6 Things Learned from Visiting Dagu Glacier

📍Here are 6 key takeaways from our trip to Dagu Glacier ✨ 1. The park opens at 8 AM. If you arrive early, you won’t see many people, but as soon as it hits 8 AM, the crowd starts pouring in. 2. There’s a luggage storage service at the souvenir shop near the entrance gate. The fee is 20 yuan per bag. 3. The bus ride into the park is very close, taking about 40 minutes (excluding waiting time for the bus). Plan your entry and exit times carefully. 4. Dagu Glacier is the highest park in Chengdu, standing at 4860 meters. When riding the cable car, try not to move too much or panic, as the air is thin and the altitude gradually increases. You might experience AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) and could be taken down before you even get a chance to take photos. 5. If you’re following a route that visits Dagu Glacier first and then continues to Jiuzhaigou like we did, note that the bus from Heishui to Maoxian runs only once a day at 2:30 PM. ***Updated on October 21, 2024. 6. We visited in October, and the wind at the top was very strong. The winter clothes that worked fine at the base weren’t enough at the summit. It’s recommended to bring windproof gear and don’t forget gloves. —- By yourself, independently