Enshi Travel Guide
Enshi, a picturesque locale, is beautifully situated in the heart of China. Its unique geographical position, coupled with its canyon landscapes, bestows it with a naturally cool and refreshing climate. Each season in Enshi offers a different scenic charm, ensuring that visitors always encounter its beauty at its best.
Enshi is free from the throngs of tourists, maintaining its simple and genuine local customs. The less-developed transportation network has preserved its magnificent scenery, often compared to the grandeur of the Grand Canyon in the United States. Here, you can stay in traditional stilt houses, savor local delicacies like cured meat, drink homemade rice wine, and enjoy oil tea soup. You can also listen to the enchanting Dragon Boat Melody, explore the pristine Qingjiang River, or hear the tale of Huang Si Jie. Engage in the vibrant local culture by learning the traditional hand-waving dance or the copper bell dance, and share hearty laughs with the Tujia people.
Enshi offers a pure, unspoiled experience of nature. Every inch is like a painting, every step reveals a new scene. Its geological wonders, including sheer cliffs, bizarre peaks, narrow crevices, and stunning canyons, resemble a delicate orchid blossoming happily in a secluded valley. Enshi is like a shy Tujia maiden, showcasing her most beautiful and passionate side to visitors.
I completely forgot where we originally planned to go, but due to the continuous rain, we had to change our itinerary. Eventually, we decided to visit “The World’s No. 1 Cave,” which is the Tenglong Cave. I’ve heard that helicopters can actually enter here. It was raining heavily all day, and it felt really chilly, especially inside the cave which was even colder! Honestly, I didn’t feel much during the visit — I just thought the cave was quite disappointing.… Read more »
The transportation at the Enshi Grand Canyon Scenic Area is extremely complicated. Visitors have to take the scenic area bus → then the scenic area rail transit → followed by the internal scenic area shuttle bus to finally reach the starting point. Each transfer involves long walks. The main issue is that the roads are extremely illogical; for instance, going uphill past a convenience store only to come back down again, which seems solely designed to make the journey longer.… Read more »