Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡) Private Hiking Tour

Enjoy a private hiking tour at the Tiger Leaping Gorge with a professional guide. Discover the perfect adventurous and off-the-beaten routes, Naxi culture and food, and magnificent mountain, gorge, and river scenery.

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.

Later, a highway was built along the river, and this ancient road gradually declined. More than 30 years ago, some foreign backpackers first discovered this place, and since then it has become a sacred place in the hearts of Chinese and foreign hiking enthusiasts.

Hike the 8-km route from 14-Km Point to Halfway Guesthouse, then to Tina's Guesthouse. And there are some very authentic Naxi restaurants here, where you can experience the authentic taste of Naxi.

Naxi special taste is recommended

Rice enema

This is made by steaming rice or glutinous rice, pouring it into the washed pig's large intestine, and then adding an appropriate amount of spices, such as Sichuan pepper, star anise, etc., and cooking it after tying the two ends tightly. When eating, it can be sliced and fried, the taste is soft and glutinous, and the rice fragrance and meat aroma blend with each other.

Pork Ribs Hot Pot

Marinated pork ribs are stewed with local potatoes, taro, shiitake mushrooms, and other ingredients. The ribs are salty and fragrant, the soup is delicious, and the side dishes absorb the ribs' aroma, making it perfect for a cold winter day.

Drive to the 14-Km Point for views of Haba Snow Mountain, waterfalls, and the Gorge panorama. Stop for lunch at Halfway Guesthouse.

For the adventurous, hike from Tina's Guesthouse to Middle Gorge for stunning views from the bottom with a steep climb. Trails along the Jinsha River offer spectacular gorge views.

Come to a brave experience, a terrifying ladder

Climb the steep Sky Ladder for an adventure. The popular route is Teacher Zhang's Trail in and Sky Ladder out, providing the best experience and saving time. Start from Tina's Guesthouse, descend Teacher Zhang's Trail to reach the Middle Gorge bottom.

Sky Ladder marks the narrowest gorge part, with an option to step onto Tiger Leaping Rock via a suspension bridge. Follow paths to Sky Ladder. If afraid of heights, take another trail back to Tina's Guesthouse.

Finally, we returned to the end of the trek, ending our unforgettable Tiger Leaping Gorge trek and Naxi culture tour, and returned to Lijiang with fatigue and satisfaction.