By China Wonder Tours
The Dagu Glacier, in the high mountains of Sichuan, is one of China's most accessible glaciers — a world of blue ice, snow peaks, and the raw power of the frozen world. Here's the adventure.
Dagu Glacier sits at over 4,800 meters in the mountains of western Sichuan — a vast river of ice fed by the peaks, among the lowest-latitude glaciers in the world.
Reaching the glacier involves a drive over high passes and a cable car ride to the ice — one of the world's highest cable cars. The journey is part of the adventure.
On the glacier, travelers walk among the crevasses and ice formations, with the snow peaks of the region rising around them. The blue of the deep ice is extraordinary.
The glacier's altitude demands care — acclimatize first, move slowly, and be aware of altitude sickness. The reward is the high world of the ice.
Beyond the glacier, the region offers snow peaks, alpine lakes, and the golden meadows of the plateau — a complete high-mountain landscape.
Visit in summer and autumn when the passes are open. Dress warmly — it's cold on the ice even in summer. A guided tour handles the logistics and the altitude safely.