Attractions · Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture

Karst cliffs and ground-fissure scenery, with the "One Incense Stick" stone pillar at Qixingzhai and the Yunlong Ground Fissure as the core highlights. Main highlights include the cliff plank walk. Touring tip: the full hike takes about 5–6 hours, so wear hiking shoes; the cableway can save energy. Practical information: the scenic area is located at Tunbao Township, Enshi City, Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province; ticket ¥170 (includes sightseeing bus); opening hours 08:00–17:00. Best travel season: best April–October, with cool canyons in summer; in the rainy season watch for rockfall and slippery paths. It can be combined with Tenglong Cave, Pingshan Canyon and Nü'er City in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture for a half-day or full-day itinerary. Before setting out, confirm that day's opening and reservation policies and allow ample time for the visit. In peak season or on holidays, book in advance and travel off-peak, and allow time for queues and security checks. Arrange your length of stay sensibly according to opening hours and your energy. If carrying luggage or travelling with children, allow more time for security checks and walking. Before setting out, confirm that day's opening and reservation policies so that a temporary closure does not disrupt your itinerary. Best season: Best April–October, with cool canyons in summer; in the rainy season watch for rockfall and slippery paths.

Tip: The full hike takes about 5–6 hours, so wear hiking shoes; the cableway can save energy.

• Address: Tunbao Township, Enshi City, Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province
• Ticket: ¥170 (includes sightseeing bus)
• Opening: 08:00–17:00

One of Asia's largest dry caves, with a cave mouth 74 metres high and an underground river, stalactites and Tujia song-and-dance performances inside. Touring tip: it is cold inside, so bring a jacket; performances have fixed times. Practical information: the scenic area is located in Lichuan City, Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province; ticket ¥150 (includes the performance, subject to scenic-area notices); opening hours 08:30–17:30. Best travel season: best April–October, with cool canyons in summer; in the rainy season watch for rockfall and slippery paths. It can be combined with Enshi Grand Canyon, Pingshan Canyon and Nü'er City in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture for a half-day or full-day itinerary. Before setting out, confirm that day's opening and reservation policies and allow ample time for the visit. In peak season or on holidays, book in advance and travel off-peak, and allow time for queues and security checks. Arrange your length of stay sensibly according to opening hours and your energy. If carrying luggage or travelling with children, allow more time for security checks and walking. Before setting out, confirm that day's opening and reservation policies so that a temporary closure does not disrupt your itinerary. Best season: Best April–October, with cool canyons in summer; in the rainy season watch for rockfall and slippery paths.

Tip: It is cold inside, so bring a jacket; performances have fixed times.

• Address: Lichuan City, Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province
• Ticket: ¥150 (includes the performance, subject to scenic-area notices)
• Opening: 08:30–17:30

A canyon that became famous for "floating boat" photographs, where the water is clear to the bottom and a boat on it seems to hang in the air. Main highlights include the clear stream and the plank walk. Touring tip: reservation is required and visitor numbers are capped; the water colours are best on sunny days. Practical information: the scenic area is located in Hefeng County, Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province; ticket ¥128 (includes boat ticket); opening hours 08:00–17:00. Best travel season: best April–October, with cool canyons in summer; in the rainy season watch for rockfall and slippery paths. It can be combined with Enshi Grand Canyon, Tenglong Cave and Nü'er City in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture for a half-day or full-day itinerary. Before setting out, confirm that day's opening and reservation policies and allow ample time for the visit. In peak season or on holidays, book in advance and travel off-peak, and allow time for queues and security checks. Arrange your length of stay sensibly according to opening hours and your energy. If carrying luggage or travelling with children, allow more time for security checks and walking. Before setting out, confirm that day's opening and reservation policies so that a temporary closure does not disrupt your itinerary. Best season: Best April–October, with cool canyons in summer; in the rainy season watch for rockfall and slippery paths.

Tip: Reservation is required and visitor numbers are capped; the water colours are best on sunny days.

• Address: Hefeng County, Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province
• Ticket: ¥128 (includes boat ticket)
• Opening: 08:00–17:00

A Tujia-style cultural district where stilt houses, hand-waving dance and a snack night market are concentrated, good for an evening stroll. Main highlights include Tujia snacks. Touring tip: go in the evening, watch the performance first and then eat the snacks. Practical information: the scenic area is located in Enshi City, Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province; ticket Free; opening hours Open all day. Best travel season: best April–October, with cool canyons in summer; in the rainy season watch for rockfall and slippery paths. It can be combined with Enshi Grand Canyon, Tenglong Cave and Pingshan Canyon in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture for a half-day or full-day itinerary. Before setting out, confirm that day's opening and reservation policies and allow ample time for the visit. In peak season or on holidays, book in advance and travel off-peak, and allow time for queues and security checks. Arrange your length of stay sensibly according to opening hours and your energy. If carrying luggage or travelling with children, allow more time for security checks and walking. Before setting out, confirm that day's opening and reservation policies so that a temporary closure does not disrupt your itinerary. Linking nearby sights into a single outing makes a half-day or full-day itinerary more relaxed. Best season: Best April–October, with cool canyons in summer; in the rainy season watch for rockfall and slippery paths.

Tip: Go in the evening, watch the performance first and then eat the snacks.

• Address: Enshi City, Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province
• Ticket: Free
• Opening: Open all day