Explore the cliff-hanging boats and geological wonders

📅 Day 1: Ping Shan Canyon + Xuan'en Gongshui River Night View ⏰ 07:30-08:00 After breakfast at the hotel, set off for the day. It's recommended to prepare snacks and bottled water in advance (items inside the scenic area are more expensive). Wear non-slip sports shoes and breathable clothing (the canyon is humid). 🌄 Ping Shan Canyon (Approx. 4 hours) Must-see highlights: ✅ Floating boat photo spot (Best lighting before 10:00 AM, avoid crowds) ✅ Thousand-foot cliffside walkway (For those afraid of heights, walk closer to the inner side) ✅ One-line Sky (Look up at the spectacular view while crossing by boat) ⚠️ Notes: Queue for shuttle buses early; arriving before 8:00 AM during peak season is recommended. Keep your paper boat ticket safe as it will be checked again after disembarking. 🍜 12:30-13:30 Lunch suggestion: Try "Tujia Hezha" (bean dregs dish) and stir-fried bamboo shoots with cured meat at a farmhouse restaurant near the scenic area exit. 🚣 15:00-17:30 Xuan'en Gongshui River Bamboo raft experience: Enjoy the soft evening light without sun exposure; wearing a life jacket is mandatory, and standing is prohibited. Modalu Tower: More stunning when lit up at night (lights turn on around 7:30 PM in summer). Wenlan Bridge: Best spot for reflection photography is on the west bank of the river. 🏨 Accommodation suggestion: Choose a hotel by Gongshui River (e.g., Xuan'en Jinyuan International) for convenient night tours. 📅 Day 2: Enshi Grand Canyon (Hiking Mode) ⏰ 07:00 Set off early (the scenic area opens at 8:00 AM, avoid tour groups). 🏞 Yunlong Geological Rift (Morning, 2 hours) Must-see: Rainbow Waterfall (Appears after 10:00 AM on sunny days). Energy-saving tip: Take the "Little Waist" elevator (30 RMB one-way) to skip climbing 800 steps. ⛰ Qixingzhai (Afternoon, 4-5 hours) Classic route: Cable car ascent → Cliffside walkway → Yizhu Xiang (One Incense Stick) → Dadi Shanchuan (Earth and Mountains) → Downhill elevator. ⚠️ Important Tips: The entire route is about 7 kilometers; bring trekking poles (available for rent in the scenic area). Some sections of the cliffside walkway are narrow, allowing only one person to pass; avoid stopping for photos. Yizhu Xiang viewing platform has backlighting in the afternoon; take photos in the morning instead. 🚌 Return arrangements: From the scenic area to Enshi Railway Station takes about 1.5 hours; reserve enough time (leave by 4:30 PM at the latest). 💡 Ultimate Suggestions: Ticket reservations: Reserve Ping Shan Canyon tickets 2 days in advance via "Hubei Cultural Tourism Voice" (daily visitor limit). Purchase "ground cable car + scenic shuttle + cable car" combo tickets for Enshi Grand Canyon for better value. Transportation tips: Ping Shan Canyon shuttle bus routes are winding; bring motion sickness medication. Packing list: Must-bring: Sunscreen, power bank (hard to borrow in the scenic area), disposable raincoat (water mist in the geological rift). Optional: Waterproof phone pouch (for bamboo raft photography). Food bonus: Before returning, try "Zhangguan Hezha" near the railway station (charged per person with side dishes). 📸 Photography tips: Take floating boat photos before 10:00 AM at Ping Shan Canyon; use 0.5x wide-angle for stunning shots of Yizhu Xiang at the Grand Canyon!