A Study on English Translation of Names of Scenic Spots in Wudang Mountain Scenery Area

Abstract

The names of the scenic spots in Wudang Mountain Scenic Area have profound cultural connotation, thus English translation of these names is crucial in international and intercultural communications. This paper deeply studies the strategies and techniques in the English translation of the scenic spot names in Wudang Mountain, exploring the usage conditions of literal translation and liberal translation in the mentioned field. The paper offers suggestions to solve the present problems existing in the English translation of the names of the scenic spots in Wudang Mountain Scenic Area, with the aim to improve the external publicity and intercultural communication of Wudang Culture.