2018 Enshi Self-guided Tour Guide Enshi Tourist Attractions

Enshi is a particularly beautiful place. When it comes to Enshi, what comes to my mind are the Enshi Tujia Sauce-flavored Pancakes and Tujia Hanging Pot that I loved to eat when I was in school. The ethnic minorities in Enshi have There are many, and now Enshi has slowly become a well-known tourist city. The editor will introduce it to you below. Introduction

Chinese name: Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture

Foreign name: EnshiTujiaandMiaoAutonomousPrefecture

Alias: Enshi Prefecture, World Selenium Capital, Shinan Prefecture

Administrative region category: Autonomous prefecture-level administrative region

Region: Hubei Province, Central China

Regions under the jurisdiction of: Enshi City, Lichuan City, Jianshi County, Badong, Xianfeng, Xuan En, Laifeng, Hefeng

Geographic location: southwest of Hubei Province, north of Wuling Mountain, southwest of Wushan Overview

Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture is located in the southwest of Hubei Province, hidden in the mountains. Among them; it supports 27 ethnic groups, including Tujia, Miao, Han, and Dong, with simple folk customs. It is also the youngest autonomous prefecture in China, and currently governs the two cities of Enshi and Lichuan, as well as Jianshi, Badong, Xuanen, Xianfeng, and Laifeng , Hefeng six counties.

The Diaojiaolou of Tujia, the Wind and Rain Bridge of Dong Township, and the Daughter of July will make this place colorful; the beautiful mountains and rivers, the endless tea garden scenery, and the majestic cliffs will make this place more colorful. Somewhat heroic. When you set foot on this land, you may be immersed in the beautiful canyon scenery, fall in love with the landscape here, or be fascinated by the ancient and mysterious Tusi culture. Enshi, as the name suggests, nature has gifted her with a peerless appearance. She is hidden in the mountains and mountains, waiting for people to come and unveil her veil. Attractions

Enshi Prefecture is dominated by picturesque landscapes and bizarre caves, concentrated in Enshi, Lichuan and Xianfeng. There are also some distribution in Badong and Hefeng. . Enshi Grand Canyon and Tusi City are famous local scenic spots. Attraction Overview

Enshi is hidden in the mountains, with beautiful and picturesque scenery, unique Tujia Diaojiaolou, and the lost Tusi civilization, which will make you yearn for this land. Enshi’s must-visit attractions TOP5top1 Enshi Grand Canyon

Generally, you first take the cableway to visit Qixingzhai, and then go down the mountain to visit the ground cracks. In order to climb the peak, some people first play in the ground cracks and then climb the mountain. As usual, we visited Qixingzhai first. In fact, there were not many people. It might be the off-season, but it was really good. There were only three or five people along the way. It was better to choose the off-season so that we could better appreciate the scenery.

Time reference

1 day

Transportation

Bus route:

Enshi city, bus (Rent) Go to the city and transfer to the bus to the scenic spot

Self-driving route:

① Take Aviation Avenue from Enshi City, pass Tusi Road and Qifeng Avenue and get on to National Highway 318, a few minutes later Take the fork on the right and enter the Grand Canyon Scenic Area. It takes a little more than an hour to reach the Grand Canyon parking lot (Ma'anlong parking lot)

② From Enshi, take National Highway 318 directly to the Tuan After Fort Town, exit the national highway on the right and take the Grand Canyon Special Road to Ma'anlong Parking Lot

Tickets

Peak season: 170 yuan (March 1st - November 30th) discounted ticket : 85 yuan

Off season: 80 yuan (December 1st - February 29th of the following year)

Scenery bus: 30 yuan/person (round trip)

Escalator: 30 yuan/time (own expense)

Opening hours

Peak season (March 1st - October 30th): 8:00-16: 00; Off-season (November 1st - the end of February of the following year): 8:30-15:30. Scenic spots sometimes make fine adjustments to their opening hours, which are subject to the announcements made by the scenic spots on the day.

Portal:

Enshi Grand Canyon Travel Guide

/trip/8192.htmltop2 Enshi Tusi City

Enshi Tusi City is located in Enshi Northwest of the city, on the west bank of Qingjiang River. Enshi Tusi City is a newly built group of ethnic buildings imitating the Rongmei Tusi era. It is mainly composed of the chieftain's palace and ancestral hall. The real Rongmei Tusi ruins are located in Enshi Prefecture, but they have been ruined and only a loess mound remains. In terms of architectural structure and style, Enshi Tusi City replicates the style of Tusi City back then. Especially the bedroom part, it is luxurious and grand, and there is no trace of imitation at all. There are city walls and turrets behind Tusi City, which is also a good restoration of the defensive structure of Tusi City at that time. Some archaeological relics and an introduction to Rongmei Tusi are displayed inside Tusi City, which is like a museum.

Time reference

2-3 hours

Transportation

You can get there by taking bus No. 30 from the city

Tickets

Adult tickets are 50 yuan; children and senior citizens are 25 yuan

A. Ticket-free policy: Children under 1.2m are free of charge; seniors over 70 years old are free with ID cards;

B. Preferential policies: Children with a height of 1.2-1.4m can purchase child tickets; senior citizens aged 60-69 can purchase senior tickets with their ID cards.

Opening hours

8:00—17:30

Attraction location

No. 138 Tusi Road, Enshi City, Hubei Province

Portal:

Is Enshi Tusi City fun? Enshi Tusi City travel guide

/trip/8195.htmltop3 Tenglong Cave

If you are interested If you want to go, try not to go with a group and go by yourself. The transportation is convenient. This cave is not one of those beautiful caves with many stalactites, but it is really magnificent. There are 2 performances inside. Even if you can catch up, you must go by yourself. Take a spin so that you can experience the fun! By the way, the waterfall at the entrance is also very spectacular, and with the mountains in the distance as the background, it feels like a paradise!

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Half day

Transportation

Passenger bus:

There are buses to Tenglong Cave from the east gate and west gate of Lichuan City. Others: It takes 2 hours to drive from Enshi to Lichuan. The 318 National Road is in good condition and the toll is 15 yuan; the bus price is 25 yuan/person.

Taxi:

Besides driving from Lichuan to Tenglongdong, it is most convenient to call a taxi. The driver usually does not use the meter. The price is 10 yuan and the journey takes about 15 minutes. There are buses from the west gate to Tenglong Cave. The private bus fare is 5 yuan/person. It should be noted that if multiple people share a ride, it is only 2 yuan/person.

Tickets

A. Free policy: Children under 1.2m are free of charge; seniors over 70 years old are free with certificates.

B. Preferential policies: Those above 1.2m can book student tickets with their student ID cards; senior citizens aged 60-69 can book senior tickets with their senior citizen ID cards.

Opening hours

9:00-17:00

Attraction location

No. 1 Tenglong Avenue, Lichuan City, Enshi Prefecture

Portal:

Enshi Tenglong Cave Travel Guide

/trip/8198.htmltop4 Luyuanping

Luyuanping, a paradise-like place , located in Banqiao Town, Enshi City, within the Enshi Grand Canyon Development Zone, with an average altitude of 1,700 meters, a river basin in the middle, deep in the canyon ground crevices, and surrounded by cliffs. From the Qiaowan Pass on the mountain to the Qiaowan at the bottom of the valley, there is a vertical drop of more than 500 meters. To dig a road down from the cliff, you have to walk more than 1,000 meters on a mountain trail called "Forty-two Turns" by the locals. ***There are 1520 steps, almost one kilometer. The special topography has kept the landscape, forest, fields, roads and farmhouses in Luyuanping original to this day.

Subtropical semi-warm and semi-humid climate. Covering an area of ??5 square kilometers.

Transportation

Generally, you can charter a bus from Enshi to the entrance of Luyuanping Village; or take a shuttle bus to Banqiao Town (25 yuan), and then take a bus to Xintian Village (10-15 yuan) Yuan), then walk to Luyuanping.

Tickets

Free

Attraction location

Top 5 Enshi Tujia Daughter City in Xintian Village, Banqiao Town, Enshi City

< p>Daughter City is actually a food street, relatively close to the city, and a taxi in Enshi will basically cost no more than 10 yuan. Daughter City seems to be holding some kind of blind date event recently, which lasts for a week, but this activity is just to write your own information on the wall and wait for the contact from the destined person. It is just an ordinary activity, and I can't say whether it is good or not.

Time reference

1 day

Transportation

Get off at Huaseli Ecological Park on 12, 21, 25, 28 or Take bus 31 to Daughter City Water Park

Attraction location

Qiliping, Enshi City, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province

Portal:

Can I drive into Enshi Tujia Daughter City?

/trip/6862.html Overview of catering and dining

The local catering in Enshi has both the spicy characteristics of Sichuan and the spicy style of Xiaoxiang. In particular, the local snacks with Tujia and Miao characteristics have attracted many diners. Enshi's sauerkraut, selenium-enriched potato paste, spicy chicken, etc. are all unique local delicacies. Enshi's snacks can be found in the streets and alleys of the city. Foodies may wish to explore the streets and discover them on their own. In addition, there are many snacks in Xuanen County of Enshi Prefecture. You can pass by Xuanen when going to Feng County from Enshi. Local delicacies

Tujia Camellia Oil Soup

Folk proverbs say: "If you don't drink Camellia Oil Soup, you will feel panicked." Tujia oil-tea soup is made by frying an appropriate amount of tea leaves until they are sallow, then adding water to the pot, and adding natural seasonings such as ginger, onion, garlic, pepper, etc. After the water boils, scoop it into a bowl and add the previously fried (or deep-fried) Good) fried rice popcorn, corn popcorn, tofu fruit, peanuts, soybeans and other "soaked goods" are ready to eat. Tujia oil tea soup is one of the representative food cultures of the Tujia people in Enshi, and it is also a traditional food that the Tujia people love very much. Whenever a distinguished guest comes to the door, the Tujia people will serve a bowl of oil tea soup. Tujia oil tea soup is fragrant, crisp, smooth, fresh, delicious, refreshing and thirst-quenching. It is a masterpiece of Chinese tea culture and has a long history. It is still popular in the whole state, especially in Xianfeng, Laifeng and other places.

Hezha

Hezha is also known as lazy tofu.

The Enshi Tujia people have deep feelings for Hezha. Especially in the years of war and chaos, due to the severe shortage of food, Hezha saved many people's lives. There is a folk proverb that "peppers are used as salt, and Hezha celebrates the New Year".

In Enshi, there are many ways to eat Hezha, among which Zhangguan Hezha is a typical example of making Hezha hot pot. Zhangguan Hezha is named after "Zhangguan", a small market town in Xuan'en. After the Hezhao is cooked, it is stewed until it becomes slightly dry, and fresh soup is added with pork, chicken, eggs, etc. to make fresh meat Hezha and Chicken Hezha. , egg with slag and other series of slag hot pots, especially the one made by an old woman named Huang in the town is the most famous and authentic. In addition, Shenquan Hezha is also a well-known local Hezha shop.

_Guangjiao

_Guangjiao is also called _pepper. It is processed from Enshi local fresh red pepper and corn flour (cornmeal) as the main raw materials. Tujia people like to eat bacon. Tujia bacon is brown in color, firm in texture, rich in aroma and unique in flavor. Roast Guangzhou pepper in a pot and then stir-fry it with Tujia bacon or steam it as the base of a bowl. The finished product is reddish in color and has a very special sour and spicy taste.

Kang potato

"Potato" means potato. On the streets of Enshi, there are many stalls selling Kang potato. On the Qingjiang River Sisters Bridge, dozens of middle-aged and elderly women sell it every day. Kang potatoes are sold on the sidewalk. They usually use particularly small potatoes and scrape off a thin layer of potato skin with the potato specially used for Enshi people. The small stove is burning honeycomb briquettes, and the pan on the fire is filled with small potatoes. Pour in cooked vegetable oil, cover the pot, and simmer carefully. After a while, turn it over again until all the potatoes are brown on both sides. Then scoop them up and put them into another pot. Add salt, chili pepper, Sichuan peppercorns, onions, ginger, and garlic. Stir fry a few times quickly and serve with these. After all the ingredients are mixed on the potatoes, they can be sold to people. It costs two yuan for a small bowl. It is a small pleasure to hold it in your hand, poke it with a toothpick and eat it while walking.

Enshi crumb cake

The original name is Jianshi pie, and it is widely known as "Enshi crumb cake", but no one calls it that in Enshi. The slag cake is very popular all over the country. It is easy to make and tastes very good. Do you want to try the most authentic "Shaobing" when you visit its birthplace?

Enshi Tofu Skin

The finished product of bean skin is milky white in color and has a light fragrance. Enshi bean curd is divided into rice bean curd, mung bean curd and corn bean curd, among which rice bean curd is the most popular. You can see bean curd in the streets and alleys of Enshi. Bean curd is an indispensable part of Enshi cuisine and a part of the life of Enshi people.

Gege

"Gege" is steamed with chili residue mixed with other main ingredients. You can see it everywhere at the entrance of small restaurants on the streets of Enshi. There are many tiny steamers steaming on a high fire, and the things in these steamers are "gege". There are many varieties of "Ge Ge", including beef Ge Ge, mutton Ge Ge, pork Ge Ge, fat sausage Ge Ge, etc.

Godly tofu

Godly tofu is also called Guanyin tofu. Among the Xianfeng people, every hot summer season, farmers often use a kind of leaf to make "tofu" for consumption. Legend has it that Guanyin Bodhisattva inspired the poor to use these leaves to make tofu to satisfy the famine in years of famine. This kind of leaf is called Turtle Dove Leaf, which is a rare health food raw material. It has the functions of clearing away heat and detoxifying, appetizing and promoting fluid production, improving eyesight and removing internal heat, and strengthening muscles and bones.

Baogu porridge

Baogu porridge is corn porridge. It is made from high-quality corn from the dry mountain plateau area of ??the local selenium-rich mineral deposits in Enshi, Hubei Province, which has been crushed and separated. . Corn is recognized as a "golden crop" in the world, and its fat, phosphorus, and vitamin B2 content ranks first among cereal foods.

Water shield

According to legend, Water shield from Fubao Mountain was a gift from the sacred mountain in ancient times. It is a rare treasure in the water. Since the Jin Dynasty, it has been a tribute to the royal palaces of all dynasties and a delicacy at royal banquets. It can be boiled, stir-fried, or served cold, especially when used with fish, cooked chicken, ham, sausage, etc. to make soup. It is tender and delicious, with a unique flavor, as crispy and smooth as fish marrow and agar.

Shennong River Diaozi Fish

The Diaozi fish produced in Shennong River in Badong has tender meat, delicious taste and few spines. It is mixed with shredded ginger, dried peppers, sesame seeds and various seasonings. Stir together over high heat until the skin is crispy and the inside is tender, extremely spicy and very appetizing.

Weicai roasted bacon

Weicai is a rare natural wild herb, commonly known as cat fern and orchid stem moss. Use it to fry bacon, with bright color and waxy aroma. beautiful. Search popular restaurants in Enshi

There are many popular restaurants in Enshi. When you arrive in Enshi, you might as well go to these restaurants to taste them. While tasting the delicious food, you might as well evaluate the restaurant's dishes to see if they are as good as Rumor has it it's delicious and unforgettable.

Enshi Authentic Zhangguan Hezha

Authentic and delicious Tujia cuisine at Huang Jihuang (Fortune Plaza Store)

When you arrive in Enshi, how can you miss the taste of Tujia on your tongue? Enshi There are many Tujia restaurants in the city, including many in Lichuan City, which can definitely satisfy the food cravings of many diners. As for the taste of the dishes, it is naturally a matter of opinion.

Yuanweifang Tujia Three Wonders

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Tujia Courtyard Shopping Overview

The Wuyangba area in Enshi City is The central location of Enshi is also the most prosperous place in the area. Many shopping malls and restaurants are concentrated here. It is the main place for locals to go shopping. Enshi is rich in natural products. Dried cypress beans, water shield, chrysanthemum stones and various medicinal materials are all worth buying.

Enshi is the main production area of ??selenium-rich tea, and the famous Chinese tea "Enshi Yulu" is also produced here. In addition, it has a long history of making, simple and exquisite gem-flowered lacquer chopsticks, and the Tujia brocade with bright colors and exquisite patterns - Xilanka It is the first choice for traveling to Enshi and shopping.

Tips

Don’t go shopping at tourist shopping spots or places like “Enshi Specialty Products Store”. The prices in these places are very high and tour groups also offer rebates. Specialty Products

Enshi Dried Tofu

Dried Tofu is the abbreviation of dried tofu and is a folk soy product snack with a long history. Enshi Prefecture’s Badong spiced dried tofu and Baiyang dried tofu are the most famous local specialties and can generally be purchased in local supermarkets.

Badong Five-Spice Dried Tofu: Badong Five-Spice Dried Tofu originated in the late Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 100 years.

Boyang Dried Tofu: The finished product of Baiyang Dried Tofu is golden in color, long and delicious, mellow and thick, and has a delicate texture. Whether eaten raw or stir-fried, spiced or spicy, it has a refreshing and endless aftertaste.

Laifeng Preserved Eggs

Lead-free preserved eggs are a traditional product of Laifeng County, made from duck eggs produced by local shelducks in Laifeng. The production process is unique, the egg white is like jade, with pine and cypress leaf-like patterns on it, commonly known as pine flowers. It is fresh and delicious, with a lingering fragrance in the mouth. It enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad.

Enshi Yulu

Enshi Yulu is one of the few steamed green teas preserved in China. Its production technology and tools are quite ancient, and are consistent with those recorded in Lu Yu's "The Book of Tea" look alike. Enshi Yulu has very strict requirements for harvesting and processing. The buds and leaves must be tender and even, and the tea strips must be tight and thin, bright green in color, even and straight, and shaped like pine needles; the tea soup must be clear and bright, with a fresh aroma, a mellow taste, and the leaves The background color is green like jade. The "three greens" (tea green, soup green, and leaf bottom green) are its distinctive features. Since tea species and tea-making methods were introduced from China in the Tang Dynasty, Japan still mainly uses the steamed green tea method to make green tea. Its Gyokuro tea making method is similar to Enshi Gyokuro tea, and the quality is different.

Laifeng Bayberry

Laifeng Bayberry is a rare fruit in Wuling Mountain. The fruit matures in mid-to-late June. The flesh is soft, sweet and sour, with a small core and high quality. Rich in nutrients, it is highly favored by consumers. There are currently 108 ancient bayberry plants in Laifeng County that are more than 100 years old, and the maximum output of a single plant can reach more than 1,000kg.

Xilankapu

Xilankapu is a kind of Tujia brocade. In Tujia language, "Xilan" means "bedding" and "Kapu" means "flower". Xilankapu is the flower bedding of the Tujia people. It has certain craftsmanship value and is especially loved by the daughters of the Tujia people. It is called the "Flower of the Tujia".

According to the customs of the Tujia people, when a Tujia girl got married in the past, she had to embroider the cloth and make a beautiful Xilankapu. The patterns of Xilan Kapu are rich and full, and the colors are bright. They are based on daily life, natural scenery, etc. They are variegated, lifelike, and have obvious Tujia style. There is a shop specializing in Xilan Kapu at No. 146 Minzu Road, Laifeng County, Enshi Prefecture. If you are interested, you may wish to go and have a look.

Hundred Crane Jade

Hundred Crane Jade is a biological fossil formed 436 million years ago. The main biological structures include crinoid stems, corals and other ancient organisms. The texture of Baihe Jade is clear and novel. , unique, reproduces the natural ecological beauty of shallow sea creatures, and is a rare new species in the world. Baihe jade crafts are elegant and simple, and the main craft varieties include striped stones, square stones, round stones, jade carvings of animals, jade mirrors, jade articles, etc. Practical information

Language

The Enshi dialect is very similar to Chongqing dialect, so it is relatively easy to understand. Even if you don’t understand, you can ask others to say it several times, and most people can understand it. And with the opening up of the local tourism industry and the continuous influx of foreign tourists, the barriers to communication are getting smaller and smaller.

Banks

Enshizhou Avenue and Wuyang Avenue are the two most prosperous streets in Enshi, and many banks are also concentrated here. There are Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, and Postal Savings Bank of China on Wuyang Street; there are Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Postal Savings Bank of China, China Xinhe, etc. on South Street; and there is Industrial and Commercial Bank of China on Enshizhou Avenue. , Postal Savings Bank of China, People's Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, China Xinhe, etc.

Telephone

Lichuan Tourism Bureau: 0718-7282514

Jianshi Tourism Bureau: 0718-3232932

Badong Tourism Bureau: 0718- 4334960

Xuanen Tourism Bureau: 0718-5832906

Xianfeng Tourism Bureau: 0718-6833652

Laifeng Tourism Bureau: 0718-6271858

< p>Hefeng County Tourism Bureau: 0718-5291036

Internet

Most hotels in Enshi area provide broadband Internet services, and some high-end hotels in Enshi City also provide wifi. There are many Internet cafes in Enshi city, and the fee is 2 yuan/hour.

Post Office

The Enshi City Post Office is located on Enshizhou Avenue, No. 58, Enshizhou Avenue, and the contact number is 0718-8222145.

Medical

Enshi Prefecture Central Hospital

Contact information: 0718-8222760

Address: No. 158 Wuyang Avenue, Enshi City

Lichuan People's Hospital

Contact: 0718-7282450

Address: No. 14, Longchuan Avenue, Lichuan City, Enshi Prefecture

Laifeng County People's Hospital

Contact information: 0718-6282341

Address: No. 2, Fengzhong Road, Xiangfeng Town, Laifeng County, Enshi Prefecture

Badong People's Hospital

< p>Contact information: 0718-4222324

Address: No. 103, Beijing Avenue, Xinling Town, Badong County, Enshi Prefecture

Safety matters

Try not to live on the train In crowded places such as stations or bus stations, take care of your luggage. The road conditions on Enshi Highway are complicated, so self-driving friends must pay attention to mountain driving safety. The local residents are still very warm and friendly. How to get there

Enshi has a long history of transportation and is known as "the throat of Sichuan and Sichuan and the barrier of Jingchu". Transportation has been very inconvenient since ancient times, but since the founding of the People's Republic of China, roads, waterways, airports, and railways have been built one after another. At present, transportation to Enshi from all over the country has become very convenient. Enshi can be reached by train, plane, or car from many cities across the country. Airplane

Enshi Xujiaping Airport Train

Booking phone: 0718-95105105

Customer service phone: 0718-12306

Enshi Railway Station Bus

With the opening of the Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway, the entire Wuhan-Enshi-Chongqing expressway will be completed. Under construction in the Enshi area are the Enshi-Guizhou Expressway (Enshi to Qianjiang) connecting Chongqing Qianjiang Expressway, and the Enlai Expressway (Enshi to Laifeng) connecting Zhangjiajie, Hunan. From Enshi, you can easily reach Wuhan, Yichang, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and other large and medium-sized cities.

Wuhan - Enshi

There are 7 buses from Wuhan Fujiapo Passenger Station to Enshi from 9:30-17:40 every day. The distance is 641 kilometers and the journey takes about 8 hours. The fare depends on Different models vary from about 120-200 yuan.

Chongqing - Enshi

Chongqing Caiyuanba Passenger Station and North Bus Station have three buses to Enshi every day. The whole journey takes about 9 hours and the fare is about 150 yuan.

Yichang - Enshi

The shuttle bus from Yichang Bus Station to Enshi runs every hour. It costs 70 yuan for a regular car and 80 yuan for a sleeper car. The distance is 360 kilometers and it takes more than 3 hours to get there. .

Enshi - Lichuan

The shuttle bus from Enshi to Lichuan stops at the Air Passenger Terminal (0718-8224610). It runs every 20 minutes, 25 yuan, 2 hours. The last bus is 18:00.

Enshi Passenger Terminal

Lichuan South Gate Passenger Terminal

Enyun Group Long-distance Bus Station Self-driving

There are generally two ways to drive to Enshi The route choice is Wuhan-Yichang-Enshi, Chongqing-Lichuan-Enshi. Enshi Prefecture is full of mountain roads. When traveling by car, be sure to slow down and avoid driving at night.

Wuhan - Enshi

It is about 560 kilometers, takes about 6 hours, and the one-way toll is 350 yuan (highway)