Bring your family to Dehang Grand Canyon in winter and explore the secret realm of Western Hunan in three days and two nights!

In November at Dehang Grand Canyon, autumn colors are rich, the chill is crisp, cliffs are sharp as if carved, clouds and mist swirl, the Dehang River at the valley bottom is emerald green, both banks are covered in layered forests, with maple and yellow hornbeam ablaze, stilted buildings appear hidden on the mountainside, drumbeats occasionally echo from the village— this is the deep, undisturbed heart of Western Hunan. --- 🗓 Itinerary (3 days 2 nights) Day 1: Arrive at Jishou → Head to Dehang Miao Village Take the high-speed train to [Jishou East Station], then taxi or shuttle bus to [Dehang Scenic Area Entrance] (about 40 minutes, ¥80) Stay at a Miao village guesthouse deep in the canyon 💰600/night × 2 = 1200 Evening stroll along [Lover’s Valley Boardwalk], listen to the whispering stream, and gaze at the silhouette of the peaks Day 2: Full-day hike at Dehang Grand Canyon + Visit Aizhai Bridge ✅ Morning hike to [Liusha Waterfall]—China’s highest ribbon waterfall, mist spraying, breathtaking momentum (ticket ¥120 including shuttle) ✅ Return to the village for a Miao long table feast at noon: sour soup fish, cured meat, glutinous rice wine, about ¥50 per person, very satisfying ✅ Afternoon walk or shuttle to [Aizhai Bridge Viewing Platform], capture stunning shots of the “Cloud Road in the Sky” 📸 Optional experiences: [High-altitude Boardwalk] or [Bungee Platform] (extra cost, choose according to your ability) Day 3: Leisurely visit to Jidou Miao Village + Return trip ✅ Morning visit to [Jidou Village], check in at the cliffside popular café ☕, overlook the full view of Dehang Buy some Miao embroidered sachets and Laba beans as souvenirs 🎁 Return to Jishou in the afternoon, take the high-speed train home --- 💰 Budget Details: - Major transport: round-trip high-speed train ¥500 + local transport ¥100 = ¥600 - Accommodation: 1200 (two nights in a featured Miao village guesthouse with valley views) - Tickets + meals + miscellaneous: about ¥200 ✅ Total: about ¥1990! Great value, perfect for photo opportunities --- November at Dehang, is autumn on the cliffs, a home in the sea of clouds. When you walk between the canyons, you understand what it means—high mountains, deep feelings, every step a scenic view.