Yunnan, People's Republic of China
Tiger Leaping Gorge
The notebook of Tiger Leaping Gorge
Follow the reliefs to the silence.
The Jinsha is plunged between the Haba and Dragon of Jade mountains in a spectacular gorge covered by a balcony path.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Mountain · River · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Tiger Leaping Gorge
The Jinsha is plunged between the Haba and Dragon of Jade mountains in a spectacular gorge covered by a balcony path.
To understand what Gorge du Saut du tigre is, you must look at the upper path side of the gorge du Saut du tigre, Rocher du Saut du tigre and Gorges de Naxi Family. These places give us a view of a territory marked by mountain reliefs, riverscapes and natural spaces and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Upper Trail of the Tiger Jump Gorge
- Tiger Jump Rock
- Gorges of Naxi Family
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Nature and panorama
Upper Trail of the Tiger Jump Gorge
The path crosses villages, crops and steep slopes very above the river between Qiaotou and Walnut Garden. Distances, weather and access conditions must be checked before departure; water, suitable clothing and time limits are still useful, even during the most favorable season.
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Tiger Jump Rock
A huge block tightens the current at the bottom of the gorge and joins with long fitted stairs. An early visit allows you to better observe the local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
Nature and panorama
Gorges of Naxi Family
The inns and terraces on the high path offer direct views of the snow-covered massif of the Jade Dragon. Distances, weather and access conditions must be checked before departure; water, suitable clothing and time limits are still useful, even during the most favorable season.
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