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Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡) Customized Private Tour

Duration :

10 hours

Explore the Tiger Leaping Gorge on a private guided tour from Lijiang. Experience wearing Naxi costumes and shooting at Black Dragon Pond, Feel the murals of Tibetan Buddhism in the Ming and Qing dynasties in the Baisha Village .

Be picked up from your hotel and drive to the Tiger Leaping Gorge. Choose to spend the entire day at Tiger Leaping Gorge, stopping and hiking various sections of the Tiger Leaping Gorge.


The most beautiful hiking route recommended by National Geographic: Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking


The Jinsha River, which rushes from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, is suddenly blocked by the two snow-capped mountains of Yulong and Haba, and the angry river roars through the slits, forming the most spectacular Grand Canyon in China.


The hiking route on the cliff has been listed by many foreign backpackers as a must-visit list that must not be missed in this life, and has been rated as "the world's top ten classic hiking routes" by National Geographic.


The starting point of the hike is the Naxi Yage Inn on the left bank of the Jinsha River, and the road that goes down the river to cross the middle of the Haba Snow Mountain begins the formal hike.


The sign shows that it was once part of the Yunnan-Tibet Tea Horse Road. In fact, until the end of the last century, the trail remained the only access to the outside world on the left bank of the gorge.



Alternatively, go straight for the Tiger Leaping Stone and then return to Lijiang and visit the Black Dragon Pool or Baisha Ancient Town. At Black Dragon Pool Park, appreciate the ancient architecture groups built from the Ming Dynasty and take the perfect photo of the reflection of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.


Experience wearing Naxi costumes and shooting at Black Dragon Pond


You could spend 2-3 hours to experience the characteristic Naxi costume photo experience, which is also a commemorative way that many Chinese young people like, you can wear brightly colored Naxi costumes, the makeup artist will paint you a classic makeup, and a professional photographer will guide you in the action.





There are many photography companies in the old town of Lijiang, and here are some suggestions for your reference.


How about the Price?


- Basic package: Generally about 299 yuan, including a set of Naxi costumes, simple makeup and hair styling and shooting in Black Dragon Pond Park, the number of shots is about 20, and 5 are refined.


- Advanced package: The price is around 599 yuan, in addition to the content of the basic package, the choice of shooting scenes and props will be increased


Services included in the fee


- Costumes and props: Provide traditional Naxi costumes, including women's seven-star shawls, pleated skirts, etc., men's cardigans, trousers, etc., as well as some props with Naxi characteristics, such as tambourine, Dongba text cards, etc.


- Makeup and styling


- Shooting service: Shooting by a professional photographer in the Black Dragon Pond Park, according to the package, the shooting time and number of shots are different, the photographer will guide the shooting posture and expression to ensure the shooting effect.


- Post-retouching: Post-processing of the taken photos, including color grading, skin grinding, flaw repair, etc., to refine a certain number of photos to make the photos more beautiful.



Murals of Tibetan Buddhism in the Ming Qing dynasties


Baisha murals are an important part of Lijiang's world cultural heritage, painted from the beginning of the Ming Dynasty to the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, has continued for more than 300 years, and there are 55 existing paintings, mostly created in the Ming and Qing dynasties, integrating the smooth and gorgeous style of Tibetan Buddhist paintings.


Dongba culture Baisha Murals
Dongba culture Baisha Murals

Among them, the most famous are the murals of the White Sand Glazed Palace and the murals of the Great Treasure Palace, the murals in the Great Treasure Palace are the essence of the whole scenic spot, although many paintings have been mottled and fall off, but it can still be seen that the layout of the entire mural is thorough, the rigorous use of the pen, the colors are rich, and the characters are lifelike.


The Baisha murals cover a wide range of subjects, and the style blends Han, Tibetan and Naxi cultures, showing the stories of Tibetan Buddhism, Dongbaism, Confucianism and Taoism, reflecting the openness and multicultural integration of Naxi society at that time.




Visit Baisha Village, which used to be a Naxi settlement and the birthplace of local Mu Family Governors. Wander around the Baisha Village and enjoy the slow lifestyle of the Naxi People.

, on the street you can see a lot of Naxi street food, you might as well try it.


Baishai Naxi Street Food



Chicken bean jelly: This is the traditional snack of the Naxi people, made of chicken beans, the taste is smooth, there are many ways to eat, it can be cold, fried, etc., the taste is sour and spicy and delicious, it is one of the must-try snacks for tourists.

Chicken bean jelly with various Condiments
Chicken bean jelly with various Condiments

Naxi Baba: A traditional Naxi noodle dish with sweet and salty flavors, crispy, sweet and delicious, and is one of the favorite breakfasts of local residents.


Roasted milk fan: This is a traditional snack made with milk, Like solid cheese after being roasted, the skin is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and has a rich milky flavor, and seasonings such as rose sauce can be added according to personal taste.

Roasted milk fan
Roasted milk fan

Meanwhile enter various courtyards to see the beautiful and man-made tie-dye artwork hanging for sale or drying in the sun. If you are interested in this artwork, the local small Embroidery School of the Mu Family is worth visiting. A few art stores and hostels, run by local people, are scattered around the Baisha Village.











Aether Tours Pte Ltd (TA03813)

10 Ubi Crescent #06-96 Office 11

Singapore 408564

Tel: +65 6817 6259

Email: contact@aethertours.com

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