https://uk.trip.com/moments/detail/shangri-la-106-132299987
Liam^DavisSingapore

Tiger Leaping Gorge, Nature's Masterpiece

🌍 Have you witnessed the roar of the Yangtze River? Between Yulong Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain in Yunnan lies a canyon that sends every hiker's adrenaline soaring—Tiger Leaping Gorge! 🚩 Why does it drive countless people wild? ✔ World-class ruggedness: The narrowest point of the river is just 30 meters wide, with towering waves as if the earth has been torn open! ✔ Hiker's paradise: Cliffside trails, thrilling ladders, the ancient Tea-Horse Road shrouded in mist… every step feels like an adventure in the clouds! ✔ Ultimate awe: Standing on the viewing platform, with 7,000 cubic meters of raging water beneath your feet every second—even your camera will get soaked by the spray! 📸 Must-visit spots: 1️⃣ Middle Tiger Leaping: A 3,900-meter vertical drop where the river crashes against "Tiger Leaping Rock" like a thousand charging horses—deafening! 2️⃣ 28 Bends: A sudden altitude gain, and when you turn around—Yulong Snow Mountain's full glory hits you right in the face! 3️⃣ Halfway Guesthouse: The "Sunny Terrace of Death" (a must-visit for global hikers), where a cup of coffee lets you embrace the snow-capped mountains and the Milky Way! 💡 Dark Easter egg: Legend says a tiger once leaped across the gorge using a boulder in the river…🐅 Today, do you dare to challenge this "path of the tiger"? 🔥 Golden line: _"Here, the Yangtze isn't a 'mother river'—it's a rampaging beast, and humans are just trembling grains of sand on its shore."_ 📍 Location: Tiger Leaping Gorge Town, Shangri-La, Yunnan ⏰ Best season: Spring and autumn (avoid the dangers of rainy season!)
View Original Text
*Created by local travelers and translated by AI.
Posted: May 22, 2025
Submit
0
Mentioned in This Moment
Stay

Tiger Leaping Gorge Tea-Horse Guesthouse

8.8/10642 reviews
Near Tigar Leaping Gorge|Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La
£6
Today's Deal
View
Show More
Related Moments
Yulong Snow Mountain

Blood and Tears Lessons: The 3 Major Pitfalls 90% of Newcomers Encounter at Tiger Leaping Gorge

Al3x1s_@byss
Tiger Leaping Gorge

The brave enjoy the world first

Lyra_Hawthornfield_41
Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Trail Entrance

Tiger Leaping Gorge Essential Hiking Guide, Some Useful Tips

weston_damien_92
Yulong Snow Mountain

Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Guide | Taking Life-Changing Photos on the Cliff Edge

Oliver~Mitchell
Tiger Leaping Gorge

Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike | Low Difficulty, Stunning Scenery

Coco Playful Paws
Tiger Leaping Gorge

The World's Best Toilet: A Place to Unleash Your Inner Peace

Simmons Emma41Emma
Tiger Leaping Gorge

A Treasure Trove for Hikers

Harper Foster_35
Tiger Leaping Gorge

Tiger Leaping Gorge Travel Guide—Experience the Majestic Gorge and Embrace the Beauty of Nature

bumpy_deeanna
Tiger Leaping Gorge

Ethereal Depths & Snowy Heights: Experiencing Snowy Shangri-La & Tiger Leaping Gorge

Prabagar
Tiger Leaping Gorge

Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Guide: A Hiker's Paradise!

Bell-~Harper-84
Tigar Leaping Gorge

Tiger Leaping Gorge High Road Hiking Guide: One of the World's Top 10 Classic Hiking Routes

RoamingRuminations
Teacher Zhang's Inn

The mountains and rivers are not in the textbooks, but under my feet!

Liam Wilson4Liam