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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Enshi Prefecture [2025]
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Enshi Grand Canyon Scenic Area
4.3
/5
12550 reviews
8.2
Based on 75 reviews
Enshi Grand Canyon/Luyuanping | 34.4 km from downtown
Phone 0718-8542333
Address: 湖北省恩施市恩施大峡谷风景区管理处恩施大峡谷游客中心
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Enshi Prefecture
Highlights:
Karst Museum: Rare 3D Lava Formations
488-meter cliff walkway suspended
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It is the most scenic spot in Enshi. There are many transportation options, which are deliberately designed to charge a lot. The food around is also average. The road leading in is not wide and there is a lot of traffic at night.
The scenery is stunning. While visiting Qixingzhai, the mountains are all around, creating a changing scene with each step. A light drizzle fell, and the white clouds shrouding the mountains were stunning. Yunlong Ground Crack features four large waterfalls. Both Qixingzhai and Yunlong Ground Crack are refreshingly cool, making the visit very comfortable. Qixingzhai isn't actually very large, and each attraction can be reached in a leisurely 30-minute walk—not as strenuous as rumored. Yunlong Ground Crack is relatively flat, so a full day of exploring is not exhausting.
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Enshi Suobuya Stone Forest Scenic Area
4.6
/5
3585 reviews
7.5
From NZD 23.71
Based on 3 reviews
34.9 km from downtown
Phone 0718-8788066
Address: South Gate of Baifeng Road, Taiyanghe Township, Enshi City, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No.5 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Enshi Prefecture
Highlights:
Experience Tujia culture & traditions
Unique landscapes & close-up views
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The Sobuya Stone Forest is absolutely worth it! This 460-million-year-old karst wonder is truly breathtaking, with its diverse rock formations. Walking through it feels like entering a secret realm. The lush greenery of Rhino Valley contrasts with the grotesque rocks, making any photo you take a photo of a truly stunning one. The scenic area is clearly marked, the staff is friendly, and the experience is relaxing and enjoyable. A must-see for geology enthusiasts, but even casual travelers will be captivated by this natural wonder. Highly recommended!
The Sobuya Stone Forest Scenic Area is absolutely stunning! Upon entering, it's like stepping into a magical stone kingdom. The 460-million-year-old underwater stone forest is breathtaking. In Rhinoceros Valley, the deep canyons and moss-covered cliffs, shrouded in light and shadow, create a scene reminiscent of the Wizard of Oz. Every photo is a masterpiece. The scenic area's "Shan Hai Jing" project is also fantastic, offering an immersive, high-tech experience of geological evolution that's both engaging and informative. The service is attentive and the environment is clean. The staff are friendly, and you can even receive free fossil postcards at the exit. Both the natural scenery and the cultural experience are impeccable and well worth a visit!
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Enshi Tusi Castle
4.3
/5
6039 reviews
7.5
From NZD 10.06
Based on 32 reviews
Enshi People's Government/ Tusi City | 3.6 km from downtown
Phone 0718-8458166
Address: 138 Tusi Rd, Enshi Shi, Enshi Tujiazumiaozuzizhizhou, Hubei Sheng, China, 445000
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.1 of Night Attractions in Enshi Prefecture
Highlights:
Stilt houses show Tujia lifestyle
Wall views & stilted buildings
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As the largest cultural landmark project in the country, Enshi Tusi City is the core strategy of attracting tourists to dig deeply and activate the Tusi culture to create an immersive experience. The scenic spot directly displays the restoration and mystery of the toast system through the magnificent complex (gate building, Jiujintang, city wall, etc.), forming a strong visual impact. At the same time, the static display of culture will be upgraded to dynamic participation: daily timed folk performances such as "Toast Marry Girl", hand dance interaction, and Xilan Karp tapestry experience, so that tourists can change from "watchers" to "participants" to feel the Tujia style. In addition, cleverly using social media to spread, its iconic building Jiujintang, with its stacked and scattered hanging building structure, has become a natural "net red" punching point, and continues to expand its influence through user spontaneous sharing. Finally, Enshi Tusi City successfully integrates history and culture with tourism and leisure, taking architecture as shape, culture as soul, and experience as the core, and becoming the first choice destination for tourists to explore the history of Tujia in West Fujian.
I looked up a lot of guides, with mixed reviews, but I still went. The highlight was the Jiujintang (Nine-Entrance Hall). When I went, the east gate was fenced off for renovations. I'm not sure if that was the reason (or perhaps the other attractions weren't built yet?), but aside from the Jiujintang, there wasn't much else to see. The local driver on the way back said, "This and the Daughter City were both built later. Don't you think this Tusi City is a bit small for a local emperor's residence? Enshi's real attractions are far away, and it's built for tourists visiting the city, so it's not very impressive." I don't really recommend it.
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Pingshan Grand Canyon
4.3
/5
1949 reviews
7.4
From NZD 50.29
68.1 km from downtown
Phone 0718-5282222
Address: Pingshan Village, Rongmei Town, Hefeng County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.2 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Enshi Prefecture
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The scenery is beautiful, but there are too many secondary charging items. The boat management is too poor. There are two queues in total. The team that gets on board is the one that gets on board the boat. For a period of time, several boats were docked on one side, which prevented the other team from getting on board.
It is recommended to enter and exit by boat, because there are not many views of the approximately 2000 steps when you first enter, and your attention is focused on the steps below. The scenery inside the canyon is beautiful and very photogenic.
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Enshi Dixin Valley Scenic Spot
4.3
/5
2766 reviews
7.3
From NZD 28.74
74.4 km from downtown
Phone 0718-3541666
Address: G318 National Highway, Gaoping Town, Jianshi County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-5 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Enshi Prefecture
Highlights:
Interactive "Heart of Earth" experience
Tujia dance & crafts experience
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The scenic area's transportation and entrance ticket checking are in good order. We experienced the lazy route, glass bridge elevator and magic carpet. The whole journey took three hours. It was mostly cool, except for the Bayan Ancient Road, which was a little hot.
The directions were unclear, especially since the parking lot indicated by the navigation was actually at the exit. You had to take the scenic shuttle bus no matter where you parked. The trip up and down was tiring and extremely hard on your knees. The weather was hot, and only at the bottom of the valley did you feel a bit of coolness. The water project wasn't fully developed and was still under construction.
If you haven't been to Zhangjiajie or other places, it's worth a look. If you've already experienced it, it won't be as unique.
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Tenglong Cave Scenic Area
4.4
/5
4608 reviews
7.3
From NZD 35.92
Based on 35 reviews
48.2 km from downtown
Phone 0718-7262455
Address: 070 Country Rd, Lichuan Shi, Enshi Tujiazumiaozuzizhizhou, Hubei Sheng, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.4 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Enshi Prefecture
Highlights:
Unique laser show & cave
Laser show & Tujia performance
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It was spectacular, and the free song and dance performances were also good. My suggestion: there's no need to spend the extra money on the Magic Carpet and Dragon Palace rides; they're not worth it. The laser show is free, but it wasn't very good either.
Tenglong Cave is a jaw-dropping natural marvel. As one of Asia's largest karst caves, its vast chambers and winding passages astound. Stalactites and stalagmites, shaped over millennia, create surreal landscapes.The cave’s scale is mind-blowing—large enough to fit a 20-story building. Inside, the underground river adds a mystical touch, with boat rides offering unique views.Nearby, Tujia cultural shows complement the visit, blending nature and tradition. Facilities are decent, with clear paths and helpful staff. A must-see for nature lovers seeking wonder and adventure.
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Shiziguan Tourist Area
4.2
/5
916 reviews
6.7
From NZD 28.74
32.5 km from downtown
Phone 0718-5840999
Address: Group 3, Fengkouba Village, Zhushan Town, Xuan'en County, Enshi Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Enshi Prefecture
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The scenic area feels a bit monotonous, and the only thing to play is driving and surfing. If the charge is based on the number of vehicles, it would be more reasonable, but it is charged per person. I feel it is a bit expensive for six people in a car 😳
The scenery is OK. The floating bridge is not worth going there specifically. You just have to queue up to pass through. It is OK to watch the floating bridge from a high place, which is dotted with green mountains and green waters. Car surfing is fun and has a lot of emotional value. Children like it. When I went there, a car broke down on the floating bridge and it was blocked for 40 minutes. The hanging coffins added a sense of history to the scenic spot. It is worth seeing.
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