How deep is the earth fissure? How big is the sinkhole? Never seen them before—I must go check them out!
by Jackson Hayes_89
Aug 11, 2025
Enshi Grand Canyon, located in Tunbao Township and Banqiao Town of Enshi City, Hubei Province, is part of the Qingjiang Grand Canyon and is a national 5A-level tourist attraction and a UNESCO Global Geopark.
It is the world's only composite karst landform featuring simultaneous coexistence of earth fissures, sinkholes, and rock pillar clusters, boasting five major geological wonders: "Qingjiang's Rising White Clouds," "Cliff-Encircled Peak Forests," "Natural Bridges Linking Cave Clusters," "Underground Rivers Connecting Waterfalls," and "Sinkholes Paired with Earth Fissures."
📢 Itinerary Suggestions:
If time allows, plan a 2-day trip:
1️⃣ Day 1: Explore the Qixingzhai Scenic Area
2️⃣ Day 2: Visit the Yunlong Earth Fissure Scenic Area
🌈 For a tighter schedule, follow a one-day route: Take the cable car up to Qixingzhai, visit highlights like the Stone Bud Maze, One-Line Sky, Cliffside Corridor, Echo Valley, Welcoming Pine, and One-Pillar Incense, then take the scenic shuttle bus to Yunlong Earth Fissure to admire the waterfall clusters.
🚗 Transportation Guide:
💥 External travel: First reach Enshi City, then take a tourist shuttle from the bus station near Enshi Railway Station to the scenic area.
🌟 Internal travel: The scenic shuttle bus and ground cable car are mandatory purchases. The uphill cable car, downhill escalator, and Yunlong Earth Fissure's "Small Waist" vertical elevator are optional.
Ticket Information:
- Entrance ticket: ¥155
- Ground cable car: ¥20
- Scenic shuttle: ¥30
- Uphill cable car: ¥105
- Qixingzhai downhill escalator: ¥30
- Yunlong Earth Fissure vertical elevator: ¥30
Important Tips‼️
1️⃣ Attire: Wear anti-slip hiking shoes; bring a light jacket from June to August 👌
2️⃣ Weather: Afternoon showers are possible in summer—pack a disposable raincoat.
3️⃣ Finances: Some areas have poor signal—carry some cash.
4️⃣ Other: Stay hydrated during the trip; those with limited stamina can opt for sedan chairs or sightseeing elevators. The scenic area has a 24/7 service hotline.
Post by Jackson Hayes_89 | Aug 11, 2025

















