Do you like the marvels of the nature?  This is the place for you!

It took me 2 hours and 35 yuans for bus ticket to get from Shangri La to the little village of Qiatou. Then I made a call to the chosen Tibet Guest house and 30 minutes later we were driving to the gorge. At the beginning we stopped at the nat. Park desk and I was forced to pay 65 yuan entry fee.    plus 20 yuans for minibus transfer to the guesthouse.

Tiger Leaping Gorge has an opinion to be one of the most deep and picturesque gorges in the world. It is 16 kms long. Since few years there is paved mountain road going along the Jinsha River some 200-300 above. Tibet Guest House (booked via booking.com) was very good choice. Very nice location – facing the gorge and huge mountain. Completly empty before the season, smailing and reliable staff. And traditional Tibetan architecture with lovely terrace and verandah.

As for such attractive lacation the price for the room is very reasonable: 50 yuans for upstairs room with shared bath or 100 for downstairs ensuite. It is only 2000 m above sea level here, I took a breath and go for my first walk – to the end of the gorge. It took me 2 hours each way, up and down,  but the views were great.