Viral Photo Spot Alert! The Incense Stick Rock Has Stood Alone for a Thousand Years

1️⃣ Truly deserving of the title "Earth's Most Beautiful Scar"! Thousand-meter cliffs stand suspended in the air, waterfalls cascade down sheer precipices, and underground rivers wind through below. The karst landscape's incredible natural craftsmanship will leave you in awe. 2️⃣ Super convenient and energy-saving route! No need to backtrack - cable cars + ground cable car + escalators make it easy to reach the summit for panoramic views, even for visitors in their 60s. 3️⃣ Packed with Instagram-worthy spots! The Incense Stick Rock has stood alone for a thousand years, while the Dalou Peak Cluster appears ethereal when shrouded in morning mist - every casual shot looks like a professional photo. 📍Location: Tunbao Township, Enshi City, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province (Search "Enshi Grand Canyon Visitor Center" in your navigation app) 🚗Transportation: ✅Self-driving: Navigate to the visitor center parking lot, about 1 hour drive from downtown (highway toll approx. CNY 25 one way) ✅Group tours: Available from downtown Enshi/airport/train station (small group tours recommended for more flexibility) ✅Public transport: ▫️From Folk Culture Street → Departures at 7:30/8:30/9:30/11:00/14:30 (early morning bus highly recommended) ▫️From Bus Station → Rolling departures 6:30-18:30 (arrive 1 hour early) ▫️From Train Station → Two departures at 7:40/9:40 (note: last return bus is at 18:30!) 💞Must-visit spots: 🌟Qixing Village Scenic Area: ▫️Incense Stick Rock (a stone pillar standing strong for 150 years) ▫️Dalou Peak Cluster (best viewpoint for sunrise over the sea of clouds) ▫️Cliff Walk (glass walkway suspended on the cliff face) ▫️Xiangyun Torch (spectacular aerial views of the volcanic pillar) 🌟Yunlong Ground Fissure: ▫️Piaomiao Platform (looks like a floating fairyland in morning mist) ▫️Five-colored Yellow Dragon Waterfall (creates rainbows in sunlight) ▫️Ground Fissure Viewing Platform (prime spot to overlook the entire fissure) ⚠️Ticket Information: ❗Important reminder: Raincoats are prohibited in the scenic area (to prevent slippery rock surfaces). Wear non-slip sports shoes. ▫️Package deal: CNY 370 combo ticket includes entrance + two cable cars + ground cable car + escalators (best value) ▫️Money-saving tip: If you're fit, buy separate tickets for Qixing Village cable car (CNY 105) + ground fissure elevator (CNY 30) to save CNY 50 ▫️Must-buy items: Ground cable car (CNY 30) - same as the viral U-shaped road; ground fissure exit elevator (CNY 30) saves a 2 km uphill walk 🎇Other tips: 1️⃣Equipment suggestions: ▫️Hiking poles available on-site for CNY 5/each (knee-saver for descent) ▫️Bring a light jacket (ground fissure area is about 8°C cooler than below) ▫️Power bank essential (approximately 6 hours of walking) 2️⃣Photography guide: ▫️Arrive at Qixing Village before 10am for best cliff lighting ▫️Wait for rainbows at the ground fissure exit after 3pm (more likely when waterfall volume is high) ▫️Wear bright colors for better photos (light-colored clothing looks stunning against red cliff rocks) 3️⃣Tips to avoid pitfalls: ▫️Only 2 supply points in scenic area (bring chocolate and water) ▫️Few trash bins at viewing platforms, bring garbage bags ▫️Avoid ground fissure in rain! Slippery and some sections close 4️⃣Hidden experiences: ▫️Learn to shout "Yo Wei~" with porters (traditional local herb-gathering call) ▫️Find "Butterfly Spring" on cliff walls (summer firefly gatherings) ▫️Try Tujia's Hezha feast (century-old restaurant 50m from exit)