Enshi Grand Canyon: Qixingzhai and Yunlong Ground Fissure
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Enshi Grand Canyon gives visitors two contrasting karst landscapes to choose between: the exposed viewpoints and cliff scenery of Qixingzhai, and the narrower, stream-cut Yunlong Ground Fissure. The scenic-area operator describes Qixingzhai as a high karst landscape and Yunlong as a U-shaped fissure with waterfalls and running water. See the operator’s scenic-area overview for its descriptions of both areas; current access to individual sections should be checked before travel.
Choose the landscape that suits your visit
Qixingzhai is the choice for broad canyon scenery, rock formations and open viewpoints. Yunlong Ground Fissure offers a more enclosed gorge setting, with a stream and waterfalls described by the operator. If you have time for only one area, choose based on whether you would rather see the cliff landscape or the fissure. If you want both, check current access and how the tickets connect before setting your route.
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Getting to the scenic area
Enshi Grand Canyon is outside Enshi city. A Hubei Provincial Government destination profile published on 26 August 2022 gives distances of 49 km from Enshi urban area and 39 km from Lichuan urban area. These are location references, not journey times or a current transfer schedule. Plan the trip from your town to the scenic-area entrance separately. Before relying on a same-day connection, confirm the last-mile pickup point and departure times with your accommodation or the operator.
The operator lists visitor enquiry numbers 0718-8542-333 and 400-0718-126 on its site. Treat them as published contacts, not a guarantee that a line will be answered in another language or at a particular time.
Understand the separate ticket items
The operator’s ticket information is explicitly labeled 2025. Its amounts are a historical budgeting reference, not confirmed 2026 prices. That list defines high season as 1 March to 30 November and low season as 1 December to 28 February.
| Component | Listed 2025 amount | Price basis |
|---|---|---|
| Qixingzhai admission | CNY 105 high season; CNY 80 low season | Per admission ticket |
| Yunlong Ground Fissure admission | CNY 50 | Per admission ticket |
| Uphill cableway | CNY 105 | Uphill ride |
| Scenic shuttle plus ground cable | CNY 50 | Per person per trip |
| Qixingzhai outdoor escalator | CNY 30 | Per person, one-way trip |
| Yunlong sightseeing elevator | CNY 30 | Per person, one-way trip |
These are separate line items, not an all-in package. The page also lists reduced fares, but eligibility and current terms need confirmation. Check current prices and the components your route requires before paying.
Plan around the actual visit
Use the two-area choice to shape your day. The operator’s 2025 ticket page gave about five hours for a full visit and about one hour for the round-trip scenic shuttle. These are dated operator estimates, not guaranteed timings for your chosen route. Check the current map, open sections, ticket validity, internal transport and transfer from town before setting a schedule, and leave flexibility for the journey.
For wider route planning in China, see the China travel guide.
Sources and background
These sources support the topics listed below, not every statement or current price in this article.
- [1] Enshi Grand Canyon Tourism Development Co., Ltd.: Official scenic area overview: Qixingzhai and Yunlong Ground Fissure. Retrieved October 7, 2026. Nature, Access
- [2] Enshi Grand Canyon Tourism Development Co., Ltd.: Official ticket information with 2025 listed rates. Retrieved October 7, 2026. Admission, Access
- [3] Hubei Provincial People’s Government Portal: Enshi Grand Canyon destination profile. Retrieved October 7, 2026. Access, Nature
Frequently Asked Questions
The operator describes Qixingzhai as a high karst landscape with cliff scenery, and Yunlong Ground Fissure as a U-shaped gorge with a stream and waterfalls. Choose between open viewpoints and the more enclosed fissure, or check current access and tickets if you plan to visit both.
A Hubei Provincial Government profile dated 26 August 2022 lists 49 km from Enshi urban area and 39 km from Lichuan urban area. Those are distance references, not drive times. Arrange the last leg to the scenic-area entrance separately and verify current transport.
The operator ticket page is labeled 2025, not 2026. Its 2025 high-season period is 1 March to 30 November and its low-season period is 1 December to 28 February. It lists Qixingzhai at CNY 105 or CNY 80 by season, Yunlong Ground Fissure at CNY 50, and transport or facilities separately. Check the linked operator page for current rates and eligibility.
The 2025 operator list shows the uphill cableway and shuttle plus ground cable as separate line items, with the shuttle and ground cable priced per person per trip. Confirm the current ticket combinations and route before paying; do not assume an all-in ticket.
The operator describes both areas. Before planning both in one visit, check which sections currently admit visitors and how their tickets connect.
Check current section access, ticket prices and validity, internal transport, and the transfer from your town to the scenic-area entrance. The Hubei profile’s city distances are not journey times, and the operator’s available ticket list is marked 2025.
