A Family Adventure in Tibet! Create Winter Memories with Your Kids at Laigu Glacier

Looking for a special winter vacation destination with your kids? Laigu Glacier is the perfect choice! The stunning blue ice here is truly breathtaking—a single visit will become an unforgettable childhood memory for your little ones🧊. You don’t need to travel abroad to see blue ice as beautiful as New Zealand’s, and even Wang Yibo has visited—so you know it’s a must-visit with kids!

🏔️Laigu Glacier is one of the world’s three major glaciers. Here, your kids can touch thousand-year-old blue ice blocks with their own hands, as if stepping into a magical winter wonderland. It’s like a dreamy scenic corridor, with snow-capped mountains, forests, streams, blue ice lakes, and starry sunrises… Every view will excite your kids as they play and marvel at nature’s wonders—so meaningful!🌿

“Laigu” means “hidden paradise” in Tibetan, and bringing your kids here is like embarking on a magical adventure～
📍Location: Ranwu Town, Baxoi County, Chamdo, Tibet
🏔️Altitude: Around 4,200m (take it slow with kids—acclimatization isn’t too hard)
👀Best time to visit: December to late February (visit during winter break for the most beautiful blue ice)
📷Best photo spots: Laigu Village, glacial erosion lakes, blue ice caves. Bring a drone to capture aerial family shots with the glacier—super memorable!

🏨Stay at Songtsam Hotels for comfort and relaxation:
✔Songtsam Namcha Barwa Lodge: Facing Namcha Barwa Peak, you and your kids can enjoy the golden sunrise from your room🌄. The 3rd-floor viewing deck is perfect for family photos!
✔Songtsam Pomda Lodge: Nestled among poetic landscapes with mountain views, this “sky garden” lets kids play freely🏕️.
✔Songtsam Bamba Camp: Sleep in the forest—by day, enjoy breathtaking views with your kids; by night, stargaze together and tell stories about the stars.

🌠Must-visit hidden gems in Tibet with kids:
📍Ranwu Lake: Turquoise waters and snow-capped peaks create a picturesque scene—perfect for kids to soak in the beauty.
📍Laigu Glacier: One of the world’s three major glaciers and the source of the Parlung Tsangpo River—great for fun facts!
📍Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon: The world’s largest and deepest canyon—let your kids marvel at nature’s grandeur.
📍Buddha’s Palm Dunes: Named for their resemblance to praying hands, this spot is great for photos and play.

🌿Family-friendly itinerary:
D1: Arrive in Nyingchi - Yulong Island - Suosong Village (acclimatize and rest)
D2: Namcha Barwa Peak hike (choose an easy route for kids to enjoy slowly)
D3: Suosong Village - Lulang Town - Alpine Pasture Café - Guxiang Lake (treat your kids to their favorite drink at the café)
D4: Bomi - Laigu Glacier - Ranwu Lake (main highlight—let the kids explore to their heart’s content)
D5: Bomi Peach Blossom Valley - Qiongduo Monastery (experience different scenery)
D6: Return to Nyingchi

⚠️Tips for family travel:
✔Nyingchi has Tibet’s lowest altitude (~3,000m), making it ideal for kids to acclimate with minimal risk of altitude sickness!
✔The glacier is beautiful, but keep kids safe—stay in permitted areas at all times.
✔Mornings at Laigu offer the best light for photos—choose sunny days and time your shots well.
✔Don’t forget sun protection for kids: sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats are a must in Tibet!