Ten thousand steps start, show endurance

Shangri-La has been a coveted destination for countless travelers, Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge and White Water Terrace. The miraculous craftsmanship of nature here is really amazing, every step is full of testing the limits of endurance😅

🗺️Itinerary:
From the city of Shangri-La, the first stop is straight up Tiger Leaping Gorge to feel the majesty of the gorge; then proceed to Baishuitai to enjoy the pure white lime platform and the wonderful scenery under the blue sky. The whole route belongs to the "10,000-step start", and basic preparation is required for physical strength and endurance.

🌊 Up Tiger Leaping Gorge
Address: East Ring Line, Tiger Leap Gorge Town, Shangri-La County
Opening hours: year-round 08:00-17:30 (entrance closes at 17:30)

Reason for recommendation: Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the world's famous grand canyons, the Nu River flows through here, the water is turbulent and the stone walls are steep. Walking along the plank road, you can feel the magnificence of the waterfall up close. The canyon is so deep that there is no bottom. It is really shocking! It is recommended to start the walk from the entrance to Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge, there are several viewing platforms along the way, each of which is a great photo spot, especially next to the best waterfall viewing point and “Tiger Leaping Stone”, be sure to pay attention to safety signs and stop lines. Allow 2-3 hours for the entire walk

Don't hesitate, spend money down and take the escalator all the way down. When you reach each platform, there is a slightly small section of stairs only, otherwise if you climb the stairs up and down the whole way, your legs will be directly scrapped and soft.

🏔️ Baishuitai

Walk up the hill from the entrance, if you walk fast, about 30 minutes to the main scenic spot, the terrain is gentler, the whole mesa blends with the blue sky.

At the entrance of the journey, you will meet many people pulling donkeys saying that you can ride the donkey up for a small amount of money. Remember not to believe them, because after the journey slowly goes up, you will soon be faced with the stairs, so the donkey just rides a small slope of less than five minutes. Walk slowly and smell the poop, and after that, slowly enjoy the natural scenery along the way.

Overall true feelings:
The hike in Shangri-La is really a test of physical strength! But the natural landscape is worth the cost of 10,000 steps, and every moment is moving. Remember to allow ample time to walk slowly along the way, admiring the magnificent scenery and pure air around you. You will really love nature more after a trip!

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