A Trip to Enshi

Walking down the wooden stairs, there is a trail along which tourist can see the geo-fracture. It is 7.5 kilometers long and 75 meters deep, full of fantastic rocks, leafy ancient trees and babbling streams. It was relaxing and pleasant to watch the waterfall between the two banks.

The Rainbow Waterfall is the first waterfall in the fracture to receive direct sunlight every day. As the name suggests, the water refracts the sunlight into a rainbow, creating a colorful spectacle. There are three large dark-grey travertines on the banks, resembling different faces, just like the changing faces in Sichuan Opera.

Another landmark scenic spot is One Incense Pillar. It is 150 meters tall and only four meters wide, untoppled by wind or rain. Local legend says that the pillar is a piece of incense given by a deity to the local people. People could light it in times of disaster and the deity would descend to help. The “incense” is long and narrow. In bright skies, sometimes clouds float above the pillar, creating a fairytale scene. In rain or fog the pillar is hidden in mist. 

Without temples, pilgrims or buildings, the Enshi Grand Canyon features a pristine natural beauty.

The courtyard of Enshi Chieftain City.

Cruise along the Qingjiang River Valley

On our last day in Enshi, we took a cruise along the Qingjiang River Valley. Qingjiang is a 423-kilometer tributary of the Yangtze River. The water in the river is so clear that you can see several meters deep. This gave it the name Qingjiang River, in which the character “Qing” means clear. On the deck, children were still full of energy, but the parents relaxed to recover from their exertions the previous day.

The tree-day trip to Enshi was rich and full. Enshi, with its beautiful natural scenery and warm-hearted locals, is always waiting for your visit!