00:04It is said to be one of the best hikes in China. Tiger Leaping Gorge is located in southwestern
00:10China's Three Parallel River National Park and is one of the deepest gorges on earth. Visitors
00:15looking for a relaxing trip can take a concrete path or a series of stairs and boardwalks that
00:21overlook the raging Jinshaw River, while experienced hikers can take the upper route.
00:26Adventure site The Outbound Collective says it's 13.7 miles in total and takes about eight to ten
00:32hours to complete. Regardless of the difficulty, Tiger Leaping Gorge's amazing views will not
00:38disappoint. Travel site China Highlights says the local legend is it got its name from a tiger
00:44crossing the gorge by jumping on rocks. Talk about a brave tiger. The Habas Snow Mountain is to the west
00:51of its raging waters in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is to the east. The rugged landscape of the National
00:57Park has a wide range of climate zones, allowing for many rare animal and plant species to live
01:03in one place. The ecological hotspot is so unique, the Three Parallel Rivers have been recognized
01:09as a UNESCO World Heritage Natural Preservation Site.
