[2024 Enshi City Attraction] Travel Guide for Seven Star Scenic Area (Updated Oct)
Canyons
Address:
Qixing Village, Shennongjia District, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province
Opening times:
Opens at 08:00-16:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
3-5 hours
Phone:
0718 854 2333
The top attraction in Enshi - Seven Star Village in Enshi Grand Canyon.
We arrived at Enshi Grand Canyon at 5:00 pm on National Day and happened to see the golden sunset. The next morning at 8:00, the owner of the homestay drove us directly to the No. 2 parking lot of the scenic spot (closest to the visitor center), and we entered smoothly!
The Grand Canyon consists of two core scenic spots, Seven Star Village and Yunlong Difeng. Depending on your physical strength and the recent drought, we chose to visit Seven Star Village this time. The more famous ones include One Incense Stick, Welcoming Pine, Great Earth Mountains and Rivers, Mother and Child Love, etc.
In order to save energy, we bought a full ticket for Seven Star Village. After entering the scenic spot, the order is bus🚌-track🛤️-cable car🚡-climbing🧗-then taking the escalator (a full 10 sections)🛗 directly down the mountain; the whole process of walking and taking pictures is about 3 and a half hours;
⛰[Attraction Guide]
📍Detailed address: Navigate to Enshi Grand Canyon No. 2 parking lot (closest to the entrance)
🚗Transportation guide: It is recommended to drive by yourself
🕙Opening hours: 8:00-16:00
💰Ticket price (Seven Star Village): 290/adult; 237/student
🌟Highlights: In fact, the scenery of the Grand Canyon is somewhat similar to that of Sanqing Mountain. There is also a "One Incense Stick" scenery. The main thing is that the facilities in the scenic spot are more convenient and more relaxed than Sanqing Mountain;
📌Small Tips: It is recommended to stay in a homestay near the entrance of the scenic spot the night before, so that you can enter early the next day;
DeliciousDelights
Qianren Peak.
Qixingzhai is a key scenic spot in the Enshi Grand Canyon in Hubei. It is composed of Xiaoloumen, Zhongloumen, and Daloumen. The scenic spot is a karst landform landscape formed by Triassic limestone weathering, erosion, and dissolution. The main landform types are cliffs, rock pillar forests, solitary peaks, stone buds, peak forest depressions, and karst caves. The pine trees in the scenic area are lush, covered with clouds and mist, and the scenery is amazing and beautiful. The scenic spot has a mountain cableway to Xiaoloumen, and there is a Daloumen escalator at the exit. If you have enough physical strength, you can also choose to walk down the mountain.
RadiantHarmon4
Enshi City 5-Day Tour: Secrets of Exploring the Mountains and Waters
Enshi 5-Day Tour, Discover the Fairyland Between Mountains and Waters! Beautiful scenery and unique folk customs are waiting for you to unlock one by one, don't miss it!
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Travel Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Enshi - Hotel Check-in - Dinner on your own;
Arrive in Enshi on the first day, transfer to the hotel by special car, and enjoy a delicious dinner of authentic Tujia cuisine.
Day 2: Enshi Tusi City - Enshi Grand Canyon - Qixingzhai Scenic Area - Daloumen Peaks;
Traverse Tusi City, admire the grandeur of the Grand Canyon, explore the mystery of Qixingzhai, and appreciate the majesty of Daloumen Peaks.
Day 3: Yunlong Ground Fissure - Rainbow Waterfall - Colorful Huanglong Waterfall - Yunlong Waterfall - Tenglong Cave Scenic Area - Enshi Tujia Daughter City;
Delve into Yunlong Ground Fissure, view various waterfalls, explore Tenglong Cave, and finally experience the unique charm of Tujia Daughter City.
Day 4: Pingshan Canyon;
Spend the whole day in Pingshan Canyon, feeling the tranquility and beauty of nature.
Day 5: Breakfast - Return;
After breakfast, arrange a special car to the station or airport according to the train or flight schedule, ending the pleasant trip to Enshi.
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Attraction Recommendations:
Enshi Grand Canyon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Address: Enshi Grand Canyon Tourist Center, Enshi Grand Canyon Scenic Area Management Office, Enshi City, Hubei Province
- Opening Hours: March 1 - November 30, 08:00-16:00
- Duration: 1 day
- The scenery is primitive and simple, with cliffs, waterfalls, canyons, and stone pillars showcasing spectacular views, making it a great place to explore nature.
Pingshan Canyon ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Address: Pingshan Village, Rongmei Town, Hefeng County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture
- Opening Hours: 08:00-16:30
- Duration: 1 day
- With its unique peaks and clear waters, it is known as the dust-free water that traverses time and space, with every step being a beautiful picture.
Enshi Tusi City ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Address: No. 138 Tusi Road, Enshi City
- Opening Hours: April 1 - October 8, 07:30-18:00
- Duration: 2-4 hours
- A landmark building showcasing the history and customs of the Tujia people, allowing you to appreciate the profound cultural heritage of the ethnic group.
Tenglong Cave Scenic Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Address: No. 1 Tenglong Avenue, Lichuan City, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture
- Opening Hours: May 1 - October 31, 08:00-17:30
- Duration: 2-3 hours
- The cave features multiple attractions, with a fantastic laser show and Tujia song and dance performances providing a dual sensory experience.
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Some Tips:
- Food: Don't miss the Tujia cuisine in Enshi, with unique flavors, especially the cured meat and hezha. 🍲
- Photo Spots: Enshi Grand Canyon is a paradise for photographers, with morning light providing the best shots! 📸
- Customs: The local Tujia people have rich festival activities, where you can experience ethnic dances and songs. 💃
- Outdoor Gear: For canyon hiking, prepare sports shoes and don't forget sun protection and rain gear. ☀️🌧️
- Transportation: The city has convenient transportation, but it is recommended to drive or hire a car for mountain areas. 🚗
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The beauty of Enshi is not limited to this, more surprises are waiting for you to discover! Don't forget to like and save, and start your Enshi adventure trip~
HappyCamper!
Hubei Shi'en.
Unique charm of Enshi Grand Canyon: Enshi Grand Canyon is known as "China's Xianbena". Its magnificent natural scenery and unique geographical features attract countless tourists. As you described, every step is full of unique scenery, which is unforgettable.
Business hours and package information: The business hours of Enshi Grand Canyon are 08:00-16:00. It provides a package including tickets, cable cars, small trains and downhill escalators, which is very convenient. Remember to bring your ID card, because all projects require ID card swiping.
Scenic area composition and best travel route: The scenic area is composed of Qixingzhai and Yunlong Difeng, with a total length of 108 kilometers, about 20,000 steps. The best travel route is to start from the visitor center, take the small train and cable car in turn, visit the Qixingzhai scenic spot, then take the downhill escalator to the Yunlong Difeng scenic spot, and finally take the sightseeing elevator back to the visitor center.
Precautions for play: Facing the small train, the carriage on the far right is the head of the train. Be sure to grab the best viewing point in front of the glass. It is recommended to play Qixingzhai first, because the whole journey is long, there are many steps, and it is suitable for mountaineering enthusiasts. Try not to carry too heavy food and water. Yunlong Difeng Scenic Area has a waterfall with sufficient water vapor. The main steps are down, which is not so tired, but there are very few replenishment points. Please prepare water and necessary food.
Must-see attractions and equipment recommendations: Shiyami Maze, Cliff Corridor, One Incense, and Earth Mountain are must-see attractions in Enshi Grand Canyon. Trekking poles and comfortable hiking shoes are necessary for visiting Enshi Grand Canyon.
OutdoorAdventurist
Where to go in Chongqing for a cool weekend getaway/Enshi Grand Canyon Edition|||
|||. Where to go in Chongqing for a cool weekend getaway/Enshi Grand Canyon Edition|||🔥 It's time for a spontaneous cool trip!✨
🏞【Destination】Enshi Grand Canyon, a natural air conditioner with karst landforms!🌬
📅【Perfect Weekend Itinerary】
6:00 Depart from Chongqing North, arrive in Enshi at 8:30, catch up on sleep on the bus;
9:00 Depart from the bus station, arrive at Enshi Grand Canyon at 10:40; buy tickets and enter the park
11:40 Take the scenic bus to the Qixingzhai walking entrance, officially start the tour;
12:20 Arrive at the cable car ascent point, follow the route to explore the cliff, Yixiantian, Yizhuxiang, etc.
14:30 Take the descending escalator down the mountain
15:00 Start touring Yunlong Ground Fissure
17:00 Finish touring the ground fissure and return
17:30 Catch the last return bus back to Enshi Bus Station
19:30 Have dinner at the bus station's folk street, take the 8 o'clock train back to Chongqing
🌄【Must-visit Attractions】
Qixingzhai Scenic Area: Spectacular cliffs, mysterious Yixiantian, amazing natural wonders!🏞
Yunlong Ground Fissure: Cool waterside boardwalk, feel a different kind of coolness!💦
🚡【Cable Car & Escalator】
Qixingzhai ticket + ground cable car + scenic bus + descending escalator = 185 yuan, easy to go up and down the mountain;
Yunlong Ground Fissure ticket = 50 yuan, easy to exit the valley.
🍽【Food Recommendations】
Enshi specialty hanging pot, smoked pig's trotters, smoked ribs... a must-try for fresh flavors!😋
🕒【Return Arrangement】
17:30 Return to Enshi city, taste local delicacies;
20:00 Take the last train back to Chongqing.
Don't let the heat stop you, this weekend, go to Enshi Grand Canyon to find that coolness that belongs to summer!🌈
Nathan Simmons Owen-97
Enshi Grand Canyon (2 days and 1 night, 1000 per person)
Zhengzhou🚄Enshi
I found that hiking is truly a refreshing and exhilarating experience. The muscle soreness, the mental relaxation, and the sight of vibrant greenery everywhere can make you forget all your worries. In short, this was a spontaneous trip, with tickets booked just 12 hours before departure. It was a weekend trip that didn't require taking any leave.
🚊Transportation
Friday night: 23:59 Zhengzhou - 08:40 Enshi
Sunday night: 19:13 Enshi - 04:00 Zhengzhou
🏠Accommodation
There are many hotels and homestays around. The one we stayed in is not recommended; it cost 400 per night, the room was small and not soundproof.
📆Itinerary
Day 1: Luyuanping
8:40🚄 Arrived at Enshi Station, contacted the pre-booked car driver (500 for a day), and drove to Luyuanping. Around 10 o'clock, we passed a tea garden, where we stopped to take some photos. At 10:40, we continued our journey. It started to ☔ on the way, and the rain got heavier as we went deeper into the mountains. We were worried about whether we could reach our destination smoothly. Fortunately, the rain gradually subsided, and we arrived at Luyuanping around noon.
⛰️Surrounded by high mountains, we took the world's longest inclined elevator to reach this last primitive village without road access. It felt like we had stumbled into a paradise, deeply captivated by the scenery here. There are various hiking trails and natural waterfalls, with the most notable being the Xuanlu Rift, formed 250 million years ago‼️. Its extraordinary beauty is a testament to the wonders of nature.
16:30 We left the scenic area, and the driver took us to the guesthouse. We had dinner at the guesthouse's restaurant, but the taste was very average and not recommended.
Day 2: Enshi Grand Canyon
We had breakfast at the guesthouse. To avoid the crowds, we arrived at the scenic area around 8 o'clock.
▲Enshi Grand Canyon has two main areas: Qixingzhai and Yunlong Rift. Qixingzhai is on the mountain and requires hiking, featuring cliffside walkways, peculiar rocks, and spectacular views of peak forests and sea of clouds. Yunlong Rift is at the foot of the mountain, relatively flat, showcasing canyon waterfalls and river rifts, and is also known as the "most beautiful scar on Earth." Since we had seen the Xuanlu Rift the previous day, we only visited Qixingzhai today, focusing on hiking.
Itinerary reference: Visitor Center🔜Ground Cable Car🔜Qixingzhai🔜Uphill Cable Car🔜Yixiantian🔜Cliffside Walkway🔜Welcoming Pine🔜Yizhuxiang🔜Downhill Elevator🔜Visitor Center.
This itinerary is suitable for those who are not in great physical condition, but it is relatively expensive. Those in good physical condition can choose to hike up the mountain.
Since we only visited Qixingzhai today, we leisurely strolled until 3 PM before leaving. There were many food options on the mountain; the small potatoes and large sausages were delicious, but the cold noodles were average. At 15:30, we took the bus back to Enshi city, which took about 1.5 hours. We had dinner in the city and happily ended this trip.
Trip Expenses💰:
🚕Car rental: 500
💌Luyuanping ticket: 480 (including elevator and sightseeing car) / 2 people
🏡Accommodation: 400
📧Enshi Grand Canyon ticket: 580 (including cable car and elevator) / 2 people
Return bus: 50 / 2 people
🍚Food: 150
🌈Total 2160, 1080 per person
sophiashootingstar
Enshi Travel Guide
|Explore Tujia Culture and Natural Wonders🌄|||🎉Hello, today we are taking you on a wonderful five-day, four-night trip to Enshi, experiencing the natural and cultural charm of this land!🌳
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📅Day 1: Arrive in Enshi
🚗Arrive in Enshi. Although no meals are included on the first day, I can't wait to start this journey!
🏨Check into a hotel in Enshi city, take a short rest, and get ready for the upcoming adventure.
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📅Day 2: Enshi Grand Canyon Qixingzhai & Yunlong River Rift
🌄Depart early in the morning to Enshi's 5A scenic spot - Grand Canyon Qixingzhai. The peaks here are unique and the scenery is spectacular, making you feel like you are in a fairyland.
🌊In the afternoon, we delve into the Yunlong River Rift, experiencing the wonders of nature, with every step being a visual feast.
🍽All three meals are settled within the scenic area, tasting local specialties and letting your taste buds travel too.
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📅Day 3: Jianshi Earth Heart Valley & Qingjiang Butterfly Cliff Scenic Area
🏞Continue the adventure on the second day. We first arrive at Jianshi Earth Heart Valley, feeling the mystery and wonder deep within the earth.
🦋Next, we head to Qingjiang Butterfly Cliff Scenic Area, where the variety of butterflies makes you feel like you are in the kingdom of butterflies.
🌇After dinner, we return to Enshi city to recharge for tomorrow's itinerary.
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📅Day 4: Selenium Port Supermarket & Suobuya Stone Forest & Tujia Daughter City
🛒In the morning, we first visit Selenium Port Supermarket to shop for some local specialty products as souvenirs of the trip.
🌲Then, we head to Suobuya Stone Forest, where the stone forest landscape is unique and varied, leaving people in awe.
🏰Finally, we arrive at Tujia Daughter City, feeling the rich Tujia cultural atmosphere and enjoying beautiful Tujia song and dance performances.
🍜After dinner, we return to Enshi city to prepare for tomorrow's departure.
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📅Day 5: End of the Trip
🌅On the last day, after having breakfast in Enshi city, we embark on the journey home. Although the trip is short, the memories left are deep enough.
🏠With a heart full of gains and reluctance, we return to our cozy home.
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★Tourist Attractions:
Enshi Grand Canyon Qixingzhai AAAAA----One of Enshi's three major cards, a world geological wonder, the Oriental Colorado
Yunlong River Rift AAAAA----The only river in the world with different geological ages on its left and right banks, the most beautiful scar on earth.
Jianshi Earth Heart Valley AAAA----"The origin of mankind" "The first important place in Shinan" with a full-length suspended walkway
Qingjiang Butterfly Cliff AAAA-----The world's only shocking karst landform magical butterfly cliff
Suobuya Stone Forest AAAA------The world's oldest Ordovician stone forest, waiting for 400 million years just for your arrival
Tujia Daughter City AAAA------China's eighth largest artificial ancient town, the only city in the world where men are loyal and women are the first;
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BHZ. Nat 3528
Enshi Three-Day Travel Guide
Enshi Three-Day Travel Guide
From Wuhan to Enshi three-day tour guide,
Wuhan-Enshi ticket 90-180, four hours
Day1:
Expected to arrive at Enshi Railway Station at twelve, have lunch, visit Enshi Daughter City in the afternoon, free of charge, about five or six kilometers from the railway station, taxi around ten yuan
Dinner Stay near the railway station
Day2:
One-day tour of Enshi Grand Canyon. The bus station is right across from the railway station, with tickets to the Grand Canyon at 25 yuan each, operating on a full-load basis, departing when full. You should go to the Enshi Grand Canyon early, as the entrance queue is very long. It takes from 10:30 am in the queue to 1 pm to enter the scenic area. Make sure to return from the Grand Canyon by 5:30 pm at the latest, manage your time well. The combined ticket for the canyon is up to 370, including a small train, cable car, elevator, and shuttle bus. Enshi Grand Canyon is divided into the uphill Qixingzhai and the downhill Yunlong Rift. It is recommended to climb the mountain in the morning and finish Qixingzhai; when the sun is strong, walk through the rift.
Qixingzhai
From the visitor center, take the ground cable car to the cableway square, then take the cableway uphill
After getting off the cableway, follow the plank road to tour Qixingzhai (One-Line Sky, Cliff Plank Road, Xianglong Torch, Welcoming Pine, One Pillar Incense, etc.)
Then take the downhill escalator (you must take the escalator here, there are 9 sections, the stairs down the mountain are too hard on the knees)
Take the scenic area transfer bus to the cableway square, then take the ground cable car to the entrance of Yunlong Rift
Yunlong Rift
Enter the scenic area and follow the plank road into the valley
The path in the rift is relatively flat, passing by 5 waterfalls, and it's easy to see ground rainbows
At the end of the valley is the 'Little Waist' ladder (included in the 370 combined ticket)
Reach the exit of Yunlong Rift, then take the ground cable car to the visitor center. The whole day takes about 7 hours,
Return to the visitor center before 5:30 pm to take the bus back to the railway station
Day3:
Tusi City (opening hours 7:30-18:00), six kilometers from Enshi Railway Station, taxi 10, ticket 42, various ethnic minority clothes 15-50, makeup around fifty
ANNIKA WALSH
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.
DEXTER BISHOP
[Green kingdom concave shape, large film both sense of sight]
Enshi Grand Canyon's Qixingzhai scenic spot, really a super comfortable green kingdom. Enshi's forest coverage rate is over 85%. It is estimated to be more than 90%. The air is not too good. The negative ions are full and there is no feeling of climbing. It is like washing the lungs in an oxygen tank. The karst landforms here are world-famous. The first time I saw them, it was unusual. The various shapes were concave and soft, and the light was divided into large pieces.
Jerrylin.
There are two ways to go to the Qixingzhai Scenic Area. One is the cable car, the other is the bus provided in the scenic area. If you have good physical strength, you can choose the latter because the latter has to climb one more hill.
Qixingzhai Scenic Spot is probably the most amazing place for the whole trip. I am amazed by the incense of the columns, the cliffs, the couples, the welcoming pines, and the twin towers.
First-line days, also known as step clouds, after weathering, dissolution, collapse, and a giant crack. During the shuttle, look up and see the blue sky.
After a ray of days, you will reach the entire essence of the Grand Canyon, the cliff corridor.
The cliff path was built in August 2006, with a total length of 488 meters and a net height difference of more than 300 meters. People like me are so timid, just dare to walk forward slowly against the mountain wall.
The treasure of the town in the Grand Canyon is this one column incense, is a rare monolithic Triassic limestone column, the height is 150 meters, the bottom of the column is 6 meters in diameter, among the peaks For thousands of years, guarding this mysterious land.