I just returned from Enshi with my child, and I really don't recommend going in May because...

Hey everyone! Just got back from "China's Sipadan" - Enshi! ✨ Spent 5 days with my kid having fun in this karst wonderland - playing in water, exploring caves, riding mini trains... I've put together a complete family travel guide that's perfect for families with kids! 👇 🌟【Trip Highlights: Kids Go Wild, Parents Relax】 Day 1: Wuhan → Enshi · Beginning the Magical Journey 🚄Transportation: Direct high-speed train to Enshi Station, then a 15-minute taxi to downtown hotel 👶Family recommendation: Tujia Daughter City Take kids to explore Daughter City in the evening! 🏮 The bowl-smashing wine performance is super lively (no actual bowl smashing required). My kid's eyes lit up watching the drummers! 🥁 Try the "arrow tossing" game - winners get candy art! 🍬 Watch heritage artisans create butterfly candy art on site. My little one posed with the candy in front of the stilt houses - absolutely adorable! Day 2: Pingshan Canyon · Float into a Fairytale on Small Boats 🚗Transportation: 2-hour chartered car from downtown (recommend choosing one with child safety seats) 💡Must-do: Floating boat experience Important tip! Go early with kids! Arrive before 8am to avoid crowds! 🚣 Riding the popular floating boats 🚢, my child lay on the bow pretending to blow bubbles like a fish. With mountains and water reflecting around us, it felt like sitting on a giant jade stone! 📸 Helpful tip: Dress kids in bright colors (yellow/red is best), bring waterproof phone cases, and hold your child tightly when taking photos on the boat! Day 3: Enshi Earth Valley · Little Hiking Warrior Training 🚶‍♀️Route: Earth Valley Scenic Area → Sky Carpet → Glass Walkway → Shouting Spring The entire scenic area has flat paths - even 3-year-olds can walk by themselves! 🌿 The Sky Carpet feels like walking on clouds. My kid ran along shouting "I'm flying!" ☁️ Next to the glass walkway is the "Shouting Spring" - when my child yelled with all their might, the spring water shot up high, creating an amazing sense of achievement! 💦 For lunch, try the "baked potatoes" 🥔 at the scenic area - crispy outside, soft inside, sprinkled with chili powder and green onions. My kid had two bowls! Day 4: Suoboya Stone Forest · Journey Through Dinosaur World 🦕Family highlights: Qinglong Temple Square → Lotus Fortress → Mozigou My kid screamed with excitement upon entering! The giant dinosaur models move and roar! 🐉 Find the "natural oxygen bar" at Lotus Fortress, where sunlight filters through rock crevices like a secret realm from movies! 🌞 At the "Sky-Viewing Well" in Mozigou, my child lay on the stone platform looking up at the sky and said in a sweet voice, "It looks like a big moon!" 🌕 Day 5: Enshi → Wuhan · Returning with Wonderful Memories Morning visit to "Enshi Tujia Museum" to see Tujia ethnic costumes and artifacts. My kid pointed at the Xilankap fabric and said, "It's like a rainbow blanket!" 🌈 Before leaving, we bought "corn cakes" 🌽 from a street vendor - warm, sweet, and fragrant. My child clutched the cake on the ride home, repeatedly saying "Enshi was so fun!" 🥢【Cute Kid's Food Map: Finger-Licking Good】 🍖 Zhang Guan Hezha: Must order "Hezha Pot"! Bean curd stewed with preserved meat, rich and flavorful soup. My kid used a small spoon and finished three bowls! 🍜 Enshi Noodles: Try the mildly spicy "Mixed Sauce Noodles" - chewy noodles with fragrant meat bits. My child kept saying "The spiciness feels so good!" 🌶️ 🍡 She Fan: Glutinous rice mixed with wild wormwood and preserved meat bits, wonderfully aromatic. My kid called it "star rice!" (because of the little bits of preserved meat) 🍧 Mung Bean Skin: Not actual skin! These are soft, smooth noodles made from mung beans, topped with pickled radish and crushed peanuts. My child even drank all the soup! ⚠️Note: Ask for less salt and spice in advance. Most scenic area restaurants can prepare kid-friendly meals! 📍【Essential Packing List for Kids: Worry-free and Safe】 1. Equipment: • Baby carrier/hip seat (for under 3 years), foldable stroller (rentable at scenic spots) • Sun hat, children's sunglasses, waterproof shoes (essential for water play) • Portable toilet seat, wet wipes, mosquito repellent (lots of insects in the mountains) 2. Itinerary: • Plan only 1 main attraction per day + 2-hour afternoon rest to avoid tiring kids out • Check the weather in advance! Enshi is rainy - foldable raincoats are more convenient than umbrellas 3. Accommodation: • Stay near "Daughter City" downtown for convenient dining and shopping; or at "hillside guesthouses" in scenic areas for views right outside your window! This trip unlocked the mountain and water magic of Enshi. My child said, "Next time I want to come back and talk to the dinosaurs!" 🦖 If you want to help your kids escape the concrete jungle, Enshi truly fills children's eyes with starlight!