Tiger Leaping Gorge: Scenic Drive Adventure

Embark on a breathtaking journey from Lijiang to Shangri-La, exploring Tiger Leaping Gorge, Haba Snow Mountain, and more. Discover hidden gems and cultural wonders.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia) - At Tiger Leaping Gorge, visitors can stand on the observation deck to admire the towering peaks on both sides of the canyon, which reach high into the clouds, steep and dramatic. Witness the river as it rushes through the narrow canyon, creating massive waves.
  • Haba Snow Mountain - Pass by Haba Snow Mountain,…
What's Included
  • Customized Itinerary
  • Private Vehicle with Pickup/Dropoff
  • Private Guide (option)
  • Round Trip from Lijiang/Shangri-La or One-way Transfer between Lijiang and Shangri-La
What's Not Included
  • Meals and beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Admission Fees (Payment on entry if visiting)
Additional Information

Experience the stunning landscapes of Tiger Leaping Gorge, Haba Snow Mountain, and Baishui Terrace on an all-day scenic journey from Lijiang to Shangri-La.
Begin your adventure with a convenient hotel pickup in Lijiang, then proceed to the breathtaking Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Travel past the majestic Haba Snow Mountain, whose main peak rises to 5,396 meters…

Location
Lijiang Railway Station Parking Lot
Zhan Qian Lu
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Stephanie-yates
Oct 16, 2025
Incredible 1 day tour to experience Tiger Leaping Gorge - This was an incredible tour that was customised to my needs. My tour guide and driver were both so helpful and ensured plenty of extra stops at view points so I could fully experience the wonderful area. The company even arranged an earlier start time and dropped me to the airport afterwards, they were so obliging. 10/10 recommend!
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Happy_mom_traveler
Sep 22, 2025
It was such a wonderful, special experience. - The driver was professional, helpful and smoothly supported me on my journey. The car was very nice and comfortable. The travel agent also contacted us beforehand and communication was smooth. The sightseeing spots are so unique and beautiful, and they were some of the most memorable things on this trip. The view from the car on the way was also quite amazing and inspiring. I'm glad I booked this trip with this tour operator.
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C3484cbroset
Sep 14, 2025
Amazing guide in Lijiang, Jack!! - We were so happy and appreciate the services rendered by Jack our guide at the Lijiang province. Upon arrival we were in the ancient city and enjoying the beautiful sights when I dropped my glasses in one of the small river. Without hesitation he looked around and sensing that it is safe to retrieve, he went down to take. His shoes and pants were wet up to his knee level and he took it in his stride!! Amazing guy, not a word of complaint. That saved my entire trip as it will be a totally different experiences without my glasses. He is professional and took grest care of both my hudband and I who is in our 70s. Even on our free day, he asked to contact him should we need anything. Highly recommended guide and he will make your holiday safe and happy.
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Aivee_n
Jun 24, 2025
Great trip from Lijiang to Shangri-La - It is one of the best way to travel from Lijiang to Shangri-La. The White Water Terrace is definitely worth the extra miles (as you can't see this view anywhere in the world). The trip around the mountains are much better than through the high-way even though it is a faster route. You can take your time at the Tiger Leaping Gouge and White Water Terrace.
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Curtisd9
Apr 30, 2025
The magic of Shangri-la - As part of our honeymoon my wife and I were staying in Lijiang and decided on Greg's advice to take their scenic drive up to Shangri-la. We started out around 8am and our first stop was Tiger Leaping Gorge. There was a powerful amount of water coming through that gorge, and it felt energizing to even just be around it. It was also a good chance to get out of the vehicle and move around a little, as their are about 15 minutes of walking down to the gorge and back up. Next we continued on our way to Shangri-la. I loved seeing all of the wildlife on the way into the city. Yaks, cows, horse, and mountain goats are all up there in abundance. At 3300 meters up there was definitely a different feeling in the air. We had lunch near a market square, and then toured the temple next to the main market, before browsing the products and buying a number of gifts for friends back home. Before heading back to Lijiang we went to the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Yunnan, which was only about a 5 minute drive from the market. We spent almost two hours checking out as many of the different areas that we could. We even got to interact with some of the monks who live there which was cool. Our driver was punctual, well-informed, and pleasant to interact with. In the end I was very happy that we did this tour with Aether Tours and it was definitely one of the highlights of our honeymoon.🙏 Curtis Canada
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Aonlanitcham
Mar 31, 2025
My best Trips - I was very impressed with him, he was more than the driver he bought my ticket and introduced me to everything I was hoping to see him again, he tried to communicate with me in every way I wanted him to keep up with this standard.
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From $54
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).