This Is One of the Deepest Gorges on Earth

'Tiger Leaping Gorge' is said to be one of China's best hikes. It's around 13 miles in total, taking about 8 to 10 hours total to complete.

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00:00It 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

00:57National Park has a wide range of climate zones, allowing for many rare animal and plant species

01:02to live in one place. The ecological hotspot is so unique, the Three Parallel Rivers have

01:08been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Natural Preservation Site.

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