Laigu Glacier

In September 2018, the cover of National Geographic China magazine stated: "The most beautiful ancient glaciers are yet to be found deeper down."



"Laigu" means a hidden paradise in Tibetan. Surrounding Laigu Village, there are several dragon-shaped glacier belts lying radially. The villagers here have given each glacier belt a beautiful name, such as Meixi, Ruojiao, Xiongjia, and Dongga. They all belong to the Laigu Glacier Group, one of the largest mid- and low-latitude marine glacier groups in the world.



Compared with continental glaciers, Laigu Glacier, as an oceanic glacier, is affected by a more variable climate. In particular, the area where Laigu Glacier is located, warm and humid air currents from the Indian Ocean pass through the Hengduan Mountains that run through the north and south and reach the hinterland. The annual precipitation here is much higher than that of ordinary inland areas, and the temperature is higher. The edge of the glacier is submerged in forests, with lush vegetation and abundant water resources.



The melting speed of marine glaciers is very fast, and the overall sensitivity of glaciers to temperature is very high, forming obvious seasonal melting and accumulation fluctuations at the edge of the glaciers. Therefore, if you want to take pictures of the magnificent glacier impact, you must choose the right season.



For example, after a summer of massive melting of the glacier edge, only a small amount of floating ice floated on the lake, and the temperature at the end of September was obviously not enough to accumulate enough new ice.



Therefore, the OP only saw a small amount of small floating ice floating on the lake. In addition, the water had a very high sediment content and the water color was not good. The photos taken were also mostly unsatisfactory.



Of course, in addition to the magnificent natural scenery, the glaciers themselves have also given generous rewards to the Tibetans who protect them.



At the confluence of the Yalong Glacier at an altitude of 5,000 meters, there is a kind of "snow chicken" that died naturally and then froze into the glacier. Each complete "snow chicken" can be sold in the city for 30,000 to 40,000 yuan per kilogram. In May and June every year, the grassland of the Zayu River Valley near the Renlongba Glacier is the most lively place in the entire Laigu area, with large and small tents and motorcycles shuttling back and forth, and people who come to dig Cordyceps.



The towering mountains covered with ice and snow make those who pray for an "easy" life daunting. The endless snow-capped mountains gave birth to huge glaciers. The trickling glacier meltwater gradually cut through the cold and hard frozen soil over thousands of years, and the rivers and valleys on both sides of the river became the hope for people to live and work in peace and contentment.

Photographing the sunrise at Laigu Glacier. In the pitch-black night, only two beams of bright lights pierced into the distance, making the road on both sides even darker and more terrifying. It was sunrise time, but because we were not familiar with the road conditions and it was dark, although we arrived at the viewing platform with the best shooting position, we did not know that we missed the best time to shoot while watching the sunrise, which made us very upset.

Without the glow of the sunset, the Laigu Glacier exudes a cold beauty. At dawn, the magnificent Laigu Glacier and a blue lake appear before us. Brother Dazi and I feel that the scenery of the Laigu Glacier is so beautiful.

The Laigu Glacier Scenic Area is still managed by the Tibetans themselves. They blocked the road with wood and built a wooden house next to it to sell tickets. The ticket price is 35 yuan. It is about one kilometer from here to the viewing platform. You can ride a horse for 50 yuan per person, or you can walk up. The parking lot is very small and can only accommodate a few cars. There is a sign saying that cars staying at the hotel can drive in.

We parked the car and walked up. When we got there, we found that Laigu Glacier was not at all what we imagined. From the observation deck, it was not connected to the snow mountain as we thought, but under a large rocky beach. The ice was floating on the water, which looked very blue. Yiyuan said it was not a glacier, but a prop. I was also a little confused. Shouldn't the snow line be higher? The place where we stood was all rocks and soil. How could the glacier be lower than our feet? ! Seeing that some people went down to a place closer to the glacier, we decided to go down to explore.

The rocky beach below the observation deck is a little smaller. After walking for a while with the two brothers, we encountered a huge pile of rocks. It seemed very difficult to climb over, so I asked Aunt Ding to take them to rest there, and I climbed over it alone to explore the way.

When we got to the shore of the glacial lake, we found that the shore was very steep and the height from the lake surface was also very high, so it was difficult to get down to the glacial lake. We walked around the shore, trying to find an easy way down. As a result, we met two brothers from Sichuan, one of whom was a glacier enthusiast who had been to Antarctica. I expressed my disappointment with the Laigu Glacier to him, but the brother was very surprised and said that the Laigu Glacier was very beautiful! If you have been to the Hailuogou Glacier, you will know how beautiful the Laigu Glacier is! People who don’t know the Hailuogou Glacier might think it is a cement factory. This glacier is pretty!

At the entrance of Laigu Glacier, local Tibetans sell tickets for 30 yuan per person. Cars are not allowed to enter, and you can only park in the small parking lot at the entrance. You can ride a horse in for 100 yuan per person. The whole way in is uphill, more than 3 kilometers. Because of the high altitude, several companions rode up, and most of us walked, which is more free. After walking more than 1 kilometer, we came to an observation deck. We saw Laigu Glacier and some scattered ice blocks.

[Laigu Glacier] is a collective name for a group of glaciers located in Ranwu Town, Basu County, Changdu District, Tibet.

Close to Ranwu Lake, it is the source of the Parlung Tsangpo River



"Laigu" means "a hidden paradise-like village" in Tibetan.

[Laigu Glacier] The name comes from Laigu Village, a small Tibetan village next to the glacier.

Exactly: The glacier is named after the village, and the village is famous for the glacier

This [Laigu Village] is located in the heart of the Boshula Mountains in the southeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, only more than 20 kilometers away from the Sichuan-Tibet Highway.

Ranwu Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes in Tibet, is right next to it.

It is a natural free attraction. Only when the lake freezes in winter can you walk to the glacier inside to see it.

Remember to bring crampons to prevent slipping. When the weather is good and there is no snow, the blue ice is very beautiful.

It's very cold there, so wear warm clothes.

Night was about to fall, and we were traveling under the snow-capped mountains. We had a pure feeling under the majesty of the mountain god. I intuitively felt that we were near the Laigu Glacier and not far from Ranwu Lake.

The only accommodation in Laigu Village is Gongyi Inn, where I stayed twice, in 2014 and 2018. When I arrived in Laigu Village in 2018, I could drive all the way up. I admired how Laigu Village climbed from the foot of the mountain to the middle of the mountain in 2014. It was so long and tall. When I arrived at Gongyi Inn, it was still the same boss, the same tables, chairs and benches. There was no data signal in the inn all night, and the only 3G signal was at the gate.



The next day we decided to spend half a day looking for glaciers. Laigu Glacier is a collective name for a group of glaciers, which is the source of Parlung Zangbo. Melted water from ice and snow flows into Ranwu Lake. The lakeside is dense primeval forest and there are many primitive Tibetan villages, including Meixi, Yalong, Ruojiao, Dongga, Xiongjia and Niuma Glaciers. Among the glaciers, Yalong Glacier is the most spectacular.



Laigu Village faces the Yalong Glacier, which is 12 kilometers long and extends from the main peak of Gangri Gabu Mountain at an altitude of 6,606 meters to the glacial lake at an altitude of 4,000 meters.



Below Laigu Village is an ice lake. A lake embankment formed by glacial gravel divides the ice lake into two parts. The inner one is called Gongcuo and the outer one is called Langcuo. We chose Dongga Glacier for hiking.



The ancient village is relatively closed, and you will encounter Tibetans with simple and shy smiles on the road. Some Tibetans will even stick out their tongues at you. In the old Tibetan era, only when they met nobles or lamas would Tibetans bow and step back while sticking out their tongues to show respect.



Arriving at Dongga Glacier, the first thing I saw was the glacier. I climbed up the glacier to a flat slope, but it was still a glacier. I didn't see any traces of the glacier tongue or ice lake. I wasn't sure how long it would take to see the glacier tongue, and I was afraid that my teammates would be anxious, so I went back down the mountain to meet up with them. I took a look at the altitude, which was more than 4,300 meters, only 200 meters higher than the ancient village, not 5,000 meters as others had said before.



The distance from Laigu Village to Dongga Glacier is more than 7 kilometers. I finished the journey in 1 hour and 20 minutes, which was 20 minutes faster than my companions who rode on horseback.

Walking on the pristine icy lake is like going back to the ancient Ice Age. The huge ice bodies are in various shapes and sizes, as if you have arrived in the "Ice Age".

The spectacular sight of the ancient glacier can only be felt up close, as global warming has caused the glacier tongue to retreat significantly.

Unless you are an explorer, if you want to see the ancient glacier and the surrounding glaciers up close, you usually have to go to Laigu Village first. When you drive to the foot of the mountain a few kilometers away from Laigu Village, the road is blocked by villagers and you need to pay a 30 yuan ticket fee per person. The ticket is printed. Vehicles are not allowed to enter, and you can only enter on foot or on horseback.

Don't ride a horse, as it will only carry you a short distance to a so-called viewing platform. This short distance is not difficult to walk, but when you ride a horse, you will find that the local children can easily overtake you, which makes you very embarrassed.

If you want to drive in, there is another way, which is to stay in the village. (The food prices at the Gongyi Inn in the village are reasonable, similar to those in Ranwu.) You just need to tell the person at the entrance that you are staying there and you can drive in. No need to book accommodation in advance. But they will also warn you that if you leave on the same day, you will be fined 500 yuan per person! The tone is very fierce!

Entering the ancient village is just the starting point. The village is naturally a long way from the glacier, but there are so many glaciers, how to get to any glacier from the village, there is no clear road or sign, the rest can only be explored by yourself. For ordinary tourists with poor physical strength, basically don't expect to touch the glacier.

In Laigu Village, you can see Meixi Glacier, Yalong Glacier, Ruojiao Glacier, Dongga Glacier, Xiongjia Glacier and Niuma Glacier at the same time. Because all these glaciers surround Laigu Village, they are collectively called Laigu Glaciers. Laigu Glacier is one of the three largest glaciers in the world and the source of Parlung Zangbo. Among the glaciers, Yalong Glacier is the most spectacular. "Yalong Glacier" is 12 kilometers long, extending from the main peak of Gangri Gabu Mountain at an altitude of 6,606 meters to Gangri Gabu Lake at an altitude of 4,000 meters.

I personally think it is more beautiful than the Midui Glacier. It is completely undeveloped and especially beautiful in winter. The Laigu Glacier is actually the source of Ranwu Lake.

We can see a small section of glacier and an ice lake from the viewing platform. Although it is summer, there are still a few large pieces of ice floating in the lake. Unfortunately, the ice is covered with mud and the water is turbid. We had already decided not to visit this attraction next time we come to Tibet. Later, the owner of Lulang Inn showed us his photos of posing on Laigu Glacier in winter. The white snow and blue ice are so beautiful. Friends who love glaciers must come here in winter.

A general term for a group of glaciers located in Ranwu Town, Basu County, Qamdo, Tibet, close to Ranwu Lake. Laigu Glacier is one of the three largest glaciers in the world and the source of the Parlung Tsangpo River. Glacier ice is light blue because the structure of the ice has become denser and harder over the long years, and the bubbles inside have gradually decreased, resulting in a stronger light scattering rate. According to a local old man, this glacier will only appear from March to April. Once this time has passed, it will disappear without a trace. This statement makes the Laigu Glacier, which has spanned countless historical rivers, more mysterious.

When we came to the glacier along Ranwu Lake, we found that we needed to climb over a pile of rocks. Without hesitation, we climbed up with all four limbs. In the snow, at an altitude of more than 4,000 meters, after more than 30 minutes of climbing, we finally entered this light blue world.

Laigu Glacier is a scenic spot managed by Laigu villagers. It can only be reached by horseback. The girl who led the horse said that there are strict rules in the village. You must wait in order. Only when it is your turn can you wait at the entrance of the village for tourists to come. The girl loves taking pictures, so I took a few photos of her.

The local villagers have blocked this place and charged a fee. Although the Laigu Glacier does not look as spectacular as the legendary 40 Glacier, it is very satisfying for us who see the glacier for the first time. However, it is impossible to get close to the glacier. The small river formed by the glacier meltwater blocks us, and it is not easy to appreciate the glacier up close.

Observe the glacier up close, the green and blue are very beautiful

Due to global warming, the once obvious ice tongue of Laigu Glacier has degraded seriously. From a distance, it seems that it is impossible to associate this place with the word "glacier". When we left Laigu Glacier, it was already dawn. I saw the gate of the scenic area being repaired and the newly built shop. It seems that this place will soon be built to sell tickets for the scenic area. Development is a good thing, which can increase the income of local residents. I hope that the glaciers here can be better protected while developing.

Laigu Glacier. In summer, some glaciers melted. I couldn't walk any more. I didn't get close to the glacier.

The Laigu Glacier is quite large, but what attracted me first was Laigu Village, a quiet Tibetan village where you can ride a horse. If you don’t want to ride a horse, you can just follow the signs all the way up on foot, and the end point is the full view of the Laigu Glacier.

The carpooling fee in Ranwu Town is 40-50 yuan per person (round trip), and the ticket is 30 yuan. The glacier has almost melted when I went there. It should be more beautiful in winter.

We saw it from a distance. The scenery should be great, but due to time constraints, I and my teammates set off to the next location, Bomi

The road has been built directly to Laigu Village. You need to ride a horse to go up, 50 per hour. I didn't see anyone collecting tickets. The gate is being built at the foot of the mountain. It feels like it will be formalized soon. It's very beautiful to drive along the upper Ranwu Lake from Ranwu. It's worth a visit.

Winter is the best time to photograph glaciers. Each lake reflects different colors. There are ice lakes with large and small icebergs floating on them. It really looks like you are in Antarctica.

Every year in January, December and March, the lake freezes and you can walk up to touch the blue ice up close. There are Tibetans guarding the lake, so it is best to ask them about the ice surface first. If they say it is not possible, don't go. I heard that some people have fallen into it. The blue ice is really beautiful.

Arriving at Laigu Glacier, you have to pass a pile of rocks before going down. It is very dangerous to go down, the rocks are very big, and it is very slippery because of the snow. I carried my tripod and fell several times.

The glacier is really huge. But try not to get too close. It is dangerous to fall off when the ice melts.

The tour takes 2-3 hours, but you can also just take a look from a distance, which only takes 10 minutes. Driving east, we arrived at Laigu Glacier. First, we were amazed by the scene in front of us. There was only a gravel barrier between the glacier and the emerald green lake. The glacier was not as spectacular as I imagined from a distance. There was also heavy snow and wind around, so we couldn't see the terrain clearly.

When we first entered the glacier, the weather was gloomy, the clouds were thick, the temperature was very low, the wind was blowing snow, the wind and snow blocked the sun, and covered the surrounding terrain. It was a vast expanse of white. There was no ticket for Laigu Glacier, and there was no sign of the scenic area. It was completely a "wild" glacier.

We climbed over a short section of stone mountain and came to the glacial lake in front of the glacier. Following the footsteps of the people in front of us, we finally came to the beautiful glacier. After about 20 to 30 minutes, the sky gradually cleared up and the blue sky appeared. The surrounding snow-capped mountains also revealed their true appearance. I was completely shocked by such a beautiful scenery. I thought there was a vast glacial lake around me, but after the wind blew, I saw beautiful snow-capped mountains. The glacier was even clearer and bluer under the sunlight. I took a lot of photos of the infinitely beautiful glacier.

I couldn't help but admire the beauty of the glacier, the blue was crystal clear. Laigu Glacier is a collective name for a series of glaciers, very large. We walked a distance inside, but the sun was very strong at the moment, and the ice lake under our feet had already softened. My friends and I were still very concerned about our lives, worried about falling into the underground river or ice ditch. The more we thought about it, the more scared we became, so we quickly returned to land. You know, we played for more than 2 hours on the way there, and it took less than 20 minutes to return.

A family with two children walked along the Sichuan-Tibet line, into Ali, and into Mount Everest. This was the most amazing feat of our family. The scenery along the way was so beautiful that it cannot be described in words.

There are local Tibetans who charge entrance fees, 30 per person. We climbed over many boulders to reach the glacier, but we couldn't get down from the glacier.

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It was already late when we entered the ancient village, and no one was collecting tickets at the fence.

It was the first time I saw such a magical glacier. I felt that the uncanny workmanship of nature was so fascinating.

It seems that ancient glaciers, seasons, and weather are all very important. I went to Nyingchi during the peach blossom season in March 2017. I didn't encounter any entrance fees, but the gate to the scenic spot has been built, so it's probably not far away.

In early February, you can walk on the ice lake, but you must pay attention to safety!

God has been very kind to me. I saw the snowy Ranwu Lake yesterday, and the sun came out today. I was able to take photos of the beautiful Laigu Glacier. I am grateful. Traveling has made me more open-minded.

Laigu Glacier is one of the three largest glaciers in the world and the source of Parlung Zangbo. Melted water from the ice and snow flows into Ranwu Lake. The lakeside is covered with dense primeval forests and many primitive Tibetan villages, including Meixi, Yalong, Ruojiao, Dongga, Xiongjia and Niuma Glaciers. Among the glaciers, Yalong Glacier is the most spectacular. "Yalong Glacier" is 12 kilometers long. Before we came, the tour guide of Tianya Travel Agency told us that if we want to take pictures of the glacier, only in January and February will the glacial lake form a thick layer of ice, and the photographer can walk directly from the lake into the glacier. Don't rush in at other times, otherwise it will be very dangerous.

The scenery is great, and the photos were taken when we went down to the glacier. There is no paved road to the edge of the glacier, and there is a risk of rolling rocks and sliding, so do it according to your ability!

Laigu Glacier is a collective name for a group of glaciers, located in Ranwu Town, Basu County, Qamdo, Tibet, close to Ranwu Lake. Laigu Glacier is one of the three largest glaciers in the world and the source of Parlung Zangbo. Melted water from ice and snow flows into Ranwu Lake. The lakeside is dense virgin forest and there are many primitive Tibetan villages, including Meixi, Yalong, Ruojiao, Dongga, Xiongjia and Niuma Glaciers. Among the glaciers, Yalong Glacier is the most spectacular. "Yalong Glacier" is 12 kilometers long, extending from the main peak of Gangri Gabu Mountain at an altitude of 6,606 meters to Gangri Gabu Lake at an altitude of 4,000 meters; in terms of climate, it is located in the main channel for the Indian Ocean monsoon to transport cold air to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with sufficient precipitation, which is conducive to the development of glaciers. It is a marine glacier.

Laigu Glacier is a group of glaciers. It is more primitive than Midui Glacier. Next to it is Shangranwu Lake. The altitude here is quite high and the wind is strong, so be careful of altitude sickness.

This is a very interesting glacier, consisting of six glaciers. In summer, it becomes a water surface with only floating ice, and parts of it are like the Arctic Ocean. In winter, you can climb up and walk on the ice lake, which is very refreshing!

It was my first time seeing a glacier. It was beautiful. Laigu Glacier is one of the three largest glaciers in the world. Below the glacier is Shangranwu Lake. Standing by Shangranwu Lake, it was like a mirror that perfectly reflected all the details of the scenery. It was beautiful. When I went there, the path leading to Laigu Village had not been repaired yet. It was not so commercialized and still retained its original appearance. However, you still need to buy a ticket to enter.

Laigu Glacier is close to Ranwu Lake. Walking from Ranwu Lake to Laigu Glacier, you will pass through a small village. The ignorant kids in the village stopped the car in the middle of the road, stood on the footrest, and held the door handle, refusing to leave. Finally, a handful of peanuts "saved" us. So if you want to go to Laigu Glacier, you must pay attention to the children, and it is best to bring something to "drive them away", otherwise it is really dangerous.

Coming out of Ranwu, driving along the coast of Meparung Zangbo, you can see the beautiful Laigu Glacier.

At the gate, we were willing to pay for the tickets and horses, but they refused to let us drive in. They insisted that several elderly people ride horses in. The altitude sickness and riding horses made us feel sick! Later, we asked the Environmental Protection Bureau to call and talk to the Tibetans, but there was no way, they were stubborn!

Because there are few tourists, the original beauty may not last long.

Laigu Glacier is beautiful, and its unpolished beauty is even more unforgettable. The mountains, rivers, glaciers and sea of clouds will make you forget your past troubles.

The huge pebbles tell the past and present of the glacier. Between the end of the glacier and the ice lake, the broken glacier reveals a blue ice layer more than ten meters high. From afar, it is a world that we cannot reach.

I went there at a bad time. The glacier was spectacular, but it was too hot and there was no snow, so the scenery was greatly reduced.

We went to Laigu Glacier in early March this year. The ice on the lake had not melted yet. We bravely and carefully stepped onto the icy lake, moving between the huge ice rocks. It felt like we were walking in the outer polar regions, as if we were in another world.

At the ice tongue, Laigu Glacier is much cleaner than Hailuogou and Meilimingyong Glaciers.

The blue ice under the sunlight would really give you the illusion of being in the polar regions if it weren't for the altitude of more than 3,000 meters and the surrounding snow-capped mountains.

Standing on the lateral moraine formed by the impact of the glacier, I admired this secluded place. In winter, there were no tourists coming to the ancient glacier except me and my companions. It was quiet and peaceful, and I was amazed at how beautiful and clean it was.

If you plan to take the Sichuan-Tibet Highway 318, when you pass Ranwu Lake, don't go to the Midui Glacier, but be sure to visit the Laigu Glacier. I think this is the most beautiful glacier I have seen on the several routes into Tibet.

The ancient glacier extends to the lake. Whenever the ice and snow melt, the snow water flows into the lake, so that Ranwu Lake always has abundant water sources. There are green grasslands and lush crops beside Ranwu Lake; there are lush forests on the hillsides near the lake, and colorful rhododendrons and shrubs above; the top of the mountain is a snow-capped mountain that never melts and rises and falls all year round.

Personally, I think Laigu Glacier is more spectacular than Midui Glacier but not as developed as Midui. When we went up Laigu Glacier, the wind was too strong and the altitude was high, so we rented a horse to go up the mountain. It was 50 yuan a round trip during the off-season. The Tibetan guy who led the horse was very nice. They were arranged by the village, and different teams were responsible for leading horses for tourists every day. Due to the cold weather, the guy's hands were chapped, but unfortunately I didn't bring any Band-Aids. If you go to Laigu when it's cold, you might as well bring some Band-Aids for them. It's difficult to buy Band-Aids here as it's relatively remote.

When we entered the ancient glacier at 10am, it was cloudy and the clouds were thick, so the reflection in the water was not very ideal. At noon, when we came out, we passed the small lake at the foot of the glacier. The lake had a very beautiful reflection of the snow-capped mountains, but I was drowsy due to the bumpy gravel road and missed this view.

Laigu Glacier beside Ranwu Lake is a collective name for a group of glaciers. It is one of the three largest glaciers in the world. It is located in Ranwu Town, Basu County, Qamdo Prefecture, Tibet.

Here you can see 6 marine glaciers, surrounded by beautiful lakes and magnificent snow-capped peaks, which is very spectacular!

Laigu Glacier is 20 km away from Ranwu and the ticket price is 30 yuan (free for chartered vehicles).

The distance from Ranwu to Laigu Glacier is 20 km. After bargaining, the round trip fee is 250 yuan. The original 9-seater van finally crammed 13 people including the team members and the driver. It took 2 hours to go back and forth. The section from Bingcha Highway to Laigu Village is 10 kilometers, a dirt road with poor road conditions. When we arrived at the scenic spot, there was a local guide to lead the way.

Laigu Glacier is a general name for a group of glaciers, including Meixi, Yalong, Ruojiao, Dongga, Xiongjia and Niuma Glaciers. Among this group of glaciers, Yalong Glacier is the most spectacular.

Worth a visit

Laigu Glacier is a group of glaciers located in Laigu Village.

Laigu Glacier is one of the three largest glaciers in the world. It is located near Ranwu Lake. If you stop in Ranwu during the 318 route, you must ask a Tibetan to lead you there. Although climbing is very hard, when you see the glacier, all the hardship disappears and all that is left is surprise.

A village surrounded by six glaciers. Being there makes you feel that time has stopped. Quietly, quietly looking at the ancient glaciers, thinking of nothing.

When I was having dinner in Mangkang, I heard Brother Kai say that this glacier is blue. (⊙o⊙) Wow... you don't know how much I was looking forward to it. A blue glacier is so dreamy. But I couldn't find any pictures of it in blue on the Internet and was a little confused. What kind of blue is it?

In fact, it does emit a faint blue light under the sunlight...

Perhaps the main body of the glacier is bluer. We were looking at a frozen lake below the glacier.

We walked up the winding but relatively flat mountain road, and after turning around, we suddenly saw a snow-white mountain standing in front of us. At the foot of the snow mountain was a row of neat ice walls, which glowed a light blue in the sun. We were about 2-3 kilometers away from the snow mountain, but there were huge rocks of all sizes in between us. It is estimated that these rocks have become relatively round after being polished by glaciers for thousands of years. In addition, the bottom is covered with snow. We don’t know whether there is a lake or land below, so we dare not move forward rashly and can only continue to walk around the mountain.

After turning a mountain pass, Laigu Glacier appeared in front of us. There are two lakes in front of the ice tongue of Laigu Glacier, one clear and one turbid. The surface of the turbid lake has frozen. The huge ice blocks in the lake shine under the sun, and the shadowed parts emit a faint blue light. Unconsciously, we came to the edge of Qinghu Lake. There are huge floating ice blocks floating on the surface of Qinghu Lake, and the lake water reflects the snow-capped mountains and blue sky, like a fairyland.

The glacier valley is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and misty clouds. Strong winds have covered the glacier with sand and rocks, which stretch for more than ten kilometers around the bend in the valley, like a layer of dark chocolate on a cake, but the warming climate is cutting it off piece by piece.

After an hour, we arrived at the glacier. The ticket cost 30 yuan. However, there were several large ice blocks that were almost melted. The ice blocks were blue and delicate, and seemed to be a call from ancient times. It can calm our hearts.

On the pristine ice lake, the huge glaciers are in various shapes and forms, and are extremely beautiful! Walking into the ancient glacier is like going back to the ancient ice age, washing away the worldly dust and purifying the soul.

Seeing Laigu Glacier for the first time is as stunning as seeing a beautiful woman suddenly appear before your eyes.