[2024 Enshi City Attraction] Travel Guide for Luyuanping Canyon (Updated Jun)

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#Luyuanping Canyon Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)

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Waterfalls

Canyons

Mountain Climbing

Address:

Luyuanping Formation, Xintian Village, Banqiao Town, Enshi City

Opening times:

Opens at 08:00-18:00(Admission ends at 15:00)Open

Recommended sightseeing time:

3-6 hour

Phone:

0718-8988555

Travel Guide to the Primitive Village of Luyuanping in the Cliff Sinkhole.

【Introduction】: Today, I visited a primitive village that is not accessible by road -- Luyuanping. The average altitude here is 1700 meters, covering an area of about 5 square kilometers. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, the cliffs form a natural barrier, with only four small paths for entry and exit, resembling a large strip-shaped sinkhole. There are two rivers, one called Liuliao River and the other called Zhongjian River. Luyuanping is located in the Zhongjian River basin, deeply embedded in the canyon crevice. From the Qiaowan Pass at the top of the mountain to the bottom of the valley, there is a vertical drop of more than 500 meters. The path carved down the cliff zigzags for over 1000 meters. This unique terrain has preserved the original state of Luyuanping's mountains, waters, forests, fields, roads, and farmhouses. Access to the village is still reliant on two legs. The villagers still use farming methods from hundreds of years ago. They grow their own tea and brew their own wine, using firewood for cooking. For heating, they can easily dig up coal (a type of rock coal exposed on the surface) just by stepping outside. The villagers' houses are mainly stilt houses, with the main house built with wooden planks and surrounded by railings, making them very ventilated and warm. The roofs are covered with tiles, with people living upstairs and livestock and miscellaneous items stored downstairs. These old-style residential buildings are living fossils of Tujia traditional architecture, showcasing historical features. The villagers' food, production tools, and daily utensils are still mostly self-produced. Throughout the village, you can see handmade stone mills, water mills, hand-carved stone vats, single-log bellows, windmills, wooden storage containers, and other production and living tools. Their simplicity solidifies history and conveys ancient cultural information. 🛬【Itinerary】: Depart from Enshi City, usually a two-hour drive. ⛺【Must-See Attractions】: After buying tickets at the visitor center, you can enter the park via the cliffside walkway on the left or take the inclined elevator on the right. If you can't walk too much, it's better to take the elevator. At the bottom of the valley, there is an electric car that takes you directly into the scenic area, which is quite convenient. After getting off, you can go see the waterfalls. There are four incredibly beautiful waterfalls that are really stunning. After seeing the waterfalls, head to the crevice. It's very cool inside, with streams trickling and waterfalls flying everywhere. The effect should be best on rainy days. Highly recommended. 🍩【Must-Try Food】: There are farmhouses in the scenic area that offer local mountain goods like free-range chickens. The Codonopsis pilosula here is great, perfect for making soup or soaking in wine. 🏨【Accommodation Guide】: If you like the quietness of nature, you can stay in the mountains to experience the unique mountain-view homestays. 🚌【Transportation Guide】: It is recommended to drive or hire a car. The mountain roads are quite dangerous, so drive carefully. 🧡【Tips】: Pay attention to sun protection and mosquito bites.

硒域行者

Enshi's Xianju, the most beautiful Luyuanping

🌟Highlights: Shenlu Sky Ladder, inclined at 45º, with a drop of 500 meters 👍Most recommended: Canglu Divine Waterfall Group Xuanlu Earth Rift ⏳Tour Time: Walking and stopping along the way, taking photos for five hours 🗓Itinerary: Enter the scenic area parking lot, don't stop, you can drive further down. The visitor center is below. There are two roads after entering the gate, the cliff plank road on the left, and the Shenlu Sky Ladder on the right, A one-way trip is 90, if you choose to go down, you need to buy a ticket at the visitor center. If going up, you can buy a ticket at the uphill station. The Shenlu Sky Ladder also requires a walk on the cliff plank road. After descending the plank road, you will pass through attractions such as Luyuan, Wangfu Bridge, Yunnü Cave, Chunyang Peak, etc., and then there will be a branch. One side is the Canglu Divine Waterfall Group with four levels of waterfalls. After viewing the waterfalls, you can choose to take the slide, with a ticket price of 20 yuan, or return the same way. Back at the branch, the other side is the Xuanlu Earth Rift. On the way back, there is a magic carpet, priced at 25, but it's actually not far. The exit is at Wangfu Bridge. Then return the same way to Luyuan, where you can choose to walk the plank road or take the uphill sky ladder. We relied on our legs for the entire journey, walking twenty thousand steps a day, and the final plank road was really tiring 📝Note tips: The waterfalls are beautiful, the earth rift is beautiful, both are worth seeing. You can take transportation, which is very physically demanding. Also, those with heart disease, high blood pressure, acrophobia, or those who are older and not physically strong are not recommended to come. Because whether you take the sky ladder or not, you have to walk the cliff plank road, and the sky ladder is also unbearable for those with acrophobia.

LAYLA COLLIN

Everyone in my Moments is asking where this is

I've always wanted to visit Enshi, and I finally made it there! The scenery in Enshi is truly beautiful, even though the light rain adds a misty touch, the fog-enveloped Luyuanping feels like a fairyland. I suggest setting out in the morning, especially after rain; you might encounter the morning mist, which is incredibly beautiful. You can enjoy a leisurely walk with friends and complete the short circuit by noon to reach the inn.

JETT JENNINGS

Listen to advice! You must visit Enshi for tourism during the May Day holiday

Because you will find that you have come to a place like a paradise on earth, with beautiful scenery and a comfortable temperature. Enshi, with an average temperature of 20°C, must have a name! It is indeed the 'Most Beautiful Fairyland in China' as certified by CNN. 🔹How to get there❓ Enshi is an autonomous prefecture, not very large, and then divided into eight counties and cities. The general tourist distribution points are in Enshi city area. ✈️ Xujiaping Airport 🚉 Enshi Railway Station (there is only one railway station in Enshi) ▪️ Suitable for: Ages 5-65 Between the mountains and waters of Enshi, the scenery is picturesque, and there are some physical demands, but not much, so friends between the ages of 5 and 65 can totally handle it, don't miss the stunning scenery because you are discouraged by the canyons and mountains of Enshi! ☁️Weather: The temperature in Enshi during the May Day holiday is about 15~25°C, so just bring spring and summer clothes, you can wear a white dress, Pingshan Canyon is very photogenic. 👉🏻5 days and 4 nights itinerary D1: Enshi - Tusi City D2: Enshi - Pingshan Canyon - Xuanen D3: Xuanen - Suobuya Stone Forest - Pengjiazhai - Daughter City D4: Daughter City - Enshi Grand Canyon Qixingzhai - Luyuanping D5: Luyuanping trekking - Enshi 🔹Unique experiences not to be missed ✅ Pingshan Canyon cruise, feel the coolness of 'China's Semporna' ✅ Pengjiazhai stilted building complex, experience the charm of the Tujia ethnic group ✅ Travel through the 460 million-year-old ancient seabed world - Suobuya Stone Forest ✅ The miracle of nature - Grand Canyon incense stick ✅ The unspoiled paradise, Luyuanping, which has not yet been reached by roads ✅ Wander around Enshi Daughter City, watch Tujia folk performances, and taste authentic Tujia cuisine 🔹Attractions worth visiting 📍Pingshan Grand Canyon With scenery comparable to Semporna and Jiuzhaigou, it is suitable for a boat trip on a small wooden boat. When the sunlight passes through the narrow and deep canyon, and the green water is clear to the bottom, you will feel as if you are suspended in the air 📍Pengjiazhai 'Hubei's No.1 Tujia Village', the rapeseed fields are right here! You can take beautiful photos with your best friends, then visit the stilted building complex, taste the local Tujia long table feast, and DIY an Enshi Nuo opera mask... 📍Qingjiang Ancient Riverbed The filming location of 'The Assassin', we will have a picnic in the cave for lunch, it is an exclusive experience designed by No. 32! Stay in Luyuanping at night, chat with the owner, and learn about the local customs of western Hubei~ 📍Luyuanping Luyuanping has waterfalls, streams, cliffs, and more, enjoy the tranquility alone, the hidden paradise is exactly what is described here!

LEE LYONS

One must visit Enshi to see China's own Semporna

The Tujia people, passionate and unrestrained, converge on this land. The enduring love of the Daughter City and the half-shaped atrium of the Earth's Heart Valley both reveal the charm of this place. 1. Pingshan Grand Canyon With scenery comparable to Semporna and Jiuzhaigou, it is suitable for taking a small wooden boat tour. When the sunlight passes through the narrow and deep canyon, and the emerald green water is clear to the bottom, you will feel as if you are suspended in the air. 2. Pengjiazhai Known as "Hubei's number one Tujia village", this is where the rapeseed flower fields are! You can take beautiful photos with your best friends, then visit the stilted building complex, taste the local Tujia long table feast, and handcraft your own Enshi Tujia Nuo opera mask... 3. Qingjiang Ancient Riverbed The filming location of 'The Assassin', we will have a picnic in a cave for lunch, which is an exclusive experience designed by number 32! In the evening, stay at Luyuanping, chat with the owner, and learn about the local customs of western Hubei~ 4. Luyuanping Luyuanping has waterfalls, streams, cliffs, and more, offering a tranquil retreat. This is what they mean by a hidden paradise! Food Recommendations Zhangguanhe Grains: Taste the authentic lazy tofu and experience the unique flavor of the Tujia people. Zhaoji Cured Flavor Restaurant: The delicious combination of cured meat and Qingjiang fish is unforgettable. Tusi Tavern: Experience the perfect combination of Hubei cuisine and home cooking, and the Tujia's culture of alcohol. Stone Mill Handmade Bean Curd Skin: Paired with Tujia oil tea soup and cured meat bean curd skin, it's delicious and nutritious. Tujia Courtyard: Taste the authentic potato rice and feel the simplicity and enthusiasm of the Tujia people. Enshi, this earthly paradise awaits your exploration!

AVERY PAGE

Special forces, charge! Luyuanping

Luyuanping is located in the Enshi Grand Canyon Development Area, Banqiao Town, Enshi City, with an average altitude of 1700 meters. It is deeply entrenched in the canyon crevice, surrounded by sheer cliffs, and is also a summer resort! - Route: To enter the scenic area from the tourist reception station, you need to walk down 1800 steps on the newly built plank road to reach the bottom; there is a 5 to 6 kilometers distance below, where you can also choose to take a sightseeing car to the attractions, (wave to stop) to visit the waterfall and crevice two attractions; from the bottom, walk up 1800 steps of the newly built plank road to return to the tourist reception station. - Attractions: The mid-mountain plank road scenery is also absolutely amazing, the waterfall and crevice are two attractions worth seeing, and when visiting Luyuanping, be sure to act according to your own physical strength. - Notes: If you do not have the energy to return, it is recommended to take the slide pole, priced at 600 yuan. Suitable for special forces with strong physical strength who like climbing mountains to see the scenery and love sports

CLOVER ROSE

Enshi·Luyuanping｜Exploring the mysterious 'Peach Blossom Spring'

Enshi Luyuanping, is located in Banqiao Town, Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, a mysterious fairyland that people linger and forget to return. It is surrounded by mountains on all sides, the canyon is deep and bottomless, there are waterfalls and streams in the mountains, and strange rocks are rugged, making people feel like they are in a real Peach Blossom Spring. Here, you can enjoy the spectacular waterfalls and streams, and experience the natural sound of the clear stream. 🏞️Scenic Features🏞️： 1️⃣ Surrounded by mountains, the beautiful scenery like Peach Blossom Spring 2️⃣ Unique canyon landform , spectacular waterfalls and clear streams 3️⃣ Rich animal and plant resources, unique folk culture 4️⃣ Leisurely walking, suitable for the whole family to travel together! 🍜Food Recommendation🍜： 1️⃣ Banqiao Town Special Tofu: Fresh and tender, memorable 2️⃣ Enshi Tujia Ethnic Food: Hezha, Oil Tea Soup, etc. 🏠Accommodation Recommendation🏠： 1️⃣ Luyuanping Inn: Quiet environment, feel the local customs. 2️⃣ Banqiao Town Hotel: Fully equipped, can meet everyone's different needs. 🔁Tour Route： The main attractions of the scenic area are the waterfall group and the ground seam, first the waterfall and then the ground seam, without going back. The uphill view of four waterfalls, the distance between the waterfalls is not very far. The downhill is the most beautiful ground seam, because of the shelter in the ground seam, so don't worry about the sun directly, very hot, Then you will feel the cool and refreshing from nature. Recommended Route： The downhill can walk-waterfall-ground seam-deer garden-uphill elevator🚟, If you don't take the elevator, you need to walk 1819 steps up and down, And after going down the mountain, you also need to walk about 2 kilometers to the entrance of the waterfall group and the ground seam, but there is a scenic battery car (10 yuan one way) If the weather is too hot and you don't have enough energy, you can take the scenic battery car. The elderly and children are still recommended to take the elevator + sightseeing car all the way 📝tips： 👉It is recommended to wear non-slip shoes, Some stone grounds in the ground seam are slippery, and the mountain road is also rugged. 👉The weather in the mountains is unpredictable , it is recommended to bring a raincoat in case of rain. 👉There is not much to eat in the scenic area, you can bring some dry food. 📍Scenic Address📍： Enshi Prefecture Banqiao Town Luyuanping Ecological Scenic Area. ⏰Scenic Opening Hours⏰：08：00-17：30 (Stop admission at 17：00) Everyone arrange the play time reasonably! 🚗Transportation🚗： Self-driving: Depart from Enshi City, drive west along National Highway 318, continue forward after passing Banqiao Town, and you can reach Luyuanping. Public transportation: Take the bus to Banqiao Town at the Enshi City Passenger Station, and then transfer to the local vehicle to Luyuanping

WellnessSeekers

Enshi is great, but I won't come again next time

That's impossible. After seeing Enshi in winter, I'm even more captivated by the thought of how green and beautiful it must be in spring and summer. It's no wonder that 'National Geographic' rated it as 'the most beautiful place in China.' The cliffs are stunningly perilous, the mountain streams crystal clear, and the caves vast and mysterious. On Day 3-4, I went to 1) Tenglong Cave and 2) Luyuanping. 1) Tenglong Cave was on the way because I planned to trek the ancient Qingjiang riverbed. I happened to have a ticket that allowed me to enter for FREE, saving the 150 yuan entrance fee. I visited with a 'since I'm here, I might as well' attitude, and it exceeded my expectations. I had forgotten to check the reviews, which were mixed, but as someone who loves trekking, I found it to be an interesting spot. There's a distance from the visitor center to the scenic area. The center will ask if you want to buy a ticket for the scenic area shuttle. If you're driving, you can totally drive in yourself. I chose to walk in and take the sightseeing car back (round trip 10 yuan). Inside the cave, it felt like an adventure of tomb raiding. The overall visit was less than two hours and fairly relaxed. 2) Luyuanping has cliffs and precipices, a high-altitude plank walkway, crevasses, and waterfalls. It's less crowded, and the area is quite large. I hiked down to the bottom of the mountain to the junction of the crevasse/waterfall. With limited time, I chose to explore the crevasse (the natural scenery is recommended), took the magic carpet up the mountain, and the elevator back to the top, which took about 2.5 hours in total. The three-day trip to Enshi ended with a self-drive of 701km. I recommend self-driving to tour Enshi because the attractions are quite scattered and far apart. You can start early at around 8 am and begin visiting the attractions before 11 am. Avoid the tour groups by traveling at off-peak times. Wait for the large groups to arrive after you've left, and you'll perfectly avoid the crowds.

KASH LAWRENCE

Lu Yuanping

Lu Yuanping is located in Xintian Village, Banqiao Town, Enshi. This is the only ancient village in Enshi that is not accessible by road. Lu Yuanping is deeply trapped in the crevice of the canyon, surrounded by cliffs. It is said that during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, a pair of Pei brothers discovered a flat area with lush trees at the bottom of the valley while exploring the terrain for planting rice. A river flows in the middle, with hundreds of waterfalls hanging on the side. Later, they were led out of the predicament by mountain deer, so they moved here, multiplied and thrived. It was first called Lu Yinping, but because deer often visited people's courtyards, they named it Lu Yuanping. The legend about the divine deer adds more legendary color to this place!

SeekerOfUnknown

Ancient Mystery|| A hidden paradise deep in the boudoir

|| A hidden paradise deep in the boudoir. Luyuanping is a scenic area dominated by the natural wonders of the Canglu Waterfall Group and the Xuanlu Earth Rift, known as the world's first sinkhole. The scenic area is a typical karst landform, majestic and spectacular, magical and majestic... indescribable ~ Features: 1. The name comes from the discovery of the deer leading the way, and the courtyard where people and deer live together, hence the name Luyuanping. The scenery of the scenic spot is unique and magnificent, with strange stones and beautiful trees standing between the mountains, allowing people to see the traces of history and feel the vicissitudes of time. 2. Ancient villages, photography, caving, and upstream are the labels of Luyuanping, which also prove its unusual mystery. 3. Luyuanping, a place with mountains and water, full of original ecological atmosphere, a place that makes the heart warm and moist as jade, a place where you want to go again... There is nothing good to describe, you must visit

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