China’s Finest Hiking Trail: Tiger Leaping Gorge in Photos

Me, in Tiger Leaping Gorge

 

Tiger Leaping Gorge, where the tiger leaped over to the other side of the gorge a long time ago, is considered one of the best hiking trails in China. It is located 60km north from Lijiang old town, Yunnan Province. This scenic canyon is the deepest gorge in the world. You are going to walk between Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Huba Snow Mountain, both over 5,000 metres tall. It is a not to miss experience because of its unique and magnificent view. It is a well beaten track, but there is a high risk of injury. Commitment and sturdy hiking shoes need to be taken to the hiking trail.

 

For two days while I was hiking in Tiger Leaping Gorge, I took 475 photos. I thought of leaving the DSLR camera behind, but I’m glad I took them hiking. It was heavy but it was worth it, as you can see below.

 

I have a lot to share about my two days hiking in Tiger Leaping Gorge. But before I say anything, I want to share some of the finest photos with you. China is giving me a hard time, time to time, but I’m glad to be here when I have moments like this.

 

Here are photos from Tiger Leaping Gorge.

 

Tiger Leaping Gorge stating point and Yangtze River
Tiger Leaping Gorge stating point and Yangtze River
Tiger Leaping Gorge, starting point with a great view
The scenery is inspiring from the beginning
Tiger Leaping Gorge starting with a great view
Looking back from the trail head
Tiger Leaping Gorge with the view of Yangtze River
Tiger Leaping Gorge with the view of Yangtze River
Tiger Leaping Gorge
Tiger Leaping Gorge one of the scenic spot
Hiking in Tiger Leaping Gorge
Me, Hiking in Tiger Leaping Gorge
at the half way, the view from guesthouse
The view from the guesthouse
Drinking Dali Beer with the view of Tiger Leaping Gorge
Drinking Dali Beer with the view of Tiger Leaping Gorge
Drinking Beer with a view of Tiger Leaping Gorge
Drinking Beer with a view of Tiger Leaping Gorge at the guesthouse
Our Hiking Group
Our Hiking Group

 

Sunset in Tiger Leaping Gorge
Sunset in Tiger Leaping Gorge

 

Before Sunrise at Tiger Leaping Gorge
Before Sunrise at Tiger Leaping Gorge
Goat traffic at Tiger Leaping Gorge
Goat Crossing at Tiger Leaping Gorge
Goat traffic
Traffic, Tiger Leaping Gorge version
Mountain Goat friends at Tiger Leaping Gorge
Mountain Goat, they certainly know what they are doing.
Villages on the mountain hillside
Villages on the mountain hillside
Rocky Tiger Leaping Gorge
Rocky Tiger Leaping Gorge
Halfway House in Tiger Leaping Gorge
At the Halfwayhouse. More than halfway though.
The view of Tiger Leaping Gorge at Halfway house toilet
The view of Tiger Leaping Gorge at Halfway house toilet
Hiking in Tiger Leaping Gorge, rough spot
Rocky Trails in Tiger Leaping Gorge
Crossing the waterfall in Tiger Leaping Gorge
Crossing the waterfall in Tiger Leaping Gorge
Waterfall in tiger Leaping Gorge
Waterfall is going into Yangtze River
Hiking path in Tiger Leaping Gorge
Well beaten path at the end of the trail
Sinchuan Bridge
'God stream' bridge
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