How many of the four most important glaciers in Tibet have you been to?

The snow-capped mountains and lakes in Tibet will never disappoint, nor will the glaciers in Tibet. On the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the land with the highest altitude, there are the most glacier landforms except the North and South poles. If you are obsessed with those frozen crystal glaciers, then this article is the ultimate expression of ice and snow that excites you at any time.

The Ranwulai ancient glacier in Qamdo, Tibet seems to attract many people to punch in now. In fact, as the largest and widest land mountain glacier known in Tibet, it is not surprising that it is majestic and amazing. The towering glacier, in which the glacial lake looks like the South Pole, is a magical time-space crossing.

In Laigu Village, you can see Meixi Glacier, Yalong Glacier, Ruojiao Glacier, Dongga Glacier, Xiong Jia Glacier and Niuma Glacier at the same time. Because these glaciers are all around Laigu village, they are collectively called Laigu Glacier.

geographical position

Laigu Glacier is near Ranwu Town, basu county, Changdu, Tibet, which is very close to Ranwu Lake.

When is the right time to go?

Every year from June 5438 to10-March, because of the low temperature, glaciers including glacial lakes are the most typical, and you can punch in the frozen Ranwu Lake. April -65438+ 10, which is the most suitable season to go to Tibet. There is no ice lake exploration, but the Laigu Glacier is still there.

Traffic strategy

It is only over 20 kilometers away from Sichuan-Tibet Highway 3 18 National Highway, so you can live in Ranwu Town and drive there. Or go to Ranwu Lake and come back to the ancient glacier.

Opening hours and tickets: free, open all day.

Many years ago, the movie red river valley made the Karola Glacier at the junction of Langkazi and Gyangze in Shannan known to the world for the first time. Carola is one of the three major continental glaciers in Tibet. The huge glacier extends from the misty place on the top of the mountain to the place only a few hundred meters away from the highway, just like a huge Thangka hanging on the mountain wall. Due to the influence of road dust all the year round, the glacier is in black and white layered shape, but it does not affect its majestic momentum.

Data flow information

Near Yanghu Lake, it is the only way to the south line of Shigatse, and the traffic is very convenient.

Ticket information: 50 yuan. Open all year round.

Kuanqiong Gangri Glacier (No.1 Glacier in Lhasa Valley), one of the three major land glaciers, is the highest glacier (about 5,700 meters) that can travel directly. The snow area here is very magnificent, and it also exudes a great beauty of Tibet's original ecological flavor. However, its high altitude really discourages many people (even higher than the 5,200-meter Everest base camp), so it belongs to a minority. However, if you want to see different scenery, the Kuoqiong Gangri Glacier is definitely worth a visit.

Location traffic

Kuoqiong Gangri is the nearest glacier to Lhasa, located in Yangbajing Town, Dangxiong County, Lhasa (only 50 kilometers away from Yangbajing Hot Spring Scenic Area, you can go to Paoxue Mountain Hot Spring on the way).

When is the best time to go to Kuoqiong Gangri Glacier?

It is best to March-June, September-165438+1October, which will stagger the melting of snow in summer rainy season and the freezing of roads in winter, and the roads will be temporarily closed due to icing in winter.

Ticket information: 149 yuan, 9: 00- 18: 00.

Midui Glacier, located in bomi county, Linzhi, is famous for its proximity to 3 18 Landscape Road. The snow line of Midui Glacier is 4600 meters above sea level, and the end elevation is only 2400 meters. It is the lowest glacier in Tibet, and it is also a typical representative of marine glaciers in eastern Tibet. It is surrounded by the lush jungle in Linzhi area and came here on foot. Glacier snow as smooth as jade shines in front of us, and everyone can't help admiring its beauty.

Location traffic

It is 8km away from Bomi County103 and 3 18 National Road, and the traffic is within reach. It is easy to see the glacier from a distance, but it takes about 3-4 hours to walk from the entrance to the scenic spot.

When is a good time to go to the Midui Glacier?

You can go all year round, and the best month is March-May (the ice lake has not melted yet, so you can punch in the peach blossoms); September-165438+1October. At this time, the autumn color is thick, the forest is red, and the scenery is particularly beautiful.

Ticket information: 50 yuan. Open all year round.

In addition to the above glaciers, there are many glaciers in Tibet, such as Sapu Glacier, No.40 Glacier and Qudennyima Glacier. Every glacier in Tibet has its own characteristics. You can visit other glaciers when you have time. If you want to get more advice on Tibet tourism, pay attention to Shi Jia!