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Hunan Culture & Local Gazetteer

Local chronicles of Xiangxi and Hunan: Zhangjiajie tourism figures, urban development and proposals, Hunan superlatives, and the Hunan humanities collection (see each article for sources)

About This Column

The "Hunan Humanities - Local Chronicles" section gathers local chronicle material on Xiangxi and Hunan, grouped into four themes: Zhangjiajie tourism figures, urban development and proposals, Hunan superlatives, and the Hunan humanities collection - for reference on the history, culture, urban development and social landscape of Zhangjiajie and Hunan.

Sources & credibility

This column is compiled from public source material and is historical/gazetteer in nature; some administrative, demographic and socioeconomic data may reflect earlier years. Each article notes its source and date; for the latest information please refer to local government and authoritative releases.

Folk Customs and Famous Shops, Finest Products (Part 4)
Folk Customs and Famous Shops, Finest Products (Part 4)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 4: Century-Old Shops, Quality Restaurants — A China Time-Honored Brand: Changsh...
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Folk Customs and Famous Shops, Finest Products (Part 5)
Folk Customs and Famous Shops, Finest Products (Part 5)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 5: Famous Embroidery, Famous Brushes, Famous Fans, Famous Porcelain — The Essen...
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Famous Schools and Teachers, Revitalizing the Nation through Science and Education (Part 1)
Famous Schools and Teachers, Revitalizing the Nation through Science and Education (Part 1)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 1: Higher Education, Pioneers in Talent Cultivation — Hunan's Largest Comprehen...
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Famous Schools and Teachers, Revitalizing the Nation through Science and Education (Part 2)
Famous Schools and Teachers, Revitalizing the Nation through Science and Education (Part 2)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 2: Basic Education, Elite Middle Schools — One of Hunan's First Batch of Model ...
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Famous Schools and Teachers, Revitalizing the Nation through Science and Education (Part 3)
Famous Schools and Teachers, Revitalizing the Nation through Science and Education (Part 3)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 3: Vocational Training, Model Bases — China's First Taxation College: Hunan Tax...
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Rare Flowers and Exotic Trees, Precious Plants (Part 1)
Rare Flowers and Exotic Trees, Precious Plants (Part 1)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 1: Rare Flowers and Exotic Trees, Precious Plants — A Rare Mutant Plant First D...
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Rare Flowers and Exotic Trees, Precious Plants (Part 2)
Rare Flowers and Exotic Trees, Precious Plants (Part 2)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 2: Bizarre Ancient Trees, Unusual Creatures — A Dog That Walks Like a Human. On...
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Extraordinary People and Rare Feats (Part 1)
Extraordinary People and Rare Feats (Part 1)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 1: Bizarre Tricks and Master Skills — The Mysterious "Fire Art" of Exquisite Cr...
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Extraordinary People and Skills, Rare Anecdotes (Part 2)
Extraordinary People and Skills, Rare Anecdotes (Part 2)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 2: Wu and Nuo Culture, Magical Treasures. A Man Unafraid of Scalding — Xiong Ju...
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Wonderful Mountains and Waters, a Heaven-sent Blessed Land (Part 1)
Wonderful Mountains and Waters, a Heaven-sent Blessed Land (Part 1)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 1: Four Rivers and Three Xiangs, Enlightening the Mind. China's Largest Freshwa...
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Wonderful Mountains and Waters, a Heaven-sent Blessed Land (Part 2)
Wonderful Mountains and Waters, a Heaven-sent Blessed Land (Part 2)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 2: Lofty Hunan Mountains, Benevolence and Cultivation. China's Longevity Mounta...
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Wonderful Mountains and Waters, a Heaven-sent Blessed Land (Part 3)
Wonderful Mountains and Waters, a Heaven-sent Blessed Land (Part 3)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 3: Waterfalls, Rafting and Gorge Exploration. China's Most Thrilling Rafting — ...
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Wonderful Mountains and Waters, a Heaven-sent Blessed Land (Part 4)
Wonderful Mountains and Waters, a Heaven-sent Blessed Land (Part 4)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 4: Springs, Caves and Karst Wonders. Hunan's Largest Buddhist Weiyang Sect Maus...
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Wonderful Mountains and Waters, a Heaven-sent Blessed Land (Part 5)
Wonderful Mountains and Waters, a Heaven-sent Blessed Land (Part 5)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 5: Natural Heritage, Hunan's Scenic Wonders. A National Key Scenic Area — Chang...
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Rare Treasures and Extraordinary Creatures
Rare Treasures and Extraordinary Creatures
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Birds and Beasts, Rare Animals. Hunan's First Discovery of a Dinosaur-era Rare Animal —...
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Booming Popularity, Strong Momentum (Part 1)
Booming Popularity, Strong Momentum (Part 1)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 1: Sports Venues and Athletic Academies. Hunan's First Multi-functional Large C...
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Booming Popularity, Strong Momentum (Part 2)
Booming Popularity, Strong Momentum (Part 2)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 2: Boxing Styles and Techniques, Unique Secret Arts. Xiangtan's Only Native Box...
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Booming Popularity, Strong Momentum (Part 3)
Booming Popularity, Strong Momentum (Part 3)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 3: Boxing Kings and Martial Arts, Astonishing Skills. A Boxing Champion — Wang ...
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Booming Popularity, Strong Momentum (Part 4)
Booming Popularity, Strong Momentum (Part 4)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 4: Cinemas and Theaters of Top Scale. Hunan's First Xiang Opera Theater — Yichu...
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Cultural Classics, Sacred Sites of the Way (Part 1)
Cultural Classics, Sacred Sites of the Way (Part 1)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 1: A Fairyland on Earth, a Haven Beyond the World. A Fairyland on Earth — Peach...
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Cultural Classics, Sacred Sites of the Way (Part 2)
Cultural Classics, Sacred Sites of the Way (Part 2)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 2: Ancient Temples and Academies, Farming-and-Reading Ancient Villages. The Wor...
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Cultural Classics, Sacred Sites of the Way (Part 3)
Cultural Classics, Sacred Sites of the Way (Part 3)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 3: Cultural Heritage, Former Residences and Ancient Towns. A Rare Inland River ...
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Cultural Classics, Sacred Sites of the Way (Part 4)
Cultural Classics, Sacred Sites of the Way (Part 4)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 4: Tombs, Temples and Ancestral Halls, Monasteries and Pagodas. The First Mauso...
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Mountains, Valleys and Lakes Nurture Great Talents (Part 1)
Mountains, Valleys and Lakes Nurture Great Talents (Part 1)
🗓️ 2012-04-23 📄 Source:Zhangjiajie Tour Guide (City Overview)
Section 1: Political Elites, Teachers for All Ages. A World Cultural Celebrity — Qu Yua...
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