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Tiger Leaping Gorge

China · Yunnan

moderate

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.

⛰Trailhead:1,800m
🏔Summit:2,670m
📅Duration:2 days
🌍Country:China

Generating AI safety verdict…

Trailhead Conditions

Yunnan, China · 1800m

Friday, November 6 at 11:24 AM

17°C

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

Today
17°/ 12°
Sat, Nov 7
22°/ 11°
Sun, Nov 8
22°/ 11°
Mon, Nov 9
12°/ 9°
Tue, Nov 10
13°/ 9°
Wed, Nov 11
17°/ 8°
Thu, Nov 12
16°/ 6°
Fri, Nov 13
18°/ 6°
Sat, Nov 14
21°/ 9°
Sun, Nov 15
18°/ 8°
Mon, Nov 16
9°/ 9°

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