Tiger Leaping Gorge is located at the junction of Shangri La City in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China and Yulong Naxi Autonomous County in Lijiang City. It is a huge canyon where the Jinsha River (upper reaches of the Yangtze River) crosses between Haba Snow Mountain and Yulong Snow Mountain. It is famous for its danger, steepness, and strangeness, and is known as "one of the deepest canyons in the world" and "one of the top ten most beautiful canyons in China".
World class hiking paradise
High Road Hiking Route: an internationally recognized classic hiking route, along which you can see snow capped mountains, canyons, waterfalls, villages, and magnificent scenery.
Zhonghu Jumping Riverside Trail: Get close to the Jinsha River and experience the shock of the towering waves (you need to pass through the boardwalk or ladder built by local villagers).
Three stage landscape of tiger jumping up, middle, and down
Tiger Jumping: At the narrowest point of the canyon, the "Tiger Jumping Stone" stands tall in the heart of the river. Legend has it that tigers use this stone to leap across the river, hence the name "Tiger Jumping Gorge". The water flow here is the fastest, and the sound of the waves is like thunder.
Zhonghu Jump: Known for its "starry sky" beach danger, the river water is torn into countless strands by reefs here, like stars scattered down.
Jumping off the Tiger: The terrain gradually widens, revealing landscapes such as "deep ditches" and a broad view.
natural wonder
Snow Mountain Confrontation: Yulong Snow Mountain on the east bank (altitude 5596 meters), Haba Snow Mountain on the west bank (altitude 5396 meters), with a vertical height difference of 3900 meters in the canyon.
The roaring of the Jinsha River: During the flood season (June to September), the river is turbulent and majestic; During the dry season (December to April), the river water is emerald green, revealing the danger of rocky beaches.
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Voltage and socket
The standard voltage in China is 220V. The commonly used socket shape is as shown in the picture. Most luxury hotel rooms are equipped with universal sockets, and tourists can also rent socket adapters at the hotel front desk.
Make a phone call
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese fixed-line phone in China, it is necessary to dial the China area code (+86) and the city area code (e.g. Beijing +10) before the fixed-line phone number to be dialed.
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese mobile number, it is necessary to dial the Chinese area code (+86) before the mobile number of the person being called.
Emergency call:
Call the police: 110
Fire emergency: 119
Traffic police: 122
Emergency: 120
Purchase a SIM card for a Chinese mobile phone
At major airports serving as ports of entry in China, there are designated counters for communication service providers, such as China Mobile and China Unicom. Foreign tourists can purchase SIM cards for Chinese mobile phones simply by presenting their passports.
Traffic safety tips
In China, all vehicles drive on the right side of the road, and both drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
Health and medical tips
It is recommended to bring along commonly used medications (such as painkillers or gastrointestinal medications). If you need to take prescribed medication for an extended period, it is advisable to prepare sufficient quantities before departure and carry along doctor's certification documents, medical records, etc.
It is recommended to visit the international medical department of a general hospital or a foreign-funded hospital for treatment, as they generally provide medical services in English.
It is recommended to purchase relevant insurance before departure, and properly keep diagnosis certificates, outpatient medical records, fee lists, prescriptions, invoices, etc.
Cultural taboo
China is a multi-ethnic country, and there are significant differences in customs and habits among various ethnic groups. Especially when traveling in ethnic minority areas, it is important to pay attention to cultural taboos, such as taking off shoes when entering a Dai bamboo house, avoiding pork in Hui restaurants, and treating Buddhist statues, scriptures, and beads as sacred objects that must not be touched. It is recommended to listen carefully to the pre-trip introduction provided by the accompanying personnel and respect local culture and customs.
