Tiger Leaping Gorge

Magnificent scenic tour. Different part of the year has different views and experience. For those who are unable to do stairs, you have to pay for the escalator service. its worth it because its a long way down and up. Wind is really strong so warm clothes are definitely required.

This spot is a must-see! The views of the mountains and (aggressive) river stream are really incredible. The one caveat is that climbing up the stairs after you're done sightseeing can be brutal if you're not used to physical activity. They have a lot of benches along the climb back up for resting or you can buy an escalator package to save the energy

This is a hiking place but even if you do not wish to hike , you can still take a public bus from “Lijiang passenger transport terminal” to the entrance to take amazing photos of the Tiger statue & the gushing river! Further, you can arrange for private car transport to go to Tea Horse guesthouse and see the million dollar view of Jade Dragon snow mountain right in front of you ! If you choose to hike , the full hike would require you to first go to 纳西雅阁 Naxi guesthouse , the starting point , to hike the challenging upslope “28 bends” and reach Tea Horse guesthouse / Halfway guesthouse to stay the night, before continuing on to either 1) Tina’s guesthouse to buy tickets to take the public bus to go back Lijiang / Shangri-La or 2) Teacher Zhang’s guesthouse to arrange for private car pick up to go back Lijiang / Shangri-La For half day hike, you would have to arrange private car transport to either Tea Horse / Halfway guesthouse and then hike the rest of the way to either Tina’s or Teacher Zhang guesthouse. Do note some parts of the hike after the waterfall are difficult and you need to be careful. Note: When I visited , many of the scenic spots in the middle of the gorge such as the Gorge rock & 168 sky ladder were closed due to reports of accidents, hopefully they will open again soon… Overall, the scenery is as authentic as you can get and the view of the gushing river and mountain is truly spectacular !

This is a Large natural gorge, one of the deepest in the world! Reconmended to pay escalator fees of RMB70 both way. But, u still need to climb 200 staircase down/up! Not wheelchair friendly. If you don't have energy to climb staircase, not Reconmended. The toilet also not in good condition. It is tourist spot, hope local authorities can take some action.

Wonderful place with good location for take a photo. Nice weather. I been here in early of Oct. temperature around 20-25. Crowed with tourist.

Oh! what a fantastic gorge. I truly recommend to go down the gorge to the viewing platform. You can walk down or take the escalators as well. We walked down, it is not much effort. You can see and feel the force of Jinsha Jiang river. This place can get busy. It is recommended to get ticket in advance.

Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡) is one of the deepest and most spectacular river canyons in the world, located on the Jinsha River (a tributary of the Yangtze) in Yunnan, China. Carved between the towering Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain, the gorge is famous for its dramatic cliffs, roaring rapids, and breathtaking hiking trails. Legend says a tiger once leaped across its narrowest point, giving the gorge its name. Adventurers flock here for challenging treks, while the thunderous waves crashing through the narrow passage create an awe-inspiring natural spectacle, making it a must-see for nature lovers and thrill-seekers.

Majestic, picturesque, nature at it's best and God's great creation. A journey worth the ride and distance. Take your time to admire and indulge in the beauty while appreciating nature . Don't miss it and it's a must go place .