Located in the south central part of the Chinese mainland, Hunan has long been known for its natural beauty. Hunan is surrounded by mountains on the east, west, and south, and by the Yangtze River on the north. Zhang Jia Jie Mountain, one of the most fantastic places in China, lies in the west of Hunan province. This marvelous natural phenomenon is more than 500 square miles around and dominated by more than 3,000 narrow sandstone pillars and peaks, many over 200 m high. In 1992, the United Nations granted her the World Natural Heritage honor. Situated in the river valley along the lower part of Xiang River, Changsha is the capital city of Hunan Province. The recorded history of Changsha can be traced back 3000 years. Located in the eastern suburb of Changsha City, the world famous Mawangdui Han Tombs is one of the most fascinating attractions in Hunan Province. It is no exaggeration to say that the Mawangdui Han Tombs is an open book to the glorious West Han Dynasty (206BC-24).