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Middle Hutiao

Middle Hutiao

1、Survey of scenic spots
 
Famous for its majesty, oddness, steepness, and precipitousness, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La is 23 km in length, more than 20 m in the narrowest part of river, 1,800 m3 per second in average flow, 213 m gradient, and 3,900 m in elevation difference. As famous as the Colorado Grand Canyon and the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, it is the fourth largest gorge in the world, the second largest in China, and the largest along the 10,000-li Yangtze River as well as a national AAAA tourist attraction.
 
The Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La includes the upper, middle, and lower Hutiao’s as well as the high-route hiking route known as “one of the top ten classic hiking routes in the world, starting to receive visitors in 1992.
 
Upper Hutiao
 
Upper Hutiao is the narrowest part of the entire gorge with the river surface only 20 m wide. At the center of water stands a boulder, about 13 m high. According to a legend, a tiger jumped to the other side of river by the rock, which Hutiao is named after. Lying at the center of the river, the rock divides the rapids into two with shocking waves and breaks water like deafening tiger roar; the sprays of water on the face makes one feel the coolness of water and the vitality of life.
 
Middle Hutiao
 
 
With many rocks in the middle of river, the water drops by more than 100 m within less than 5 km. The Jinsha River, like a dark dragon conquering passes and barriers, rushes violently and breaks water on the banks with turbulent waves, forming 18 dangerous rapids with Mantianxing as the most famous. The rock walls on both banks seem cut by blade with locked cliffs. The poet, Sun Ranweng, once wrote, "With Fancheng Town split without a trace, a plough ox runs out to Lijiang. A chasm is formed by the strip of sky, and a gate is created by two opposite mountains."
 
Lower Hutiao
 
Jinsha River calms down very much at the section of Lower Hutiao, so with disappearing dangers, the gorge shows more charm and emptiness. With broad vision, you can see much field with crisscrossing ridges and freely flowing water. Here, you can not only enjoy the singing and dancing of Jinshajiang girls, rounds of bending, and the excitement of leaving after breaking through the stone gate but watch the scenery of Haba Snow-covered Mountain and Yulong Snow-covered Mountain.
 
 
 
2、High Hiking Route of Tiger Leaping Gorge
 
The High Hiking Route of Tiger Leaping Gorge is known as "one of the top ten classic hiking routes in the world" and a world-class hiking mecca. Starting from Lengdu Village, Hutiaoxia Town, Shangri-La, the route leads to the scene of opposite Haba and Yulong Mountains as well as the Jinsha River winding eastward with water broken on banks. On the way, you can see the majesty, wonder, steepness, and precipitation as the scenery of Tiger Leaping Gorge. In addition, you can enjoy a quiet moment of paradise at the Shanxiang Inn and experience the unique cultural features of the ethnic minorities.
 
Geographic and transport conditions of the scenic area
 
Tiger Leaping Gorge of Shangri-La is located in Hutiaoxia Town, Shangri-La City, Diqing Prefecture, as the southern entrance to Diqing and a fortress connecting Diqing with the outside world, hence very advantageous in geography.
 
Information of shuttle busses:
 
(1)Shangri-La – Lijiang: from 7:10 to 17:40, each for every half an hour.
 
(2)Shangri-La – Xiaguan: from 7:00 to 19:30, each for every half an hour.
 
(3)Shangri-La – Kunming: from 13:00 to 19:30 pm, each for every hour. In addition, an express shuttle bus for this route is arranged for departure at 9:00 am everyday.
 
(4)Above buses must pass Hutiaoxia Town.
 
 
 
3、Large events held in the scenic area
 
(1)On August 26, 1986, China Yangtze River Scientific Drifting Expedition Team went to Xiaqiaotou Town (Hutiaoxia Town) at the mouth of Tiger Leaping Gorge to prepare for rafting in the gorge.
 
(2)In April 2015, the Ultra-Marathon was held in the scenic area of Tiger Leaping Gorge with 72 players from 20 countries.
 
(3)During March 2-6, 2016, the 3rd RedBull Figure Kayak Challenge was held at the Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La. Ten top figure kayakers from the United States, Canada, France, and China competed for the most adventurous aquatic champion.
 
(4)At 11:41 am on April 26, 2016, after careful arrangement, Zhang Liang appeared at the starting point on the Lijiang side of Tiger Leaping Gorge and began his own challenge. Finally taking 135 steps for 5 minutes and 58 seconds, he steadily reached the end on the Shangri-La side of Tiger Leaping Gorge and won the challenge.
 
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