Enshi Grand Canyon
Known as "Earth's Most Stunning Scar," this geologic wonder features rare sinkhole-valley clusters. Hundreds of miles of sheer cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and primeval forests converge here. The Yunlong Rift Valley's "One-Line Sky" phenomenon leaves visitors awestruck. Rated by the U.S. as China's most enchanting paradise and hailed by British explorers as "the world's most inconceivable natural marvel."
🚗 Transportation:
Air: Enshi Xupingping Airport
Rail: Enshi Railway Station
🏨 Accommodation:
Cliffside Hotels in the Gorge
Mufu Ancient Town Homestays
😋 Cuisine:
Tujia Mixed Vegetable Soup
Braised Pig Hoof Hotpot
Pan-Fried Potatoes
✅ Must-Visit:
Yunlong Rift Valley
Standing Candle (150m sandstone monolith)
Cliffside Plank Walkways
Shennongjia Forest District
Wild Man legends, golden snub-nosed monkeys, alpine meadows, and sea-of-clouds mirages intertwine. Da Jiuhu's nine highland lakes resemble scattered pearls, transforming into a winter fairyland.
🚗 Transportation:
Air: Shennongjia Hongping Airport
Rail: Yichang East Station (transfer required)
🏨 Accommodation:
Muyu Town Hotels
Da Jiuhu Starlight Tents
😋 Cuisine:
Shennong Wild Honey
Highland Potatoes
Cold-Water Fish
✅ Must-Visit:
Shennong Peak
Da Jiuhu Lakes
Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey Ridge
💥 Note: Summer requires down jackets – temperatures fluctuate wildly!
Wudang Mountains
This Taoist sanctuary boasts 72 peaks bowing to the Golden Summit, globally famed for Tai Chi. UNESCO-listed Wudang Palace and Zixiao Palace blend ancient architecture with celestial grandeur.
🚗 Transportation:
Air: Wudangshan Airport
Rail: Wudangshan West Station
🏨 Accommodation:
Golden Summit VIP Tower
Nanyan Palace Taoist Retreats
😋 Cuisine:
Taoist Herbal Cuisine
Wudang Honey Oranges
Danjiangkou Fish Head
✅ Must-Visit:
Golden Hall
Zixiao Palace
Taizi Slope
Three Gorges Homeland
The most poetic stretch of the Yangtze River merges Ba-Chu culture with dramatic landscapes.
🚗 Transportation:
Air: Yichang Sanxia Airport
Rail: Yichang East Station
🏨 Accommodation:
Three Gorges Homeland Lodges
Sandouping Town Hotels
😋 Cuisine:
Yangtze River Catfish
Pan-Fried Potatoes
Zigui Navel Oranges
✅ Must-Visit:
Longjin Stream
Bawang Fortress
Lighthouse Rock
Pingshan Gorge
Dubbed "China's Blue Mountains" by outdoor enthusiasts, this hidden gorge features crystal-clear turquoise waters where boats appear suspended mid-air. Sunlight creates surreal Tiffany-blue reflections. National Geographic featured this "alien-like world."
🚗 Transportation:
Air: Enshi Xupingping Airport (transfer required)
Rail: No direct access
🏨 Accommodation:
Hefeng County Hotels
Dodge Gully Homestays
😋 Cuisine:
Tujia Bacon
Oil Tea Soup
Mixed Vegetables
✅ Must-Visit:
Floating Boat Photography Point
One-Line Sky
Dodge Gully
💥 Note: Closed during rainy seasons – check weather forecasts!
Tenglong Cave
Asia's largest karst cave spans an area large enough to fit Macau. Features helicopter-accessible chambers and jaw-dropping stalactite formations.
🚗 Transportation:
Air: Enshi Xupingping Airport
Rail: Lichuan Station
🏨 Accommodation:
Lichuan City Hotels
Tenglong Cave Resort
😋 Cuisine:
Water Shield Fern
Lichuan Yam
Baiyang Dried Tofu
✅ Must-Visit:
Laser Light Shows
Underground Boat Rides
Cavern Hot Air Balloons
