4 Days Enshi Grand Canyon Tour with Leisure Hiking
Tour Overview
Boasting the “Colorado Canyon of the East”, Enshi is a green city with a high forest coverage rate of 70%, famous for its spectacular scenery of massive cliff faces, beautiful waterfalls, mountain peaks, deep gorges, picturesque valleys, colorful historical & cultural heritage.
This 4-day Enshi Grand Canyon tour will take you to see the breathtaking canyons, experience exciting boating, explore mysterious & refreshing caves, and appreciate ethical architecture & local customs.
Highlights of this tour:
1. Immerse in the world’s first Ordovician stone forest with vegetation ranking No.1 nationwide, Suobuya Stone Forest.2. Hike the most beautiful outdoor hiking route in Enshi – Qingjiang Ancient Riverbed, enjoying flying waterfalls, towering peaks, and pristine forests.
3. Enjoy a day of exhilarating trekking at the Colorado Canyon of the East, Enshi Grand Canyon.
4. Admire the unique stilted buildings and feel the folk customs of Tujia nationality in Nv’er Town.
5. Take a wooden boat on the transparent river through the Pingshan Grand Canyon to catch the stunning natural scenery, and wear traditional Tujia costumes for the photo shoot.
6. Have a stroll along the floating bridge and encounter naughty wild macaques in Lion Pass Scenic Area.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Enshi ArrivalQingjiang Ancient Riverbed Hiking, Nv'er Town
Enshi is famous for its picturesque landscapes and grotesque caves.
Upon landing in Enshi (please arrive before 10:00 a.m.), your guide and driver will escort you to Qingjiang Ancient Riverbed, the most beautiful outdoor hiking trail in the area. Hundreds of miles of cliffs, flying waterfalls, towering peaks, pristine forests, and ancient villages exist.
Our hike will last about 4 hours (5km). Just enjoy nature's serene stillness and beauty, away from the crowd.
Qingjiang Ancient Riverbed Hiking At the end of the hike, we will drive to Nv'er Town to admire the unique stilted buildings and feel the folk customs of the Tujia nationality. Drive back to Enshi for the night.
Accommodation: in Enshi
Nv'er Town - Day 2: Enshi Grand Canyon - PingshanEnshi Grand Canyon, Yunlong Ground Fissure
Enjoy a day of exhilarating hiking at Enshi Grand Canyon, a natural museum "housing" exotic Karst landforms, hailed as the Colorado Canyon of the East.
Enshi Grand Canyon Stepping into this mysterious land, you will surely be in awe. Hike the Seven-star Village Scenic Area first to appreciate the ground cracks, cliffs, peaks, canyons, and other geological landscapes. Then drive to the Yunlong Ground Fissure to witness the waterfall rushing down the steep cliff.
After the tour, drive to Pingshan for the night.
Accommodation: in Pingshan
Yunlong Ground Fissure - Day 3: Pingshan Grand Canyon - Lion PassPingshan Grand Canyon, Lion Pass
Spend a leisurely day at the Semporna of China, Pingshan Grand Canyon, which is truly a nature lover's paradise. Visitors can explore the canyon's rugged terrain, witness breathtaking views of towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls, and hike along picturesque trails.
Experience the most popular activity here - taking a wooden boat through the canyon to catch the stunning scenery. Or you can engage in some thrilling activities like rock climbing or simply enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings.
Pingshan Grand Canyon If you are interested, you can wear traditional Tujia costumes for the photo shoot (at your own expense).
After the visit, head to Lion Pass, where you will catch a glimpse of the fun hydropower station stories, encounter naughty wild macaques and stroll on the floating bridge...
At the end of the visit, drive you back to Enshi.
Accommodation: in Enshi
Lion Pass - Day 4: Enshi DepartureSuobuya Stone Forest Scenic Area
After breakfast, take a guided tour of the Suobuya Stone Forest Scenic Area. This is the world's first Ordovician stone forest, looking like a giant gourd from a bird's view, surrounded by green screens and mountains. Immerse yourself in the unparalleled Karst formations, with vegetation ranking No.1 nationwide!
Suobuya Stone Forest In the late afternoon, head to Enshi Airport for your departure flight home. (please book a flight after 6:00 p.m.)
Accommodation: N/A
Tour Price Per Person
The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel. Please contact us for a specific price.