Things to do in Tiger Leaping Gorge

This tour was absolutely worth it! With the high altitude and unpredictable weather, getting around Lijiang and Shangri-La can be quite challenging, but our driver, 聪奔, made the entire experience so much better. His driving was incredibly smooth — we literally slept like babies throughout the tour! He gave us clear instructions and helpful safety precautions, making sure we were comfortable and well-prepared at every stop. What made the experience even more special was how much he shared about the places we passed along the way. We got to learn so many interesting stories beyond just sightseeing. The translation app he used was also excellent, so communication was never an issue at all. Highly recommend!

recommended tour. the basic meal pack consists of a bun, banana and fruit and pepsi. we stopped by 3 photo spots on the way. at zhanglaoshi rest stop, we changed to a smaller car and drove to the halfway house area. then we started the 6.8km hike (3.2km up and 3.6km downhill). the driver is also the tour guide, my tour guide was very professional and helpful. i was inexperienced in hiking mountain paths and needed extra assistance and he was there to assist me on the downhill section. important to note that for people with no hiking experience, the downhill path is rather scary as there are no barriers and the path is filled with rocks. this middle gorge route also does not include the upper gorge, so you won't be able to get the "iconic" tiger gorge photo. pick this route only if you are interested in the experience of hiking haba mountain. the hike takes around 2-3h depending on your speed and experience.

Highly recommended! The tour operator was incredibly attentive, accommodating, and always ready to assist. Our driver in Dali and Lijiang Master Ah Xing was excellent and also served as our tour guide, making the trip smooth and enjoyable. Communication through WeChat was seamless, and everything was well-coordinated with no problems at all. If you’re planning a trip to Yunnan, this agency is definitely a great choice. Excellent service from start to finish!

We were awed by the beauty of the landscape and for that to have happened, we greatly appreciated our dedicated guide (阿万 Ah Wan) who had driven us to the scenic locations and helped us with photos along the way. Prior to the trip, the tour operator contacted me about a week before the to verify pick up location and time. They are truly professional and made our day trip memorable.

Beautiful highland scenery along the route. The lunch is mediocre with only beef and vegetable. The most unworthy site for this trip is the Haba plain site where one need to pay to ride horse to enjoy the scenery as the area are fully blocked by wall.

Tour provided hiking poles. We walked from where we parked to teahorse inn, back to halfway inn to have lunch and to longdong waterfall. Guide gave us the option to walk to Zhanglaoshi inn on our own instead of walking the same way back to the car and picked us up at the main road at the end of the trail. 12.7km hike in total but terrain was easy and beginner friendly. Guide took many photos of us and sent them almost immediately on WeChat. V safe driving on the mountain roads.

There were two of us in our group. From the moment we placed our order, customer service representative Aurora meticulously arranged and thoroughly explained the itinerary, and she also tailored it to our preferences. On the day of the trip, our driver and tour guide, Mr. Jun, took excellent care of us throughout the journey, which went very smoothly. Mr. Jun also provided detailed information about each landmark and its culture. The trip was extremely satisfying, and we thank you again.