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TOUR OVERVIEW
A route that works on the ground
Over 2 days, 2-Day Tiger Leaping Gorge Scenic Escape links Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge with Upper Gorge Scenic Walk. 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 4–6 kilometres of walking between the principal landmark, its surrounding streets and the closest useful viewpoint. Follow safe viewing paths to the famous narrows and Tiger Leaping Stone, with walking adjusted to current access conditions. A village noodle lunch or fried potato plate fits the hiking day, and the guide points out the changing layers of Jade Dragon and Haba mountains at each rest terrace. 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
Lijiang
Finish
Upper 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-TIG01
Drive through the upper Yangtze valley, meet the local hiking guide and settle into a gorge-side guesthouse.
Follow safe viewing paths to the famous narrows and Tiger Leaping Stone, with walking adjusted to current access conditions.
Follow Lijiang - Upper Gorge in a practical order, with private transfers and no forced shopping stops.
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Drive through the upper Yangtze valley, meet the local hiking guide and settle into a gorge-side guesthouse. Within Tiger Leaping Gorge Scenic Escape, the next named stop after Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge is Upper Gorge Scenic Walk. Upper Gorge Scenic Walk is a separate later stop on Tiger Leaping Gorge Scenic Escape: Follow safe viewing paths to the famous narrows and Tiger Leaping Stone, with walking adjusted to current access conditions.
Follow safe viewing paths to the famous narrows and Tiger Leaping Stone, with walking adjusted to current access conditions. The route reaches Upper Gorge Scenic Walk after its named Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge visit on Tiger Leaping Gorge Scenic Escape. The prior Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge visit is a separate stage of Tiger Leaping Gorge Scenic Escape: Drive through the upper Yangtze valley, meet the local hiking guide and settle into a gorge-side 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$599 / person4–5 US$479 / 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 guesthouse
✓ 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 Upper 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.