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TOUR OVERVIEW
A route that works on the ground
Over 3 days, 3-Day Tiger Leaping Gorge High Trail links Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge with Halfway to Middle Gorge, taking in High Trail and 28 Bends along the way. Drive through the upper Yangtze valley, meet the local hiking guide and settle into a gorge-side guesthouse. At Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge, expect about 3–5 kilometres of walking between the principal landmark, its surrounding streets and the closest useful viewpoint. Leave Halfway Guesthouse on the high trail, descend toward Tina’s Guesthouse and choose either the locally maintained Middle Gorge path or an easier road transfer. Near Halfway to Middle Gorge, choose a seasonal local dish and spend the remaining time on the neighbourhood, craft or landscape that gives this stop its character. The route is best suited to travelers who prefer a private guide, a named set of sights and time for a proper meal in each place, with the daily emphasis on landscape, village context and unhurried outdoor time. Altitude, road access and mountain weather are reviewed locally, and a walk can be shortened when conditions change.
Start
Qiaotou
Finish
Middle Gorge
Travel rhythm
Compact, locally focused private touring
Best time
Spring and autumn usually offer the best balance of trail conditions and visibility; routes are adjusted during heavy rain, snow or maintenance closures.
Trip Highlights Code: YN-TIG03
Drive through the upper Yangtze valley, meet the local hiking guide and settle into a gorge-side guesthouse.
Climb the most demanding section of the high trail at a steady pace, pausing for broad views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Leave Halfway Guesthouse on the high trail, descend toward Tina’s Guesthouse and choose either the locally maintained Middle Gorge path or an easier road transfer. Finish with a private transfer to Lijiang or Shangri-La.
Follow Qiaotou - 28 Bends - Halfway - Middle Gorge in a practical order, with private transfers and no forced shopping stops.
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DAY BY DAY
The 3-Day Journey
Daily itinerary: Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge → High Trail and 28 Bends → Halfway to Middle Gorge.
INTERACTIVE ROUTE MAP
3-Day Tiger Leaping Gorge High Trail
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Drive through the upper Yangtze valley, meet the local hiking guide and settle into a gorge-side guesthouse. High Trail & 28 Bends is the next listed stop in Tiger Leaping Gorge High Trail, with Halfway to Middle Gorge kept for another stage of the trip. Later in Tiger Leaping Gorge High Trail, Halfway to Middle Gorge brings a different activity: Leave Halfway Guesthouse on the high trail, descend toward Tina’s Guesthouse and choose either the locally maintained Middle Gorge path or an easier road transfer.
Climb the most demanding section of the high trail at a steady pace, pausing for broad views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Within Tiger Leaping Gorge High Trail, the next named stop after High Trail & 28 Bends is Halfway to Middle Gorge. Later in Tiger Leaping Gorge High Trail, Halfway to Middle Gorge brings a different activity: Leave Halfway Guesthouse on the high trail, descend toward Tina’s Guesthouse and choose either the locally maintained Middle Gorge path or an easier road transfer.
Leave Halfway Guesthouse on the high trail, descend toward Tina’s Guesthouse and choose either the locally maintained Middle Gorge path or an easier road transfer after High Trail and 28 Bends. Finish with a private transfer to Lijiang or Shangri-La. Near the end of Day 3, Beyond Lijiang’s postcard lanes, your guide introduces Naxi history, traditional architecture and the waterways that shaped the old town. The transfer toward Halfway to Middle Gorge includes sensible comfort stops around the actual road or rail schedule. On Day 3 at Halfway to Middle Gorge, keep water and valuables in hand luggage; on arrival, the guide prioritizes check-in and the named local visit instead of adding an unrelated detour.
Planning note for this route
A scenic road visit needs one day, while the classic supported high trail works best over two hiking days with an overnight guesthouse. Final train or flight times should be confirmed before fixing the last day; when timings change, sightseeing is shortened instead of adding an unrealistic transfer.
2–3 US$776 / person4–5 US$656 / person6+ Contact Us
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Typical Overnight Bases
Only places used by this itinerary are shown below. The final hotel list follows confirmed transport, season and room availability; upgrades and room preferences can be customized.
Tiger Leaping Gorge Clean locally run hiking guesthouseLijiang Selected old-town area hotelShangri-La Selected highland hotel
✓ Price Includes
Domestic airfares and train fares listed in the itinerary
Private air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
Professional English-speaking local guide
Selected hotel accommodation with breakfast
Entrance fees for listed sights
⊘ Price Excludes
International airfares
China visa fee if applicable
Personal expenses and gratuities
Meals not specifically listed in the itinerary
Questions about this itinerary
Where does this tour start and finish?
The planned route starts around Qiaotou and finishes around Middle Gorge. Exact airport, railway-station or hotel transfers are matched to your confirmed arrival and onward tickets.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. The published day order is a workable starting point, not a fixed group schedule. We can change hotel level, walking time, special interests and selected stops while protecting the route logic.
How are weather or road changes handled?
Your local team checks current access before travel. Outdoor sections may move within the itinerary, and mountain or canyon routes can be shortened or replaced when conditions make the original plan unsafe.
