The experience
A 2-day introduction to Tiger Leaping Gorge, giving its landscape and local character room to unfold.
On Diqing's side, Tiger Leaping Gorge is a Jinsha River canyon destination with upper-gorge sightseeing and separate trekking routes near Qiaotou.
Your route: Qiaotou. Meet and finish at the agreed point in Qiaotou.
This is a suggested itinerary. The order can be adjusted around your arrival time, walking preferences and confirmed access, with a personal quotation before you book.
Your day-by-day journey
Day 1 — Tiger Leaping Gorge: Upper-gorge scenery
Morning: Explore Upper-gorge scenery along the open visitor routes, leaving time to pause and take in the landscape.
Suggested overnight base: Qiaotou. The named property and room type are confirmed in your quotation.
Day 2 — Tiger Leaping Gorge: Jinsha River viewpoints
Morning: Spend time around Jinsha River viewpoints, using public paths and viewpoints to appreciate the setting. Water activities are an optional addition only when the relevant service and conditions are confirmed.
Later in the day: Enjoy a closer look at High-trail context, with the route adjusted to the terrain and time available.
Finish in Qiaotou. Your onward arrangements are confirmed with the final proposal.
Travel details
Getting here and getting around
The sightseeing plan starts in Qiaotou and finishes in Qiaotou. Agree your arrival station, airport or hotel before booking; these meeting points are not interchangeable. Local attraction and village access is by the road and visitor routes confirmed for your dates.
Keep the visit based around Qiaotou; a transfer from another city is an additional arrangement. Exact pick-up times, return arrangements and any internal scenic transport are confirmed before departure.
When to travel
Consider late spring or autumn for highland travel. Summer rain and winter snow can change road and trail access; pack for cold evenings in any season.
Stays and meals
This 2-day plan allows for 1 overnight stay: Qiaotou (1 night). These are suggested bases, subject to the agreed route and property availability.
Choose your preferred accommodation style and room configuration before a quotation is prepared. Breakfasts, other meals and dietary requests are itemised, with time for local food where it fits the day.
What your quotation covers
Ask for an itemised quotation covering the guide, agreed transfers, admission tickets, scenic-area transport, accommodation and meals you want included. A suggested experience is confirmed only when it appears in the final proposal.
International and onward travel, optional activities, personal purchases and unlisted meals are additional unless expressly included. Your dates, group size, room choices and service level determine the quotation; no fixed package price is implied.
Useful to know before you go
- Tiger Leaping Gorge: Specify whether the itinerary is a lookout visit or a trek; they require different time and fitness.
Your questions, answered
Who does this journey suit?
This route suits travellers who enjoy landscapes and time outdoors. Some visits involve steps, uneven ground or longer road sections; share your walking ability so the route can be adapted before booking.
Can we change the pace or add another place?
Yes. Start with this 2-day outline and tell us which stops matter most. Extra places may need another day or a different overnight base; the final itinerary will show any change to transfers and nights.
What should we send with an enquiry?
Include your travel dates, number of travellers, children’s ages if relevant, arrival and departure points, accommodation preference and any access or dietary needs. The form below already identifies this journey.
