Tiger Leaping Gorge: Climb the Mountain for Yourself

Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the top 10 hiking routes recommended by National Geographic. It is located at the junction of Lijiang and Shangri-La and is a steep canyon landscape. For a tough challenge: Choose Naxi Yage For the best experience: Choose Chama Inn For a quick and easy hike: Choose Halfway Inn I recommend the best experience route, which is divided into three sections: 🔺Section 1: Chama Inn to Halfway Inn, about 40 minutes, flat road. You can have a cup of coffee at Halfway Inn, enjoy the "Shocks You to Death" balcony, and visit the "World's Best Toilet" before starting the next section of the hike. 🔺Section 2: Halfway Inn to Tina's Guesthouse, about 1 hour, with uphill and downhill sections. Be sure to recharge at Tina's before starting the next section. 🔺Section 3: Tina's Guesthouse to Tingtaodu Cafe to Zhang Laoshi Inn, about 3 hours (including time for photos and coffee), steep road. Not recommended for young children. After spending at Tingtaodu, you can take a "life photo" for free. 🚗Transportation: Tina's has a return bus. You can also ask the inn to contact a private car or drive yourself (if your car or driving skills are not good, it is recommended to park at the scenic area entrance and contact a chartered car). 🎒Based on the plateau geography and climate, I have summarized the equipment: backpack, sun hat, sunglasses, mask, trekking poles, non-slip sneakers, energy supplements, glucose (can save your life in critical moments). Although Tiger Leaping Gorge is said to be an entry-level hike for beginners, I still hope everyone will have a reverence for the mountains and make adequate preparations before setting off. Let's climb the mountain for ourselves and enjoy the journey!