Tiger Leaping Gorge

Visitor information

Also known as

中虎跳峡

City

Lijiang

Address

Yulong County, Lijiang City Shangri-La City, Diqing Prefecture

Coordinates

27.2554875, 100.1642759

About Tiger Leaping Gorge

Zhonghutiao Gorge, referred to as Zhonghutiao, is located at the junction of Yulong County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province and Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. It is the core area for outdoor hiking in Tiger Leaping Gorge and is famous for its steepness. The canyon has a vertical drop of 3,800 meters, making it the "second deepest canyon in China". The narrowest point of the river is only 30 meters. It has dangerous sections such as the "Gypsophila" reef area, and its hiking route is listed as one of the "Top Ten Classic Hiking Routes in the World". On both sides of the canyon are Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain. The hiking route includes Teacher Zhang Trail, 168 Brave Ladder and other sections.

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More attractions in Lijiang

• Lijiang Old Town — 5A
• Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Tourism Area — 5A
• Old Town of Lijiang — 4A
• Jade Dragon Snow Mountain — 4A
• Shuhe Ancient Town — 4A
• Lugu Lake — 4A
• Guanyin Gorge — 4A
• Dongba Valley — 4A

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