Xiangyun Torch at Enshi Grand Canyon
Annie taking a picture with the Xiangyun Torch (Chinese: 祥云火炬) at the Enshi Grand Canyon while it was drizzling. The natural limestone pillar was originally part of the mountain, but due to weathering and erosion, has become an independent rock column, taking on the shape of a torch with swirling auspicious clouds, hence the name.
Location: Enshi, Hubei, China
Contributor: Annie Xie
Updated Jan 25, 2026 by Ben Thornton
Updated Jan 25, 2026 by Ben Thornton