Natural Creation - Roaring and Silence of Mountains and Rivers
The landscape here is an eternal drama about water, stones, mountains, and light.
Roaring River: The Raging Waves of the Jinsha River
The soul of the canyon is the giant rock called "Tiger Jumping Stone" in the center of the river. At the narrowest point of the river, it splits the rushing water like a pillar, stirring up layers of snow waves and making a deafening roar. The canyon is divided into three sections: upper, middle, and lower, each with its own unique charm. Jumping onto the river with a tiger, the water is at its most surging, making it the core of tourists' viewing experience; The drop of the Tiger Jumping is the largest, and the rapids and dangerous rapids are densely covered. It is necessary to hike deep to feel its thunderous force; Jumping off the tiger is known for its open and steep mountain terrain.
Mount of Confrontation: Watchtower of Snow Peaks
On both sides of the canyon, there stands the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at an altitude of 5596 meters and the Haba Snow Mountain at an altitude of 5386 meters. Hiking on the high road, the majestic silhouettes of two snow capped mountains accompany each other throughout the journey, especially in the morning and evening when the holy scenery of "Sunshine Golden Mountain" often descends, making people hold their breath.
Deep Valley: The Hiker's Gallery
This is known as the 'Earth Species Gene Bank'. During the hiking journey, you can personally experience the changes in the vertical climate zone from an altitude of 1800 meters to over 3000 meters, and appreciate the wonder of "one mountain divided into four seasons". The rich plant communities and bird and animal tracks along the way add infinite wild fun to the journey.
Humanistic Craftsmanship - Life and Challenges on Cliffs
The human activities in the canyon are the wisdom and courage to coexist with the harsh environment.
The Gao Lu hiking trail is known as one of the "Top Ten Classic Hiking Routes in the World". This path, carved halfway up the cliff, is the only way to immerse oneself in the canyon, connecting hiking landmarks such as "Teacher Zhang Inn" and "Tea Horse Inn". They are not only supply stations, but also excellent viewing platforms. The Brave Sky Ladder, located in Zhonghu Jump, has 168 levels of nearly vertical iron ladders that closely adhere to the cliff wall, serving as a touchstone for physical strength and courage. The Cliff Caf é on the edge of the cliff provides a modern and comfortable resting space, allowing you to hold coffee and overlook the rushing Jinsha River beneath your feet. The Tibetan style scenery and family inns along the way add a simple and warm humanistic atmosphere.
Photography tips:
To capture a panoramic view, you can go to the observation deck of Teacher Zhang's Inn and capture the classic scene of the Jinsha River and the snow capped mountains on both sides of the river. The momentum is displayed on the Tiger Jumping Observation Deck, where a slow door is used to pull the rapids in front of the Tiger Jumping Stone into silk. The silhouette of backpackers on the high hiking trail combined with the background of snow capped mountains is an excellent humanistic theme. Using coffee cups as a foreground at Qiya Cafe can create creative works with rich artistic conception.
