[2025 Enshi City Hotels] Travel Guide for Enshi Lanjing Homestay (Grand Canyon Branch) (Updated Jun)

If you're planning a summer trip to Enshi, Hubei, this guide will help you avoid crowds, save money, and ensure you don’t miss any core experiences. 🌞 1. Best Time to Visit & Weather - June-August: Average temperatures range from 22-28°C, with cool mountain breezes. Avoid weekends to dodge peak crowds. - Travel tips: - Visit canyons (e.g., Pingshan, Dixin Valley) in the morning; opt for indoor activities or rest in the afternoon. - Pack a light jacket + sun protection (large temperature swings and strong UV rays in the mountains). 🗺️ 2. 5-Day Itinerary (Optimized & Crowd-Free) **Day 1** – Arrive in Enshi → Explore Tusi Castle (rent traditional Tujia costumes for photos) → Watch the Hand-Waving Dance in Daughter City (free show at 16:00) → Night market for *You Xiang’er* (fried dough) → Stay near Daughter City (e.g., Magnotel Enshi) → Try *Kang Tudi* (grilled potatoes, ¥2/skewer) and *Hezha* (tofu residue dish, ~¥30/person). **Day 2** – Enshi Grand Canyon (buy the cable car + tram combo ticket for ¥170, head straight to *One Pillar Peak*) → Mufu Ancient Town for cured ribs hotpot (small pot ¥68) → Stay at Lanjing Homestay → Enter before 7:30 AM to avoid crowds; free walking sticks available. **Day 3** – Pingshan Canyon (enter at 14:00 for best light to photograph the "floating boat") → Try *Wangjia Shaobing* (meat-filled flatbread, ¥5) in Hefeng → Stay at Shuiyunjian Homestay → Wear light-colored clothes for photos; ask the host for secret photo spots. **Day 4** – Tenglong Cave (bring a jacket! 16°C inside) for laser shows → Suobuya Stone Forest’s *Mozigou* area (less crowded, Jurassic-like scenery) → Stay at Xike Hotel by the Gong River → Stalactite ice crystals visible in winter; cool summer retreat. **Day 5** – Hike Luyuanping (join a local tour for ¥150, includes guide) → Eat firewood chicken (¥100, all-you-can-eat) by the waterfall → — → Wear broken-in sneakers (new ones may cause blisters). 💡 **Itinerary perks**: Core sights in the morning, cultural experiences or rest in the afternoon, with stays balancing convenience and local charm. 🌄 3. Must-Visit Spots (Summer-Specific Tips) 1. **Enshi Grand Canyon** - Cloud seas at dawn on Qixingzhai’s cliff walkway; cooler afternoons in the ground fissure zone. - Pro tip: Skip buying walking sticks (free to borrow); bring snacks/water (high markup inside). 2. **Pingshan Canyon** - Enter in the afternoon! Sunlight enhances the "glass water" effect; shorter lines for floating boat photos. - Wear water shoes (slippery boarding) and use a phone strap (anti-drops). 3. **Lion’s Gate Floating Bridge** - Arrive by 7:00 AM to drive across "floating" roads; queues form later. - Speed limit: 5km/h; sudden brakes splash pedestrians. 4. **Hidden Gems** - **Pingba Ying Primeval Forest**: Canopy walkways, chance to spot golden monkeys (guide required). - **Xianshan Gong River Night Cruise**: Light shows and stilt-house reflections; less crowded in Xuan’en. 🍲 4. Local Food Picks - **Must-try**: - Breakfast: *Youcha Tang* (oil tea, ¥5) + brown rice cakes (¥2) at Wuyangba Market. - Meals: *Zhangguan Hezha* (fermented tofu with cured pork), cured ham hotpot (try Ye Granny’s chili dip). - Snacks: *Wangjia Shaobing* (pork-stuffed flatbread), *Lichuan Baiyang* dried tofu (¥5/bag at markets). - **Skip**: Overpriced "selenium tea" in scenic spots; buy at tea farms/supermarkets (~¥100/jin for better quality). ⚠️ 5. Key Notes 1. **Transport**: - Taxi from airport/rail station to downtown (~30 mins). For attractions, charter a car (¥300/day) or join tours; self-drivers must know mountain roads. - Downtown → Grand Canyon bus: ¥25. 2. **Tickets**: - Book 15 days early for 20% summer discounts. - Discounts for Hubei Travel Card/students/seniors. 3. **Safety & Culture**: - Avoid canyons/ground fissures on rainy days (slippery + rain gear needed). - Don’t touch shrines in Tusi Castle; ask permission before photographing elders. 💰 6. Budget (5D4N/person) Accommodation: ¥400-600 (budget hotels + homestays) Tickets + transport: ¥500-700 (combo tickets + car shares) Food: ¥300-400 (street snacks + local meals) **Total**: ¥1200-1700 (excl. flights). 📌 **Pro Tips** - **Crowd-avoidance**: Visit Pingshan Canyon on weekday afternoons; Lion’s Gate at dawn; reverse route for Grand Canyon (Qixingzhai first). - **Packing list**: Light hiking shoes, UV-protective clothing, *Huoxiang Zhengqi* liquid (heat relief), ¥300 cash (for poor-signal areas).

Listen to the advice❗️Don't follow the trend to come to Enshi. Don't just leave Enshi. 📍Detailed address: Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture is located in the southwest of Hubei Province, connected to Jingchu in the east, Xiaoxiang in the south, Chongqing and Guizhou in the west, and Shennongjia in the north. The total area of ​​the prefecture is 24,000 square kilometers. Its capital, Enshi, is located in the southwest of Hubei Province, in the north of Wuling Mountain, in the middle and upper reaches of Qingjiang River, at 109°4′48″～109°58′42″ east longitude and 29°50′33″～30°39′30″ north latitude. ⭕Introduction to popular attractions in Enshi[Grin][Grin] 📍Pingshan Canyon: Known as the "Chinese Semporna", the crystal clear river water makes you feel like a cruise ship suspended in the air, which is breathtakingly beautiful. 📍The Earth's Core Valley: It integrates mountains, water, roads, caves and emotions. It has deep canyons, towering cliffs and profound historical and cultural heritage. 📍Suobuya Stone Forest: The unique karst stone forest landscape, with jagged rocks, is like a natural stone maze. 📍Tenglong Cave: The largest dry cave in Asia, with a huge space inside, stunning laser shows and fantastic water curtain movies. 📍Daughter City: This is the city where men are loyal to each other and the first city for daughters in the world. It has a strong Tujia style and you can experience the hand-waving dance and drink bowl-breaking wine. [Awesome][Awesome][Awesome]💥Enshi Grand Canyon, although climbing is tiring, but you have to go, walk for five hours 💥Pingshan Grand Canyon, known as "China's Semporna", ticket price is NT$210 (including boat ticket). Go down the steps and you will find floating boats, an emerald-colored lake, a rope bridge waterfall and other attractions at the bottom of the mountain. Take a boat tour of the valley and take great photos of the mountain and water scenery! [Grin][Grin][Grin]💥Xianshan Gongshui: A crystal clear stream with picturesque scenery along the way, suitable for taking photos and hiking. [Awesome][Awesome]🌙Shiziguan Water Highway: The internet-famous floating bridge on the water. When you drive past it, ripples appear on the water, as if you are walking through a painting. There are monkeys and hanging coffins in the scenic area, and you hardly need to walk [Happy][Happy][Happy]🎎Daughter City: an ancient commercial street with many local snacks, delicacies and specialties. At night, you can experience ethnic costumes here Trip Moments🕳Tenglong Cave: One of the largest caves in Asia, the cave has magnificent scenery and various stalactites. 💛Travel Tips [Grin]❗️Don't be greedy for cheapness. Some informal chartered car drivers may falsely report prices. Negotiate the price in advance and record it for evidence. Black cars at train stations and scenic spots often raise prices on the spot and will not provide formal insurance contracts and no safety guarantees. 😁❗️There are many mountainous roads in Enshi. Novice self-driving drivers are advised to avoid driving during the rainy season and at night, and check the condition of the car in advance. [Grin]❗️Room prices double during peak season (Labor Day and National Day). Book one month in advance and choose a homestay or chain hotel with a good reputation. [Grin]❗️The actual environment of some popular B&Bs is quite different from the pictures. Read more reviews from real guests and give priority to locations close to scenic spots or with convenient transportation. [Grin]❗️Reject "low-cost tours". Low-cost tours may shorten the time spent at attractions and force shopping. It is more worry-free to travel independently or choose a small tour group. 🛏Accommodation introduction: [Grin] [Grin] - **Enshi Grand Canyon**: - **Enshi Grand Canyon Nonggeng Nianhua Villa**: Located in Mufu Town, Grand Canyon, it is affordable and suitable for tourists with limited budget. - **Enshi Lanjing B&B (Grand Canyon Branch)**: Also located in Mufu Town, Grand Canyon, it provides comfortable accommodation. - **Daughter City**: - **Tujia Inn in Tujia Daughter City**: Located in Building 21 of Tujia Daughter City, less than 100 meters away from the Daughter City and close to Xujiaping Airport. The characteristic wooden barrel bathtub is a highlight. The price starts at 240 yuan. - **Tujia Daughter City Daughter Building Inn**: Located in Building 20, Daughter City, No. 41 Maanshan Road, it has an underwater stone forest landscape and business rooms with balconies, suitable for friends to travel together. The deluxe standard room starts at 270 yuan. - **Huazhu·Lianqingjiang B&B (Enshi Tujia Daughter City Branch)**: Located on the first floor of 101A, Building 28, Tujia Daughter City, No. 41 Ma'anshan Road, Enshi City, it provides a comfortable accommodation experience, with a deluxe king-size room starting at RMB 300. - **Grin][Grin]: This cat-themed B&B is located near the entrance of the Earth's Heart Valley and is equipped with an infinity pool, hot spring pool, gym and cafe. Walking out of the yard is a large tea mountain. There are also 5 cats in the B&B. ### Choose according to budget - **Economy**[Grin][Grin][Grin]: You can choose economy rooms in some chain hotels in the city or B&Bs in a slightly remote location, such as 7 Days Inn, Super 8 Hotel, etc. The prices in these places are relatively low, about 100-300 yuan per night, which can meet basic accommodation needs. - **Mid-range**[Grin][Grin]: The price is between 300-600 yuan. Some special inns near Daughter City and All Seasons Hotel in the city have good accommodation conditions, complete room facilities and considerate services. - **High-end**[Grin][Grin]: If you are looking for a high-quality accommodation experience, Enshi also has some high-end hotels to choose from, such as Enshi Movenpick International Hotel, etc. The price per night is more than 600 yuan. The hotel has rich supporting facilities and more professional and personalized services. 🔍About Enshi cuisine[Scowl][Scowl][Scowl] 🍜Breakfast: hot and sour noodles, bean curd, meat pie, cup noodles, oil cake 🥙Snacks: Tujia sauce-flavored cakes, kang potatoes, dried tofu, oil tea soup, hezha, glutinous rice cakes, oil-flavored cakes, etc. 🥘Local dishes: Tujia bacon, steamed meat, braised pork, fried meat with pickled pepper, fish with tiaozi, Enshi sour soup fish, etc.

|Yutang Muyun Guesthouse. ✨Yesterday, I took a friend to Enshi Grand Canyon, and then we stayed at a chain guesthouse recommended by a friend~Yutang Muyun Guesthouse, which felt so cozy👍 . 🌸Guesthouse Name: Yutang-Muyun Guesthouse (Enshi Grand Canyon branch) 📍Guesthouse Address: Located about 800 meters up from the entrance of the mountain cable car🚡 in Enshi Grand Canyon Scenic Area, it's about a 10-minute drive🚗 to the entrance of the scenic area. . 🌈The guesthouse🏡 has 18 rooms and is situated right opposite the sheer cliffs of Qixingzhai in the Grand Canyon scenic area, offering a distant view of the mountains🌲 and an excellent location. . 🍀The hotel owner is very attentive, full of details. The manager and housekeeper are very enthusiastic, and when we sat outside the house enjoying the scenery🏞, they would take the initiative to bring us tea and fruit. The chef's skills are also very good, with chicken soup, peach gum eggs, and pickled fish being must-orders. . 🌱Another very important point is that the basic room type at the guesthouse is just over 300, which is super cost-effective