Enshi Grand Canyon Three Days Two Nights: Rated by National Geographic as China's Most Beautiful Canyon Secret Paradise

Enshi Grand Canyon Three Days Two Nights Travel Guide
Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Arrive in Enshi, Sobuya Stone Forest, Enshi City
Day 2: Enshi Grand Canyon (Qixingzhai, Yunlong Rift) Near the Grand Canyon Scenic Area
Day 3: Luyuanping Hiking, Return

Day 1: Arrive in Enshi, Explore Sobuya Stone Forest
Transportation Suggestions
After arriving at Enshi Xujiaping Airport or Enshi Station, take a taxi or bus to the city center, about 30 minutes. It is recommended to charter a car or carpool to Sobuya Stone Forest, about 1.5 hours by car.
Highlights
Sobuya Stone Forest is known as "Hubei's Number One Stone Forest," featuring typical karst landforms with towering stone pillars and interlaced caves, perfect for photography. Recommended route: Entrance → Longmen Stone Forest → Lotus Village → Jiulonghui → Exit, approximately 3 hours in total.
Food Recommendations
Dinner in Enshi City: Zhangguan Hezha, Tujia smoked bacon, baked potatoes.
Accommodation Recommendations
Hotels in Enshi City: Enshi Hualongcheng Hotel, Enshi International Hotel, convenient transportation and cost-effective.

Day 2: In-depth Tour of Enshi Grand Canyon
Transportation Suggestions
From the city center to Enshi Grand Canyon, take the scenic area shuttle bus or charter a car, about 2 hours by car.
Highlights
Enshi Grand Canyon is divided into Qixingzhai and Yunlong Rift. Qixingzhai is famous for its cliff plank roads and incense stick-long hikes, while Yunlong Rift is known for its deep valleys and cascading waterfalls. It is recommended to visit Qixingzhai first, then Yunlong Rift in the afternoon, about 6-7 hours in total.
Food Recommendations
Farmhouse dishes in the scenic area: smoked bacon fried fern cake, wild vegetable tofu soup.
Accommodation Recommendations
Guesthouses near the canyon: Canyon Villa, Yunlong Inn, quiet environment, convenient for next day’s visit.

Day 3: Luyuanping Hiking, Return
Transportation Suggestions
Charter a car from the Grand Canyon to Luyuanping, about 1 hour by car, then hike down about 40 minutes.
Highlights
Luyuanping is a primitive village surrounded by mountains, known as a "paradise on earth." Recommended route: hike down → Luyintan → Xuanlu Waterfall → Four-tier Waterfall → hike back, about 4 hours total.
Food Recommendations
Luyuanping farmhouse dishes: wild kudzu root noodles, mountain wild vegetables, native chicken hotpot.
Return Suggestions
After hiking, return to Enshi city center or station, allowing ample time to avoid missing transportation.

Preparation Before Travel
Gear: non-slip hiking shoes, sun hat, sunglasses, lightweight backpack.
Clothing: large temperature difference in mountainous areas, recommend bringing a light jacket.
Documents: ID card, student ID (some attractions offer discounts).
Others: power bank, rain gear, common medicines.

Tips
Enshi Grand Canyon scenic area is large, it is recommended to start early to avoid crowds.
There are many hiking routes, choose according to your ability, wearing comfortable shoes is very important.
Best time for photos: early morning and evening, soft light and more beautiful scenery.
Respect the local Tujia culture and be polite when interacting with villagers.