From Lijiang we rode to the outskirts of the Himalayas and Tiger Leaping Gorge,
one of the deepest gorges in the world, for a two-day trek.

 

Our trek began at the downstream end of the gorge.

 

Corn drying at a guesthouse along the way.

 

 

 

 

 

The stunning views made it hard to stop taking pictures.

 

Late-day shadows on the mountain.

 

 

 

A waterfall on our second day, cut by the path up ahead.

 

 

 

 

 

Final view of the gorge, looking north to the Himalayas.