Xianfeng Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)

The Golden Cave, known as the Black Hole, is located 60 kilometers from the provincial road between the 318 and 209 national highways. According to Chinese and foreign cave experts, the cave was formed before the Jurassic period and has been 150 million years old. The hole is embedded in the Millennium, which is mysterious. The giant waterfall flew down from the mouth of the cave, and the sunshine was red; the Tangyan River, which was injected into the Yangtze River via the Wujiang River, passed through the lower layer of the cave and passed through. The Golden Cave Scenic Area is the world's largest gunpowder workshop, and it is also the place where the ancient toast collectors were soldiers. In the huge cave, I dont know how many secrets are hidden here. Because it is far away, there are very few tourists, and tourists who don't like the lively can choose this place as a destination, which will definitely bring a different experience. Golden Hole has the longest hole in the world for sightseeing bridges. The last section of the golden hole feels like a labyrinth, but there are signs in the hole. Out of the commentator, several small partners walked together, still very scared about the cave, and always followed the pace of the little friends, the result was still shocked by the people hiding in front.

The main attractions of the Golden Cave Scenic Spot include: Golden Cave, Maliu Creek, and the heart drifting. The weather we went to was a bit cold, and the heart drifting did not experience it, but it felt very exciting. The center of the earth drifts in the upper reaches of the Tangya River. The whole process of rafting is six kilometers. It takes about two hours. There are four kilometers of passionate beaches on the ground, and two kilometers across the cave. It is very mysterious. The water in Tangya River is green and very beautiful. The Golden Cave is a cave that was formed before the Jurassic Period and has been around 150 million years old. It has rare geological wonders in the cave. There are huge stalactites in the cave, which are different in shape and are very spectacular. The golden hole has seven floors, divided into three middle and lower holes. There are five main holes and 27 holes. It has to be said that it is amazing! The Golden Cave Scenic Area is relatively close to Icheon. If you use this as your last stop friend, you can choose to return from Icheon.

The golden hole, known as the black hole, is a collection of mountains, water, holes and odd, male, and in one. It is located in the intersection of the three counties of Enshi, Lichuan and Xianfeng, so it is called the Golden Triangle. The golden cave has seven floors, mainly including Shuilong Cave, Longma Cave, Quandong Cave, Shenfo Cave, Yulong Cave, Feiyan Cave and Ecstasy Cave. It is the only cave in the world with seven floors. There are four layers of dry caves, three layers of water holes, and more than 3,000 holes in the size of the hole. It is a veritable "underground maze." But watching from the outside is just a cave with its "appreciation". As the saying goes, "If you are not in the middle of the world, you will never be able to experience the best scenery."

The mysterious primeval forest at 30 degrees north latitude in Hubei has rare geological wonders

When traveling to Enshi, you must check in at the Pingba Camp National Forest Park in Xianfeng County. As a national 4A-level tourist attraction, it has beautiful scenery, a quiet environment, a forest coverage rate of 96%, and the highest annual temperature is only 22℃. It is known as the 'Western Hubei Forest Sea' and 'Natural Oxygen Bar'. The scenic area has currently opened two attractions: the primeval forest landscape at 30 degrees north latitude - Jigong Mountain, and the rare geological wonder in the world - Sidongxia. Jigong Mountain mainly highlights the original ecological features. Walking in the primeval forest, you can see huge ancient trees, sturdy vines, and fallen deadwood and moss scattered around for thousands of years... It's like a beautiful and mysterious natural painting. Tourists can also take the longest 'V'-shaped cable car in Asia - Jigong Mountain Cable Car, travel through the forest in the air, appreciate the forest sea and undulating peaks of the mountains, and feel the unique scenery of 30 degrees north latitude. The Sidongxia scenic area, which was formed about 140 million years ago, is a very rare cave community landscape and a rare geological structure landscape in the world. A canyon in the scenic area passes through the mountains of four mountains, forming four caves of different sizes and shapes, not only conveying the magic of natural creation, but also containing the mysterious and ancient history and culture of the Tujia, so it has been called the 'Tujia Holy Land' since ancient times. Walking through it, the scattered moss, the cool and delicious mountain spring water, the interlaced light and dark karst caves, the winding paths in the forest, everywhere reflect harmony, beauty and magic. 'A wonder in ten thousand hectares of forest, four big caves are closely connected', is a poem written by tourists after visiting the Pingba Camp National Forest Park, vividly depicting the beautiful scenery of the 'Sidongxia' scenic area. In addition, there is a glass plank road in the Sidongxia scenic area that is 88 meters long and has a drop of 300 meters from the bottom of the valley. The entire plank road is built along the cliff, with a bottomless cliff under your feet and a towering cliff above your head. Walking on the plank road, you can not only experience the thrilling excitement of standing in the air, but also watch the clouds rolling in the valley, as if walking in a dreamy fairyland.

Walking in the rain in Enshi Pingba Camp, experiencing the mysterious beauty of 30 degrees north latitude

Enshi Pingba Camp National Forest Park, located in the mysterious 30° north latitude zone, has the largest original forest in Hubei Province and is one of the largest distribution belts of rhododendron communities in the country. It is most appropriate to describe it as a 'natural oxygen bar'! Pingba Camp National Forest Park is very large, mainly went to Jigong Mountain and Sidong Gorge! Walking in the rain in Jigong Mountain, where you can see all kinds of trees, mosses, etc., when you walk to a certain extent, a waterfall appears at the corner, and you are in it, and the impetuous heart is instantly cleansed! When you enter Sidong Gorge, this original forest changes its style, caves from 140 million years ago come one after another, from narrow caves to suddenly open, there is a kind of 'mountains and rivers are doubtful, willows are dark and flowers are bright again'! ⛰【Attractions Guide】 📍Detailed address: Laoyankong Village, Pingba Camp Town, Xianfeng County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province 🚗Traffic strategy: It is recommended to drive by yourself 🕙Opening hours: 08:30———16:00 💰Ticket price: 85 yuan 📌Small Tips: Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, so you can walk comfortably! Also, when it rains, many places are slippery, be sure to pay extra attention to be careful!

When you come to Pingbaying, you can't help but experience the forest huts, which are composed of five district rooms, including the old street building, the forest log cabin, the tree cabin, the Pingba camp building and the Shanju No.1 courtyard. They are equipped with luxurious single rooms and luxurious rooms. Standard rooms, business suites, deluxe suites, joint rooms, rope ladders and other room types, all kinds of functions and facilities, both close to nature and modern life. Imagine: In the Yulin Sea, a cabin is suspended in the air. The narrow wooden bridge connects the wooden houses like needles, and you step on the wooden stairs to climb up, accompanied by the fragrance of flowers and plants. Isn't there a illusion of returning to the truth? Poetically inhabited, just in this mountain and green, the tree house has all the little beauty. The smoke and rain wet the red dust, adding the ink and wash rhyme of Jiangnan, and suddenly entered the most beautiful childhood world.

Enshi is home to a real-life version of the 'Twilight Forest'

In Enshi, Hubei, there is a forested haven located at the 30th parallel north—Pingba Camp National Forest Park. Here, with a high forest coverage rate of 36%, the temperature remains around 22℃ all year round, making it a true natural oxygen bar. Winding paths meander through the woods, and various little houses are scattered about, as if one has suddenly stepped into the fairy tale of the Emerald City. If you also want to experience the feeling of 'living in the trees', waking up to the sounds of insects and birds in the morning, and falling asleep under the twinkling stars at night, then you must not miss the Xianfeng Pingba Camp Forest Hotel in this forest park. The hotel's design integrates the ethnic styles of the Tujia and Miao peoples. The wooden houses resemble stilted buildings and coexist harmoniously with the surrounding environment, as if they are growing on the trees, exuding the charm of the forest while also displaying a rich oriental aesthetic. Looking out from the windows of the wooden houses, one is greeted by a sea of greenery, with robust ancient trees and winding vines everywhere, offering a full sense of pristine ecology. As night falls, you can leisurely sit on the balcony's lounge chair, listening to the babbling brook and the chorus of insects, fully enjoying this moment of comfort. Xianfeng Pingba Camp Forest Hotel Xianfeng Pingba Camp Ecotourism Area, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei

Enshi, a Mysterious Land at the Magical Latitude of 30°N

The world is full of wonders and breathtaking landscapes near the magical latitude of 30°N, and when it crosses Hubei, it creates a fairyland called Enshi! Everyone has a different Enshi in their heart! For thrill-seekers, it's the Enshi Grand Canyon, known as the 'Oriental Colorado'; for foodies, it's the dream of Enshi's small potatoes🥔 and Tujia oil tea soup; for artistic souls, it's the experience of the ethnic minority's folk life... As the only ethnic minority autonomous prefecture in Hubei Province, Enshi is bordered by Jingchu to the east, Xiaoxiang to the south, Chongqing and Guizhou to the west, and Shennongjia to the north. Numerous mysterious and ancient legends originate from here. How to immerse yourself in Enshi, here's a guide: ♥️ Enshi Grand Canyon —— Home to the 'World Geological Wonder and Oriental Colorado,' the Enshi Grand Canyon is the only place in the world where 'earth fissures - sinkholes - rock pillar groups' coexist as a complex karst landform. The five geological wonders of Qingjiang rising to white clouds, sheer cliffs surrounding peaks, sky bridges connecting caves, dark rivers joining waterfalls, and sinkholes paired with earth fissures are all breathtaking. Nowadays, it's easy to play in the Enshi Grand Canyon with the ground cable car and the canyon ropeway, especially the canyon ropeway, which is 2266 meters long with a vertical drop of 792 meters between the upper and lower stations, offering a bird's-eye view of the ten-thousand-meter cliff gallery, waterfalls, peaks, and deep gorges, saving time and effort for a trip with parents, allowing you to fully enjoy the scenery. ♥️ Enshi Qingjiang —— Qingjiang is the mother river of the Enshi people, and it is also the river that the 'sister' in one of the 'World Folk Songs,' 'Dragon Boat Tune,' wants to cross. It is not only full of stories but also has a high 'face value'! Overlooking it is like a blue ribbon, flowing clearly for eight hundred li. Qingjiang has three wonders (mountain road, Butterfly Cliff, Shuibuzhi), three gorges (Qianpu Gorge, Butterfly Gorge, Bawang Gorge), three resemblances (Jingyang Bridge, Reclining Buddha, Linjun Mountain), and three legends (Linjun Salt Pool Goddess story, Picking Up Son story, Duan Gong story); you can take a cruise on the Enshi Qingjiang, with both antique boats and large cruise ships available for choice. ⛵️Currently, the main boarding points are Hunshui River Wharf Visitor Center and Shuibuya Wharf Visitor Center. ♥️ Honghua Gorge Forest Peak Scenic Area —— Located on the south bank of Qingjiang, it is one of the best observation points for Qingjiang's multi-level terraces. Taking the 'cross-river cableway,' you can look up at Hongyan Mouth and Honghua Stone Forest, overlook the Qingjiang River Valley, and also go ashore for a tour, immersing yourself in the beauty of Enshi. ♥️ Pingba Camp —— With the largest primeval forest in western Hubei, this area is full of winding mountains, composed of elements such as ancient, strange, beautiful, quiet, and wild, creating a naturally pristine atmosphere. Taking Asia's largest V-shaped aerial cableway - Jigongshan Cableway, you can glide through the lush ancient forest, experiencing the feeling of 'sliding on treetops.' Another core scenic area of Pingba Camp - Sidong Gorge, is a very rare tunnel cluster landscape, which also contains the mysterious and ancient history and culture of the Tujia people, hence Sidong Gorge is also known as the 'Tujia Holy Land'. 🏠 Accommodation recommendation: Pingba Camp's special forest treehouse, the country's first forest-style all-wood villa hotel. Drawing on the principle of the Tujia stilted building, each villa is built in succession against the ancient trees, with the villas weaving above the ancient trees, living in the treetops, and enjoying the freshness after the rain in the empty mountains. 🍜 Food recommendation: Tujia oil tea soup, Zhangguanhezha, Tujia cured meat, Baiyang dried tofu, Shefan, Zhangguangjiao, Gexian rice, Fengtou ginger, Fubao mountain cress, and New Year meat.

What to do in Enshi when it rains!

What to do in Enshi when it rains! What about when it rains! This is simply a fairyland! Sunny days have their beauty, rainy days have their joy. During the National Day, it was raining in Enshi all the time. I originally wanted to go to the Enshi Grand Canyon, but I didn't go because of the bad weather. I went to the Four Holes Canyon and felt it was worth it. It really is a fairyland.

Enshi to Qingjiang

Jianshi's Wild Three Gorges, it boasts the eight hundred li Qingjiang, known as the most beautiful in Jingyang River. When visiting this scenic area, you can take a boat to view the beautiful scenery on both sides of Qingjiang. It truly achieves 'walking in the river, swimming in the painting.' Its endpoint is Butterfly Cliff, which is presumably named for its resemblance to a butterfly spreading its wings. One of the 'Ten Scenes of Qingjiang,' Butterfly Cliff is a signature attraction of the Enshi Grand Qingjiang Scenic Area. During the rainy season, the increased water volume creates a waterfall that bursts out from between the cliffs shaped like butterfly wings, with a sound as loud as thunder, which is extremely spectacular. When the water is low, it presents a different kind of grace and soft beauty. The majesty of the mountain combined with the reflection in the water brings a complete butterfly to life. Transportation: Take a bus from Enshi to the scenic area, which takes about 3 hours. Note that you should board the boat at Jingyang Wharf in Jianshi, while boarding at the Hunsui Wharf in Enshi takes you through the Qingjiang Grand Canyon, where you stay on the boat for the entire trip. Take a bus from the Enshi Bus Station. You can also buy a high-speed train ticket to Jianshi Railway Station and then take a taxi there. If driving yourself, parking is free at the scenic area. Board a tour boat at Jingyang Wharf; there are many boats, but they come every half hour, with no other times available, so plan your time wisely. Ticket (including boat ticket) 160💰 + glass walkway 60💰). Tour route: Take a boat from the wharf to Butterfly Cliff Scenic Area, where you can disembark and walk ashore for a close look at Butterfly Cliff. After entering, you can climb to the top of the mountain and then walk down. You can also choose to walk the glass walkway, which is relatively flat (but there is a fee). After walking, take the boat back to the wharf.

A pillar reaching to the sky, the Enshi Grand Canyon, a human wonder recommended by National Geographic

Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, longing to find a secret haven hidden in the deep mountains? Then, Enshi is definitely your perfect choice! Here you can find the delicate beauty of the Qing River, as well as the majestic grandeur of the Grand Canyon; there is also the overflowing enthusiasm of the Tujia people. Enshi, a treasure land that combines beauty and talent, is waiting for us to unveil its mysterious veil.

The 800-li Qingjiang River is as picturesque as a painting - Hubei Qingjiang Gallery

The Qingjiang Gallery scenic area is located within the territory of Changyang Tujia Autonomous County in Yichang City, Hubei Province, covering a total area of 120 square kilometers. The main scenic area starts from the Gegenyan Dam Reflection Gorge in the east and extends to the Shuibuya Dam Salt Pool Hot Springs in the west, encompassing all the tourist landscapes and scenic spots along the Qingjiang River from the Gegenyan Dam to the Shuibuya Salt Pool Hot Springs. The scenic area mainly includes three core attractions: Reflection Gorge, Xianrenzhai, and Wuluo Zhongli Mountain. The Qingjiang River is a pearl of the Yangtze River, 'With waters so clear for tens of meters, people see its clarity and thus it is named Qingjiang.' It originates from Longdonggou in Lichuan City, western Hubei, flows through Enshi, Changyang, and Badong, and joins the Yangtze River in Yidu City, with a total length of 423 kilometers, earning the reputation of 'the 800-li Qingjiang River is as picturesque as a painting.' The Qingjiang waterway passing through Changyang is about 148 kilometers long. The Qingjiang River is the mother river of the Tujia people, stretching 800 li like a blue ribbon, passing through mountains and gorges, coming from Qiyueshan in Lichuan to the southwest of Hubei, crossing over 10 counties and cities in western Hubei. With the construction of the Gegenyan, Gaobazhou, and Shuibuya water conservancy hub projects, a unique natural landscape of both river and lake has been formed within the Qingjiang basin, covering 3.86 million mu. The unique karst topography on both banks, with peaks upon peaks piercing the sky, and hundreds of emerald-like islands scattered in the lake, shining like green pearls. The waters of the Qingjiang are vast like the ink-colored river, with high gorges and green forests leading to secluded paths, earning Qingjiang the reputation of having the grandeur of the Yangtze River's Three Gorges, the clarity of Guilin's Li River, and the elegance of Hangzhou's West Lake. Its scenery is limitless and incomparable. The mountains of Qingjiang, the waters of Qingjiang, the people of Qingjiang, the ethnicities of Qingjiang... all blend together into a river of endless life, vast and profound culture, like poetry, like painting, like dreams, like songs.

Enshi, a Mysterious Land at the Magical Latitude of 30°N

The world is full of wonders and breathtaking landscapes near the magical latitude of 30°N, and when it crosses Hubei, it creates a fairyland called Enshi! Everyone has a different Enshi in their heart! For thrill-seekers, it's the Enshi Grand Canyon, known as the 'Oriental Colorado'; for foodies, it's the dream of Enshi's small potatoes🥔 and Tujia oil tea soup; for artistic souls, it's the experience of the ethnic minority's folk life... As the only ethnic minority autonomous prefecture in Hubei Province, Enshi is bordered by Jingchu to the east, Xiaoxiang to the south, Chongqing and Guizhou to the west, and Shennongjia to the north. Numerous mysterious and ancient legends originate from here. How to immerse yourself in Enshi, here's a guide: ♥️ Enshi Grand Canyon —— Home to the 'World Geological Wonder and Oriental Colorado,' the Enshi Grand Canyon is the only place in the world where 'earth fissures - sinkholes - rock pillar groups' coexist as a complex karst landform. The five geological wonders of Qingjiang rising to white clouds, sheer cliffs surrounding peaks, sky bridges connecting caves, dark rivers joining waterfalls, and sinkholes paired with earth fissures are all breathtaking. Nowadays, it's easy to play in the Enshi Grand Canyon with the ground cable car and the canyon ropeway, especially the canyon ropeway, which is 2266 meters long with a vertical drop of 792 meters between the upper and lower stations, offering a bird's-eye view of the ten-thousand-meter cliff gallery, waterfalls, peaks, and deep gorges, saving time and effort for a trip with parents, allowing you to fully enjoy the scenery. ♥️ Enshi Qingjiang —— Qingjiang is the mother river of the Enshi people, and it is also the river that the 'sister' in one of the 'World Folk Songs,' 'Dragon Boat Tune,' wants to cross. It is not only full of stories but also has a high 'face value'! Overlooking it is like a blue ribbon, flowing clearly for eight hundred li. Qingjiang has three wonders (mountain road, Butterfly Cliff, Shuibuzhi), three gorges (Qianpu Gorge, Butterfly Gorge, Bawang Gorge), three resemblances (Jingyang Bridge, Reclining Buddha, Linjun Mountain), and three legends (Linjun Salt Pool Goddess story, Picking Up Son story, Duan Gong story); you can take a cruise on the Enshi Qingjiang, with both antique boats and large cruise ships available for choice. ⛵️Currently, the main boarding points are Hunshui River Wharf Visitor Center and Shuibuya Wharf Visitor Center. ♥️ Honghua Gorge Forest Peak Scenic Area —— Located on the south bank of Qingjiang, it is one of the best observation points for Qingjiang's multi-level terraces. Taking the 'cross-river cableway,' you can look up at Hongyan Mouth and Honghua Stone Forest, overlook the Qingjiang River Valley, and also go ashore for a tour, immersing yourself in the beauty of Enshi. ♥️ Pingba Camp —— With the largest primeval forest in western Hubei, this area is full of winding mountains, composed of elements such as ancient, strange, beautiful, quiet, and wild, creating a naturally pristine atmosphere. Taking Asia's largest V-shaped aerial cableway - Jigongshan Cableway, you can glide through the lush ancient forest, experiencing the feeling of 'sliding on treetops.' Another core scenic area of Pingba Camp - Sidong Gorge, is a very rare tunnel cluster landscape, which also contains the mysterious and ancient history and culture of the Tujia people, hence Sidong Gorge is also known as the 'Tujia Holy Land'. 🏠 Accommodation recommendation: Pingba Camp's special forest treehouse, the country's first forest-style all-wood villa hotel. Drawing on the principle of the Tujia stilted building, each villa is built in succession against the ancient trees, with the villas weaving above the ancient trees, living in the treetops, and enjoying the freshness after the rain in the empty mountains. 🍜 Food recommendation: Tujia oil tea soup, Zhangguanhezha, Tujia cured meat, Baiyang dried tofu, Shefan, Zhangguangjiao, Gexian rice, Fengtou ginger, Fubao mountain cress, and New Year meat.