Breathtaking Waves That Will Leave You in Awe

How can you not visit Tiger Leaping Gorge at least once to witness how small humans are in the face of nature? 📍Location: Between Lijiang and Shangri-La 🎟Admission: 45 yuan, but the Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge area is undeveloped and maintained by local villagers, each village charges 15 yuan. (Total admission 105-120 yuan) 🚶‍♀️Complete Route: Divided into Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge, Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge, and Lower Tiger Leaping Gorge (see images 8 & 9) Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge: Ticket office-Naxi Yage-28 Bends-Halfway (6-7 hours hiking) Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge: The most scenic part is Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge, with three paths down: Teacher Zhang's Guesthouse, Sky Ladder Guesthouse, and One Line Sky, forming a loop. (About 3 hours total) 🍜【Hidden Food Gems】 🔹Tea Horse Inn's "Wild Mushroom Chicken Soup" is incredibly delicious 🔹Halfway's apple pie with Yunnan small-bean coffee is absolutely amazing 🔹Naxi Mama's handmade zanba, remember to dip it in honey! 🏡Recommended Accommodations: Mantu Halfway Guesthouse (Tiger Leaping Gorge) ~ Tiger Leaping Gorge Cloud View Mountain Starting Point Homestay ~ Tiger Leaping Gorge Town Caravan Inn 📸Photo Spots 1. Halfway: "Pleasure Terrace" balcony, World's #1 Toilet 2. Dragon Cave Waterfall: Rain jacket waterproof testing ground 3. Middle Tiger Leaping Stone: Life-defining photos ✅Must Experience: Watch the rushing Yellow River waters Tiger Leaping Gorge is known as "China's most beautiful canyon." During the Yellow River's high water season (April-June and September-October), giant waves surge with intimidating power, even more impressive than the Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall. The roaring Yellow River waters create a spontaneous feeling of awe. ✅Must Experience: Hike Tiger Leaping Gorge The most spectacular scenery is in Middle and Lower Tiger Leaping Gorge. These two sections are also among experienced hikers' favorite trails. Highlights: Flat walkways suitable for elderly and children, easily get the full panorama of the "First Bend of the Yangtze River"! 👣Hiking through Tiger Leaping Gorge is a purification of body and mind. The scenery along the way offers surprises and challenges with every step, allowing you to enjoy beautiful views while testing your willpower and endurance. 【Recommended Itinerary】🚗 1⃣ Worldwide→Lijiang pickup→Hotel check-in 2⃣ Lijiang→Tiger Leaping Gorge→High Trail hiking→28 Bends→Tea Horse Inn→Bendiwan 3⃣ High Trail hiking→Dragon Cave Waterfall→Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge→One Line Sky→Xinyingpan 4⃣ Boliluo→Jade Dragon Snow Mountain secret hiking→Mountain Cliff Ranch→Canyon Ranch→Blue Moon Valley→Lijiang departure. 【Travel Guide】⚠ 👀Suitable for: Hiking enthusiasts 🔎Activity type: Leisure light hiking 🚶‍♀️Recommendation level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 💞Difficulty level: ⭐⭐ Tiger Leaping Gorge【Small Tips】💕 🔸Water, coffee, fruit, and instant noodles are sold along the way, so no need to bring too much food! 🔸Toilets are limited along the route, control your water intake! Tiger Leaping Gorge is definitely worth visiting for hiking enthusiasts. I recommend you check it out.