Enshi Qingjiang Butterfly Cliff Scenic Area

Traveling to Enshi, Hubei, the first stop is the Daqing River Scenic Area. It is said that you haven't been to Enshi if you don't visit the Qingjiang River. The Qingjiang River, also known as the Yi River, is 800 li long and is known as the mother river of the Tujia people. The Enshi Daqing River Scenic Area, located in Enshi Prefecture, is the most beautiful and pristine section of the Qingjiang River. Sitting on the cruise ship, the mountains on both sides of the canyon are picturesque, the waterfalls are rushing down, and the stilted buildings and Tujia fields hidden in the green mountains and clear waters are all in sight along the continuous river, making tourists feel as if they are in a beautiful fairyland. 🚍Transportation: It is recommended to drive or charter a car, navigate to Enshi Daqing River ⏰Two boats a day: 9 am and 2 pm. The whole tour takes about 5 hours 💰Ticket price: 180 yuan 🍱Lunch is available on the boat, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery outside the window while tasting Enshi's special dishes. 🌟Other tips: 1, The scenery of Daqing River Scenic Area is beautiful in sunny or rainy weather. 2, The wind on the boat is very strong, remember to bring a jacket.

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.

The first stop of our trip to Enshi, we came to the Daqing River Scenic Area. It is said that the Qing River is the 'Mother River' of the Tujia people in Enshi. To feel the beauty of the Qing River, it is best to travel by boat. The journey is a flowing landscape painting, just need to feel quietly. - It rained for a few days before we came to Enshi. I thought the scenery would be greatly discounted, but I didn't expect the 'landscape painting' to turn into an 'ink painting', which is even more beautiful with clouds and mists. - The two sides of the canyon are picturesque, with majestic stone peaks and flying waterfalls. A casual shot is a scene of ancient poetry. But what lingers in my mind the longest is Su Shi's sentence—'The small boat passes from here, and the river and sea send my life.' Look, this is the charm of the landscape, always allowing many of us to meet across a thousand years. - 📍Enshi Daqing River Scenic Area 💰180 yuan 👉The whole journey is by boat, passing through Honghua Gorge, Qianpu Gorge, and Butterfly Gorge, which takes about 5 hours. ✅Two boats a day: 9 am and 2 pm. 🙋The overall itinerary is very relaxed, just keep shooting. But remind everyone to bring a jacket, it's quite cold on the boat.

The Daqing River originates from Qiyue Mountain in Lichuan City, Hubei Province, and is the mother river of the Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture. With a total length of 423 kilometers, it was historically known as Yishui, a first-level tributary of the Yangtze River. It is named for its clear waters that are said to be 'so transparent that one can see ten zhang deep'. The Daqing River basin is renowned for its picturesque mountains and rivers, and is known as the '800-li Daqing River Gallery'. 🌟Highlights: The most beautiful and pristine sections of the Daqing River are the Qianpu Gorge (with many waterfalls cascading down), Butterfly Gorge (shaped like a butterfly with its wings spread), and Bawang Gorge (where there is a cave said to have been inhabited by an ancient Ba leader). 🚉Travel Tips: Board the boat at the north bank pier of the Hunshui River Port Area in Enshi. The pier is about 38 kilometers from Enshi Station, and it is recommended to charter a car or join a tour group. For self-driving, navigate to the north bank pier of the Hunshui River Port Area. ⏳Tour Duration: Boats depart at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, with a duration of 4 hours. You can choose to dine on the boat (reservation required in advance) or bring your own food. 💰Boat Ticket: 170 yuan (first floor, third-class cabin) 📝Tips: 1. If you are going alone, it is recommended to join a day tour group, which costs less than 200 yuan on average. Hotels in the center of Enshi city offer pick-up services, which are very convenient. There is no public transportation to the pier, so joining a day tour group is cost-effective. 2. Since the boat has third-class, second-class (second floor), and first-class (third floor) cabins, which are not numerous but comfortable and quiet with private bathrooms and good views, it is recommended to seek out second-class or first-class cabins as soon as you board, especially if you are with family or a group of friends. 3. When the boat passes famous spots like Butterfly Gorge, it is not possible to dock and let tourists disembark. Pay attention to the boat's announcements and introductions to avoid missing the opportunity to check in at these locations. 4. It is best to bring your own drinking water.