Tiger Leaping Gorge High-Impact Trek (Upper Gorge)

★ 4.9

(115000 reviews)

One of the deepest and most thunderous river canyons on earth, where the massive Yangtze River is forced through a narrow 30-meter stone gap between vertical mountains.

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💰 Cost $6.50

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Snap' Description

Strap in for a high-octane adventure and dramatic spatial cliff scaling along the world-famous Tiger Leaping Gorge. Sliced dynamically between the soaring 5,000-meter massifs of Jade Dragon and Haba Snow Mountains, this colossal geological canyon drops straight into a vertical chasm. Wooden stair tracks and rock-cut trails guide trekkers along the precipice down to the legendary Tiger Leaping Stone.

Getting There

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Metro Info

Lijiang Passenger Bus Terminal + 1h 45m Regional Frontier Tourist Bus Route

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Taxi Address

云南省迪庆藏族自治州香格里拉市虎跳峡镇玉龙雪山与哈巴雪山交汇处

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💎 Insider Tips

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The descent and climb involve navigating hundreds of steep metal steps and rock stairs; exceptional cardio stamina and hiking boots are mandatory.
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During the summer monsoon window (July to August), the Jinsha River swells into a terrifying, mud-red wall of water—an world-class natural spectacle.
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Always monitor regional trail landslide alerts prior to departure; the high limestone cliff walls can experience stone fall during heavy rains.
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Carry your physical passport securely for digital check logs at the entry checkpoint turnstiles; small water bottles can be bought on cliff stalls.