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Tiger Leaping Gorge
Introducing Tiger Leaping Gorge (from Chinaculture.org)
About 100 kilometers (62 miles) northwest of Lijiang Old Town lying between Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yulong Xueshan) and Haba Snow Mountain (Haba Xueshan) is Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Gorge), which is believed to be the deepest gorge in the world. From the top of the gorge you look down the steeply angled (70-90 degrees) mountain sides to the rushing Golden Sands (Jingsha) River with its 18 frothing rapids more than 200 meters (about 700 feet) below.
Tiger Leaping Gorge Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Hu Tiao Xia 虎跳峡
• Best Time to Visit: April to June; September to October
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 3 to 4 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Hiking, Adventure
• Opening Hours: 08:30-18:00
• Entrance Fee: CNY 65
• Address: Hutiaoxia Town, Shangri-La, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan
What to expect at Tiger Leaping Gorge
Naturally divided into three sections, the first section, which is the narrowest and uppermost section, is the mouth of the fast flowing Jingsha River. In the midst of the river's mouth is a large rock that is positioned at the gorge's narrowest section-only 30 meters (33 yards) wide. An ancient legend says that a tiger used this rock as its stepping stone so it could leap across from one side of the gorge to the other, which is how the gorge got its name.
As the river enters the middle section, it drops another 100 meters (330 feet) and its flow rate increases to an amazing speed. Here the thunderous rushing waters slam into sharp, large rocks and crash down into the river forming swirling whirlpools. Can it get more exciting? Yes, it can as the third and lowest section is acclaimed for being the wildest attraction of all! The cliffs over-looking this section are even steeper and much more dangerous. Here, the river twists and turns and the river vigorously surges forward creating high waves and a frothy spew as it collides with the mountainsides. This is a view that inspires a sense of adventure and satisfies the deepest yearnings for magnificent scenery.
The gorge stretches about 15 kilometers (nine miles) and also affords people the possibility of rafting and drifting peacefully in its large quiet sections, for the gentler folks among us and an exciting rafting adventure for the more experienced.
How to get to Tiger Leaping Gorge
• Take a bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge. It takes about 2 hours to reach there.
• To get to Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge, visitors can reach Hutiaoxia Town first and then hire a car to reach there.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Lijiang and Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Additional travel advice on Tiger Leaping Gorge
• Please take an umbrella, some food and enough drinkable water with you.
• Please wear sunscreen, hat and sunglasses to prevent sunburns.
• Please wear comfortable hiking shoes with a good grip. Watch out your steps and take care while hiking along the river.
• The rainy season is from July to August. Rockfalls and landslides take place sometimes, which will cause accidents. Please take care and check the weather condition before hiking.