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Tiger Leaping Gorge

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This deep gorge and tributary of the upper Yangtze River, which legend says was named after a hunted tiger who escaped by jumping across the river at the narrowest point 25 metres wide, is one of the deepest and most spectacular river canyons in the world.
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Category

Scenic Canyon & Gorge

Length

Gorge: 15 km (9.3 mi)
Hiking Trail: 22 km (14 mi)

Max Height

3,790 m (12,434 ft) from river to mountain peak

Known For

One of the Deepest and Most Spectacular River Canyons in the World

Day Trip from Major Cities

1.5 hour drive or bus from Lijiang
3 hour drive or bus from Dali City

Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, China

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