Depart from Lijiang → Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge Scenic Area → Midway Inn Hiking Trailhead → Halfway Instagram-famous Balcony → Dragon Cave Waterfall → Face Rock → Eagle’s Beak Rock → Teacher Zhang's Inn → Return to Lijiang

Embark on a full-day hiking journey through Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the world's deepest canyons. As you trek through the gorge, take in the magnificent views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the Jinsha River.

Departing from Lijiang, travel along the Jinsha River for approximately two hours to reach the Midway Inn in Tiger Leaping Gorge. Along the way, the peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain appear and disappear beyond the car windows, while the surrounding canyon scenery gradually unfolds.

Upon reaching the trailhead, feast your eyes on the high mountains, deep gorges, the sky, and the Jinsha River stretching out before you. Hike from the Halfway Inn balcony to Longdong Waterfall and Zhang Laoshi Inn, taking in breathtaking scenery along the way.

As you walk, the river surges through the gorge, and the view suddenly opens up. After a brief rest and photo session, continue onward. Along the way, sheer cliffs, rivers, and rocks intertwine into a breathtaking panorama, as if you've stepped into a natural painting.

Upon reaching Teacher Zhang's Inn, take a short break. Then, with endless memories of the gorge and a sense of fulfillment, conclude your hiking journey.