HikingAdventureGorge

Tiger Leaping Gorge

虎跳峡

Northwest Yunnan

2500m altitude

4.8/5 (1,247 reviews)

Overview

One of world's deepest gorges with spectacular hiking trails

Highlights

✓

Hiking

✓

Adventure

✓

Gorge

Top Experiences

Naxi Cultural Walking Tour

4.9

Explore ancient streets with a local Naxi guide, visit traditional workshops

3 hours

¥280 per person

Dongba Culture Workshop

4.8

Learn about Dongba pictographic writing and create your own scroll

2 hours

¥180 per person

Traditional Music Performance

4.7

Evening performance of ancient Naxi music at local theater

1.5 hours

¥150 per person

Getting There

By Air

Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) is 28km from the old town. Direct flights from major Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu. Airport shuttle buses available.

By Train

High-speed trains connect Lijiang with Kunming (3 hours) and Dali (2 hours). The railway station is about 10km from the old town.

Quick Info

Best Time to Visit

April - June, September - November

Local Culture

Naxi Minority

Altitude

2500m

Take it easy on arrival to acclimate

Plan Your Visit

Let AI create a personalized itinerary including this destination

Local Guides

Book a verified Naxi guide for authentic insights