Self-drive Enshi 6 days guide

Day1: Xi'an > Yichang

2 attraction(s) · 398 km

The driving itinerary from Xi'an to Enshi takes in Ankang, Wuxi and Fengjie, with views of the Qinling Mountains and the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River along the way, totaling six days.

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Qinling mountain range, from the Qinhai-Tibetan border to the Qinhai-Tibetan border

398 km

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Chongqing Three Gorges Dam

The Three Gorges Dam is currently the world's largest hydroelectric power station, consisting of five scenic areas including the Three Gorges Exhibition Hall, Tanzi Ling Park, 185 Park, Near Dam Park, and Cut-off Memorial Park. Among them, Tanzi Ling, 185 and Cut-off Memorial Park are always open to tourists. At Tanzi Ling, you can also climb high to enjoy the view of the dam and the beautiful Yangtze River scenery; while the Flood Discharge Viewing Area and the Observation Area at the 185-meter water level will bring you thrilling thunderous waves. The Cut-off Memorial Park also presents excellent song and dance performances and provides tourists with an internal transportation center.

Day2: Enshi

3 attraction(s) · 7 km

Visit Enshi Grand Canyon in Enshi to enjoy the spectacular canyon scenery and natural landscapes, you can choose cable car or hiking tour, experience attractions such as Yixiang Xiang, Yunlong Ground Slit, etc., and stay overnight in a hotel near the scenic spot.

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Enshi Grand Canyon

Enshi Grand Canyon is a globally renowned geological wonder and a natural museum of karst landforms, known as the Grand Canyon of China comparable to the Grand Canyon in Colorado, USA. It features hundred-mile cliffs, thousand-foot waterfalls, primitive forests, and ancient villages, making it an ideal summer leisure destination. Here, you can explore the cracks that extend hundreds of meters deep, or walk on suspension bridges that hang 300 meters high, experiencing unprecedented excitement. It should be noted that park tickets are only valid for the day of purchase. If you are unable to complete all the attractions on the same day, you can extend at the ticket window on the next morning. Specific regulations are subject to the park announcement.

2 km

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a stick of incense

An incense stick is a stone pillar that can reach up to 150 meters in height and has a diameter of only 4 meters, which is astonishing. According to legend, this is a gift from the gods to the local residents. When the residents encounter difficulties, they light this incense stick and the gods will come to help them. This incense stick has three remarkable characteristics: it cannot be blown down by the wind, it cannot be knocked down by rain, and it cannot be crushed by its own weight.

6 km

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Yunlong Tiankeng Viewpoint

Day3: Enshi

3 attraction(s) · 32 km

This route will visit Enshi Grand Canyon and Lichuan to experience the magnificent scenery of nature, including Tenglong Cave, Qiyue Mountain and other attractions, experiencing the unique flavor of Enshi and enjoying the natural scenery.

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Enshi Grand Canyon

Enshi Grand Canyon is a globally renowned geological wonder and a natural museum of karst landforms, known as the Grand Canyon of China comparable to the Grand Canyon in Colorado, USA. It features hundred-mile cliffs, thousand-foot waterfalls, primitive forests, and ancient villages, making it an ideal summer leisure destination. Here, you can explore the cracks that extend hundreds of meters deep, or walk on suspension bridges that hang 300 meters high, experiencing unprecedented excitement. It should be noted that park tickets are only valid for the day of purchase. If you are unable to complete all the attractions on the same day, you can extend at the ticket window on the next morning. Specific regulations are subject to the park announcement.

25 km

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Tenglong Cave

Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture is a gathering place for Tujia and Miao ethnic groups, where mountains and water interweave and the scenery is simply breathtaking. The Tenglong Cave scenic area consists of Shuidong, Handong, Liyu Cave, Liangfeng Cave, Dujiachun and other areas, as well as three dragon gates and Huaxiankeng. The scenery is beautiful. The peaks stand tall in the cave, and the water flows gently. Shuidong and Handong are connected with each other, and the main cave is connected with the branch caves. The temperature inside the cave is maintained at 14-18℃. The shapes of the stones in the cave are varied, with over 1,000 pictographic stones, making it both magnificent and mysterious. The scenery outside the cave is also picturesque, with clear mountains and water.

7 km

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Qiyue Mountain

Day4: Enshi

1 attraction(s) · 0 km

This route travels from Lichuan to Xianfeng to visit Pingbaying Primitive Eco-tourism Area to experience lush forests, clear streams and Tujia flavor. Stay overnight in Xianfeng County.

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Xianfeng Pingbaying Forest Hotel

Day5: Enshi > Dali

2 attraction(s) · 1037 km

The schedule of this day is to visit Xuanen in the morning to visit Wujiadai Tribute Tea Cultural Tourism Zone and taste Enshi Yulu Tea, then in the afternoon to Shiziguan Scenic Spot to enjoy the water pontoon bridge and canyon scenery, and stay overnight in Xuanen County.

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Wujiatai, a place in Wujiang suburbs of Chongqing municipality, formerly in Sichuan

1037 km

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Lion Pass Scenic Area

Located 25 kilometers southwest of Jianchuan County, Jianchuan Shibao Mountain is named after the turtle-like cracks, lion-like elephant shapes, and clock-like appearance of the red sandstone on the mountain. The environment here is beautiful, with lush forests, endless stone attractions, unique temples, and unique scenery, particularly renowned for its grottoes and cliff carvings. The caves, excavated during the Tang and Song dynasties, are even known as the "Dunhuang of Southwest China" and have been listed as national key cultural relics protection units.