Awesome Hiking Trails In Asia

Hey Tourist! Traveling for any outdoor enthusiast always includes a hike through gorgeous landscapes. Exploring some of the most popular trails on your trip abroad shows you the local culture and ecosystem while offering some of the most magnificent natural and human-made sightseeing opportunities. Planning your hiking journey can help you find local guides and complete your travel itinerary. It is also important to learn about weather conditions, accommodations like camping or hotel stays, and proper gear and equipment. You also want to make use of your time, so finding a trail worth the hike is an essential part of your planning.

Here are some of the best hiking trails in Asia to help you narrow your options.

Tiger Leaping Gorge, China

Situated above the famous Chinese Yangtze River lies one of the world's deepest gorges. Tourists come to explore the high trail section at 8,800 feet in between the western Haba Snow and the eastern Jade Dragon Snow Mountain where they can experience relaxing solitude and amazing views of the river and landscape. Travelers can split the hike into two days of ten hours total since local guesthouses and cafes are scattered through the trail for pitstops. Most of the trail is moderately difficult, except for a steep climb near the beginning. Along the way, you will see an abundance of wildlife as the gorge is located within a UNESCO wildlife preservation area and centralized where several different ecosystems converge. Although it is one of the most popular hikes in China, you will not see many other hikers along your route. The best times to visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge is in October, November or May to avoid the rain and winter seasons.

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