Enshi Hike | After Walking the Earth's Most Beautiful Scar, I'm Completely Blown Away!

Those who have been trapped in the urban jungle for too long always need an escape to commune with nature. This time, we chose the Enshi Grand Canyon. As the anxieties of the city were blown away by the canyon winds, and the inner voice became clearer after the phone signal disappeared—this is the best gift hiking gives to every pilgrim. · Known as the "Earth's most beautiful scar," Enshi Grand Canyon is famous for its precipitous cliff walkways, unique karst landforms, and the awe-inspiring "One Incense Stick" stone pillar. Hiking through it is like walking in the clouds, allowing you to experience the wonders of nature and challenge yourself. It's a journey that's both visually stunning and spiritually enriching. · 💡 Preparation before departure 📆Best season: April-October (avoid the rainy season, pay attention to sun protection in July-August) 🚌Transportation: Take a bus from Enshi Bus Station, about 1.5 hours one way 🎫Tickets: Qixingzhai ticket 105 yuan, ground cable car 30 yuan, sightseeing bus 20 yuan 🏠Accommodation: It is recommended to stay in Enshi city, with more choices; there are homestays near the scenic area, but the prices are higher 👟Equipment: Non-slip hiking shoes, trekking poles, sunscreen, hat, raincoat, light backpack, sufficient water and food · 🔀Hiking route: 1⃣️ Tourist Center → Qixingzhai Entrance → Xiaoloumen Take the ground cable car from the tourist center, about 20 minutes, to reach the starting point of the Qixingzhai hike. Hiking up the mountain takes about 1 hour. If you are not physically fit, you can choose the ropeway up the mountain, the ticket price is 105 yuan. 2⃣️ Xiaoloumen → Cliff Walkway → One Incense Stick → Twin Towers The essence of Enshi Grand Canyon, the most impressive of which is the cliff walkway, hanging on a vertical cliff, with a thousand-meter abyss below, the visual impact is extremely strong. The moment your feet step onto the cliff walkway, the thousand-foot cliff unfolds beneath you. The rocks here are engraved with the time code of 300 million years, and every fold is a love letter written by the earth to mankind. The One Incense Stick is a landmark of Enshi Grand Canyon. The independent stone pillar, about 150 meters high, resembles a stick of incense and has stood for thousands of years. It was once named one of the "40 most beautiful sceneries in China" by foreign media. Looking up in front of the "One Incense Stick," you will suddenly understand what true eternity is—standing from the Jurassic period to today, having witnessed so many changes, yet still maintaining its original uprightness. Compared to the One Incense Stick, the Twin Towers are even more spectacular. They are two juxtaposed stone peaks, shaped like brothers, a true marvel of karst landforms, as if walking in a fantasy movie scene. 3⃣️ Twin Towers → Qixingzhai Exit → Tourist Center It takes about 2,000 steps to go down the mountain, which puts a lot of pressure on the knees. It is recommended to use trekking poles and descend sideways to reduce the impact. You can also choose the downward escalator, the ticket price is 30 yuan. Take the scenic bus back to the tourist center at the end. · 📌 Practical suggestions: ✅Enter the scenic area before 8 am to avoid peak crowds. ✅The whole journey takes about 4-6 hours, with many steps, so those with bad knees should be cautious. ✅Bring enough water and dry food, as the supply points on the mountain are expensive. ✅The walkways are slippery on rainy days, so it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes.