Enshi Earth Heart Valley Scenic Area

Heartbeat in the Clouds · Gateway to the Earth's Core – Explore 250 million years of geological wonders at Enshi Earth Heart Valley!
🌎 Deep in the mountains of western Hubei lies a forgotten "Pearl of the Earth's Core" – Enshi Earth Heart Valley. Carved by 250-million-year-old karst landscapes, its breathtaking gorges and the 2.15-million-year-old "Jianshi Upright Man Ruins" add a prehistoric mystique.
✨ - **Cloudwalk Glass Bridge**: A 286-meter fully transparent suspension bridge spans the abyss, with roaring rapids beneath and thrilling 9D dynamic effects—dubbed "Western Hubei's High-Altitude Heartbeat Challenge."
- **Gateway to the Earth's Core**: At the valley's deepest point, the boulder-encircled "Heart of the Earth" frames a surreal alien landscape when bathed in light.
- **Cliff Magic Carpet**: A rare cliffside conveyor belt! Glide effortlessly through the gorge while soaking in the views.
- **Ancient Salt Trail**: Millennia-old footsteps of salt merchants etched into cliffs, where mossy stone steps whisper tales of history.
🎭 **Immersive Upgrades**
By day, stroll the plank paths and catch the live-action drama *Love in the Earth's Core* (shows at 11:00/13:30/15:30). By night, the Cliff Lodge Hotel’s stage unveils legends (20:00 show). Savor Tujia smoked bacon and sip from the Purifying Spring to truly grasp why "no other valley compares after Earth Heart."

**Efficient Guide · Unlock the Adventure**
🚆 **Transport**
- *High-speed rail*: Wuhan/Chongqing/Chengdu → Gaoping Station (10-min drive to the site).
- *From Enshi*:
▶️ *Drive*: Exit at Gaoping Town via Huyu Expressway, 5 km to destination.
▶️ *Bus*: Enshi City → Hongqi Bridge Station → Earth Heart Valley shuttle (round-trip ~¥80/person).

🎫 **Tickets**
- *Basic*: ¥120 (online discounts ~30% in peak season).
- *Combo*: ~¥210 (includes glass bridge, magic carpet, sightseeing elevator).
- *Waivers*: Seniors 70+, children under 1.2m.

⏰ **Optimized Itinerary**
- *Hours*: 7:30-15:30 (last entry 15:30).
- *Route*: Glass Bridge → Cliff Walk → Earth Heart Guardian → Sky Bath Waterfall → Heart of the Earth → Salt Trail (3-4 hrs, no backtracking).
- *Pro Tip*: Take the cliffside elevator (separate ticket) to skip a 40-min uphill hike.

❗ **Key Notes**
- Wear anti-slip shoes + light jacket (valley temps vary).
- Arrive early on weekends/holidays; best glass bridge photos in AM.
- Limited dining options—pack snacks.

**Viral Quote**
*"This isn’t Earth’s surface—it’s a parallel universe split by time. Stand at the Heart of the Earth and hear the pulse of mountains and seas from 200 million years ago."*

💎 **In a Nutshell**
Enshi Earth Heart Valley – A 3-hour gorge odyssey delivers a lifetime of awe and geological grandeur!