In Yunnan province, the weather is very special. In the winter, it is most of the time sunny and dry. During the summer, it mostly rains, keeping a good temperature. So if you are considering coming here during the winter, you don't have to worry about the cold.

If you are in Lijiang or Zhongdian, you may hear people telling you about bad weather conditions or other news - you should not believe them: try it yourself !

SPRING - February, March, April. The Chinese Spring Festival (春节) in February is a major holiday period from the first to the fifteenth of the first lunar month. With most of China visiting their families, transport and accommodation is heavily booked. Anybody intending to hike the gorge in this period is strongly advised to pre-book accommodation. By the end of February through May, temperature average is in between 20º to 30º degree.  the walnut trees start to sprout their first young leaves of spring. Their soft lime green is challenged by the darker green of the winter wheat grown in terraces high above the Yangzi. The afternoon sun already hints at a hot summer ahead. By March other Colourful of nature help paint the scene with soft creams and pinks as the first fruit trees flower.

SUMMER -May, June, July in the Gorge is perhaps the finest time for hiking Tiger Leaping Gorge with crisp air. In the winter, expect temperatures of 10º-26º degrees and during the summer around 30º-45º degrees. It is the perfect place for photographing the snowcapped mountains set against the bright blue afternoon skies. There is no snow or ice on the trails - only on the mountain tops. The Yangzi River runs clear and is a delightful greenish blue. The mornings and evenings will be chilly but the afternoons, usually are surprisingly warm. A good time to sit on a sunny rock and take in your surroundings.

AUTUMN - August, September, October are the most fickle and unpredictable times of year for hiking Tiger Leaping Gorge as it is the rainy season temperature average is in between 24º to 36º degree . Check this area's weather by clicking this  weather or underground but most of the time when they show it is raining, it is actually sunny in the gorge. Days of in tensed dry heat and the dazzling glare of cloud and drizzle are equally likely. After several days of rain, landslides may block the way, especially on the lower road. These landslides can range from the "very easy to across" to the totally impassable. The local authorities clear rock-falls fairly quickly and alternative tracks can be taken or a local guide used. But it is always advisable to check on the latest Gorge conditions before you travel.

Better still, ask someone who lives in the gorge! Local people are also part of the existence here and need transportation too! No matter the season and what the weather is, take your time, bring a rain coat and good outdoor boots and just go - don't just sit and plan it in your head! Or call Sean for more updates: (86) 0 183 8882 6749 /0 139 8873 3935