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一 |     (ECNS)-- Xiangxi in Hunan Province is seeing a surge in international visitors as destinations such as Zhangjiajie and Furong Town gain global popularity.    Boosted by China’s transit visafree policies, Zhangjiajie welcomed more than 860,000 inbound tourists from 195 countries between January and July, with arrivals from Western nations up 211%. To accommodate demand, the city has introduced multilingual signage and folklore performances with subtitles. “These services make cultural immersion seamless,” said Pablo, a visitor from Spain.    Nearby Furong Town, once povertystricken, has become a showcase of rural revitalization. Its waterfalls and stilt houses have gone viral on social media, while operators emphasize preserving traditional lifestyles to offer authentic experiences. Smart translation tools and night scenery have further enhanced its appeal.    As hotpot culture and Chinese heritage gain traction worldwide, Xiangxi is positioning itself as a premier destination on the global travel map.    (By Intern Lin Qiaochu, Zhang Dongfang)                        。    New Delhi, Oct 14 (UNI) Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh will be held in a single phase on November 12, the Election Commission announced on Friday.

Counting of votes will be done on December 8.

ECI said notification for elections will be issued on October 17. October 25 will be the last day for filling nomination forms, scrutiny of nomination would be done on October 27 and October 29 is the last day for withdrawing nominations.

Himachal assembly has 68 seats. At present, BJP has 45 MLAs, while Congress has 20.

Making the announcement, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said there are over 55 lakh voters in Himachal Pradesh out of whom 1,184 are centenarians.

“We reached out to each one of them, some of them have not missed a single election in these 75 years,” he said.

Postal ballots will be available for those over 80 years of age, persons with disabilities and Covid patients.

He also said vigilance is being maintained regarding the Covid situation, even as it's not a major threat as last two years.

The ECI did not announce dates for Gujarat assembly polls, which are also due. Sources said Gujarat polls will be announced after Diwali.

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