Is Enshi Daughter City worth visiting? A real experience shared!

I recently took a trip to Enshi and visited Enshi Tujia Daughter City, known as the "No. 1 Daughter City in the World". After this trip, my feelings are quite complicated. Today, I will share my travel guide with you to help you avoid the pitfalls and let you know how to have more fun! 📍Attraction address: It is in Enshi, Hubei. Just navigate directly to "Enshi Tujia Daughter City". The location is very easy to find. It is very well-known locally. Just ask anyone and they can point you in the right direction. 🚗Attraction transportation: If you are driving there, you don’t have to worry about parking at all. There is a dedicated parking lot in the scenic area. Although it can be a bit crowded sometimes, there is always a place to park, and the parking fee is reasonable. If you don’t want to drive, it is also convenient to take public transportation. There are many bus lines in the city that can take you directly to Daughter City, which only costs a few dollars, which is economical and affordable. If you choose to take a taxi, it will cost about ten to twenty dollars from the city center. It is also very cost-effective if you split the cost with a group of people. 👍️Must-visit attractions: - Featured Tujia architecture: The entire Daughter City is a man-made Tujia ancient city. The featured architecture and Tujia stilted buildings inside are really worth seeing. The flying eaves, brackets, carved doors and windows are full of Tujia folk customs. Any random shot will be a great photo. It is recommended to take pictures in the evening. The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the buildings, which creates a great atmosphere. - Folk performance area: There are often various folk performances here, such as the Hand-waving Dance and Rou Lian Xiang, traditional Tujia dances. The performers are very professional and the performances are very exciting. Be sure to check the performance times on the scenic area bulletin board or official account in advance, and go early to grab a good spot to immerse yourself in the cultural charm of the Tujia people. 🎟️Ticket information: Here comes the important part! Daughter City is free to enter, which is really great . You can go in and wander around without spending a penny. However, some individual recreational activities inside, such as the Ferris wheel, require additional fees. The prices are still reasonable. The Ferris wheel costs about CNY 20–30 per ride. You can choose whether or not to play according to your preferences. 💗Other tips: - Avoid peak hours: There are really a lot of people on weekends and holidays. The streets are full of people, and the experience will be greatly reduced. If time permits, try to go on a working day, which will be much more leisurely. If you can only go on weekends, then leave early. There are relatively few people in the morning, and you don’t have to wait in line to take pictures. - About Trip Moments: It is true that, as everyone said, the roadside is full of Trip Moments shops and people taking pictures. If you want to take a beautiful ethnic-style photo, be sure to compare several shops . Some shops have poor-quality clothes, poor makeup skills, and charge randomly. You can check other people’s reviews online and choose a shop with a good reputation. The price is generally between CNY 300–800, including clothing, makeup, and photography. - Food avoidance: It is not recommended to eat in the scenic area, as the prices are more expensive and the taste is average. Most of the snacks in the scenic area are for tourists and are not very special. You can look for local restaurants in the alleys around the scenic area. The prices are affordable and the taste is authentic . Be sure to try Enshi small potatoes, Hezha and other special delicacies. - Arrangement of visit time: If you are just strolling around, half a day is enough; if you want to take photos and watch performances, it is recommended to arrange a whole day. Daughter City at night has a special flavor. When the lights are on, the ancient city has another kind of beauty . In general, although Enshi Tujia Daughter City has some minor shortcomings, it is still worth a visit as a free scenic spot. Especially for those who are interested in Tujia culture or like to take photos, it is quite interesting to come here to experience the Tujia customs and take a group of beautiful photos . However, it is best to do your research before you go, so that you can have more fun and avoid detours! I hope my guide can help you and wish you a pleasant trip in Enshi!