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#Enshi Grand Canyon Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
we started from cable car down to up station and did 6k on the top of the ridge until escalators. followed by few kilometers bus ride from escalator down station to cable car down station back. then walked down the stairs to follow the green path on the bottom of the valley. all together 15 km GPS measured was gold. highly recommended for hiking lovers !
The Grand Canyon is approximately 2 hours by car from Enshi. The total trek is around 10 kilometres and takes around 4-5 hours. Do take the cable car as it covers a lo of grounds over a not very scenic part of the mountains. There are plenty of food stalls along the way for u to fuel up
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Enshi five-day tour self-driving route recommended!
Enshi is located at the intersection of Hubei, Hunan and Guizhou provinces. It is cold in winter and cold in summer. It has abundant rainfall and abundant four seasons. The most famous one is Enshi Grand Canyon, but there are many small attractions. Shaojingmei, hurry to Mark
Itinerary recommendation:
D1 Arrival, live in Enshi Grand Canyon
D2 Enshi Grand Canyon Qixingzhai, Yunlong Ground, "Dragon Boat Tune" live performance
D3 Golden Cave, Tangya Toast City, Live Tree House
D4 Enshiping Dam Camp, Sidongxia
D5 Return
Transportation:
1 There are not many flights directly to Enshi. If there is no direct flight to Enshi in your city, you can consider going to Wuhan and then taking a train to Enshi.
2 After you get to Enshi, you can pick up your car and drive. Since there are many mountain roads, it is recommended to purchase the whole car insurance at the same time.
3 If you encounter thunderstorms in summer, you should pay attention to the road conditions in time, there may be mudslides or landslides leading to road closures.
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1 Enshi Grand Canyon is divided into two main scenic spots: Yunlong and Qixingzhai. The upper seven-star village can take the cable car, and there are also hand-held elevators to go down the mountain. The entire scenic area is very large. There are no attractions in the two sections of the mountain and the downhill. It is recommended to take the cable car to save energy and time.
2 "Dragon Boat Tune" is a folk song of Lichuan. The real performance is based on the love story of a pair of Tujia boys and girls in the Tusi era, describing their touching stories of breaking away from feudal ties and pursuing free love. The scene is spectacular and you can better understand the local culture.
3Tangya Tusi City is a late Ming Dynasty ruins. If you just think of yourself as a hillside, it is recommended to find a explanation.
4 The number of tree house hotels in Lupingbaying is limited. It is often full in the peak season during the summer vacation. It is recommended to book in advance.
Hotel recommendation:
Enshi Grand Canyon Daughter Village Hotel. Very close to the Grand Canyon, the rooms are large in size, with balconies facing the mountain and elegantly furnished. The hotel has breakfast available and is cost effective.
pingbaying tree house. As if living in a Nordic cabin, the air in the virgin forest is exceptionally good. The detached chalet is quiet and romantic, but the facilities are not luxurious, but clean and comfortable.
Sisters planning to visit Enshi for the May Day holiday, heed this advice! You must read this guide
May Day holiday lasts 4-5 days, and during this time, you can explore the culture and natural scenery here, which is absolutely stunning! The gorges, waterfalls⛰️, forests, streams🌳, and Tujia culture🏂 are truly worth the visit, as even National Geographic has recommended this less-traveled destination❗❗
Here's a 5-day, 4-night guide for you, sisters, rush for it this May Day❗
🚘Regarding transportation
🚄Enshi Station
✈️Xujiaping Airport
💥Tips: Both the train station and airport are located in Enshi city, making transportation very convenient.
🌈On the first afternoon, you can take a taxi directly to the Daughter City, where there are plenty of snacks and continuous ethnic performances, making it a perfect place for strolling and eating🤤
🌈On the second day, head straight to Pingshan Gorge to take a boat ride and take photos, experiencing the coolness of 'China's Semporna', and in the evening, go to see the night view of Xuanen, with Wenlan Bridge and Moda Tower offering great photo opportunities📷
🌈On the third day, set off for the Earth's Valley, where the valley floor is like a natural oxygen bar, and a walk around leaves you feeling refreshed and invigorated😎. In the afternoon, visit Suobuya Stone Forest, and be sure to wear a camisole with cargo pants, and bring sunglasses! I can only say I'm the coolest in the world🕶️
🌈On the fourth day, head to Enshi Grand Canyon, which is rightfully listed as a World Heritage site by the United Nations, truly spectacular! It does require a good level of fitness though, as the journey is mostly on foot🥾
🌈On the fifth day, you can visit the Tusi City, rent a set of ethnic clothing, and take amazing photos here! In the afternoon, you can take a car back home.
The scenery in Enshi is truly beautiful and worth it👍!! Here are some little 💥Tips:
1️⃣ The Enshi Grand Canyon requires a good level of fitness, so if you're not in a hurry, you can split the visit over two days, first visiting the Qixingzhai scenic area, and then the Yunlong Rift on the second day, which is more relaxing and can be completed in one morning.
2️⃣🌻If you're not big on photography, you can skip Tusi City. If you're interested in cultural stories, this spot might disappoint you.
3️⃣It's recommended to charter a car, carpool, or drive yourself when visiting Enshi, as the attractions are quite far apart. It's advisable to book a car in advance, as prices rise closer to May Day, and remember to shop around for a good deal.
Consider group tours carefully; although they save trouble, they're not as free as traveling on your own.
4️⃣Although Enshi's attractions are crowded, they're still better than other popular cities.‼️Be sure to go early to avoid peak times! Like us, we arrived at the entrance of the scenic area at seven or eight in the morning, try to avoid the travel groups' schedule, otherwise, you might queue for an hour at the entrance, which can be frustrating...
5️⃣Daughter City is just a commercial hub with snacks from all over the country.
Highly recommend renting a set of ethnic costumes for a photo shoot, there are plenty of rental shops, be sure to walk further inside‼️The deeper you go, the cheaper it gets, and there are fewer people in the shops! You can rent together with a few people, remember to bargain with the shop owner.
6️⃣It's best to book tickets in advance to avoid the situation of running out of tickets. For example, when we were planning to visit Pingshan Grand Canyon, the scenic area announced the day before that the reservation was full and no more tickets would be sold. However, we still went to the site and bought student tickets, and since we arrived early, we actually got the tickets. The online notice is probably to limit the number of visitors, but to be safe, it's best to buy in advance~
Recommended travel destination for the 2023 National Day: 【Enshi Grand Canyon】
🇨🇳 Come to Enshi Grand Canyon for the 2023 National Day. Here you will find forests, green pools, sinkholes, earth fissures, underground rivers, and more. Will you join us this National Day to experience a different landscape?
⛰️ Enshi Grand Canyon
💰 Ticket price: 265 yuan per person (includes Qixingzhai + Yunlong Earth Fissure tickets + ground vehicles, cable cars, escalators, vertical elevators)
📍 Detailed address: Mufu Village, Tunbao Township and Banqiao Town, Enshi City, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province
⛰️ Earth Valley
💰 Ticket price: 198 yuan per person (includes scenic area ticket + sightseeing car + glass walkway, sky magic carpet, sightseeing elevator)
📍 Detailed address: G318 National Highway, Gaoping Town, Jianshi County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province
⛰️ Tujia Daughter City
💰 Ticket price: Free experience
📍 Detailed address: East side of Jinlong Avenue, Enshi City, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province
✅ Travel route strategy:
👉 Day 1: Arrive in Enshi—Airport pickup and hotel check-in—🉑 Free time
👉 Day 2: Enshi—Enshi Grand Canyon
Visit Qixingzhai, Yizhuxiang, where the clear river rises to white clouds☁️, surrounded by sheer cliffs and peaks, with bridges connecting caves and dark rivers joining waterfalls. Yunlong Earth Fissure, check in at all the scenic spots of Enshi Grand Canyon, it's really worth visiting and checking in
👉 Day 3: Enshi—Qingjiang Butterfly Cliff
After breakfast, drive to the most beautiful Qingjiang where green mountains face each other across the river, and a lone sail comes from the edge of the sun, truly a breathtaking sight
👉 Day 4: Enshi—Daughter City—Lengbu Yashi Forest
Men of the world are not of two minds, and it is the first city of daughters under heaven. Lengbu Yashi Forest is known as the "world's first Ordovician stone forest" and is a national 4A level tourist attraction. The unique "dissolution patterns" and "crowned" landscapes are major highlights
Day 5: Earth Valley—Return trip from Enshi
Earth Valley scenic area enjoys the reputation of "the world's first ancient man, China's first ancient river, Bachu's first ancient road, and Shinnan's premier strategic point." Visiting the scenic area gives you a feeling of traveling through time
🍽 Food recommendations:
Tujia oil tea, Zhangguanhezha, Tujia cured meat, Gexian rice, fish mint, year meat🥩, social rice, etc.
📝 Note tips:
① It is recommended to self-drive or charter a car when visiting Enshi, as the attractions are scattered and self-driving is suitable
② Enshi is a mountainous area, friends who travel by self-driving must pay attention to safety, maintain a safe distance, and drive safely
Enshi's dietary habits are spicy, to prevent gastrointestinal discomfort caused by spicy food, try to inform the cook in advance
Enshi, a Mysterious Land at the Magical Latitude of 30°N
The world is full of wonders and breathtaking landscapes near the magical latitude of 30°N, and when it crosses Hubei, it creates a fairyland called Enshi! Everyone has a different Enshi in their heart! For thrill-seekers, it's the Enshi Grand Canyon, known as the 'Oriental Colorado'; for foodies, it's the dream of Enshi's small potatoes🥔 and Tujia oil tea soup; for artistic souls, it's the experience of the ethnic minority's folk life... As the only ethnic minority autonomous prefecture in Hubei Province, Enshi is bordered by Jingchu to the east, Xiaoxiang to the south, Chongqing and Guizhou to the west, and Shennongjia to the north. Numerous mysterious and ancient legends originate from here. How to immerse yourself in Enshi, here's a guide:
♥️ Enshi Grand Canyon ——
Home to the 'World Geological Wonder and Oriental Colorado,' the Enshi Grand Canyon is the only place in the world where 'earth fissures - sinkholes - rock pillar groups' coexist as a complex karst landform. The five geological wonders of Qingjiang rising to white clouds, sheer cliffs surrounding peaks, sky bridges connecting caves, dark rivers joining waterfalls, and sinkholes paired with earth fissures are all breathtaking. Nowadays, it's easy to play in the Enshi Grand Canyon with the ground cable car and the canyon ropeway, especially the canyon ropeway, which is 2266 meters long with a vertical drop of 792 meters between the upper and lower stations, offering a bird's-eye view of the ten-thousand-meter cliff gallery, waterfalls, peaks, and deep gorges, saving time and effort for a trip with parents, allowing you to fully enjoy the scenery.
♥️ Enshi Qingjiang ——
Qingjiang is the mother river of the Enshi people, and it is also the river that the 'sister' in one of the 'World Folk Songs,' 'Dragon Boat Tune,' wants to cross. It is not only full of stories but also has a high 'face value'! Overlooking it is like a blue ribbon, flowing clearly for eight hundred li. Qingjiang has three wonders (mountain road, Butterfly Cliff, Shuibuzhi), three gorges (Qianpu Gorge, Butterfly Gorge, Bawang Gorge), three resemblances (Jingyang Bridge, Reclining Buddha, Linjun Mountain), and three legends (Linjun Salt Pool Goddess story, Picking Up Son story, Duan Gong story); you can take a cruise on the Enshi Qingjiang, with both antique boats and large cruise ships available for choice. ⛵️Currently, the main boarding points are Hunshui River Wharf Visitor Center and Shuibuya Wharf Visitor Center.
♥️ Honghua Gorge Forest Peak Scenic Area ——
Located on the south bank of Qingjiang, it is one of the best observation points for Qingjiang's multi-level terraces. Taking the 'cross-river cableway,' you can look up at Hongyan Mouth and Honghua Stone Forest, overlook the Qingjiang River Valley, and also go ashore for a tour, immersing yourself in the beauty of Enshi.
♥️ Pingba Camp ——
With the largest primeval forest in western Hubei, this area is full of winding mountains, composed of elements such as ancient, strange, beautiful, quiet, and wild, creating a naturally pristine atmosphere. Taking Asia's largest V-shaped aerial cableway - Jigongshan Cableway, you can glide through the lush ancient forest, experiencing the feeling of 'sliding on treetops.' Another core scenic area of Pingba Camp - Sidong Gorge, is a very rare tunnel cluster landscape, which also contains the mysterious and ancient history and culture of the Tujia people, hence Sidong Gorge is also known as the 'Tujia Holy Land'.
🏠 Accommodation recommendation: Pingba Camp's special forest treehouse, the country's first forest-style all-wood villa hotel. Drawing on the principle of the Tujia stilted building, each villa is built in succession against the ancient trees, with the villas weaving above the ancient trees, living in the treetops, and enjoying the freshness after the rain in the empty mountains.
🍜 Food recommendation: Tujia oil tea soup, Zhangguanhezha, Tujia cured meat, Baiyang dried tofu, Shefan, Zhangguangjiao, Gexian rice, Fengtou ginger, Fubao mountain cress, and New Year meat.
Enshi Tourism | China's 'Semporna' is so beautiful with its green waters and mountains!!
🌴【Enshi Grand Canyon】A natural landscape that stands alone in its beauty, hiding crystal-clear lakes and spectacular waterfalls, I will take you to see all the beauty here in one day🏞 (If you prefer a leisurely pace, a two-day trip is also pleasant)
🎑【Scenic Area Distribution】Enshi Grand Canyon is divided into 'upper' and 'lower' parts, with Qixingzhai on top and Yunlong Earth Rift at the bottom, each with its own charm and unique scenery.
🎰【Tickets and Transportation】The total ticket price including various transportation is 370 yuan, which includes cable cars and vertical ladders, making it convenient to tour around.
🌞【Qixingzhai】Requires 4-5 hours of tour time, with cliff plank roads, incense sticks, and various other attractions waiting for you to explore.
☀【Yunlong Earth Rift】The tour time is about 2-2.5 hours, with several check-in spots along the way, such as Yunlong Wind and Rain Bridge and the Colorful Huanglong Waterfall, each spot is amazing.
⭕【Precautions】Wear comfortable shoes for long walks, prepare sunscreen or raincoat equipment depending on the weather, try to travel light, and enjoy the journey.
🍲【Enshi Cuisine】Don't forget to try Enshi's special Tujia cured meat, as well as Enshi's teas like 'Tujia Immortal Grass' and 'Enshi Yulu'... all are not to be missed.
🚢【Boat Ride】Tickets are available in four time slots
10:00-11:00; 11:00-12:00;
12:00-13:00; 13:00-14:00 (QR code entry)
Be sure to check the weather🌤 as it will close on rainy days and be crystal clear on sunny days!
📷【Photography】: It is recommended to wear white clothes for better photos;
Sitting in the last row of the boat can completely avoid other people's heads~!!
⚠If you're too lazy to walk, there are human-powered sedans for 500/trip
A personally tested 25,000-step guide: The perfect all-around practical guide to conquering Enshi Grand Canyon
🌈 Want to set foot in Enshi Grand Canyon, but worried about the many inconveniences and unknowns during the trip? Don't worry, I have personally walked 25,000 steps, covering every corner, and carefully compiled a comprehensive Enshi Grand Canyon travel guide to help you avoid all potential "traps" and fully enjoy the beauty of the canyon. Grab it now to safeguard your next trip!
Transportation hub💨:
From the center of Enshi city, it only takes about two hours by car to reach the fairyland on earth—Enshi Grand Canyon.
🎟️ Ticket information:
An adult all-inclusive ticket is only 345 yuan, which includes tickets to the Qixingzhai scenic area, Yunlong Difeng scenic area, round-trip tickets for the ground cable car, shuttle bus tickets within the scenic area, uphill cableway tickets, Qixingzhai escalator tickets, and the vertical sightseeing elevator tickets for Difeng, offering a one-stop experience that's incredibly cost-effective!
⏰ Opening hours and visit recommendations:
The scenic area is open daily from 8:00 to 16:00. It is strongly recommended to arrive as early as possible, especially if you want to witness the dreamy rainbow waterfall🌈 at Yunlong Difeng in the morning when the light is most ideal.
🎯 Recommended tour route:
1. Visitor Center - Ground Cable Car - Entrance to Yunlong Difeng - Tour Yunlong Difeng Scenic Area - Vertical Sightseeing Elevator to Yunlong Difeng Exit (Cableway Plaza) - Transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus to the Qixingzhai walking entrance - Tour Qixingzhai Scenic Area - Downhill Escalator - Return to Visitor Center - Take the shuttle bus back to Cableway Plaza - Ground Cable Car - Visitor Center.
❗️ Important notes:
Remember! Although you can choose to climb on foot during the ascent, considering the height of 1700 meters from the valley bottom to the highest point, along with the subsequent cliff plank road, it is strongly advised to take the cable car🚡 up the mountain, otherwise, you may regret it for life.
🌍 Scenic spot highlights:
After reaching the mountaintop, follow the signs, and you will encounter in succession the One-Line Sky, Cliff Corridor, Auspicious Cloud Torch, Welcoming Pine, and the iconic landmark Incense Stick, enjoying the magnificent panorama of the towering stone forest, like reading a living geological textbook.
Descending the gentle slope, after touring the Lovers' Peak, the last challenge of the descent awaits you—9 sections of escalators. At this point, even after trekking nearly 15 kilometers, considering the huge physical exertion, especially for the elderly👨🦳 and children👶, it is recommended to take the escalator down the mountain. Personal experience tells me that after this trip, your legs will inevitably feel muscle soreness.
⭕️After descending the mountain, take the scenic area shuttle bus back to the Visitor Center, thus perfectly completing the magical journey of Enshi Grand Canyon.
🍲 Food supply:
Due to the complex terrain of the canyon, it is advisable to travel light and carry a moderate amount of drinking water🥛 and energy snacks🍞. If you prefer not to carry them, there are shops on the mountain that sell basic supplies and also offer authentic Enshi snacks, although the prices are slightly higher because all goods are carried up the mountain by manpower. The choice depends on personal preference and needs.
💡 Practical tips:
- Wear light and comfortable shoes with good anti-slip properties👟 to reduce the burden and travel easily.
- If you have insufficient physical strength, prepare a walking stick🪄 in advance to assist walking and save energy.
- Replenish your strength fully to maintain ample energy for the uphill journey.
- Pay attention to the weather forecast☀️ and choose a clear day for your outing to showcase the grandeur of the canyon to the fullest.
The must-visit Enshi Grand Canyon in this lifetime, follow my steps, and easily read all the wonders of the world, making every step a splendid footnote in life. Experience with heart, enjoy the awe-inspiring beauty bestowed by nature, and let your trip to Enshi Grand Canyon become an unforgettable adventure in your life!
Enshi Grand Canyon in Hubei, Ping Mountain
Enshi is located in the southwest of Hubei, and every corner of Ping Mountain Grand Canyon can be captured as a screensaver, it's very beautiful.
The most beautiful seasons to visit are spring and autumn, while summer is a good time to go there for a cool retreat.
The terrain of the Grand Canyon requires hiking, so choosing comfortable clothes, pants, and shoes is important.
If you're going on your own, be sure to book your tickets in advance.
If you want to save effort and walk less, opting to join a tour group is a good choice.
This place is really beautiful, if you come to Enshi, you must check in here.
Let's go to Enshi for the mini holiday in April
🍃 **Enshi Secret Realm: Exploring Hubei's Green Treasure** 🍃
Want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find a tranquil green paradise? Enshi in Hubei, this mysterious land, with its unique Tujia culture and magnificent natural scenery, is waiting for your exploration.🏞️
🛤️ Recommended Route: Traveling Through Enshi's Mountains and Waters
1. **Enshi Tusi City** - Start your journey here, and experience the history and culture of the Tujia people.🏰
2. **Enshi Grand Canyon** - Head to the Enshi Grand Canyon, where the geological wonders and the grandeur of the canyon scenery will leave you in awe.🌄
3. **Tenglong Cave** - Explore Tenglong Cave, this mysterious underground world will take you into a whole new dimension.🕳️
4. **Tujia Daughter City** - Finally, don't miss the Tujia Daughter City, where you can experience the most authentic Tujia customs.👩🌾
📸 Scenic Spots: Capturing the Natural Beauty of Enshi
- **Enshi Grand Canyon** - Every step in the canyon is a soul-stirring experience, with its peaks, waterfalls, and pristine forests composing beautiful natural paintings.🌲
- **Tenglong Cave** - The stalactites and underground rivers inside the cave seem to take you into a mysterious underground kingdom.💧
- **Ancient Architecture of Tusi City** - Strolling through the ancient buildings of Tusi City, you can feel the accumulation of history and the charm of culture.🏯
- **Tujia Customs of Daughter City** - In Daughter City, you can wear traditional Tujia costumes and experience Tujia folk activities.🎍
🍲 Food Introduction: Tasting the Authentic Flavors of Enshi
- **Tujia Cured Meat** - The aromatic Tujia cured meat from Enshi is rich but not greasy, a must-try delicacy when visiting Enshi.🥓
- **Fern Root Jelly** - This is an authentic Tujia snack, with the fresh aroma of fern root and the soft and glutinous texture of the jelly, it is unforgettable.🍙
- **Tujia Sour Soup Fish** - The sour and spicy Tujia sour soup fish, with tender fish and rich soup, is another specialty of Enshi.🐟
💡 Travel Tips: Making Your Trip to Enshi Perfect
- **Clothing** - Enshi has diverse terrain, so it's recommended to wear comfortable hiking shoes and clothing suitable for outdoor activities.🥾
- **Sun Protection** - Even in the mountains, don't forget to bring sunscreen to protect your skin from UV damage.🧴
- **Transportation** - The attractions in Enshi are widely distributed, so you can choose to rent a car or join a local tour group.🚗
- **Best Travel Time** - Spring and summer are the best seasons to travel to Enshi, with pleasant climate and the most spectacular natural landscapes.🌿
🍃 Enshi, a place full of mystery and natural beauty, is waiting for you to discover. Come on, let's embark on this land of green treasures and experience a different journey! 🌄🌼
Come and explore the picturesque scroll of the Tujia and Dong ethnic groups
Enshi Five-Day Tour: Explore the picturesque scroll of the Tujia and Dong ethnic groups.
🌄 Enshi, a poetic and picturesque place, where the mountains and rivers hide countless beautiful caves and oddities. The Tujia's stilted buildings, the Dong's Wind and Rain Bridges, the grand Daughter's Festival, the joyful songs of grass reaping and drumming, the dance of Sa'erho, and the auspicious hand-waving dance all make up the colorful local customs here.
Travel Tips
The temperature difference between morning and evening in Enshi is significant, remember to bring warm clothing.
At the bottom of Pingshan Valley, you can rent a set of ethnic costumes, and the scenery there is definitely worth your most beautiful memories.
Some attractions require walking, remember to wear a pair of non-slip sports shoes, and prepare mosquito repellent items.
Recommended Itinerary
DAY1: Set off for Enshi Reef, and experience the mysterious charm of nature.
DAY2: Visit Enshi Grand Canyon, including Qixingzhai and Yunlong River Earth Rift, then head to Daughter's City to experience the culture of the Tujia ethnic group.
DAY3: Tour Daqing River and Butterfly Rock, then go to Xuanen Xianshan Gongshui to feel the tranquility and beauty of the Dong villages.
DAY4: Delve into Pingshan Grand Canyon and enjoy the magnificent scenery of nature.
DAY5: Return home with full memories.
Covering all the essence spots of Enshi, satisfying your check-in needs.
In-depth tours let you truly feel the charm of each spot, not just a fleeting glance.
No matter your age, Enshi's beautiful scenery has what you want. Come to Enshi and experience the most beautiful landscape and customs!
At 30 degrees north latitude, where mountains and rivers embrace, lies the stunning Enshi
👍Highly recommended:
It takes 1.5 hours by bus from Enshi city to reach the Grand Canyon. After arriving at the parking lot, walk into the Grand Canyon Sky Street. After finishing Sky Street, turn right and walk for five to six minutes to the individual visitor reception hall for ticket exchange and purchase, then take the ground sightseeing bus to the cable car entrance. If you choose to walk into the mountains, it will take about 3-4 hours, so be sure to prepare some dry food. There are snack shops along the way, but they are quite expensive.
🧳Preparation before the trip:
The mysterious and precipitous Enshi Grand Canyon boasts five wonders: 'Qingjiang Ascending to the Clouds', 'Cliff-surrounded Peak Clusters', 'Sky Bridges Connecting Caves', 'Underground Rivers Meeting Waterfalls', and 'Sinkholes Accompanied by Earth Fissures'.
🌟Highlights:
The Enshi Grand Canyon has opened two core scenic areas, Qixingzhai and Yunlong Earth Fissure, with a total area of 35.2 square kilometers. It features geological landscapes such as sinkholes, earth fissures, cliffs, peak clusters, rock columns, caves, and underground rivers, and is known as the 'Natural Museum of Karst Topography'.
👍Highly recommended:
The Enshi Grand Canyon scenic area is vast, and there are really many types of tickets. For ordinary tourists, both Qixingzhai and Yunlong Earth Fissure are must-visit spots, with a total ticket price of 155 yuan; the scenic exchange bus (ground cable car + sightseeing bus) costs 50 yuan, and these two expenses are mandatory. Additionally, the Qixingzhai uphill cable car ticket is 105 yuan, the Qixingzhai downhill elevator is 30 yuan, and the Yunlong Earth Fissure vertical elevator is 30 yuan, which are optional. For a day trip, it is recommended to purchase a tour package to save energy and spend more time visiting the scenic area. Since I live around the scenic area, I suggest entering the scenic area when it opens at 8 am to better avoid the peak of tourists.
🗓Itinerary:
Itinerary: Visitor Center—Ground Cable Car—Qixingzhai Uphill Cable Car—One-Line Sky—Cliffside Plank Road—Welcoming Pine—Incense Stick—Downhill Elevator—Scenic Exchange Bus Transfer to Yunlong Earth Fissure—Various Photo Opportunities—Vertical Elevator—Visitor Center.
National Geographic didn't deceive me; this place is indeed a paradise on earth
Enshi🤩, a place filled with natural wonders and profound cultural heritage, truly is a soul-stirring travel experience!🏞️🌄
📅 Best time to visit: Personally, I think the transition between spring and summer🌸🌱, which is from April to June, is the best time to visit Enshi Grand Canyon. The climate is pleasant, and the mountains are blooming🌼, a paradise for photography enthusiasts📸. Autumn in Enshi is also indescribably beautiful, with the forests in full autumnal glory🍂, perfect for photography.
🎒 Travel tips:
• Clothing👚: Wear comfortable hiking shoes and clothes suitable for outdoor activities👔.
• Food🥗: Bring some simple dry food and water🥤, as there are snacks available in the scenic area, but they are relatively expensive.
• Accommodation🏠: You can choose to stay in a guesthouse in Enshi city or near the scenic area, depending on your budget and itinerary.
📌 Highlights of the trip:
• The Yunlong Ground Fissure in Enshi Grand Canyon🕳️ is the biggest highlight of the trip, with its crystal-clear waters and precipitous mountains, it's like a haven from the outside world.
• Hiking to the various viewing platforms in Enshi Grand Canyon🧗, each offers different surprises, remember to bring a drone🚁 to capture the stunning panoramic photos.
📝 Travel advice:
• Bring sunscreen and a hat🧢, as the sun in Enshi can be quite strong.
• If you are a photography enthusiast, be sure to bring a tripod📷, as the light in the early morning and evening is perfect for photography.
• Try to avoid public holidays🎉, when there are fewer people, you can enjoy the tranquility of nature more.
😌 Personal experience: I will never forget the sunrise in Enshi Grand Canyon🌅. I got up early and waited alone on the mountaintop, and when the first rays of sunlight spilled between the mountains, the scene was so beautiful it moved me to tears😭.
👏 Recommendation: If you love exploring the grandeur of nature🧐 and are looking for a travel destination that hasn't been overly developed, Enshi Grand Canyon is definitely worth a visit. Not only does it have beautiful natural scenery, but it also has a rich historical culture, offering a purification for the body, mind, and spirit🙏.
📒 Daily itinerary (for a two-day, one-night example):
Day 1: Arrive in Enshi -> Head to the Grand Canyon -> Afternoon hike through Yunlong Ground Fissure -> Evening enjoy the sunset at the Grand Canyon viewing platform -> Stay at a nearby guesthouse
Day 2: Early morning photography of the sunrise -> Visit Qixingzhai -> Leave Enshi in the afternoon -> Return to the city or head to the next destination
The above is my travel experience in Enshi Grand Canyon🎊, I hope it helps you, and I welcome you to join me in exploring this mysterious land!👫🌈
Take a Buddhist-style trip, I just want to take a boat
Here is the guide for a day trip to Enshi Grand Canyon:
Transportation:
- Self-driving: It takes about 1.5 hours to drive from Enshi city to the parking lot. It is recommended to choose parking lot No.1, which requires less walking.
- Bus: Take a coach from Enshi station, it takes about 1 hour to get there, and the fare is 25 yuan.
Ticket purchase:
- Entrance ticket: The ticket price is 155 yuan. If you have a 'Hubei Tourism Benefit Card', you can make a reservation for free admission.
- Ground cable car: 30 yuan
- Scenic spot bus: 20 yuan
- Cableway: 105 yuan
- Escalator/Fissure ladder: 30 yuan
Yunlong Fissure:
- Tour time: It is recommended to reserve about 2-2.5 hours (no return trip)
- Tour route: Please check the relevant map
- Tips: If time and energy permit, you can choose to walk all the way, the distance is not very far
- Check-in spots: Yunlong Wind and Rain Bridge, Wuhua Huanglong Waterfall, Yunlong Waterfall, Mufu Waterfall
Qixingzhai:
- Tour time: It is recommended to reserve about 4-5 hours
- Tour route: Please check the relevant map
- Tips: If you don't take the cable car, you can also walk to Qixingzhai, which takes about 1-1.5 hours
- Check-in spots: Shiya Maze, Yixiantian, Cliff Corridor, Echo Valley, Welcoming Pine, One Incense Stick
Precautions:
1. This itinerary is quite long, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, and if necessary, bring a walking stick.
2. Please check the weather forecast before departure and take sun protection or rain protection measures.
3. Try to carry light items to reduce the load, you can bring some water and food.
4. If there is not enough time for the whole journey on foot, it is recommended to take transportation such as cable cars and escalators.
5. After visiting the Enshi Grand Canyon, you can go directly to Nu'erzhai or return to the snack street in the city to replenish your energy.
6. It is recommended to stay in Enshi city, you can take a coach or drive to the scenic spot in the morning, which is very convenient.
Recommended food in Enshi:
- Zhujia Oil Tea Soup: It has a fresh and crispy taste, used for quenching thirst.
- Zhang Guanhe Zha: It has a rich flavor and is nutritious.
- Tujia Bacon: Traditional food in Enshi.
- Kang Potato: Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, delicious.
The most beautiful scar on Earth
I regret that I only came now 😭 National Geographic never lies to me! ✨
Dear travelers, are you already enchanted by the fairyland-like Enshi? Hurry up and follow our steps to explore this picturesque place! 🏞️
Here in Enshi, the average annual temperature is less than 20℃, not only is the scenery comparable to Guilin, but the climate is even on par with Kunming. The atmosphere here is filled with a fairyland-like aura, yet it exudes the oriental charm of China everywhere 🏮.
For sisters who are planning to visit Enshi soon, I sincerely recommend referring to this guide! 📝 Let's take a look at this perfect itinerary together!
🌟DAY1: Arrive in Yichang
Upon arriving in Yichang, why not first appreciate the beautiful scenery of this city and start your journey to Enshi.
🌟DAY2: Two Dams and One Gorge Cruise - Enshi Baxiang Ancient Village
Take a cruise to enjoy the authentic scenery of Xiling Gorge, and gain a deeper understanding of Enshi while appreciating the beautiful views. Then head to the quaint Baxiang Ancient Village to experience the traditional culture of the Tujia people.
🌟DAY3: Enshi Grand Canyon Qixingzhai - Yunlong River Earth Crack
Walk along the winding trails in the Enshi Grand Canyon, admiring the stunning scenery of Qixingzhai. Then head to the Yunlong River Earth Crack to feel the shock of the most beautiful scar on Earth.
🌟DAY4: China Selenium Port - Daughter City - Earth's Core Valley
In the morning, head to China Selenium Port to learn about the selenium-rich culture and taste the selenium-rich food. Then go to Daughter City to experience the intangible cultural heritage of the Tujia people, have a bowl of bowl-breaking wine, and feel the charm of this place. In the afternoon, arrive at Earth's Core Valley, which is known for being 'ancient, secluded, dangerous, and strange,' and will definitely make you linger.
🌟DAY5: Guanmenshan - Shennong Peak
In the morning, head to Guanmenshan in Shennongjia to appreciate the charm of the ecological nature. Then go to Shennong Peak to experience the primitive and mysterious ecological environment, a natural oxygen bar.
🌟DAY6: Shennong Altar - Tiansheng Bridge - Three Gorges Waterfall
In the morning, visit the Shennong Altar to learn about the great deeds of Shennong. Then go to Tiansheng Bridge, where the vegetation is lush and the river water is clear, a fresh air paradise. Finally, come to the Three Gorges Waterfall to feel the charm of one of China's top ten famous waterfalls.
🌟DAY7: Return trip
The wonderful journey in Enshi is about to end, pack up your mood and embark on the return journey.
Such a beautiful Enshi, and Yichang, a city full of beautiful scenery, nourished by the river, and imbued with the culture of Ba and Chu, are waiting for you to explore! ✨ If you want to know more travel advice or itinerary arrangements 🉑️ private message me~🥰 Don't hesitate any longer! Set off now! 👍
Step into the Enshi Grand Canyon, step into the magnificent canvas of the Earth
Enshi Grand Canyon, located in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province, China, is a tourist destination that combines canyons, waterfalls, caves, and primeval forests into one. The mountains here are stacked, the canyons are deep, the waterfalls are cascading, and the scenery is magnificent, earning it the reputation of a 'heavenly wonderland'.
shi | A treasure trove worth visiting 3-4 times!
Enshi | A treasure trove worth visiting 3-4 times!||
If you're going to travel to Enshi! Must see!
I've been to Enshi 3 times! The guide is absolutely dry goods
🚄 High-speed rail/airplane: Enshi Railway Station/Enshi Xujiaping Airport
🏠Accommodation: Near Enshi Station (opposite is the bus station)
🔍3 days and 2 nights tour guide
📅 Day 1: Departure➠Tenglong Cave (Lichuan Station)➠Daughter City
📅 Day 2: Enshi Grand Canyon➠Xuanen Wind and Rain Bridge
📅 Day 3: Suobuya Stone Forest➠Tusi City➠Return
✅✅✅✅Recommended for play
📌 Tusi City:
🈶Tujia's architectural culture, costume photos, visit the Tusi Palace
❤️Friendly to the elderly and children, no need to walk much
⏱️Take a taxi from the city center, play for 2 hours
💰Ticket: about 45 yuan
📌 Daughter City:
🈶Tujia performance, special snacks
❤️Friendly to the elderly and children, play more
⏱️Take a taxi from the city center, play for 2 hours (recommended to go at 6 pm)
💰Ticket: None
📌 Enshi Grand Canyon:
🈶The strange peaks and rocks of the canyon, the danger of the crevice
⏱️Take a bus from the bus station, play for 8 hours
💰Ticket: about 370 yuan (including cable car)
📌 Tenglong Cave:
🈶Waterfall, hot air balloon, karst cave, stalactites and underground rivers
❤️Friendly to the elderly and children, not much effort to walk
⏲️Take the high-speed rail to Lichuan Station, play for 5 hours
💰Ticket: about 162 yuan
📌 Suobuya Stone Forest:
🈶Over a billion years of stone forest landscape, check in 318 landmarks
⏱️Take a bus from the bus station, play for 4 hours
💰Ticket: about 103 yuan
🍲Recommended food: Tujia bacon, Tujia sour soup fish, Enshi tofu skin, Enshi small potatoes, Zhang Guanhe slag, Lichuan duck miscellaneous
‼️Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, most of Enshi is all about walki
marceline.aurelia.silverwood Self-driving tour to Enshi
Driving to Enshi for fun, the first stop was the Grand Canyon. The scenery along the way was very good. We originally planned to climb up, but it was too cold that day. Experienced people said it would take more than 10 hours to climb. We had children with us, so we didn't climb. We spent 260 yuan to let a local person drive their car to show us the scenery and take pictures. There were 5 of us including the children, the price was acceptable. The pictures were all taken by the person who took us there, but it's recommended to walk by yourself, the scenery is better. It's better to walk more when you go out to play.
Hotel recommendation: Enshi Moshang International Hotel. The rooms are quite large and clean. Although the breakfast variety is not much, you can also try the local small C nearby, the taste is very good. The hotel is on top of a shopping mall, it won't be very noisy, and you can go for a walk at night, it's quite large.
Eastern Colorado
🚗🚗🚗 Travel route: (Buses from Enshi Bus Station directly to the scenic area)
Self-driving route: Depart from Enshi and take the Aviation Boulevard, pass through Tusi Road and Qifeng Avenue to National Highway 318, a few minutes later at the fork on the right, enter the road to the Grand Canyon, a little over an hour to the Grand Canyon parking lot
Day1: Enshi Grand Canyon
National 5A tourist attraction, Enshi Grand Canyon is located at the junction of Hunan, Chongqing, and Hubei provinces, it is the most beautiful section of the Qingjiang River Basin, known as the most beautiful grand canyon in the world, with ten thousand meters of cliff galleries, thousands of flying waterfalls, hundreds of unique peaks, and ten miles of deep and long ravines. It is a magnificent and beautiful world geological wonder, on par with the Grand Canyon in Colorado, USA. In August 2004, a joint Chinese-French expedition team came to Enshi and unexpectedly discovered a breathtakingly beautiful grand canyon in the mountains, named 'Enshi Grand Canyon'. This is one of the birthplaces of the 'Eastern Valentine's Day - Tujia Romantic Daughter's Meeting', this is the location of China's largest canyon live musical 'Dragon Boat Tune', this is the location of the 'most beautiful scar on earth' - Yunlong Ground Seam, this is the location of 'One Incense', one of the 40 most beautiful spots in China rated by foreign media, this is known as 'World Geological Wonder, Eastern Colorado
Enshi Grand Canyon
Enshi Grand Canyon is located in Tunbao Township and Banqiao Town, Enshi City, Hubei Province, China. It is a section of the Qingjiang Grand Canyon. The canyon was discovered in 2004, with a total length of 108 kilometers and a total area of more than 300 square kilometers. It is 49 kilometers away from Enshi city center and is a national geological park and a national AAAAA tourist attraction. In October 2010, Enshi Grand Canyon Scenic Area officially opened to the public. Enshi Grand Canyon
Enshi Grand Canyon Super Strong Travel Guide
Before coming to Enshi Grand Canyon, I heard from those who have been here that Enshi Grand Canyon is particularly tiring and leg-consuming.
I played for a day today and found it very relaxing. It's not at all as everyone describes. Not tired at all.
Relaxed travel guide to Enshi Grand Canyon:
⭕️Enshi Grand Canyon mainly has two scenic spots: Qixingzhai Scenic Area and Yunlong Difeng Scenic Area.
⭕️Suggested travel time: 1 and a half days (1 day in Qixingzhai, half a day in Yunlong Difeng).
⭕️Qixingzhai Scenic Area:
First, take the ground cable car (3 minutes) at the visitor center, then take the ropeway cable car (about 15 minutes), and walk after reaching the top of the mountain.
Visit Yixiantian, Suspended Coffin, Cliff Corridor, Echo Valley and other landscapes in the morning, 👉 have lunch at Xiagu Xuan (also can stay overnight)
Visit Daloumen Peaks, Welcoming Pine, Yizhuxiang and other landscapes in the afternoon, then take the Daloumen escalator to Ganyan Pond Visitor Return Center.
Take the shuttle bus at the visitor return center to the scenic spot transfer center.
👉At this time, if you want to continue to visit Yunlong Difeng, just walk directly to the entrance of Yunlong Difeng to visit. If you want to return to the visitor center, take the ground cable car back to the visitor center.
⚠️If you are too weak in Qixingzhai, there are slides all the way, with clear prices.
⭕️Yunlong Difeng Scenic Area:
The total length is about 7 kilometers. The main attractions are Rainbow Waterfall, Yunlong Waterfall, Mufu Fei Waterfall and other landscapes.
Because we didn't have enough time, we visited two spots in one day, so we only walked to Bihe Bridge in Difeng and then returned the same way. It's really beautiful here, if you have time, it's recommended to play for half a day.
👉Return to the visitor center from the exit of Yunlong Difeng, you can take the ground cable car back to the visitor center.
🎫Tickets:
Qixingzhai: peak season 105, off-season 80
Difeng: 50
Uphill ropeway: 105
Sightseeing escalator: 30
Vertical escalator: 30
Ground cable car: 30 yuan/round trip
Transfer car: 20
Off-season time: December 1st - February 28th of the following year
Peak season time: March 1st - November 30th
Business hours: off-season 8:30-16:00, peak season 8:00-16:00
📍Navigation address: Enshi Grand Canyon
Accommodation recommendation: Enshi Grand Canyon Daughter Village Hotel (near the visitor center) or you can stay at Xiagu Xuan on the mountain
Transportation: about 1 hour drive from Enshi city, self-driving is the best, or you can take a bus directly from Enshi Bus Station to Enshi Grand Canyon Scenic Area
I would be sad if anyone has never been to Enshi Grand Canyon, OK
Is Enshi Grand Canyon worth visiting? My answer is: Worth it! I have been to Enshi four times, and the one I like the most and recommend the most is Enshi Grand Canyon! Enshi Grand Canyon mainly has two major tourist areas: Qixingzhai and Yunlong Difeng. They each have their own beauty and should not be missed!
🌊Yunlong Difeng: Yunlong Difeng is known as "the most beautiful earth scar in the world". If you look down from the air, you can see a huge "U"-shaped crack across the canyon, which is the famous Yunlong Difeng. As a natural karst topography museum, pictographic stones, caves, dark rivers, sky bridges, peak clusters, rock pillars, etc. can all be appreciated in Yunlong Difeng. It is worth mentioning that the waterfall in Yunlong Difeng is also very spectacular!
⛰️Must visit in Qixingzhai:
①🔥Xiangyun Torch: Xiangyun Torch is named for its resemblance to a beacon, and is one of the iconic attractions of Enshi Grand Canyon.
②🌲Welcoming Pine: The welcoming pine in Huangshan is very famous, and the welcoming pine in Enshi Grand Canyon is also well-known far and near. Basically, every visitor to Enshi Grand Canyon will take pictures and check in here.
③One Incense Stick: The iconic landscape of Enshi Grand Canyon, and even the "treasure of the valley"! One Incense Stick is actually a suspended peak about 150 meters high. The magic is that despite its wide top and narrow bottom (the bottom diameter is 6 meters, the narrowest part is only 4 meters), it can withstand wind and rain, and stand for thousands of years without falling.
Practical guide to Enshi Grand Canyon:
①📍Address: Mufu Village, Tunbao Township and Banqiao Town, Enshi City, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province.
②🚅Transportation: Enshi has an airport and a high-speed rail station, which is very convenient for travel. Next to Enshi Station is Enshi Bus Passenger Station. The passenger station has buses to Enshi Grand Canyon. The fare is 25 yuan/person, and the journey takes about 1.5 hours.
③💰Tickets: The online price of the all-inclusive ticket for the scenic area is 345 yuan/person, and the joint ticket for the scenic area excluding the cable car is 240 yuan/person.
④🗺️Tour route: The tour route of Enshi Grand Canyon is not complicated. You can play Yunlong Difeng and Qixingzhai first. It takes about 2 hours to visit Yunlong Difeng, and Qixingzhai takes a little longer. I took the cable car up and down the escalator, and it took more than 4 hours in total.
⑤✨Others: Recommended accommodation is Nu'erzhai Resort Hotel; Enshi Grand Canyon is quite leg-consuming, even if you take the cable car and escalator, you still need to walk a lot, be sure to wear a pair of comfortable shoes.
Enshi Grand Canyon, a tourist destination that makes people feel relaxed and happy!
🌸Enshi Grand Canyon, a tourist destination that makes people feel relaxed and happy! Not only does it have spectacular natural scenery, but it also has a rich cultural heritage. I personally went to Enshi Grand Canyon and shared my travel feelings and strategies with everyone.
💗First of all, from Wuhan to Enshi Grand Canyon, you can choose to take a plane or high-speed rail. I chose to take the high-speed rail, and it takes about 4 hours to reach Enshi Station. After exiting Enshi Station, you can go to the bus station opposite to take a bus to the Grand Canyon. The bus ticket is 25 yuan per person.
💗Next is the scenic spot part. Enshi's main card areas include Enshi, Hefeng, Xuanen, Lichuan.
1️⃣The attractions in Enshi include Tusi City, Enshi Grand Canyon, Luyuanping, Suobuya Stone Forest, etc. Tusi City is a long-standing Tusi culture museum, which displays the history and culture of the Tusi period.
The Enshi Grand Canyon is the most spectacular natural scenery, where you can appreciate the majesty of the canyon and the beauty of the mountains and rivers.
Luyuanping is a scenic spot full of wild fun, where you can get close to wild animals.
Suobuya Stone Forest is a magical karst stone forest landscape, which is of great ornamental value.
2️⃣The attractions in Hefeng include Pingshan Canyon, which is a scenic spot where mountains and rivers depend on each other, and you can take a boat to appreciate the beauty of the canyon.
3️⃣The attractions in Xuanen include Pengjiazhai, Lion Pass, Wujiatai, etc. These attractions are mainly ancient villages and natural scenery, which are very suitable for leisure vacations.
4️⃣The attractions in Lichuan include Qingjiang Ancient Riverbed, Tenglong Cave, etc. These attractions are mainly natural landscapes, where you can feel the magical charm of nature.
🌸In terms of tickets, Yunlong Difeng is 50 yuan, Qixingzhai is 105 yuan. The ground tram is 30 yuan, similar to the subway, shuttling between the visitor center and the scenic area. The scenic area transfer car is 20 yuan, shuttling between the two scenic areas. Yunlong Difeng Xiaoman Yao vertical sightseeing elevator is 30 yuan (optional). The uphill cable car is 105 yuan (optional). Ordinary tourists are advised to take the cable car directly into Qixingzhai. Those with good physical strength can walk up the mountain along the cliff plank road. The outdoor escalator is 30 yuan (optional), located at the exit of Qixingzhai.
💗Recommended itinerary:
Day1: Depart from Enshi, go to the Enshi Grand Canyon Visitor Center, then take the ground tram to Yunlong Difeng Scenic Area, and finally take the vertical sightseeing escalator out of the scenic area.
Day2: Depart from the visitor center, take the ground tram first, then take the cable car to Qixingzhai Scenic Area, finally take the outdoor escalator down the mountain, and take the scenic area transfer ground tram back to Enshi Station.
💖Precautions: Try to stay near Pingshan the night before, so that you can enter the scenic area early in the morning, with fewer people and you can shoot the canyon light beam. It is more time-saving and labor-saving to enter and exit by boat, especially in Pingshan Canyon. The canyon passed by the boat is the best place to shoot the canyon light beam. The scenic area can fly drones, and tourists with drones can bring them. Prepare valid documents such as ID cards. Wear comfortable shoes, especially when visiting Enshi Grand Canyon. Avoid visiting after rain or when it rains, the play experience will be worse. When shooting in Luyuanping, you can prepare some brightly colored clothes and accessories to enhance the photo effect. Due to the large temperature difference between day and night, it is recommended to prepare warm clothes in advance.
🉑In general, Enshi Grand Canyon is a very worthwhile tourist destination! There are spectacular natural scenery and rich cultural heritage here, which makes people linger!
DOWN ↘️ Into Enshi Grand Canyon 🏞️😍
#2024wish
In 2024, I wish to return to the Enshi Grand Canyon!🏞️
The canyon is a 2-day experience. The first day, we went up ↗️ to explore the cliffs and massive stone structures!
The second day, we went DOWN ↘️ below the surface, into cliffs carved out by rivers over thousands of years.🌊
Down in the canyon’s valley, Enshi’s signature turquoise water flows through, and waterfalls spurt from the cliff sides! 🌊🌅
Sunbeams cut through the foliage, creating beautiful rays, and walkways lining the cliffs make for a safe and simple journey through.☀️🌄
At the end, for a small fee you can take the elevator back up to the surface! Otherwise, you can take the “thousand stairs staircase” up to the top. We took the stairs, and honestly want too bad! ⬆️
I really hope I can visit this beautiful spot again in 2024!🤩
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BE ABROADABLE - Nat the Expat 🏞️👀Looking UP! Enshi Grand Canyon! 😍
#2024wish
In 2024, I wish to be on top of the world again, at Enshi Grand Canyon! 🏞️🦅
The canyon is so big that it’s common to split it into 2 days. The first day, we went up! ↗️
Stone structures stretch all around you, and you’ll truly feel tiny when you look up at them! 🧗♂️🪨 The most famous stone structure is a balancing stack of rocks which are called “The Incense Stick”!
Being on top of the massive cliffs may be scary for those who are afraid of heights. The walkways are all very safe, so there’s no need to be afraid! 🐾🌳🌅
From the top of the Enshi Grand Canyon, you can look down into valley and see all of the agricultural surroundings. 🏜️🌠
I hope I can visit this beautiful place again in 2024! 😍
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BE ABROADABLE - Nat the Expat Enshi Grand Canyon - A magnificent spectacle of nature
Enshi Grand Canyon, located in Enshi City, Hubei Province, China, is a world-renowned geological park, known as a 'heaven on earth'. It has unique landforms and magnificent natural scenery, attracting countless tourists to check in.
As soon as you enter the Enshi Grand Canyon, you will be shocked by the scenery in front of you. The canyon is deep, the peaks are steep, as if it is the magic work of nature. Along the winding mountain road, you can enjoy the spectacular waterfalls, clear streams, and peculiar rocks.
In the Enshi Grand Canyon, you can also visit many historical and cultural relics. There are ancient Tujia villages, mysterious ancient tombs, and old plank roads. These relics witness the history and culture of the Enshi Grand Canyon and allow you to understand this land more deeply.
In addition to natural scenery and history and culture, the Enshi Grand Canyon also has a wealth of outdoor activities. You can hike, rock climb, and drift here. These activities will bring you closer to nature and feel the charm of nature.
In summary, the Enshi Grand Canyon is a charming place. Whether you like natural scenery or history and culture, it can meet your needs. Come to Enshi Grand Canyon to check in!
The natural wonder Enshi Grand Canyon
Enshi Grand Canyon: Divided into Qixingzhai and Yunlong Rift Scenic Area, Qixingzhai is famous for its incense stick, welcoming pine, great mountains and rivers, deep mother-child love, hundred-mile cliffs, thousand-meter waterfalls, proud solitary peaks, primitive forests, and ancient villages. The most outstanding is the 'incense stick' stone pillar, which is about 150 meters high and only 4 meters in diameter. The rock's compressive strength here is 800 kilograms per cubic centimeter. It stands tall and unshaken by wind and rain, standing among the peaks for millions of years, guarding this mysterious land. From a geological point of view, due to the long-term crisscrossing impact of the Yangtze River and Qingjiang River systems, continuous erosion and scouring have formed the steep stone pillars today. Due to the extreme difficulty of preservation, such slender stone pillars are rare on earth.
Three-day tour guide to Enshi
✨Enshi, a hidden gem in Hubei, is known as the 'First Gorge of Bashu'. It has a unique Tujia ethnic style and magnificent natural scenery. Recently, I took my friends to explore Enshi for three days and two nights, and now I'm going to share my travel diary!
🚗Transportation:
The main transportation between scenic spots relies on the scenic area bus, which is very affordable.
🏠Accommodation:
In Enshi, you can choose to stay in the city or hotels near the scenic area. The accommodation price in the city is relatively low, but it is far from the scenic area; the accommodation price near the scenic area is slightly higher, but it is convenient for sightseeing.
🏞️Recommended Scenic Spots:
Day 1: Enshi Tusi City + Daughter City
Morning: Visit Enshi Tusi City to learn about the history and culture of the Tujia people. There are many ancient buildings and cultural relics in Tusi City, which are worth seeing.
Afternoon: Go to Daughter City. Daughter City is an ancient castle and the legendary place of the Tujia Daughter Country. Here you can enjoy the traditional dance of the Tujia people and taste the local food.
Day 2: Enshi Grand Canyon
Morning: Come to Enshi Grand Canyon to feel the danger and magnificence of the canyon. Here you can enjoy the clear river water, dangerous peaks, and peculiar rocks.
Afternoon: Play in the Grand Canyon, you can visit the attractions in the canyon and try some exciting outdoor activities. Here you can fully feel the charm of nature.
Day 3: Tenglong Cave + Dragon Boat Sky Street
Morning: Visit Tenglong Cave, which is a huge karst cave with various peculiar stalactites and stalagmites. Here you can feel the magic and beauty of nature.
Afternoon: Go to Dragon Boat Sky Street, which is a commercial street full of ancient charm. There are many special snacks and handicrafts. Here you can taste the local food and buy some souvenirs.
🍲Recommended Food:
In Enshi, you must taste the local special food. It is recommended to try the Tujia's 'Hezha' and 'Kang Potato', which are very unique and delicious. In addition, Enshi's bacon and sausage are also very famous, don't miss it.
✨Tips:
The weather in Enshi is changeable, it is recommended to carry rain gear and warm clothes with you.
When visiting the scenic area, pay attention to safety, do not climb mountains and rocks without safety protection.
When buying souvenirs, compare the goods with three stores to avoid being cheated.
When tasting local food, you can try the local beer and liquor to experience the local life culture.
When visiting Enshi Grand Canyon, you can choose to take a cable car to overlook the entire canyon scenery, which is very spectacular and beautiful.
Practical guide to Enshi Grand Canyon, not tiring for the whole journey
Firstly, it is suggested to buy a Hubei Huimin Card first, a 200-year card, and the first gate tickets for most scenic spots in Hubei are exempted.
Secondly, I want to complain about their scenic spot bus, which must be bought at each scenic spot. Can't it be included in the ticket price? I feel better at least, but they have to blatantly charge me more money.
Here comes the main topic:
Ticket (must buy): 155
Scenic spot bus (must buy): Ground cable + bus 50
Cable car (voluntary): Upward 150, downward 80
Downward escalator (voluntary): 30
Yunlong Difeng sightseeing elevator (voluntary): 30
Accommodation:
The Enshi Grand Canyon is quite far from Enshi, usually more than two hours, or you can stay in a nearby homestay. I chose to stay in Enshi city all the time, where there are many food choices.
Itinerary:
When you arrive at the scenic spot, the tour guide and the scenic spot will generally recommend a route for healthy people: Enter the scenic spot and take the ground cable, then go directly to the cable car up station (the end of the cable car), then climb the mountain to a stick of incense, return, you can take the escalator down on the way back. Then go to Yunlong Difeng, walk to the end and take the sightseeing elevator or climb 999 steps up, then walk back to the visitor center.
This is actually a route that costs both physical strength and money. The scenery does not see much more, and they will not tell you that the ground cable comes down and you can take a bus directly to the entrance of the hike, which depends entirely on your own strategy.
Recommended route:
1. Ground cable + bus (the mandatory 50 yuan scenic spot bus fee) directly to the entrance of the hike.
2. Climb the mountain to the cable car up station, which is the end station. The scenery along the way is excellent and there are very few people, because everyone is led by the tour guide to take the cable car.
If you feel unwilling to climb to the top once, you can climb to the middle sky gate and return to the cable car up station.
Don't climb anymore. Firstly, once you go forward, you can't go back, you must go to the top; secondly, besides climbing the mountain, it's just climbing the mountain, just to get a glimpse of the stick of incense in your heart (Figure 1), it's really unnecessary.
3. Buy a down cable car and come down (80 yuan), just overlooking the panorama of Yunlong Difeng.
At this time, you will find that the exit of the cable car is crowded with people, all flocking to climb the mountain, and there are almost no people at the down place, and you can catch the off-season.
4. Go straight to the entrance of the crack and enter Yunlong Difeng.
At this moment, the people who came with you went to the top, and those who went late were still queuing for the cable car. You have already arrived at the crack, and there are not many people.
You can take your time to take pictures, watch waterfalls, rainbows, and touch the cool and clear spring water with your own hands, which is really cool.
5. Walk to the second waterfall, or see the suspension bridge, you can return. (Walk to the public toilet at the farthest, there is a viewing platform, everyone is taking pictures)
Because if you go further, the scenery is the same, and finally you have to turn back. The narrow road can't get through, you will be scolded, walk to the end, then you have to climb 999 steps, or take a sightseeing elevator, the point is, after going up, you have to walk to the visitor center under the unobstructed sun. How long did it take to enter the crack, and how long it took to go back, it is a complete return. Isn't it fragrant to sway back in the cool crack?
After walking the whole journey, it's not tiring, it doesn't cost money, it's not crowded, the beautiful scenery is also seen, and the itinerary for the second day is not delayed.
Enshi grand canyon is an exhilarating place to visit..
The Enshi Grand Canyon is known as the "Oriental Colorado Grand Canyon", where the karst landforms are hidden from the fascinating landscape you can't imagine. Although climbing on the slope is very tired, but everything is worthwhile ~
Qixingzhai scenic spot is the most essential part of the entire Enshi Grand Canyon, along the 8.5-kilometer trail, you can enjoy the small building peaks, Longmen stone Waves, first-line days, cliff-length corridors, Xiangyun Torch, Yingkesong, Yixiangxiang, Twin Towers, Yubifeng, Yufufeng, Yupingfeng and other famous attractions. #
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