Attractions: Tiger Leaping Gorge, Jinsha River Valley
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Overnight in Tiger Leaping Gorge
On day 1 of your TLG trek, you will hike 15 km (10 miles), which takes approximately 5 hours. In the morning, drive from Lijiang to Qiaotou Town, the entrance to Tiger Leaping Gorge. It is one of the deepest canyons in the world and a magnificent gorge formed by the Yangtze River here. With steep peaks on both sides of the canyon and the rushing and stirring waters of the river, the scenery is spectacular.Hike about 2 hours up the steep 28 Bends and enjoy the remarkable view there.
After another 2–3 hours on the trail, you will arrive at Halfway Guesthouse. Admire spectacular views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the narrow Jinsha River Valley.The Jinsha River is one of the largest inland rivers in China, and after a huge bend it creates a beautiful view of the Moon Bay.