July 30, 2020
Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡). Three simple words, one awesome attraction.
Inaccessible peaks poke the sky, soaring three-thousand meters above the foaming river deep down within. Trekkers converge from around the globe to experience the scenic wonder. Many walk through in one or two days. That is a splendid way to experience the gorge, with the added benefit of hot showers and convenient dining at guesthouses along the way.
Yet some reach journey s end yearning for more. For them, I present several challenging hikes that reach beyond the standard, well-beaten footpath.
Below, in the first article of a series, I explain how to traverse the Bamboo Forest Path (竹林小路) through a scenic canyon with waterfalls. In future articles, I ll take you to Haba Village (哈巴村) at the base of Haba Snow Mountain (哈巴雪山), and then back to Tiger Leaping Gorge by a different route. Finally, journey with me into a secluded valley unknown to the outside world, nestle