 Hunan province known for short as Xiang is located at the
south bank of the middle reaches of Yangtze River, which has area of 210,000
square km. and a population of 62,090,000.
To the east, south and west are mountainous area on three sides, the
terrain slopes gently in the mid-north and a basin of a horse's hoof shape
is formed with Dongting Lake as its center. The plain accounts for 20% of
the total area with Dongting Lake plain in the north occupying the main part
of it. Almost all the rivers belong to the Dongting Lake water system with
the four rivers -- Xiang, Zi, Hang and Li as the biggest, emptying into
China's important lake -- the Dongting Lake. Hunan Province belongs to the
subtropical humid monsoon climatic zone. It is rich in mineral resources,
such as non-ferrous metals, and rare metals, which occupy an important place
in China. The important metals are stibium, lead, zinc, tungsten, fluorite,
aluminum, mercury, kaolin, manganese, tin, vanadium, etc.
The output of paddy rice and ramie captures an important place in China's
market; the output of tea, rapeseed, tea-seed oil and tung oil and the
number of live pigs also occupy an important place in China's domestic
market. The non-ferrous metal industry forms the important basis of the
country's industry, and the machinery, papermaking, hemp textile, electric
power, iron and steel and other industries have gained big development. The
communications are convenient with railway traffic as its main and the
highway traffic and inland water transport also occupy an important place.
Hunan Province is famous for its picturesque scenery. There are places of
historic interest and scenic beauty, such as Yuelu Mountain, Heng Mountain,
Yueyang Tower, Dongting Lake and Wuling Fountainhead. The traditional local
products and specialties are Changsha Xiang Embroidery, Liuyang Fireworks
and firecrackers, Yueuang Fan Changsha Xiang Lotus, Yueyang Whitebait (salangid)
and Shaoyang Bambo shots, etc.
 Dolton Hotel Changsha 
Dolton Hotel is located in the heart of Changsha and is only a 30-minute drive
from the airport. The hotel boasts 450 guestrooms and suites, ranging from
standard to deluxe. Each room is furnished with deluxe amenities for ultimate
comfort and convenience. Guests can dine at the on-site Cantonese Seafood
Restaurant that offers Chowchow, Hunan and Huaiyang cuisine. The lobby lounge
provides a perfect rendezvous spot for drinks and live exquisite music sets a
relaxing mood in a subdued tasteful environment. The Grand Ballroom can hold up
to 1000 guests and features state-of-the-art audio-visual and lighting
equipment. There are also conference rooms and a fully equipped business centre,
which provides secretarial services.
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