Enshi Canyon & Tujia Culture
A self-drive loop around Enshi, connecting the Grand Canyon, Tenglong Cave, Pingshan Canyon, and Tujia culture at Grace City.
A loop designed to avoid backtracking: start from downtown Enshi, head north to the Stone Forest, west to the Grand Canyon and Tenglong Cave, then south to Hefeng Pingshan, and return to the city via Xuan'en. Average daily driving time is 2 to 4 hours on winding mountain roads. Ideal for summer escapes and self-drive travelers who love canyon landscapes; if traveling with seniors, you can opt to visit only the Yunlong Crevice at the Grand Canyon.
Pingshan's water can become muddy after rain; popular scenic spots require advance booking in summer.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrive in Enshi & Visit Tusi Imperial City
Enshi（Enshi Tusi City、Enshi Tujia Nü'er City）
Pick up your car at the airport or Enshi Railway Station; all points in the city are within a 20-minute drive.
Stay: Enshi City (Nu'er City)
Day 2 · Suobuya Stone Forest to Grand Canyon
Drive from the city to Suobuya (approx. 1.5 hours), then transfer to the Grand Canyon entrance in the afternoon (approx. 1.5 hours).
Stay: Enshi Grand Canyon Scenic Area Entrance
Day 3 · Full Day at the Crevice & Qixing Border
Stay near the entrance and walk or take a shuttle into the park. Drive to Lichuan after the visit (approx. 1 hour).
Enter the park before 7:30 AM; ticket sales stop around 3:00 PM. This day is physically demanding.
Stay: Lichuan
Day 4 · Tenglong Cave & Drive South to Hefeng
Explore Tenglong Cave in the morning (approx. 3 hours), then drive to Hefeng County in the afternoon (approx. 3 hours).
The temperature inside the cave is about 14–18°C; check the show times before entering.
Stay: Hefeng County
Day 5 · Pingshan Canyon & Shiziguan
Enshi（Pingshan Canyon、Shizi Pass (Lion Pass) Scenic Area、Xianshan Gongshui, Xuan'en）
Visit Pingshan in the morning and Shiziguan in the afternoon, then drive to Xuan'en County in the evening. Total driving time is about 3 hours.
Pingshan requires online booking 3 to 7 days in advance; on-site tickets are rarely available.
Stay: Xuan'en
Day 6 · Xuan'en to Enshi & Departure
Enshi（Fengxiangpo Dong Village、Enshi Prefecture Museum）
Drive from Xuan'en to downtown Enshi (approx. 1 hour), stopping at Fengxiangpo on the way, and return the car in the afternoon to depart.