The Lesson

The people of Enshi are an extended community where divisions of labor know no age and responsibilities are learned. The smiling faces of Enshi will always have a place in my heart! The people taught me many valuable lessons. Indeed, less can be more.

And who would have thought that the highlight of my trip to China would be the Grand Canyon of Enshi and the people who live there?

For all I thought I knew about China, it was all that I discovered I didn’t know that has added to the quality of my life. I want to return to this great experience and, if you’re as fortunate as I was, you’ll find a new world to discover.

Useful Information

While in Enshi I used Enshi Railway Travel Service Co., Ltd. They do not have a website so it makes it difficult to book anything in advance, but I assure you if you contact them directly upon your arrival in China they will make sure you have the time of your life. They are located at No. 64 Hangkong Road, Enshi city. the phone number you can reach them at is (0086-718-) 8236262. Ask for Lucy to be your trusted guide; she will take wonderful care of you from start to finish.

To and From

I flew Air China from JFK Airport in NYC into Beijing Airport. I also flew China Sounthern throughout Hubei province, Wuhan and Enshi. Both airlines went out of their way to make me comfortable, the staff was friendly and the seating spacious.

Lodging

While in Enshi city I stayed at the centrally located The Yihe International Hotel.

While in Wuhan I was lucky to stay at the beautiful Shangri-La Hotel. The Shangri-La is located in the Hankou business area, and is only 25 minutes from the Tianhe International Airport and only 15 minutes from the Yangtze River Pier.

The author in Enshi Grand Canyon

Jean Miller Spoljaric is a regular contributor to GoNOMAD.com from Saugerties, New York.