Chateau de Woody

Tiger Leaping Gorge


This old-school gorge guesthouse has rooms with good views and modern bathrooms that are a decent deal. Across the road, the less-attractive modern extension has the cheapest rooms.


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2. Tiger Leaping Gorge

1.39 MILES

Scenic spot where a tiger is said to have leaped across the river, thus giving the gorge its name.

3. Viewpoint

4.31 MILES

Vantage point over Tiger Leaping Gorge.

4. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

12.82 MILES

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain soars to some 5596m, and the massif's thirteen peaks dominate the skyline of the surrounding regions. Undeniably beautiful, the…

5. Báishuǐtái

17.61 MILES

Baishuitai is a series of limestone travertines around 108km southeast of Shangri-la, with some breathtaking scenery and Tibetan villages en route. For…

6. Jade Peak Monastery

19.34 MILES

This small peaceful monastery at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain was established in 1756. Once home to Kublai Khan during his military travels…

7. Dabaoji Palace

21.96 MILES

The main historical draw of Baisha is the impressive collection of frescoes located inside the small complex, the earliest of which date to 1385. In…

8. Tea Horse Road Museum

25.01 MILES

Exhibits here are heavy on artefacts and historic photos of the Tea Horse Road era, but light on English signage. The main reason to visit is the building…