The mysterious Dagu Glacier

Jiuzhaigou has charming scenery in winter and relatively fewer tourists, making it a good time to enjoy the snow scenery.

Recommended route:
Morning: Scenic area entrance → Primitive forest → Arrow Bamboo Lake → Panda Lake → Five Flower Lake → Pearl Beach → Nuorilang Transfer Station
Afternoon: Transfer Station → Changhai → Wucai Pool → Nuorilang Waterfall → Rhinoceros Lake → Tiger Lake → Shuzheng Waterfall → Sparkling Lake → Bonsai Beach

Practical advice:
1. Prepare a thick coat as the temperature difference between day and night is large in Jiuzhaigou
2. The choice of seats in the sightseeing bus is very particular: sit on the left side from Goukou to Xiniuhai, and sit on the right side from Xiniuhai to Nuorilang
3. Buy tickets in advance. The scenic spot is limited to 41,000 people per day.
4. Smoking is prohibited in the scenic area, and there are special smoking areas
5. No need to bring trekking poles, most of the routes are downhill

Dagu Glacier Travel Guide

Basic Information:
Altitude 4860
Address: Heishui County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province
Tickets + sightseeing bus + cableway: 360 yuan
Opening hours: 08:00-17:00
Best time to visit: November to February

Featured attractions:
1. Dagu Lake: The lake is frozen in winter, and you can enjoy the snowy scenery
2. 4860 Observation Deck: Check-in cabins and Acacia House on the Clouds
3. Peak Cafe: Serves coffee and desserts, with oxygen supply on the second floor
4. Glacier Eye: Bird's nest shape, great for taking photos

Note:
1. Prepare sunglasses to prevent snow blindness😎
2. Altitude sickness is common, so it is recommended to bring an oxygen tank
3. Not suitable for middle-aged and elderly people and young children
4. Cableway maintenance from December 2 to 7

Essential items:
Documents: Mainland China ID card, student ID card🪪
Keep warm: hats, scarves, gloves, hand warmers
Protection: Sunglasses, sunscreen 🧴
Medicines: Ibuprofen, glucose, Gaoyuanan💊

Kind tips:
1. Avoid strenuous exercise to prevent altitude sickness
2. It is not recommended to wash your hair or take a bath at night
3. People with severe altitude sickness should be careful when going there