Tiger Leaping Gorge

Summary

Experience the world-famous trek through Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡). The trek begins at Qiaotou Town (桥头镇) and ends at Tina’s Guest House (中峰国际青年旅舍). The gorge may be traversed in either direction. Strong hikers can complete the trek in one day, but most spend one or two nights at guest houses within the gorge. Hiring a trekking guide is not necessary for most people.

Description

For a full description of the trek, including lodging options and transportation to and from the area, read Dan Siekman’s excellent guide. A more complete list of guest houses may be found on the Tiger Leaping Gorge page at WikiVoyage.org.

Other Gorge Hikes

Experience more of Tiger Leaping Gorge — above, below and beyond the classic trek. Look below for several adventurous options!

• Hike down to the Jinsha River, where “the true scale of the gorge and the ferocity of the river both become readily apparent”
• Clamber past cascades and waterfalls in Dashengou Canyon on the Bamboo Forest Path

• Hike to Empty Glad Platform for one of the best views down the entire length of the gorge
• For a birds-eye view climb up to 3,900-meter high Miner’s Pass
• Track the ultimate gorge trek through Haba Muru Sanctuary, a lost valley beneath Haba Snow Mountain’s savage East Face