Tiger Leaping Gorge
CountryChina
Depth3,790 m
Length15 km
TypeRiver gorge
About Tiger Leaping Gorge
One of the deepest gorges in the world at 3,790 m. The Jinsha River thunders through it. Named after a legendary tiger that leaped across at its narrowest point, 25 m wide. The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain tower above. A popular 2-day trekking route.
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