Suobuya Stone Forest: A Fantastical Karst, A New Picture of a Secret Realm

Suobuya Stone Forest Scenic Area, like a dazzling pearl in Enshi City, Hubei Province. As a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, it covers a total area of 21 square kilometers and is renowned as the world's number one Ordovician stone forest. It resembles a vast underwater labyrinth, with unique landforms that captivate and amaze. The scenic area consists of four main areas—Qinglong Terrace, Lotus Village, Mozi Valley, and Jiulong Convergence—each with its own characteristics. The 'dissolution patterns' and 'crowned' landscapes are incredibly fascinating, with narrow secret realms and fossil relics found everywhere, resembling an ancient geological museum. Moreover, Suobuya Stone Forest carries a rich historical and cultural heritage. It is the venue for the Enshi Tujia Daughter's Festival, where Tujia sons and daughters sing and express their emotions, exuding a strong Tujia ethnic flavor. Visitors strolling through the stone forest can fully appreciate the wonders of nature, participate in outdoor activities such as hiking and photography, and deeply experience the unique charm of the scenic area, embarking on an unforgettable journey of nature and culture.