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TOUR OVERVIEW
A route that works on the ground
Over 4 days, 4-Day In-Depth Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike links Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge with Middle Gorge and Walnut Grove, taking in High Trail and 28 Bends, Halfway Trail and Mountain Panorama 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. Descend a locally maintained path toward Middle Gorge or choose an easier village walk before continuing to Walnut Grove. Near Middle Gorge & Walnut Grove, 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 would rather spend longer in each place, listening to local stories and noticing small details, with the daily emphasis on unhurried local time, shorter daily moves and space to look beyond the headline sights. Altitude, road access and mountain weather are reviewed locally, and a walk can be shortened when conditions change.
Start
Lijiang
Finish
Middle Gorge
Travel rhythm
Balanced sightseeing with time to slow down
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-TIG04
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.
Continue along the cliff-side high trail through villages and terraces to a panoramic mountain guesthouse.
Follow Lijiang - High Trail - Halfway - Middle Gorge in a practical order, with private transfers and no forced shopping stops.
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DAY BY DAY
The 4-Day Journey
Daily itinerary: Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge → High Trail and 28 Bends → Halfway Trail and Mountain Panorama → Middle Gorge and Walnut Grove.
INTERACTIVE ROUTE MAP
4-Day In-Depth Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike
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The order of In-Depth Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike links Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge with a later High Trail & 28 Bends visit and a distinct stop at Halfway Trail & Mountain Panorama. Drive through the upper Yangtze valley, meet the local hiking guide and settle into a gorge-side guesthouse. Later in In-Depth Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike, Halfway Trail & Mountain Panorama brings a different activity: Continue along the cliff-side high trail through villages and terraces to a panoramic mountain guesthouse.
The In-Depth Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike itinerary pairs this visit with Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge beforehand and Halfway Trail & Mountain Panorama afterward. Climb the most demanding section of the high trail at a steady pace, pausing for broad views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Halfway Trail & Mountain Panorama is a separate later stop on In-Depth Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike: Continue along the cliff-side high trail through villages and terraces to a panoramic mountain guesthouse.
Continue along the cliff-side high trail through villages and terraces to a panoramic mountain guesthouse. The Halfway Trail & Mountain Panorama portion of In-Depth Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike follows the earlier High Trail & 28 Bends visit. Later in In-Depth Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike, Middle Gorge & Walnut Grove brings a different activity: Descend a locally maintained path toward Middle Gorge or choose an easier village walk before continuing to Walnut Grove.
Descend a locally maintained path toward Middle Gorge or choose an easier village walk before continuing to Walnut Grove. Coming from Halfway Trail & Mountain Panorama, the In-Depth Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike itinerary now turns to Middle Gorge & Walnut Grove. Earlier on In-Depth Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike, the Halfway Trail & Mountain Panorama stop has its own activity: Continue along the cliff-side high trail through villages and terraces to a panoramic mountain guesthouse.
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$937 / person4–5 US$817 / 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.
Lijiang Selected old-town area hotelTiger Leaping Gorge Clean locally run hiking guesthouseYuanyang Best available terrace-view 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 Lijiang 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.
