Photo shows the scenery beside Tiger Leaping Gorge which is believed to be the deepest and narrowest gorge in the world.

Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Gorge), which is believed to be the deepest and narrowest gorge in the world, is tucked neatly between the Yulong Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain.

The 17-km-long gorge is divided into three segments with an aggregate fall of 210 meters.

You can witness an incredibly loud, churning, foaming river relentlessly pounding giant boulders in its path. The stunning gorge is a wonderful place for hiking.

The inhabitants of the gorge are primarily the indigenous Naxi people, who live in a handful of small hamlets. Their primary subsistence comes from grain production and foreign hikers.

Best time to go

Spring is the best time as the river turbulence is at its peak (melting snow flows down from the Himalayan mountains).

Fall is the second best period because of its generally pleasant weather. Rains are heaviest during late summer.

Photo shows the scenery beside Tiger Leaping Gorge which is believed to be the deepest and narrowest gorge in the world.

Photo shows the scenery beside Tiger Leaping Gorge which is believed to be the deepest and narrowest gorge in the world.

 

Photo shows the scenery beside Tiger Leaping Gorge which is believed to be the deepest and narrowest gorge in the world.

(Editor:Lynn)

Photos are provided by a user called 17175 in Cailong Forum.

i saw many pics about the gorge.
it is really precipitous.

i like the sights there.