<The First Gorge of the Yangtze River - Tiger Leaping Gorge>

Visit Tiger Leaping Gorge once, and experience one of the top ten most beautiful hiking trails in China as rated by National Geographic. This high-road hike takes you through the mountains, allowing you to take in the views of the snow-capped mountains, the Jinsha River, and the gorge all at once. The 'Cool to Death Balcony' and the 'Number One Toilet in the World' on the mountain will make you marvel at the natural wonders of nature! 1. Note: ① Purchase the bus ticket from Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge one day in advance through the mini-program 'Lijiang Leisure Life'. There are several bus services that can reach the hiking point. The driver will help book the return bus on the way, which usually gathers at 15:00-15:30 at Teacher Zhang's Inn or Tina's Inn, returning to Lijiang (50 yuan) or Shangri-La (60 yuan). ② For the outbound trip, choose an earlier bus service (tickets are released around 8 am the day before), and it is recommended for hiking beginners to take the earliest bus service, as it takes about 2 hours from Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge. ③ Equipment suggestions: 1-2 bottles of water (there are supply stations along the way), a change of clothes for the day, 1-2 trekking poles, hiking shoes with good grip, and wear sun protection in summer. You can also bring a thin windbreaker for wearing in the morning and evening. (Large luggage can be left on the bus, and the driver will help transport it to the end of the hike) ④ It is suggested to book the halfway inn in advance. If it's not available, you can consider staying at nearby places like Ban Shan Ju. Even if you don't stay at halfway, you can still check in at the 'Cool to Death Balcony' and the 'Number One Toilet in the World', and also have meals and coffee there. 2. Tiger Leaping Gorge ticket: The bus will stop at the entrance of the scenic area for everyone to get off and buy tickets. The driver will also help arrange a carpool to the more common hiking starting point, Naxi Yage Inn. 3. Route 👉Naxi Yage Inn - Twenty-Eight Bends - Mountain Top Viewing Platform (photo fee 10 yuan) - A Bowl of Ice Jelly - Tea Horse Inn - halfway inn (12km) 👉halfway inn - Longdong Waterfall - Guanyin Holy Spring Coffee - Uphill Road - Big Downhill Road - Teacher Zhang's Inn (luggage drop-off) - Teacher Zhang's Trail down to Middle Tiger Leaping - Tiger Leaping Stone - 168 Steps of the Brave Ladder - Teacher Zhang's Inn for the return bus (12km)