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| Dawei Mountain in Liuyang, a city governed by Hunan's capital Changsha, has the largest Rhododendron area in Central China. (China Daily) |
The local government has paid special attention to ecological protection.
"Mountains and water are precious natural resources, and we have to protect them in the process of urban development," said Zhang Jianfei, the mayor of Changsha.
Zhang also pointed out that it is the responsibility of the government to maintain a good ecological environment.
The city government has built seven wastewater treatment plants over the past five years, and thousands of major restaurants have signed deals with professional companies to dispose of their daily waste, according to government officials.
A 1,200-sq-km area on the west bank of Xiangjiang River was set aside as a model zone for ecological development by the Ministry of Environmental Protection in 2012.
In addition to the desirable ecological conditions, Changsha is also famous for its distinctive cuisine.
"Changsha people are good at enjoying life and eating. I often see girls having various snacks while walking on the street, which is rare in Japan," said Horio Daijirou, an overseas student here from Japan.
Tucked away in hidden allies, various local specialties draw guests from the four corners of the world.
For instance, Pozi Street has many time-honored brands, such as the Fire Palace, which is 300 years old and famous for its preserved bean curd.
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