Things to do in Jianshi

Suobuya Stone Forest is located in Taiyanghe Township, Enshi City, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province (northwest of Enshi City, at the junction of Enshi, Jianshi, and Chongqing Fengjie), with a total area of ​​21 square kilometers. Suobuya Stone Forest is known as the world's first Ordovician stone forest. Its shape is like a huge gourd. Suobuya Stone Forest was formed on the seabed of the Ordovician period 460 million years ago. The seabed has a clear appearance and looks like an ancient maze. There are more than 100 unique natural landscapes distributed in Suobuya Stone Forest. There are four major scenic spots open to the public, namely Qinglongtai, Lianhuazhai, Mozigou and Jiulonghui. Suobuya Stone Forest has a subtropical monsoon humid climate, with no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer. The average temperature of the scenic area is 22℃, and the core attraction Rhinoceros Valley is 16℃, which is about 10 degrees different from the outside world. It is known as "nature's air conditioner" and "natural oxygen bar". In 2000, Suobuya Stone Forest Scenic Area was opened to the public. There are Lotus Village, Jiulonghui, Qinglongtai, as well as the Dragon-Suppressing Jade Bead, Jade Emperor's Heavenly Book, Linjun Boots, Tian Haohan Patrolling the Mountain, Linjun Crown and other landscapes.

The least attractive spot among the four scenic spots of Sobulin Stone Forest. If you don't have enough time or energy, you can just ignore this spot. Lotus Village and Qinglong Temple are the highlights.

I hadn't done enough research, so I just floored the gas and went straight to the top. I took the scenic route back and forth. I originally planned to hike half the route, but I ended up having to switch to a cowardly comfort mode. The trip, which was supposed to take 4 hours, was over in just 2 hours. The scenery was truly beautiful. Next time I'll hike half the route.

Zhangjiajie is simply a treasure trove of tourist destinations; I regret not coming sooner. Tianmen Mountain is very well-planned, and perhaps because I visited during the off-season, everything seemed very convenient, haha.

beautiful park with the most insane views. obviously can be very crowded at the best peaks so be prepared. tons of food/merch on every corner but don’t feed the monkeys! and don’t carry any food or a plastic bag near them because they will rip it out of your hands. best advice is to go to the quiet west gate and do the park backwards for no queues and a calmer experience. golden whip trail is also stunning and very calm - but again don’t bring food around the monkeys!

The entire ski resort is well-equipped and has a beautiful environment. The staff at the ski resort are attentive and enthusiastic. The buffet in the restaurant has many varieties, including dozens of varieties, as well as beverages, snacks and staple foods. Our family of three ate well. The second floor is a snack bar with fried chicken and drinks. The owner of the fried chicken is nice and enthusiastic. The reception hall on the first floor has brand new ski suits and complete ski equipment. When you get to the ski slope, there are still a lot of people today. Professional security personnel are on site to maintain order. I fell down and someone helped me up. I saw that there are cabins on the ski resort. The scenery is still very good. Although I didn't experience it, I decided to stay in a cabin next time. This skiing was still a good experience. I recommend friends to come and play.

Booking tickets in advance was indeed convenient. There was no need to queue on-site; I could simply scan the code to board the scenic area bus and transfer to a sightseeing bus, saving a lot of time and allowing me to appreciate the magnificence of the Three Gorges Dam!

This down-to-earth experience recreates traditional Tujia customs such as the daughter's festival, the weeping wedding ceremony, and the hand-waving dance. Performers invite tourists to dance and interact, creating a highly engaging experience. Combined with the nighttime scenery of the stilted houses and the ambiance created by the red lanterns, the performance offers excellent value for money. The activities are lighthearted and lively, suitable for all ages, and perfect for family outings.

The scenery on both sides of the river was beautiful, but the trip was too long, and I started to experience visual fatigue towards the end. However, the steps for boarding and disembarking were too steep and inconvenient for me.