Tiger Leaping Gorge

As one of the deepest and most spectacular river canyons in the world, the scenery of Tiger Leaping Gorge is gorgeous. Foreign backpackers started hiking in the area in the 1980s and now Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour has been one of the most famous hiking tour all around the world. Tiger Leaping Gorge is a scenic canyon on the Jinsha River, a primary tributary of the upper Yangtze River. The inhabitants of the gorge are primarily the indigenous Naxi people and Tibetan people, who live in a handful of small hamlets. Naturally Tiger Leaping Gorge is divided into three sections: Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge, Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge and Lower Tiger Leaping Gorge.

Highlights of Tiger Leaping Gorge:

• Spectacular Sceneries: Suddenly encountering the blocking of Haba Snow Mountain and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the originally calm and peaceful river suddenly becomes furious. The Tiger Leaping Gorge is the deepest and most spectacular canyon of the Yangtze River. Around 15 kilometers in length, the gorge is located where the river passes between Jade Dragon Snow Mountain( 5,596 meters) and Haba Snow Mountain(5,396 meters) in a series of rapids under steep 2,000 meters cliffs. Legend says that in order to escape from a hunter, a tiger jumped across the river at the narrowest point (still 25 meters wide), hence the name.
• Unique Hiking Experience: When you take a hiking tour in Tiger Leaping Gorge, challenge yourself by trekking the steep paths in Tiger Leaping Gorge; have a grand view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain-the landmark of Lijiang City and Haba Snow Mountain. What's more, Tiger Leaping Gorge Tours are always closely connected with the climbing of Haba Snow Mountain and the rafting of the First Bend of Yangtze River.
• Colorful Ethnic Culture: Nearby Tiger Leaping Gorge, the main ethnic groups are Naxi and Tibetan. Tourist can taste the traditional food and explore their unique culture, including the unique local operas, dances, music and other art forms.