Dagu Glacier Day Trip Guide!
👍Most Recommended:
Dagu Glacier is located within the territory of Sandagu Village, Luhua Town, Heishui County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China. It is a tourist destination that combines glaciers, snow-capped mountains, forests, meadows, lakes, and other natural landscapes.
🌟Highlights:
The highest point of Dagu Glacier reaches an altitude of 5100 meters, with the mountain top covered in snow all year round, and the snow peaks undulate under the sunlight, shining brightly. There is also the world's highest-altitude cable car here, which takes you directly to the mountain top to enjoy the spectacular views of glaciers and snow-capped mountains.
Dagu Glacier also has several lakes, such as Dagu Lake and Zena Co, with crystal-clear waters reflecting the surrounding snow mountains and forests, creating a captivating scene. Below is the day trip guide:
🚉Transportation Guide:
There is a direct bus from Chadianzi Bus Station in Chengdu to Heishui County.
Self-driving route: Chengdu-Dujiangyan-Wenchuan-Mao County-Heishui County (Dagu Glacier).
Chartered car: Suitable for those who are visiting Western Sichuan for the first time, have not driven on Tibetan roads, or do not wish to drive.
💰Average Cost:
Ticket: 120 yuan, cable car 180 yuan, sightseeing car 70 yuan.
✅Must Experience:
Zena Co Station: There are villages and lake views here, and it's very characteristic for photography.
Dagu Lake: A combination of snow mountains, forests, and lakes, the lake is already frozen, making it very atmospheric for winter photography.
Glacier's Eye: The bird's nest shape is unique, with snow peaks and blue sky in the background, 'luxurious'.
The café on the mountain top: Known as the loneliest café, it is the only shop on the mountain top. There's coffee and snacks, and it's also very romantic for photos.
4860 Viewing Platform: Snow-capped mountains and peaks are right before your eyes, with cable cars in the sky passing through the spectacular glaciers.
📝Note tips:
Equipment suggestion: Thick clothes (down jacket, storm jacket), gloves, scarf, hat, mask, raincoat.
There is no accommodation at Dagu Glacier, only in Heishui County or Mao County, 'Yangrong Ha De Tibetan Village' is recommended.
The altitude of Dagu Glacier is 4860 meters, and altitude sickness may occur. Do not engage in strenuous activities such as running or jumping after entering the plateau, and if altitude sickness occurs, stop to rest or use oxygen immediately.
A cup of coffee at the mountain top café is around 40 yuan, and there are other snacks available, which are relatively expensive. You can also bring your own snacks.
Pets are not allowed in the scenic area.
The above is the Dagu Glacier day trip guide, please plan your trip reasonably and pay attention to safety.