Highlights
- One of the world's deepest gorges — the Yangtze narrows to 30 m through a 3,900 m drop
- The 28 bends high trail is China's classic 2-day trek with cliff-edge guesthouses
- Below, the river roars white; above, Haba Snow Mountain glitters
Gorge deep-dive
5–6 hours — Descend to the river floor first, then climb the cliff walkway for the overview.
Gate → shuttle/boat to the gorge mouth
River-level trail or boat through the narrows
Cliff plank-walk / glass walkway — the aerial view
Waterfall & cave stops on the way back; base lunch
What to know
Getting there
From Lijiang or Shangri-La, take the morning bus to Qiaotou; the high trail starts in town.
Insider tips
- Do the high trail (2 days, guesthouse stays) — the low road is for drivers
- Pack water and light layers; trail markers are clear in good weather
Where to stay
Guesthouses on the trail (Tea Horse, Naxi Family) — from ¥80/night with dinner.
Food near this attraction
Food
Food near this attraction
Editorial picks near Tiger Leaping Gorge — cite public guides; not live bookings or scores.
2 tasting notes
Qiaotou trailhead meals 桥头镇简餐
Busy / tourist-heavy — still useful if you know the queues.
Tiger Leaping Gorge hikers eat at Qiaotou/Walnut Garden guesthouse kitchens — carb-heavy trail food, not Shangri-La old-town butter tea.
trailhead cafes
Mid-gorge guesthouse dinner 徒步客栈晚餐
High-path guesthouses cook communal dinners for trekkers overnighting in the gorge — logistics food for this hike.
set dinner at guesthouse