How deep is the earth fissure? How big is the sinkhole? Never seen them before—I must go check them out!


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

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