Named after the legend of a tiger leaping over the Jinsha river, 虎跳峡 Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the most famous hiking routes in China. Located between the Yulong and Haba Snow Mountains, this hike offers some of the most stunning views in the country. The best part is, there are very few tourists. Join me on this two day hike across Shangri-La County in Yunnan Province.

Hiking shot using the new Insta360 X3.

FILMED BY:
Jeffrey:   / jhmedium  
Rika:   / rikasplanet  


OUR ITINERARY:
Day 1:
🚌 Lijiang Bus Station 丽江客运站 → Hutiaoxia 虎跳峡镇 (3hrs)
🚙 Cab from Hutiaoxia Village → Naxiyage GH (10mins car or 1hr trek)
🥾 Hike from Naxiyage GH → Tea Horse GH (4hrs)
☕️ Rest and food break at Tea Horse GH (1hr)
🥾 Hike from Tea Horse GH → Judy’s GH (2hrs)
🛌 Dinner and overnight stay at Judy’s GH
Total Hiking Distance: 12km

Day 2:
🍜 Breakfast at Halfway GH
🥾 Hike from Halfway GH → Tina’s GH (4hrs)
🍚 Lunch at Tina’s GH (1hr)
🥾 Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge Roundtrip hike (3hrs)
🚌 Bus from Tina’s GH → Lijiang (3hrs)
Total Hiking Distance: 10km


GEAR:
Main camera: Insta360 X3
B-Roll camera: Fujifilm XT4, Sony ZVE10, Insta360 ONE RS
Sound: DJI Mic