Secret Hubei Tour: Enshi Earth Heart Valley, named "China's Most Beautiful Wonderland" by CNN

The return of Huangshan does not look at the mountains, the return of Jiuzhai does not look at the water, the return of the center of the earth does not look at the valleys.

Enshi Geoxin Valley, with "the world's first ancient person, China's first Zhanggu, and the first ancient road in Bachu", is famous for its "ancient, secluded, dangerous and strange". Through the ages of Hongmeng and the endless creation of nature, the geological wonders of Zhanggu gradually formed during the Triassic period 250 million years ago have created the deep canyons, thousands of walls, galactic waterfalls, dark river gold, and ancient forests of vines and pythons;

In the depths of this primitive, vast and beautiful Zen realm, the ancient civilization and origin of mankind was born.

The "Remains of the Founding of Homo erectus" 2.15 million years ago is a magnificent challenge to the doctrine of the origin of human beings in the world; the 6000-year-old "Bayan Road" presents the heritage of the Chinese civilization, and it completely retains the most important "Bashu Throat" since the pre-Qin Pure original ecological style.

Whether it's winding paths, ecstasy bones, roe monkeys, or Xiongguan Mandao, Vine Python Ancient Forest, or Hanging Plank Road, Enshi Geocentric Valley is like a secret world, sandwiched between the two furnaces of Wuhan and Chongqing.

The magic is that it is on the same 30-degree north latitude line as the Bermuda Triangle, Egyptian Pyramids, Mount Everest, and Huangshan, attracting countless people to explore and explore. Because of its unique natural scenery and geographical environment, it was once voted "China's Most Beautiful Wonderland" by CNN and "China's Most Beautiful Place" by "Chinese National Geographic".

Moreover, because of its numerous rare plants and abundant negative oxygen ions, it has been assessed by UNESCO as “one of the most suitable environments for human living”.

With the free opening of all A-level scenic spots in Hubei, with the support of the majority of netizens, Enshi Geoxin Valley is an expedition of nature, humanity and history that will live up to time.

There are four major tourist sections in the whole scenic area, namely, the geocentric sky grab tourist area, the geocentric wonders tourist area, the geocentric cave sky tourist area, and the Bayan ancient road tourist area. Each tourist area is close and independent, and each scenery is different. .

Along the glass trestle bridge towering above the mountains and forests, when walking towards the depths of the gorge, you can see from afar, the mountains and rivers, the plants and the trees, are elegant in the simplicity and mellow in the beauty. The hustle and bustle of the city and the hustle and bustle of the world seem to be isolated from here.

Under the sky, among all things, I was like traveling through time and space, and came to a secret realm at 30 degrees north latitude.

In front of me, there is a glass bridge called the "end of the cloud", which can be called the longest and tallest suspended glass bridge in southwest Hubei. It is 268 meters in length, 3.2 meters in width and 200 meters in height from the river valley.

Standing on the bridge, you can see the mountains and forests from afar, and the long valley below the head. This is the first hurdle to bravely break into the geocentric valley. Passing through it, the mysterious, thrilling and exciting journey to the center of the earth begins.

The first part of the journey is [Shuxin Valley: Geocentric Skygrass Tourist Area], which means climbing high and looking into the distance, climbing high and comfortable. Walking along the cliff plank road, overlooking the river valley, can not help but marvel. An underground river more than 200 million years ago, due to the erosion of groundwater and crustal movement, formed a unique natural moat in the world today. The famous calligrapher Mr. Liao Feng inscribed "Stone Door Lock for Eternity, Canyon Hiding Vientiane" as proof.

Jiayin Pavilion, which means "waiting for good news", used to be the place where the Tujia people used to celebrate the harvest. During the festive season, the Tujia people would beat gongs and drums here to thank nature for gifts. Today, many tourists are attracted to beat the drums for good luck.

The cliff plank road is built against the mountain, winding like a dragon lying in the mountains. On the plank road, you can see the wonderful work of nature and ancient human landscapes everywhere along the way. But the most shocking and sighing about the magic of nature is the head of the great ape and the god of the earth.

The ape-man is considered to be the direct ancestor of mankind. It has the dual physiological structure characteristics of man and ape. The "great ape head" on the cliff has reached a certain agreement with the ancient Jianshi Homo erectus site, vividly reproducing the past 215 Human ancestors thousands of years ago.

When I raised my head, I was shocked, as if it was a fossil of a prehistoric great ape, so vivid that I had to marvel at the power and creation of nature. Not far forward, a "portrait side face" on the cliff is the god of the earth. It is obvious that the eye sockets are deep, the bridge of the nose is lifted, and the eyes are squarely ahead.

In addition, other natural wonders such as Eagle's Mouth Rock and Elephant Trunk Gate are also incredible.

Among them, the Elephant Trunk Gate is also called the "Earth Center Gate". About 200 million years ago, strong crustal movement occurred in the Enshi Earth Center Valley. After hundreds of millions of years of washing, cutting, and joint development, it created what it is today. Geocentric Gate". And this gate is completely independent, not attached to cliffs, it is very magical.

From the plank road all the way into the valley, the scenery is constantly changing: distant mountains, canyons, clear waters and deep pools.

The second part of the journey [Washing Heart Valley: Geocentric Wonder Area].

The Xixin Valley is 1.8 kilometers long. You can not only feel the majestic momentum of the stone breaking the sky, but also feel the time and space travel of being in the valley and enjoying the canyon Zen. The secluded gorge, the clear water like jade, flowed slowly, or rushed forward bravely, from the "gate of the earth", the scenery of the river valley could not be erased in my mind for a long time, and I suddenly entered the deepest part of the earth.

The cliffs are high and there is the mighty roar of the sky, Shiqi Vientiane has the charm of supernatural craftsmanship, and the water quality is quiet and reborn. This journey is dizzying. When I was in the "center of the earth", I realized that the valley of the center of the earth is so beautiful, like a secret realm, unfathomable.

The sunlight passes through the ancient trees and knocks down on the cliffs on both sides of the bank. The strange flowers and plants are unpredictable. If you are lucky, you can still see a complete double rainbow in front of Tianyu Waterfall.

In the 1.8-kilometer geocentric promenade, passing by the God Turtle against the Water, the God of Wealth and Wealth, the Stone Breaking the Sky, the Tongxin Bridge, the Heart of the Earth, the Returning Pool, the Stone Lai Rotation, the Shijiu Group, the Shushan Bridge, the Wuya Pavilion, and the Shishu Wanjuan , Acacia Forest, Underground River and other attractions.

Among them, the heart of the earth is a magical landscape that must not be missed. It is like the heart of the valley of the heart of the earth. It is shaped like a love heart, and the clear water flows, as if it is full of life, and it seems to be between the vast and distant world. .

In this magical, ancient, and wonderful journey to the Heart of the Heart Valley, in addition to visual enjoyment, spiritual shock, and physical excitement and adventure: tracing and canyoning are very popular in the heart of the valley. A popular outdoor adventure activity: diving, running water, body rafting, water swing, kayaking, bamboo cutting, etc.

Under the leadership of professional coaches, anyone who can play the entire course is a warrior.

Among them, the most romantic adventure is the water swing. However, an ancient bridge above this swing cannot help but attract my attention. It is reported that this is the earliest ancient bridge in Jianshi County, named Shimen Ancient Bridge, also known as Tongji Bridge, Xianren Bridge, Yongxing Bridge, and Shiman Bridge later.

It is impossible to verify when this bridge was first built. There is a legend that it was built by immortals, and there is also a saying that when Zhang Xianzhong, a peasant uprising general in the late Ming Dynasty, washed the river, in order to get rid of the chasing soldiers, the soldiers were ordered to bring a piece of stone to the bridge overnight.

Experts have discovered through a remnant stone tablet beside the ancient road on the east bank of the bridge that the bridge has existed at least during the Tianqi period at the end of the Ming Dynasty, and it has been nearly 400 years since then.

Crossing this bridge, the outdoor adventure of the Geocentric Valley is basically over, but this is not the focus of the Geocentric Valley tour. Next, we will embark on the 6000-year-old "Bayan Ancient Road". The Chinese civilization was five thousand years old, and the 6000-year-old "Bayan Road" is breathtaking, like a rare civilization found in the depths of a secret world.

The ancient Bayan Road was formed at the end of the Neolithic Period and earlier than the Xia Dynasty. It is the old route to Shu on the south bank of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. It dates back more than 6000 years and its origins can be traced back to prehistoric civilization. It is the first place for ancient humans to move from the Enshi Geocentric Valley to the world. Paths. It is 2,400 kilometers in length from eastern Sichuan to the ancient city of Phoenix in Hunan.

This section of the Enshi Dixin Valley Scenic Area is the most beautiful section of the Bayan Ancient Road, and it is also the best in this Bayan Ancient Road. It is the general name of official road, business road and salt road, and it is the intersection of Ba culture, Ba Yu culture and Ba Shu culture.

This is an ancient travel route, economic route, political route, military route, and cultural route. It has been praised and admired by scholars and scholars of the past dynasties. Although this ancient road that has survived today has become history, it leaves us with unlimited imagination and huge space for thinking.

After walking a short section of the ancient Bayan Road, you will reach the Bayan Cave. It was one of the post stations on the ancient Bayan Road. At that time, most of the post houses were built in this cave. Right in front of him is the "Magic Carpet in the Air" above the suspended canyon. After a long mountain climbing and wading, standing on the "Magic Carpet in the Air", there are still clouds and fog. What a joy!

The "Magic Carpet in the Air" has an air span of 140 meters, a height difference of 120 meters from the bridge floor to the bottom of the valley, and a width of 2.1 meters. Standing on it, you can go from one end of the canyon to the other without having to walk around. Not only can you take a break, but you can also enjoy the scenery in the valley. The quiet and deep place, the clear water loops, and the world-famous moats are unobstructed.

Standing on the "magic carpet", the "Top of Cloud" wall-mounted vertical sightseeing elevator is not far away. This is the last stop of the Geocentric Valley Scenic Area. With a height of 180 meters, it is a fully transparent external elevator, which can provide a panoramic view from the bottom of the valley to the top of the mountain.

After the "Magic Carpet in the Air", it is the most thrilling air celebrity challenge project in the Heart of Earth Valley: startling step by step. The bridge is 65 meters long, 102 meters high, and 1.5 meters at the widest part of the footboard. To be honest, I don't dare to go up with ten courage. But I still feel a bit regretful. If it opens up, I definitely can't help but challenge it. It's so fragrant!

Finally, take the sightseeing elevator to the exit of the scenic spot. The beautiful, thrilling and shocking journey to the center of the earth is over. My personal experience of the whole journey is that this is really suitable for outdoor adventures, self-driving tours, and tours around Wuhan. Prepare for 2 days to enrich the whole journey.

The following is a guide for food, housing and transportation:

[Address of Geocentric Valley Scenic Area] Gaoping Town, Jianshi County, Hubei Province, it connects with Henan and Shaanxi in the north, Bashu in the west, Jingchu in the east, Xiaoxiang in the south, Chongqing and Wuhan directly, and adjacent to the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. It is about an hour's drive from Enshi Airport and the railway station, and only 3 kilometers away from the exit of Gaoping Expressway. The traffic is very convenient.

[Traffic by plane] There are currently direct flights from Wuhan, Xi'an, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Taiyuan and other cities, and other cities can transit through Wuhan.

[Traffic train] Jianshi Station is the nearest high-speed rail station to the Dixin Valley Scenic Spot, but it is worth mentioning that it will soon be opened to the scenic high-speed rail station (Gaoping Station), which is more convenient than Jianshi Station. Take the high-speed rail from Wuhan. It can be said to be direct to the scenic spot.

[Traffic by self-driving] The Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway crosses the entire Gaoping area, and National Highway 318 and 209 circle the scenic area, and navigate to the Enshi Dixin Valley scenic area.

[Special Accommodation] The Cliff House Hotel is located on a cliff with a vertical height of 356 meters. It is not only in the Geocentric Valley Scenic Area, but also a popular hotel with cliff glass wooden houses. The hotel is surrounded by a gorge on three sides, with a super wide-angle beautiful sight line, the day view of the wilderness, the night view of the stars, just like a fairy world on earth.

【Food recommendation】

Enshi is located in the mountains of western Hubei, sandwiched between Wuhan and Chongqing, and close to Guizhou and Hunan. The unique geographical environment creates an unrepeatable taste of Enshi. It has the original flavor of Hubei cuisine, as well as Chongqing's hemp and Hunan. The spicy, Guizhou’s sour, and the unique flavors of Tujia and Miao.

1. Enshi small potatoes

To Enshi people, potatoes are like Chaoshan people who like beef, Cantonese people like soup, and Chengdu people like rabbit head. In Enshi, there is an old saying, "Without a potato, one can be served at the dinner table of Enshi people." Whether it is boiled, burned, kang, or fried, there is such a rustling, lingering fragrance. Its unique taste makes me inseparable from potatoes.

2. Lazy tofu

Lazy tofu is also called he dregs. People in Enshi have a special liking for it. There is a popular saying that "pepper is used as salt, and dregs are combined for the New Year". In Enshi, there are many ways to eat mixed dregs, some are thinner, without any seasoning, sometimes cooked with yam; some are sour, which quenches thirst and cools off heat; it can also be made into hot pot, the famous local Zhangguan dregs is made Typical of Hezha Hot Pot.

3. Enshila trotters

Boil a stove, stew a pork hoof, then blanch various vegetables and side dishes, such as cabbage leaves, chrysanthemum, potato chips, coriander, tofu... Not only can it relieve the greasy trotters, it also blends into a pot of cured meat, while cooking Eat, regardless of spring, summer, autumn and winter, this dish must be eaten.

In addition to the three foods that taught me to salivate, Enshi's famous foods include Fengtoujiang, Ge Xianmi, Baiyang Tofu, Fried Guangjiao, Brasenia, Tujia Camellia Soup, New Year Pork, and Social Rice.

[Recommended scenery around Geocentric Valley]

1. Check in at No. 318 , from Shanghai to Lhasa, 1520km through Jianshi County. This number is not only full of love, but also makes this street sign a red card on the 318 Road to Tibet, attracting the favor of many self-driving travel enthusiasts.

2. Flower Selenium Valley

Hua Selenium Valley is located on the selenium-rich mining belt of the "world selenium capital". It consists of six functional areas, namely pastoral landscape area, pastoral planting area, hot spring recuperation area, Tujia cultural area, health care residential area, and holiday apartment area. The south is composed of natural mountain springs and rivers.

Many people in Wuhan buy houses here to maintain their health and provide for the elderly. There is even a famous local saying "I would rather have a blue and white bed than a house in the city". Hua Se Valley is located in Qinghua Village, Gaoping Town, Jianshi County.