Tiger Leaping Gorge
China · Yunnan
A spectacular two-day hike above one of the world's deepest gorges, cut by the Yangtze River between Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain.
Generating AI safety verdict…
Trailhead Conditions
Yunnan, China · 1800m
Friday, November 6 at 11:24 AM
Feels like 17°C
Clear sky
Humidity
45%
Wind
3 km/h SW
Gusts
3 km/h
Pressure
1016 hPa
Dew Point
12°C
Cloud Cover
0%
Visibility
10.0 km
Precip
0 mm
48-Hour Forecast
14-Day Forecast
Is Tiger Leaping Gorge safe to hike right now?
The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (1,800m) and the summit (2,670m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.
How difficult is Tiger Leaping Gorge?
Tiger Leaping Gorge is rated moderate. It requires a reasonable level of fitness and some prior hiking experience. Expect sustained ascents and variable terrain. The typical completion time is 2 days for a short trek.
What is the elevation of Tiger Leaping Gorge?
The trailhead starts at 1,800 metres above sea level in Yunnan, China. The summit or highest point reaches 2,670 metres — a net elevation gain of 870 metres.
What gear do I need for Tiger Leaping Gorge?
The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Tiger Leaping Gorge in China: waterproof jacket and trousers, trekking poles, sturdy boots, sun protection, and a first aid kit.
Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude