As the deepest gorge in the world, the vertical elevation difference between the highest and lowest points of the gorge is more than 3900 meters. That makes Jinshajiang River extraordinarily turbulent when running through it. In the rainy season, river water becomes more rough and turbid and when it dashes against the rocks on the river sides, you even cannot tell what the others are talking even they are roaring in your ears!
The gorge is divided into 3 sections, which are the upper tiger leaping gorge, middle tiger leaping gorge and lower tiger leaping gorge.
Upper tiger leaping gorge is the narrowest one among the 3 sections. In the center of the 20-meter-wide gorge, a huge stone has been laying there for a long time. Legend has that a fierce tiger has leaped from one side of the gorge to the other side by taking the stone as a stop point. And that is the origin of its name.
Middle tiger leaping gorge is the most precipitous section with numerous reefs washed by the waves from the cliffs on the two sides. The vertical cliffs is extremely steep as the result of long-term water erosion and looks like being sliced by a huge knife and axe.
Once run into the lower tiger leaping gorge, the river becomes much gentle as the terrain is much flatter. You will have a good view of the splendid snow mountains around and the crisscrossed fields in the countryside.
Features
Chinese Name: 虎跳峡
Location: About 100 kilometers away from Shangri-La
Popular activities: the upper tiger jump, middle Tiger jump, and lower tiger jump;
Time needed: a whole day
Travel Information
Best time for visiting:
April to June is the rainy season of Diqing, Tiger Leaping Gorge has a large amount of water and the most spectacular water potential.
How to Get to Tiger Leaping Gorge:
Take a car to Shangri-La, walk to the interior of the scenic spot
·The hiking route is mostly to walking on the edge of the cliff, walking quickly through the rocky section, not stay, walking without taking photos, taking photos without walking, to ensure safety.
·Light hiking, no need to carry too many items, there are many supply points on the way and do not have too much water.
·Tiger Leaping Gorge morning and evening temperature difference, so bring a hat and warm down jacket. When hiking, wear soft-shell, hard-shell waterproof clothing and quick-drying clothing.
Opening Time: 08:30-17:30 (tips: Specific opening hours are subject to the scenic spot)
Customer Service Phone: 0887-8806982
Admission fee: Full ticket- 45 yuan/time; Half ticket:-22.5 yuan/time.
