En Shi Da Xia Valley is a famous tourist attraction in Hubei, offering natural scenery. Ticket: ¥150. Rating: 4.9/5.
En Shi Da Xia Valley
En Shi Da Xia Valley is a famous tourist attraction in Hubei, offering natural scenery. Ticket: …
🥇 5A Level ⭐ 4.9 🗺️ Hubei 🏙️ Enshi 🌲 Natural
Spot Facts
| Level | 5A |
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| Rating | 4.9 |
| Site Area | 300 km² |
| Foreign name | Enshi Grand Canyon Scenic Area |
Practical Info
| Ticket | 150元 |
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| Opening hours | 08:00—15:30 08:30—15:00 |
Enshi Grand Canyon Guide
Real coordinates · smooth curved routeEnshi Grand Canyon, a national 5A scenic area in Tunbao Township, Enshi City, Hubei Province, is famed for its spectacular karst landscapes. It is made up of two core zones: the Yunlong Ground Fissure, an underground-river gorge about 3.6 km long lined with sheer cliffs and cascading waterfalls (Rainbow Waterfall flashes with rainbows on sunny days), and Qixingzhai on the canyon rim above, where cliff-hugging plank walkways, the One-Pillar-of-Incense rock and the Greeting Pine await. The classic route takes about 4-6 hours with many steps, so allow plenty of time.
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Visitor CenterStart · Entrance
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Yunlong Fissure Entranceabout 840 m (straight line) from the previous stop · SightAfter buying and checking tickets at the Visitor Center, take the shuttle bus about 10 minutes to the Yunlong Ground Fissure entrance, or walk there along the trail. The entrance viewing platform overlooks the fissure's first stretch: cliffs on both sides sheer as if cleaved by an axe, with the river roaring below. Adjust your gear and top up water here, then descend the stone steps to the fissure floor to begin exploring. Why this route: the shuttle from the Visitor Center takes you into the gorge's core, and the entrance platform gives a first full view of the Yunlong Fissure's facing cliffs, setting the tone for the whole route.
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Fissure Boardwalkabout 600 m (straight line) from the previous stop · SightDescend about a hundred stone steps from the entrance to the fissure floor and step onto the plank walkway suspended in the gorge. On one side near-vertical cliffs, on the other a deep hidden river channel; a sliver of sky overhead, roaring water below, and waterfalls such as Huanglong Falls come into view one after another, mist in your face—a breathtaking sight. Why this route: the walkway hangs between sheer cliffs and a hidden river, a strip of sky above and thundering water below—the finest stretch for experiencing the karst fissure's depth and steepness up close.
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Rainbow Waterfallabout 1620 m (straight line) from the previous stop · SightContinue deeper along the walkway as the cliffs narrow and waterfalls grow denser. Midway, Rainbow Falls pours down a drop of tens of meters into a jade-green pool, throwing up clouds of mist. On sunny mornings sunlight pierces the mist and refracts into a rainbow—hence the name. This is the most photogenic spot in the fissure section. Why this route: Rainbow Falls drops tens of meters, and on sunny mornings sunlight through the mist often creates a rainbow—the most popular landmark of the Yunlong Fissure.
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Fissure Sightseeing Elevator (Up)about 1620 m (straight line) from the previous stop · SightLeaving Rainbow Falls, continue past the narrowest stretch—the One-Line-Sky cliff—to the fissure sightseeing elevator. Built against the cliff and about 100 meters tall, it lifts you from the fissure floor to the surface in about a minute, sparing you thousands of steps. At the top, look back: the fissure cuts into the earth like a deep scar—a magnificent sight. Why this route: the elevator rises about 100 meters in a minute, saving effort while letting you look back over the whole fissure from above.
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Cableway Upper Station (Qixingzhai)about 2790 m (straight line) from the previous stop · SightFrom the elevator, walk about 10 minutes along a gentle path to the cableway lower station and ride up. The cableway runs nearly 1,000 meters and takes about 10 minutes. As you rise, the Yunlong Fissure and rolling peak clusters below unfold into a grand panorama; in mist it feels like traveling through a heavenly palace—the easiest and most spectacular way up to Qixingzhai. Why this route: the cableway spans nearly 1,000 meters, offering views over karst peaks and the Yunlong Fissure—the easiest transfer up Qixingzhai with superb scenery.
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Qixingzhai Cliff Walkwayabout 390 m (straight line) from the previous stop · SightThe upper cableway station sits high in Qixingzhai; from there follow the ridge trail to the famous Cliff Walkway. Carved into the sheer cliff and about 488 meters long, it has a bottomless abyss below and endless peaks and seas of cloud beyond the railing. Walking it feels like treading in midair—a superb corridor for overlooking the grand canyon and distant karst peaks. Why this route: the 488-meter Cliff Walkway is carved into sheer rock, a thrilling midair walk and Qixingzhai's most iconic high-altitude experience.
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One-Pillar-of-Incenseabout 1220 m (straight line) from the previous stop · SightAt the end of the walkway, turn onto the mountain trail and walk about 40 minutes to Qixingzhai's landmark, Incense Stick. This isolated rock pillar, about 150 meters tall and thicker at the top than the bottom, was formed by limestone eroded and weathered over eons; it stands gracefully at the edge of a deep valley, unyielding through wind and rain—the most representative pillar wonder of China's karst landscape. Why this route: Incense Stick, about 150 meters tall and thicker at the top, has stood through eons of weathering—the scenic area's most celebrated geological wonder and landmark.
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Greeting Pineabout 1420 m (straight line) from the previous stop · SightContinue from the Yizhuxiang viewpoint, follow the trail through layered peaks for about 25 minutes to reach the Guest-Greeting Pine. This pine grows stubbornly from a crevice in the cliff, its branches stretching toward the gorge like open arms welcoming visitors, set against the cliff and sea of clouds behind it. Visitors often stop here for photos; it is a classic photo spot on the Qixingzhai route. Why this route: The Guest-Greeting Pine grows from a cliff crevice with branches spread like welcoming arms, set against the gorge's sea of clouds—an unmissable classic photo spot.
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Downhill Escalatorabout 3480 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
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Return Transfer Pointabout 10 m (straight line) from the previous stop · EntranceAfter leaving the Guest-Greeting Pine, follow the downhill trail for about 15 minutes to the outdoor escalator. Built along the mountain in multiple sections and several hundred meters long, it carries visitors smoothly from mid-mountain to the foot in about 10 minutes. A few minutes' walk from the exit brings you to the return transfer point, where you take the shuttle bus back to the visitor center, ending the gorge tour. Why this route: The outdoor escalator built along the mountain runs in sections, carrying visitors smoothly downhill to save effort and spare the knees, then a shuttle bus returns you efficiently to the visitor center.
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