2019 Enshi Travel Guide Self-guided Tour Guide + Accommodation + Transportation + Precautions

Due to its special geographical location, Enshi has many clouds and mists and abundant rainfall, so you can often see the mountainside surrounded by clouds and mists, like a fairyland. In summer, the temperature is only 26 degrees, making it a good place to escape the heat. Enshi has a huge difference in altitude and special terrain. It is rich in selenium, which is rare in the world. There is a proverb that "low mountains are called valleys, and high mountains surround the furnace". The best time to travel to Enshi

April-July and October-November. During the spring and summer from April to July, all kinds of flowers bloom in the mountains and valleys. You can see azaleas, rapeseed flowers, etc. Sea of ??Clouds; During the golden autumn season from October to November, the maple and fir trees are colorful, creating a visual feast. "Dragon Boat Diao", one of the 25 famous folk songs in the world, was born in Lichuan City, Enshi Prefecture, so Enshi Prefecture is also known as the "Hometown of Dragon Boat Diao". Transportation in Enshi

As a developing tourist city, Enshi Airport has opened flights from more than 20 cities to Enshi, 5km away from the urban area. Enshi Railway Station (the same station as the high-speed rail station) also has trains to and from some cities across the country. Although it is not a major station, major cities have direct access, which is relatively convenient. Opposite the train station exit is the bus station. Taxi drivers in urban areas are unwilling to use the meter, so they charge a fixed price. The main attractions in Enshi

Enshi Grand Canyon (a 5A-level scenic spot, a must-see when visiting Enshi

Ticket fee is 170 yuan). It was selected as "China's Most Beautiful Wonderland" by CNN and "China's Most Beautiful Place" by "China National Geographic". It is also a tourist attraction included in the "World Cultural Heritage List". Warm reminder: The Grand Canyon Scenic Area has a daily reception limit of 12,000 people. It is crowded with tourists during the peak summer season and holidays, so reservations must be made in advance.

Qingjiang Gallery (ticket 150 yuan), Suobuya Stone Forest (ticket 78 yuan), Shimen River

Earth Center Valley (ticket 90 yuan), Tenglong Cave (ticket 150 yuan) , Tujia Daughter City (free of charge), Tusi City (ticket 45 yuan), Wild Three Gorges (ticket 180 yuan), Huanghefeng Forest (ticket 80 yuan), Shiziguan (ticket 120 yuan), and some other attractions: Pingba Camp (Xianfeng) , Jigongling via ferrata cliff climbing (for young people), Longlin Palace, Honghuatang Stone Forest, Qiyue Mountain (Lichuan), Golden Cave (Xianfeng), Dashuijing (Lichuan), Yumuzhai (Lichuan), Lai Fengxian Buddhist Temple, Taishan Temple, Red Flowers in the Stone Forest, etc., Enshi evening performance: "Long Chuan Diao

Ticket 218 yuan" Enshi Ethnic Minority Festival

The main festivals of Tujia people in western Hubei There are the New Year Festival, Ox King Festival, Tomb Sweeping Festival, June 6th (dragon robe drying), Daughter's Association, Society Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Half Moon Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Xiaonian Festival.

Girls' Festival: It is a unique festival of ethnic minorities in western Hubei. It is held once a year. The dates are different in different places. Some are held on the third day of the fifth lunar month, some on the 12th of July, and some on the 15th of August. Among them, the "daughter's meeting" held on the twelfth day of the seventh lunar month in Shiyao Township has been preserved since ancient times. About Enshi Food

Food is the most important thing for the people, and the favorites of foodies are: Tujia camellia soup, Zhangguanhe residue, sauced hoof, Tujia bacon, Baiyang dried tofu, She rice, Guangjiao pepper, Ge Xian rice, steamed pork with rice flour , crested ginger, Fubaoshan water shield, New Year meat, Houttuynia cordata, pickled cabbage.

Maojiang cake, five-spice dried tofu, potato, tofu skin, moldy tofu, glutinous rice cake, oily fragrance. About accommodation

The urban area of ??Enshi is relatively small. There are various high, medium and low-end guesthouses, hotels, and fast hotel chains. You can stay in Enshi City as the center, and then go to various scenic spots.

Accommodation next to the scenic spot: If you choose to stay next to the scenic spot, it will be relatively far to go to the next scenic spot. It is recommended to stay in Enshi city, especially for shopping and dining, which is more affordable. About self-driving

In addition to mountains, Enshi also has many rivers. The so-called "Wangshan Road" is here. Due to the topography of Enshi, it is located at the junction of my country's east and west. Most of them cross mountains and the roads are steep. So the scenic spots in Enshi are basically very far away. It takes at least an hour or two to reach each scenic spot. The roads in Enshi are really full of twists and turns, especially the roads to scenic spots, which are basically winding mountain roads. The roads are narrow and winding. Some winding mountain roads are not even protected. column, it is not recommended to drive by yourself if you are not skilled in driving skills or rarely drive on mountain roads. Safety first is not recommended.

About Enshi free travel/self-guided tour

Enshi is a developing tourist city. Since some natural scenic spots have just been developed or even some have not yet been developed, the transportation is not very convenient. The scenic spots are all distributed around Enshi. places, and the distance between scenic spots is also relatively far, so it is more troublesome for tourists who want to have fun by themselves. It is more troublesome to take public transportation (it is difficult to control the time), and there are fewer buses directly to the scenic spots. (There are fewer trains in the off-season) There are time limits. There are no buses after 4 to 5 pm. It is a bit inconvenient for tourists who want to travel by themselves in Enshi. Most tourists will choose travel agencies or local people to arrange services. , after all, it is convenient. In fact, there are three ways to travel

One is to travel with a group (you don’t have to worry about the whole process, it is guaranteed, but the disadvantages are: few attractions, quick sightseeing, early departure and late return, no freedom, and a lot of time in shopping malls).

One is to play by yourself, carrying luggage and squeezing into the bus, which is time-consuming and very hard. The scenic spots in Enshi are all in the mountains, and it is difficult to grasp the time. Uncertain factors during play are unpredictable and safe. No guarantee. Disadvantages: effort, effort, trouble, and money. The only one who suffers is you).

One is semi-self-guided tour/free travel (you only need to book round-trip transportation in advance, sign a contract, purchase insurance, and local tour guide services after arriving at the destination, which saves worry, time, effort, and money. Tour all the highlights (most tourists will choose this method at present). Travel agencies or local tour guides will arrange accommodation, transportation and attraction tickets. This gives you more freedom than taking a group tour, allowing you to have enough time to enjoy the beautiful scenery. About tour guides , you don’t need to treat all tour guides differently, most tour guides are very good.

Nowadays, some tourists will book hotels through some business travel websites. In fact, the prices are not cheap. When you arrive at a tourist destination, you don’t have to find a car and buy your own tickets to call it a self-guided tour/free travel. Everyone is completely You can participate in the local mature semi-self-guided tour/free travel project, which not only saves time but also saves money. Enshi tours are privately customized, and the entire process is left to local tour guides to arrange food, accommodation, transportation, and fun. It saves worry, time, and effort. You don’t have to worry about anything yourself, and the cost is affordable. It is more suitable for bringing the elderly and children at home to integrate into local life and experience Authentic and authentic travel, leaving no regrets, especially when emergencies occur, they can be solved in a timely manner. After all, the purpose of traveling is to be safe and happy. Notes

1. The temperature difference between the scenic spot and the urban area is about 5 to 6 degrees, so be careful to keep warm.

2. Tours in Enshi are mainly in the mountains. Hiking is required in the scenic spots, which tests physical strength. The weather in mountainous areas is unpredictable, so rain gear and sunscreen are always available. In summer, be sure to bring mosquito repellent. Prepare some simple medicines such as wet wipes for disinfection, band-aids, anti-inflammatory tablets, anti-leak tablets (to prevent acclimatization)

Wear comfortable flat shoes, and the mobile phone battery must be fully charged to avoid inconvenient contact. .

3. Never strike up a conversation with a solicitor (stranger) at a station, on a train, or at a highway intersection to avoid unnecessary disputes. In the end, you will be tempted by the low price and pay for it. You will definitely save more than you want to save (no merchant will lose money and make a profit). Carry valuables with you and pay attention to theft when riding in the car to avoid losing them. If you book a pick-up with a local tour guide online before going out, you will not be fooled by others. If you are not prepared in advance, you will regret it too late. Now is the Internet age, formal travel agencies and tour guides will not solicit customers.