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Flora And Note hike the Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan over two days. They take a shared car partway, then climb steep sections including the 28 Bends. The route offers views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the Jinsha River, with breaks, snacks and encouragement from fellow hikers. They stay overnight at Judy's and Tea Horse Guest House, then change their plans the next morning. Their two-day route includes the Naxi Guesthouse, the 28 Bends, rest stops and an overnight stay. The pair describe a physically demanding hike balanced by mountain and river views.
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Starting the Tiger Leaping Gorge trek
Flora And Note begin their two-day hike in Yunnan with a bus ride to the village where the Tiger Leaping Gorge trek starts. They buy tickets and decide to take a shared car farther up the route, which gives them a different starting point and saves time and energy. The first sections are steep, and the altitude makes the effort more difficult. They stop when needed, carry water and snacks, and move at their own pace.
The 28 Bends is one of the most challenging parts. The pair take frequent rests and receive encouragement from other hikers. Fellow trekkers lend them walking sticks. Along the way they eat steamed buns and bananas and take in views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the Jinsha River. The landscape and the changing trail make the hike demanding, but the breaks give them time to look across the gorge.
Rest stops and an overnight stay
After the hardest climb, they reach Tea Horse Guest House and enjoy a meal. The section beyond the tea house is described as a scenic and easier part of the route. They continue to their overnight accommodation at Judy's, where they have a balcony, comfortable beds and a shower after the hike. Their account says each day's trek took about seven and a half hours, including breaks to enjoy the views.
The travelers suggest arranging luggage transport to the guesthouse or hiring a porter for a longer trek. Horse or mule help may be available for difficult sections, and people sensitive to altitude may consider bringing oxygen. Comfortable hiking shoes, snacks and water are useful. The next morning, Flora And Note change their plans, ending the trip with a different route than they had expected. The trail begins in a village, and hikers can decide whether to start immediately or ride in a shared car to another point. Flora And Note carry snacks and water, take breaks and continue at their own pace. The 28 Bends is the hardest section for them, while the area after the Tea House is easier and scenic. They stay overnight at Judy's, whose balcony and beds they like, and at Tea Horse Guest House. The next morning they change their plans.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: How difficult was the Tiger Leaping Gorge trek?
- A: The hikers describe the trek as tough, especially the 28 Bends, where the steep climb requires effort and rest breaks. They still consider it worthwhile because of the views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the Jinsha River.
- Q: What was the best part of the hike?
- A: They highlight the views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the Jinsha River as the best part of the hike. The surrounding mountain and gorge scenery makes the demanding route rewarding for them.
- Q: What should I bring on the trek?
- A: They recommend comfortable hiking shoes, snacks and water, and suggest considering oxygen if you are concerned about altitude. The hikers also take breaks along the way and walk at their own pace.
- Q: How long did it take you?
- A: They say the trek took about 7.5 hours each day. They took frequent breaks to rest and enjoy the views, so the total time includes pauses along the route.
- Q: What was the accommodation like?
- A: They stayed at Judy's, where they found the accommodation nice, with a great balcony and comfortable beds. The guesthouse gave them a place to rest after the day's demanding walk.
