Overview
Key takeaway
One of the world's deepest gorges (3,900m). The Upper Gorge is accessible by road; the Middle Gorge requires hiking. Dramatic Yangtze River rapids.
Time & cost
Plan Full day (2h drive from Lijiang). Budget: $9. Hours: 07:00–18:00.
Best for
Best for first-time Lijiang visitors who want a clear Full day (2h drive from Lijiang) stop without guesswork.
Practical
Price$9
DurationFull day (2h drive from Lijiang)
Hours07:00–18:00
Getting thereTour bus or private transfer (2h)
Tips
On site
Upper Gorge is easy (boardwalk).
Timing
Middle Gorge hike is 2–3 hours, moderate.
Also
Best in dry season (Nov–Apr).
Also
The gorge can be dangerous in rainy season.
Timing
Leave with hours in mind (07:00–18:00). Weekends and holidays need extra queue time.
Pay
Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.
Location & how to go
Tiger Leaping Gorge, Lijiang
MetroIf there is no direct metro pin, ride metro to a central Lijiang hub, then transfer by bus or Didi to Tiger Leaping Gorge.
BusTour bus or private transfer (2h)
Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “虎跳峡” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.
