Enshi Grand Canyon
Explore Enshi’s signature karst canyon, where sheer limestone cliffs, forested peaks and deep fissures reveal the dramatic geology of the UNESCO Global Geopark.
Why this trip works
A 5-day premium Enshi join-in tour from Hankou with round-trip second-class train tickets, four consecutive hotel nights, major canyon and karst highlights, local specialty meals and a maximum group size of 17 guests.
- Round-trip second-class train tickets between Hankou and Enshi are included.
- Four consecutive nights at the same Enshi hotel, with 4-Diamond standard and a 5-Diamond option available.
- VIP 1+1 coach for larger groups; groups of 8 or fewer use a 7/9-seat business vehicle with driver-host service.
- Premium join-in group limited to a maximum of 17 guests.
- Classic Enshi route covering Pingshan Canyon, Xianshan Gongshui, Shiziguan, Suobuya Stone Forest, Tujia Daughter City and Enshi Grand Canyon.
- Includes 4 breakfasts and 4 main meals, with featured local dining such as Xuan'en grilled fish, a Tujia selenium-rich banquet and a Tujia bowl-smashing banquet.
- 24-hour dedicated Enshi arrival pickup service.
- VIP gifts include Enshi selenium-rich mineral water, a seven-piece travel gift set and an Enshi cultural tourism paper fan.
Tour overview
RouteHankou · Enshi · Pingshan Canyon · Xianshan Gongshui · Shiziguan · Suobuya Stone Forest · Tujia Daughter City · Enshi Grand Canyon · Hankou
Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
Group sizeMaximum 17 guests
GuideChinese-speaking local guide; groups of 8 or fewer use driver-host service
Accommodation4 consecutive nights at the same Enshi hotel · 4-Diamond standard; 5-Diamond option available
VehicleVIP 1+1 coach; groups of 8 or fewer use a 7/9-seat business vehicle with driver-host service
Meals4 breakfasts + 4 main meals, including Xuan'en grilled fish, a Tujia selenium-rich banquet and a Tujia bowl-smashing banquet.
Places you'll experience
Yunlong Ground Fissure
Walk through a deep geological fissure shaped by water and time, passing waterfalls, rock walls and lush vegetation along the canyon floor.
Qixingzhai Scenic Area
Hike among Enshi’s towering karst peaks and cliffside paths, with expansive viewpoints, unusual rock formations and optional cable-car and elevator assistance.
Pillar of Incense
See Enshi Grand Canyon’s celebrated freestanding limestone pillar, a slender natural landmark rising dramatically above the surrounding peaks.
Pingshan Canyon
Travel through a narrow forested canyon known for clear emerald water and steep rock walls. Visits are seasonal and depend on water levels, weather and road conditions.
Shiziguan Scenic Area (Lion Pass)
A scenic mountain area in Xuan'en, Enshi, known for lush forested valleys and its distinctive floating bridge.
Suobuya Stone Forest
Wander through an ancient limestone landscape of narrow passages, sculpted rock towers and fossil-rich formations within the Enshi UNESCO Global Geopark.
Xianshan Gongshui
A night-time riverside experience in Xuan'en, with Wenlan Bridge, Moda Tower, music fountains and illuminated town scenery reflecting local Tujia culture.
Enshi Tujia Daughter City
Learn the cultural background of Tujia courtship traditions, folk dance and local customs in a lively city district, going beyond a simple photo stop.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1 · Hankou → Enshi — Take the included second-class train from Hankou Railway Station to Enshi. Dedicated station pickup, hotel check-in and free time. Meals: none. Stay: Enshi.
- Day 2 · Pingshan Grand Canyon → Xianshan Gongshui — Visit Pingshan Scenic Area, then enjoy Xuan'en's night scenery at Xianshan Gongshui. Meals: breakfast and Xuan'en grilled fish dinner. Stay: Enshi.
- Day 3 · Shiziguan → Suobuya Stone Forest → Tujia Daughter City — Full-day sightseeing through three Enshi highlights. Meals: breakfast, lunch and Tujia bowl-smashing banquet dinner. Stay: Enshi.
- Day 4 · Enshi Grand Canyon — Explore Yunlong Ground Fissure and Qixingzhai Scenic Area. Meals: breakfast and Tujia specialty lunch; dinner on your own. Stay: Enshi.
- Day 5 · Enshi → Hankou — Breakfast at the hotel, station transfer according to your return train time, then the included second-class train back to Hankou.
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Round-trip Hankou–Enshi second-class train tickets; one seat per traveler, seat assignment random
- 4 consecutive nights at the selected Enshi hotel standard with breakfast
- First-entry admission to Shiziguan, Pingshan Grand Canyon, Suobuya Stone Forest and Enshi Grand Canyon
- Local tour transportation according to group size
- 4 breakfasts and 4 main meals
- Chinese-speaking local guide; groups of 8 or fewer use driver-host service
- Travel agency liability insurance
- Enshi arrival pickup and departure station transfer
Not included
- Mandatory local scenic transportation package: RMB 190 per person, collected separately at booking or after arrival in Enshi.
- RMB 190 package: Enshi Grand Canyon shuttle RMB 20 + ground cable car RMB 30 + Suobuya shuttle RMB 30 + Shiziguan shuttle RMB 30 + Pingshan boat RMB 50 + Pingshan shuttle RMB 30.
- Optional Enshi Grand Canyon transport: Qixingzhai up cableway RMB 105, down cableway RMB 100, handrail escalator RMB 30, Yunlong Ground Fissure vertical elevator RMB 30.
- Other optional activities: Pingshan floating-bridge photo from RMB 20, Xianshan Gongshui bamboo raft RMB 90 or Gongxiu show RMB 138, Suobuya 5D experience RMB 68.
- Single-room supplement unless a Single Occupancy variant is selected
- Travel accident insurance and aviation insurance
- Personal expenses and extra costs caused by delays, personal reasons or activities outside the included program
How booking works
The 4-Diamond shared twin-room price assumes two guests sharing one room. Single travelers should select the Single Occupancy variant. A 5-Diamond hotel package is available through the corresponding 5-Diamond variant. Any additional room-type or hotel upgrade beyond the selected package is charged at the confirmed difference.
- Select your departure dateThe date determines whether standard, school-vacation or peak-holiday pricing applies.
- Enter travelers and roomsThe booking tool automatically applies twin-sharing and single-room occupancy pricing.
- Complete checkoutReview the calculated total and finish payment through Shopify checkout.
- Receive confirmationDaily departure is subject to final seat, train and hotel availability. Your selected hotel standard, room occupancy, train and pickup details are confirmed after booking.
Before you book
Pickup and drop-off
Day 1 includes 24-hour dedicated Enshi arrival pickup after the included train journey from Hankou. Day 5 includes station transfer for the return train. Pickup staff normally contact guests in advance; please keep your phone reachable.
Cancellation & refund
Cancellation and date-change terms are provided with the final booking confirmation before payment.
Before departure
- A mandatory RMB 190/person local scenic-transport package is collected separately and is not included in the tour price.
- If Pingshan Scenic Area is temporarily closed, the itinerary will visit Tenglong Cave instead; no fare difference is refunded.
- Sightseeing order may be adjusted for holidays, celebrations, weather, road conditions or other operating factors while aiming to preserve the confirmed tour content.
- For groups of 8 or fewer, the driver also acts as service host; the driver does not enter scenic areas but assists with ticket collection.
- Hotels may collect a refundable deposit of approximately RMB 100–300 per person, depending on the hotel.
- Children under 1.2 m include only a local vehicle seat and guide service; other child expenses are paid locally, and every child must occupy a seat.
- Travel accident insurance is not included and is strongly recommended.
- Enshi Grand Canyon's downhill handrail escalator normally stops operating at around 17:00; timing is subject to the scenic area's actual operation.