Top 9 Most Amazing Canyons In The World

9. Tiger Leaping Gorge, Yunnan, Southwestern China

Nestled between the majestic Jade Dragon snow mountain and Haba mountain, the tiger leaping gorge is one of the deepest canyons in the world. It is located in the Yunnan province of Southwestern China. This 9.3 miles long river canyon has a maximum depth of 3790 meters.

This gorge was carved down by the Yangtze river. There is a large rock situated at the narrowest point of this river. According to legend, Once a tiger used to leap across the 25-meter wide river. Since then the gorge called as tiger leaping gorge.

This amazing gorge is divided into three different sections: upper gorge, middle gorge, and lower gorge. The narrowest part of the gorge is located within the upper gorge and it is known as ‘mouth of the gorge’. In the middle gorge, you will see 100 meters drop of the river. The gorge in the last section is very steep in comparison with other two sections. Apart from the great views, this gorge is one of the best hiking spots in the Yunnan province.