3.60 |
| Thailand | 2284 | -96.80 | 2.90 |
| India | 544 | -97.90 | 0.70 |
| Vietnam | 3686 | -97.90 | 4.60 |
| Myanmar | 225 | -98.70 | 0.30 |
| the Democratic People's Republic of Korea | 176 | -99.00 | 0.20 |
| Pakistan | 392 | -97.60 | 0.20 |
| Others | 3471 | -95.30 | 4.40 |
| Europe | 17810 | -95.20 | 22.40 |
| U.K. | 2859 | -95.80 | 3.60 |
| France | 3303 | -94.50 | 4.10 |
| Germany | 3984 | -94.20 | 5.00 |
| Italy | 1685 | -95.40 | 2.10 |
| Switzerland | 750 | -95.40 | 0.90 |
| Sweden | 661 | -95.40 | 0.80 |
| Russia | 1699 | -96.80 | 2.10 |
| Spain | 622 | -97.00 | 0.80 |
| Others | 17810 | -95.20 | 22.40 |
| America | 7799 | -95.30 | 9.80 |
| the USA | 4233 | -95.40 | 5.30 |
| Canada | 2024 | -95.30 | 2.50 |
| Others | 1542 | -95.20 | 1.90 |
| Oceania | 3571 | -94.90 | 4.50 |
| Australia | 2114 | -94.30 | 2.70 |
| New Zealand | 993 | -95.20 | 1.20 |
| Others | 464 | -96.00 | 0.60 |
| Africa | 2909 | -95.80 | 3.70 |
| Others | 1048 | -95.60 | 1.30 |
