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Private Adventure: A Day Hike Through Tiger Leaping Gorge
Shangri-La County
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience one of China’s most breathtaking natural wonders on this one-day hike through Tiger Leaping Gorge — a dramatic canyon carved by the roaring Jinsha River between the Jade Dragon and Haba Snow Mountains. Walk along cliffside trails that reveal towering limestone peaks, cascading waterfalls, and terraced villages clinging to the mountainsides. Along the way, encounter local Naxi people, hear their legends about the “leaping tiger,” and stop at hidden guesthouses overlooking the river far below. This moderate hike offers spectacular photo opportunities, fresh mountain air, and a true sense of adventure — all within a single unforgettable day in Yunnan’s most iconic landscape.
Highlights
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Travel accident insurance
Personal expenses;
Itinerary
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Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia)
High-altitude hiking: This is the soul of Tiger Leaping Gorge. The route winds along the mountainside, with deep canyons and the ribbon-like Jinsha River below, and the majestic thirteen peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain opposite, offering an incredibly magnificent view.
Private Adventure: A Day Hike Through Tiger Leaping Gorge
Shangri-La County
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Experience one of China’s most breathtaking natural wonders on this one-day hike through Tiger Leaping Gorge — a dramatic canyon carved by the roaring Jinsha River between the Jade Dragon and Haba Snow Mountains. Walk along cliffside trails that reveal towering limestone peaks, cascading waterfalls, and terraced villages clinging to the mountainsides. Along the way, encounter local Naxi people, hear their legends about the “leaping tiger,” and stop at hidden guesthouses overlooking the river far below. This moderate hike offers spectacular photo opportunities, fresh mountain air, and a true sense of adventure — all within a single unforgettable day in Yunnan’s most iconic landscape.
