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Tiger Leaping Gorge is spectacular and crown as the deepest gorge in 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:

  • Appreciate the spectacular natural landscape around the Tiger Leaping Gorge.
  • Wonderful scenery of The First Bend of Yangtze River;
  • Stone Drum, The Red Army’s Long March Memorial Monument and Iron Chain Bridge in Shigu Ancient Town
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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Lijiang- Shigu – Tiger Leaping Gorge – Lijiang

Sightseeing and Activities: the First Bend on the Yangtze River, the Iron Chain Bridge, Shigu Old Town, Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge, Tiger Leaping Stone
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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At 08:00 am,  the tour guide will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel in Lijiang. Then depart from Lijiang, you’ll drive about 60 KM to visit the First Bend of the Yangtze River with imposing gorge scenery, Stone Drum , The Red Army’s Long March Memorial Monument and the Iron Chain Bridge in Shigu Town. The town of Stone Drum got its name from a large, cylindrical, marble tablet shaped like a drum. The scenery is magnificent as the road running through the Lijiang valley which is filled with wheat fields and drying haystacks.

 

Continue the driving 40KM more to Tiger Leaping Gorge Town (Former Qiaotou Town) for your lunch, drive along the cliff road of Jinsha River facing to Tiger Leaping Gorge Lijiang Part, arrive at the parking lot where you will have a panoramic view of the upper part  the Tiger Leaping Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world. With 34 rapids of the Yangtze River, it is called the Jinsha in this area because you can find gold in the river.

In the upper part of Tiger Leaping Gorge(Shangri-La Part), you can enjoy the nice view of Tiger Leaping Gorge, or you can walk 634 steps down to the Middle Rapid to see Tiger Leaping Rock and the Jinsha River. Walk 634 steps back to the parking lot in the same way back.
Drive back to Lijiang after the gorge.
Service ends.

Service Included:

  • Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
  • Lunch;
  • English-speaking tour guide;
  • Vehicle for transfers & sightseeing with skilled driver;
  • Service charge & government taxes;
  • Two bottles of water each person.

Service Excluded:

  • Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
  • Chinese visa fees;
  • Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
  • Accommodations;
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary;
  • Tips to guides and drivers;
  • Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
  • Personal travel accident insurance;
  • All optional programs.

Travel Tips:

  • Visitors are advised to always carry changes of clothing due to the large variations in temperature between day and night.
  • The climate is relatively dry, so drink more water every day.
  • Protecting oneself from strong UV radiation at high altitude.
  • Protecting oneself from altitude sickness. Lessen the effects of altitude sickness, avoid strenuous exercise and have plenty of rest. 
  • Respect local customs , habits, and religious beliefs.
Inquiry

The Most Popular Tours of Tiger Leaping Gorge

1 Day Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour (Lijiang Part)
1 Day The Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour (Shangri-La Part)
1 Day Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking Group Tour (Finishing in Lijiang or Shangri-La)
1 Day Tiger Leaping Gorge Highlight Hiking Tour from Bendiwan Village to Tina’s Hostel
2 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Group Tour (Back to Lijiang from Hetaoyuan Village)
2 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking Tour with Daju Town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
3 Days The First Bend of Yangtze River Rafting and Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour
3 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour From Qiaotou Town to Haba Village
4 Days Haba Snow Mountain Climbing Adventure with Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour
5 Days Lijiang City Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Adventure
6 Days Lijiang Hiking Tour around Tiger Leaping Gorge and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
7 Days Lijiang and Shangri-La Paradise Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Adventure
9 Days Kunming Dali Lijiang and Shangri-La Classic Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Adventure

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Travel with like-minded 2-12 travelers in the stunning destinations on our small group tour. You’ll get in-depth and intimate experience as a private tour.
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Comfortable Pace for Classic Exploration
With ease and comfort, from big wows to hidden gems, our small group tour leaves you feeling that you’ve really explored. You won’t miss any highlights of China.

Cancellation Policy

In the event that you need to cancel your trip, please ensure that you submit a written cancellation request. The calculation of cancellation fees will begin from the date we receive your written request.

The cancellation fees will be calculated as follows:

  • If the cancellation is made between 45 and 30 days before the scheduled departure date, a fee of 10% of the full payment per person will apply.
  • If the cancellation is made between 29 and 15 days before the scheduled departure date, a fee of 30% of the full payment per person will apply.
  • If the cancellation is made between 14 and 7 days before the scheduled departure date, a fee of 50% of the full payment per person will apply.
  • If the cancellation is made between 6 and 0 days before the scheduled departure date, a fee of 100% of the full payment per person will apply.

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    Tiger Leaping Gorge is spectacular and crown as the deepest gorge in 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:

    • Appreciate the spectacular natural landscape around the Tiger Leaping Gorge.
    • Wonderful scenery of The First Bend of Yangtze River;
    • Stone Drum, The Red Army’s Long March Memorial Monument and Iron Chain Bridge in Shigu Ancient Town
    Inquiry

    Detailed Itinerary

    Day 1 Lijiang- Shigu – Tiger Leaping Gorge – Lijiang

    Sightseeing and Activities: the First Bend on the Yangtze River, the Iron Chain Bridge, Shigu Old Town, Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge, Tiger Leaping Stone
    Accommodation: None
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    The-First-Bend-of-Yangtze-River-Lijiang-01

    At 08:00 am,  the tour guide will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel in Lijiang. Then depart from Lijiang, you’ll drive about 60 KM to visit the First Bend of the Yangtze River with imposing gorge scenery, Stone Drum , The Red Army’s Long March Memorial Monument and the Iron Chain Bridge in Shigu Town. The town of Stone Drum got its name from a large, cylindrical, marble tablet shaped like a drum. The scenery is magnificent as the road running through the Lijiang valley which is filled with wheat fields and drying haystacks.

     

    Continue the driving 40KM more to Tiger Leaping Gorge Town (Former Qiaotou Town) for your lunch, drive along the cliff road of Jinsha River facing to Tiger Leaping Gorge Lijiang Part, arrive at the parking lot where you will have a panoramic view of the upper part  the Tiger Leaping Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world. With 34 rapids of the Yangtze River, it is called the Jinsha in this area because you can find gold in the river.

    In the upper part of Tiger Leaping Gorge(Shangri-La Part), you can enjoy the nice view of Tiger Leaping Gorge, or you can walk 634 steps down to the Middle Rapid to see Tiger Leaping Rock and the Jinsha River. Walk 634 steps back to the parking lot in the same way back.
    Drive back to Lijiang after the gorge.
    Service ends.

    Service Included:

    • Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
    • Lunch;
    • English-speaking tour guide;
    • Vehicle for transfers & sightseeing with skilled driver;
    • Service charge & government taxes;
    • Two bottles of water each person.

    Service Excluded:

    • Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
    • Chinese visa fees;
    • Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
    • Accommodations;
    • Meals not listed in the itinerary;
    • Tips to guides and drivers;
    • Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
    • Personal travel accident insurance;
    • All optional programs.

    Travel Tips:

    • Visitors are advised to always carry changes of clothing due to the large variations in temperature between day and night.
    • The climate is relatively dry, so drink more water every day.
    • Protecting oneself from strong UV radiation at high altitude.
    • Protecting oneself from altitude sickness. Lessen the effects of altitude sickness, avoid strenuous exercise and have plenty of rest. 
    • Respect local customs , habits, and religious beliefs.
    Inquiry

    The Most Popular Tours of Tiger Leaping Gorge

    1 Day Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour (Lijiang Part)
    1 Day The Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour (Shangri-La Part)
    1 Day Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking Group Tour (Finishing in Lijiang or Shangri-La)
    1 Day Tiger Leaping Gorge Highlight Hiking Tour from Bendiwan Village to Tina’s Hostel
    2 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Group Tour (Back to Lijiang from Hetaoyuan Village)
    2 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking Tour with Daju Town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
    3 Days The First Bend of Yangtze River Rafting and Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour
    3 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour From Qiaotou Town to Haba Village
    4 Days Haba Snow Mountain Climbing Adventure with Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour
    5 Days Lijiang City Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Adventure
    6 Days Lijiang Hiking Tour around Tiger Leaping Gorge and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
    7 Days Lijiang and Shangri-La Paradise Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Adventure
    9 Days Kunming Dali Lijiang and Shangri-La Classic Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Adventure

    Take This Group Tour and You’ll Experience:
    China Group Tour Icon
    Lowest Price Guarantee
    Explore the best of China with Asia Odyssey Travel at the lowest price. It can save up to 30% compared to a private tour.
    China Group Tour Icon
    No Shopping in Any Destinations
    Go with Asia Odyssey Travel’s well-designed small group tour, and you’re guaranteed with “100% No Shopping Stops”.
    China Group Tour Icon
    Unforgettable Travel Experience
    Travel with like-minded 2-12 travelers in the stunning destinations on our small group tour. You’ll get in-depth and intimate experience as a private tour.
    China Group Tour Icon
    Comfortable Pace for Classic Exploration
    With ease and comfort, from big wows to hidden gems, our small group tour leaves you feeling that you’ve really explored. You won’t miss any highlights of China.

    • Length of Travel: 1 Day

    • Departure City:

    • Arrive of Tour:

    • Destinations of Tour:

    • Type of Tour:

    • Route Features:

    • Price of Tour: $

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    The above price is based on a group tour for 2 people sharing one standard double-bed room in 3-star hotels.
    Price varies depending on travel date, group size, hotel class, program in your itinerary and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate.

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    Cancellation Policy

    In the event that you need to cancel your trip, please ensure that you submit a written cancellation request. The calculation of cancellation fees will begin from the date we receive your written request.

    The cancellation fees will be calculated as follows:

    • If the cancellation is made between 45 and 30 days before the scheduled departure date, a fee of 10% of the full payment per person will apply.
    • If the cancellation is made between 29 and 15 days before the scheduled departure date, a fee of 30% of the full payment per person will apply.
    • If the cancellation is made between 14 and 7 days before the scheduled departure date, a fee of 50% of the full payment per person will apply.
    • If the cancellation is made between 6 and 0 days before the scheduled departure date, a fee of 100% of the full payment per person will apply.

    Your Worry-free Choices with Asia Odyssey Travel

    icon

    Cancellation Policy

    We provide a transparent overview of applicable fees.

    icon

    Travel Insurance

    Be covered for any unforseen circumatances.

    Explore your options

    Latest China Group Tours Reviews from Our Customers

    Discover what our customers are saying about the latest China Group Tours. Browse through their recent reviews and feedback on tour arrangements, guides, transportation, attractions, dining, hotels, and detailed itineraries to plan your own unforgettable China tour.
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    Excellent travel company!
    I did the Beijing-Xi'an-Guillin-Yangtze river-Shanghai group tour'. The tour was well organised and the guides knew so much about each site.Vincent also helped me extend my trip to visit Suzhou and Hangzhou. At every destination I was met by knowledgeable helpful guides who went above and beyond their duty. I would recommend this service to anyone wishing to visit China! I enjoyed my month stay in China thanks to Asian odyssey!
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