Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Guide

Second time hiking Tiger Leaping Gorge, the first was just a tourist check-in, this time a hike is a must! It's actually not as easy as some say it is for beginners, because hiking the high road with cliffs and precipices is inevitable. There is definitely a risk involved, so those who are afraid of heights should consider carefully; other aspects like physical fitness are manageable, but since it's not a commercially developed route, safety is still the most important when it comes to wild paths. Location ⛰️ The hiking route is divided into two days, d1. Drive your own car to Teacher Zhang's Inn ☞ Charter a car for 150r directly to Tea Horse Inn (skipping the 28 bends) ☞ halfway^ you can Book a room at halfway in advance d2. halfway ☞ Teacher Zhang's Inn (6 hours) 📌Pro Tips The 28 bends are quite difficult to walk and the scenery is average, so if you're not a hardcore player, you can skip it; halfway has food, drinks, accommodations, and an amazing balcony where you can watch the sunset and sunrise; the first day's itinerary is very relaxed, the second day's high-altitude hike will have cliffs, sand, and waterfalls; to take that life-changing photo of Tiger Leaping Gorge you need to go to the very bottom to Tingtao Pavilion ☕, buy a cup of ☕ and then a photographer will help you take pictures, it's very crowded and you need to queue up 🚗Transportation & Accommodation Self-drive (park at Teacher Zhang's Inn) ☞ Charter car to Tea Horse Inn ☞ Stay at halfway 🍜Food Recommendations halfway has food, drinks, and a coffee shop