Lichuan

🌿 Hidden Gem of Lichuan! A Fairy-tale Summer Retreat with Natural Oxygen Bar and Tujia Culture! 🏞️ This small Hubei town is full of surprises! With an average summer temperature of 22°C, it's like a natural air conditioner. Every photo you take looks like a forest-themed masterpiece, and the rich Tujia culture awaits your exploration~ 📍Address: Lichuan City, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province 🚗Transport Tips: - Self-drive: ~6 hours from Wuhan, ~4 hours from Yichang - High-speed rail: Direct to Lichuan Station (4h from Wuhan / 2.5h from Chongqing) 1️⃣ Tenglong Cave ➡️ A World-Class Karst Wonder! The largest cave in Asia! Ride an electric cart through 5km of underground marvels, with laser shows + Tujia song and dance performances that will leave you in awe. 📸 Photo Spots: Cave entrance waterfall + Rainbow Bridge section 2️⃣ Dashuijing Ancient Architecture Complex A living fossil of the Tujia chieftain era from the Ming and Qing dynasties! Over 30 stilted houses form this Tujia village, with cobblestone paths that feel like stepping back in time. 🍜 Must-try: Tujia cured pork hotpot + Hezha rice 3️⃣ Sumadang "China's Most Beautiful Small Town"! Vast forests + cliffside sea of clouds, with stunning azalea blooms in July-August. 🏡 Stay: Forest cabins recommended—open the window to a starry sky! 🔥 Must-Do Experiences: - Catch the sunrise over the sea of clouds at Qiyue Mountain at 5 AM - Learn to make glutinous rice cakes under the guidance of Tujia sisters - Wear Miao ethnic costumes for forest-themed photoshoots ⚠️ Pro Tips: - The cave stays at 12°C year-round—bring a jacket - Book Sumadang homestays 1 week in advance during peak season - For authentic cured pork, choose black-haired pig varieties