Haba Black Lake & Tiger Leaping Gorge · 3-Day Glamping Trek
Haba Snow Mountain & Tiger Leaping Gorge, Yunnan · 3 days / 2 nights · Easy–Moderate (2/5) · glamping · max ~4,200 m · $143/day · $430 total per person
Sleep under Haba Snow Mountain, wake to birdsong, and hike one of the world's great gorges — all in three unforgettable days.
DAY 1 — Lijiang → Baishuitai → Haba Village → Dela Ranch → Fanchen Dela Glamping Camp → Campfire Evening
Depart early from Lijiang Old Town (Gucheng) pickup point. Head first to Baishuitai, the cloud-plateau terraces known as the 'Immortals' Paddy Fields' — shaped over millennia by calcium-carbonate deposits, their stepped white cascades and turquoise pools are a Naxi Dongba sacred site (entrance fee self-pay).…
DAY 2 — Fanchen Dela Glamping Camp (breakfast) → Sheep-pen Pasture → Orchid Meadow → Black Lake → Haba Village
Rise to birdsong beneath Haba Snow Mountain. After a hearty camp breakfast, set off through sheep-pen pastures and old-growth forest — the scenery is boundless, autumn colours are intoxicating, and rhododendrons blaze in spring. Ascend through high-altitude wetlands, fir forest, and rhododendron seas to reach Haba…
DAY 3 — Haba Village → Tiger Leaping Gorge High Trail → 'Halfway' Viewpoint → Dragon Cave Waterfall → Teacher Zhang's Guesthouse → Lijiang (disperse ~18:00)
After breakfast, board the vehicle for one of the world's top-10 classic trekking routes — the Tiger Leaping Gorge High Trail. The trail hugs the mid-flank of Haba Snow Mountain with views that stretch far beyond the riverside road: Haba to your left, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to your right, and 3,900 m below the…
Price: $132 /day /person ($396 in total). Child $180 total. Single supplement $120.
Where in China
📍 Yunnan Province · Shangri-La, Haba Snow Mountain, southwest China
Highlights
Haba Black Lake — A pristine alpine tarn cradled in Haba Snow Mountain's embrace — hikers' own 'sky-ceiling of Yunnan.' No crowds, just jade water, snow-peak reflections, and primeval lakeshore forest of fir, spruce, and rhododendron. Spring brings wildflower meadows; autumn sets the hillsides ablaze with colour. The lake is ringed by snow peaks, deep valleys, and original cold-temperate forest — a high-altitude paradise at ~4,200 m.
Haba Snow Mountain — Rising to 5,396 m, Haba displays striking vertical climate zones from subtropical to permafrost, a temperature spread of 22.8 °C across eight distinct ecological belts — from subtropical valleys to alpine tundra — ensuring extraordinary biodiversity and ever-changing scenery.
Baishuitai Terraces — Calcium-carbonate deposits accumulated over centuries have sculpted dazzling white travertine terraced pools — resembling layered paddy fields, earning the poetic name 'Immortals' Paddy Fields.' A sacred site in Naxi Dongba culture.
Tiger Leaping Gorge High Trail — One of the world's top-10 classic trekking routes. The trail traverses Haba Snow Mountain's mid-slope; Jade Dragon Snow Mountain faces you across a gorge 3,900 m deep — the Yangtze crashes gold or jade-green below. The iconic 'Halfway' terrace and Dragon Cave Waterfall are unmissable stops.
Fanchen Dela Glamping Camp — Luxury canvas bell tents perched at altitude with a direct view of Haba Snow Mountain. Communal showers, flushing toilets, afternoon high-tea, camp hotpot feasts, campfire nights, and optional fireworks make this the glamorous heart of the trip.
Day by day
Day 1
Lijiang → Baishuitai → Haba Village → Dela Ranch → Fanchen Dela Glamping Camp (dinner included) → Campfire Evening (optional fireworks)
Day 2
Fanchen Dela Glamping Camp (breakfast included) → Sheep-pen Pasture → Orchid Meadow → Black Lake → Haba Village
All transportation costs and road/highway tolls for the itinerary
Accommodation: 1 night at Campnese Fanchen Dela Glamping Camp + 1 night at Haba Village Guesthouse
Entrance fees to all scenic spots listed in the itinerary
Meals: 1 dinner (camp hotpot banquet, Day 1) + 1 breakfast (camp breakfast, Day 2)
Insurance: Yunnan Tourism Group liability insurance + travel accident insurance
Guide/tour manager service throughout the trip
Trekking gift pack: 1 rain poncho to keep, 1 trekking pole for use on trek, 1 custom finisher medal
FAQ
How many days is the Haba Black Lake & Tiger Leaping Gorge trek?
Haba Black Lake & Tiger Leaping Gorge runs 3 days / 2 nights.
How hard is the Haba Black Lake & Tiger Leaping Gorge trek?
It's rated Easy–Moderate (2/5) · glamping, topping out around ~4,200 m. Reasonable hiking fitness and time to acclimatize to altitude are recommended.
What is the maximum altitude on the Haba Black Lake & Tiger Leaping Gorge trek?
The high point is around ~4,200 m. Acclimatize gradually and take altitude-sickness precautions — consult your doctor before any high-altitude trek.
What is the best time to do the Haba Black Lake & Tiger Leaping Gorge trek?
The best seasons are Mar–Nov.
Do I need a guide for the Haba Black Lake & Tiger Leaping Gorge trek, and is there English support?
English-speaking guide on request · or local guide + Inglite app for English support It's run by an independent, licensed local mountain operator, with Inglite supporting you in English the whole way.
How much does the Haba Black Lake & Tiger Leaping Gorge trek cost?
Approximately $430 per person ($143/day · $430 total). You arrange payment directly with the licensed local operator — Inglite never collects payment.
Who runs this
Operated by an independent, licensed local mountain operator in Yunnan. Inglite connects you and supports you in English the whole way; you arrange payment with the operator directly.
Run by an independent, licensed local operator. You arrange payment with the operator directly — Inglite connects you and never collects payment. Outdoor travel carries inherent risks; we recommend travel/outdoor insurance. Terms
