【Hubei】Enshi Grand Canyon

Enshi Grand Canyon, nicknamed "China’s Colorado," stretches 108 km with cliffs, stone pillars, and underground rivers. Its icon, "One Incense Stick," is a 150-meter narrow rock column. Walk cliffside paths above clouds, then visit Tujia Ethnic Town for folk dances and local food like Hezha (soybean stew).

• Geological Wonders: Enshi Grand Canyon, dubbed "China's Colorado," features Qixingzhai and Yunlong Ground Fissure. The 150m-high "One Incense Stick" rock pillar defies erosion, while the 100m-deep fissure reveals underground waterfalls and folded rock layers. Seven cascades pour down during rainy seasons, creating a "milky way on earth"

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• Experiences:

  • Cliff Walkway: Traverse the 488m path on a 1,700m cliff—clouds beneath your feet make you feel airborne

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  • Tujia Culture: Join bonfire dances at Daughter City, taste Hezha (fermented soybean stew) and shatter wine bowls for blessings

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  • Budget Tip: Hubei Tourism Card (¥300/year) covers entrance fees (¥155 value) and 240+ Hubei attractions

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• Routes:

  • Leisurely: Cable car to Qixingzhai → Cliff Walkway → One Incense Stick → escalator down → elevator through Ground Fissure (saves 60% effort)

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  • Hiking: Trek Yunlong Fissure → climb Qixingzhai → explore "Dragon Gate Stone Forest" wild section (guide required)

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• Transport: Shuttle bus from Enshi Bus Station (1.5hrs, ¥40); drive via cliffside roads (caution advised)

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• Ticket: Qixingzhai ¥105 (peak) + Fissure ¥50 + cable car ¥30 (mandatory); one-way cable car ¥108

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• Tips: Enter before 7:30 AM to avoid crowds; wear non-slip shoes for damp fissure paths; street food like grilled potatoes costs ¥10—bring water to save.