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Dagu Glacier

Maqiao, Luhua Town, Heishui County, Aba Tibetan...

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Tickets + Sightseeing bus (foot of the mountain - mountainside)

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Travelers Outside Mainland China
SGD 35.12

Ticket + Round-trip cableway (mountainside - top of the mountain) + Sightseeing Bus Ticket (foot of the mountain - mountainside)

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About Dagu Glacier

Dagu Glacier is a breathtaking alpine wonder where ancient ice meets lush meadows, offering one of China's most accessible high-altitude glacier experiences. Take the cable car to the glacier viewing platform and witness towering ice formations against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks and vibrant wildflower valleys.

Local Legends & Stories

The glacier is considered sacred by local Tibetan communities and is believed to be protected by mountain deities. Ancient legends say the ice formations are the frozen tears of a goddess who watches over the valley.

Must Do Experiences

  • Ride the cable car to the glacier viewing platform for panoramic alpine views

  • Hike through the stunning alpine meadows along the marked trails

  • Visit the crystal-clear Five Color Pond surrounded by evergreen forests

  • Explore the glacier cave during summer months for an unforgettable icy adventure

Hidden Gems

  • The lesser-known hiking trails behind the main viewing platform offer quieter spots with equally spectacular views

  • Early morning visits (before 9 AM) provide the clearest skies and best photo opportunities

  • The small Tibetan village near the entrance offers authentic butter tea and local snacks

What Makes it Special

  • One of the most accessible glaciers in China, reachable by cable car without requiring mountaineering skills

  • Stunning contrast between the ancient ice formations and the vibrant green alpine meadows below

  • Rich Tibetan cultural influence throughout the region with prayer flags and sacred sites

Available Facilities

Cable car viewing platforms hiking trails visitor center restrooms souvenir shops basic restaurants parking

Perfect Timing

When to visit for the best experience

The best time to visit is from May to October when the weather is mild and trails are accessible. June and September offer the most pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds, while July and August showcase the most vibrant wildflowers in the meadows.

Photography Guide

Capture the perfect shots

  • Bring a polarizing filter to enhance the vivid blues of the ice and skies

  • Golden hour (early morning and late afternoon) provides the most dramatic lighting on the glacier

  • Use a wide-angle lens to capture the vastness of the alpine landscape

Cultural Etiquette

Respect local customs and traditions

Respect local Tibetan customs by walking clockwise around sacred sites and prayer wheels Avoid pointing at monks or religious symbols with your finger Dress modestly when visiting nearby temples and monasteries

Special Events & Experiences

Enhanced experiences and seasonal highlights

  • Tibetan festivals celebrating the harvest season in September with traditional music and dance

  • Winter ice sculpture competitions held at the base of the glacier in January

  • Spring prayer ceremonies performed by local monks in April

Important Guidelines & Safety

Essential safety information and guidelines

  • Acclimatize in lower-altitude areas like Jiuzhaigou for at least one day before ascending

  • Watch for signs of altitude sickness and descend immediately if symptoms worsen

  • Stay on marked trails as the terrain can be unstable and weather conditions change rapidly

Visitor Information

Entry Fee

Entry fees include sightseeing tickets for the Dagu Glacier Scenic Area. Prices vary by season, with peak season (July-August) being the most expensive. Cable car tickets are typically sold separately.

Visit Duration

Plan to spend approximately 4-6 hours to fully enjoy the glacier viewing platform, hiking trails, and surrounding meadows. A half-day visit allows you to experience the main attractions without rushing.

Accessibility

The main viewing areas are accessible via cable car and wooden boardwalks, making them suitable for most visitors. However, some hiking trails involve uneven terrain and steep sections that may not be suitable for wheelchairs or those with mobility challenges.

Overview

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Important Information

Opening Hours

Open from 04/01-12/31, 8:00am-5:00pm<br>Open from 7:30am-5:00pm during Mid-Autumn Festival, China's national day

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1. Latest booking time: Before 1:00 PM on the day of use;
2. Last admission time: Before 3:00 PM on the day of use
3. During cableway maintenance on the 15th–16th and 27th–30th of each month, ticket sales and admission hours end at 2:00 PM.
4. Cancellation (no service fee charged):
a. If the daily visitor limit has not been reached and you need to cancel, please do so before ticket verification. Once any visitor in the booking has been verified, all visitors in the booking cannot cancel. If physical tickets have been picked up, cancellation can only be processed at the attraction's ticket window; online cancellation will not be accepted.
b. Non-refundable when the daily visitor limit is reached;
5. Attraction opening hours: The attraction is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with admission hours from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
The attraction requires real-name registration for bookings. Each visitor can purchase one admission ticket per day using their ID card. All visitors must provide ID card information to complete their booking.
You can book admission tickets and train tickets within 14 days.
8. Pets are not allowed in the attraction.
Notes
1. The attraction implements real-name ticket verification. Visitors who booked with second-generation ID cards can directly swipe their IDs at the entrance gates for admission. Special groups eligible for discounted or free admission under national policies must present corresponding discount certificates.
2. Special Note: Active-duty military personnel, visitors with disabilities, religious personnel, teenagers, and college students must present their concessionary IDs at the counter for verification and activation before entering the attraction.
Visitors with military ID or temporary ID, and children without ID must have the ticket collector present a valid ID at the attraction's service window to receive a paper ticket with a QR code for entry.
On the day of the visit, if visitors are unable to verify their identity due to lost, damaged, or other issues with their ID card, they must go to the attraction's service window with their ID and other valid documents to obtain a paper ticket for entry. 无需取票，凭有效证件直接验证使用;使用地址：景区入园处;使用时间：08:00~15:00;08:00~14:00(每月15-16，27-30日) Location of use Attraction entrance Time of use 08:00~15:00;08:00~14:00(15–16 and 27–30 of each month)

Location

Maqiao, Luhua Town, Heishui County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province

Frequently Asked Questions

Travelers can reach Dagu Glacier by taking a long-distance bus or driving from Chengdu to Kangding, followed by local transport to the scenic area entrance. This route provides straightforward access to the glacier and its surrounding alpine landscapes.
The altitude of Dagu Glacier ranges from approximately 3,800 meters at the lower scenic areas to over 4,800 meters at the highest cable car viewing platform. Visitors should prepare for high-altitude conditions and take appropriate precautions while exploring the ice formations.
No, the base entrance fee only covers access to the scenic area and the internal shuttle bus, while the summit cable car requires a separate ticket purchased at the valley station.
Most visitors spend between four to six hours exploring the area, which accounts for the shuttle bus rides, cable car ascent, and time spent at the summit and intermediate stops like Luorong Pasture.
The summit station features an observation deck, a high-altitude cafe, and basic restroom facilities, allowing visitors to rest while viewing the surrounding snow-capped peaks.
The internal shuttle bus departs exclusively from the main tourist service center located at the entrance of the Dagu Glacier Scenic Area in Heishui County.
Due to the extreme high altitude at the summit, it is generally not recommended for young children, the elderly, or anyone with pre-existing cardiovascular or respiratory conditions.
The summit station and cafe have step-free access and elevators, but navigating the outdoor snow and ice observation decks in a wheelchair is highly difficult and not officially supported.
Autumn, specifically October to November, provides the most stable weather, clear skies for viewing the surrounding peaks, and vibrant foliage in the lower valleys before the heavy winter snows.
Visitors must bring heavy winter clothing, UV-protection sunglasses, and high-SPF sunscreen, as the summit remains below freezing year-round and the high-altitude sun reflection off the snow is intense.
No, standard admission tickets are valid for a single entry on the specific date selected, and re-entry on a subsequent day requires purchasing a new ticket.
It is highly advised to acclimatize in nearby Maoxian or Heishui for a day prior, avoid strenuous movement at the top, and carry portable oxygen canisters which can be purchased at the visitor center.

About Dagu Glacier

The best time to visit is from May to October when the weather is mild and trails are accessible. June and September offer the most pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds, while July and August showcase the most vibrant wildflowers in the meadows.
Plan to spend approximately 4-6 hours to fully enjoy the glacier viewing platform, hiking trails, and surrounding meadows. A half-day visit allows you to experience the main attractions without rushing.


"The nearest distance" is the affectionate confession of the famous writer Alai to Dagu Glacier; "Crossing the high mountain valleys without climbing the mountains, being in the snowy forest without braving the snow, standing on the top of the mountains without climbing the mountains" is a moving portrayal of Dagu Glacier. "The Captain" flew over our heads, interpreting a group of calm and determined heroes; "Red Tusi" fought here, composing a magnificent picture of national unity.


It is reported that Dagu Glacier Attraction plays an important role in the development of cultural tourism industry in Aba Prefecture and even Sichuan Province, and has a positive role in promoting the construction of Northwest Sichuan Ecological Demonstration Zone. The Attraction is located in the northwest of Sichuan Province, the heart of Aba Prefecture, and Heishui County. It has rich natural endowments, a strong cultural atmosphere, broad development space, and great market potential. It is a monsoon marine modern mountain glacier on the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the northern latitude of China. It integrates glaciers, snow-capped mountains, colorful forests, red stones, lakes and meadows, and rare wild animals and plants. The heavy red culture and rich folk culture complement each other, the air is fresh, the land is fragrant, the water is clear, the oxygen is sufficient, and it is a pure land. It has been crowned with honors such as National Geopark, Provincial Nature Reserve, and Ecological Tourism Demonstration Zone. It is a perfect place for ice and snow experience, sightseeing and leisure, health care and summer vacation, and scientific research. It is another boutique tourist Attraction carefully built by Aba Prefecture after Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong and Siguniang Mountain. It is a dazzling pearl on the Jiuzhaigou loop and the Tibetan-Qiang Cultural Corridor. Among the nine tourism brands in Aba Prefecture, it occupies four major brands of "Big Glacier, Big Snow Mountain, Big Colorful Forest, and Big Long March". It is the supporting pole for the development of Aba Prefecture's overall tourism, and it is also the pillar for the rise of tourism in central Aba Prefecture.


In the winter of 2019, the "Winter Ice and Snow Paradise" of Dagu Glacier was highly sought after and favored, and quickly became a tourist destination with the largest growth rate in the province. By taking advantage of the favorable conditions and taking advantage of the favorable conditions, the "Four Seasons Glacier" of viewing flowers and playing in the snow in spring, enjoying ice and snow in summer, red leaves and colorful forests in autumn, and ice and snow paradise in winter has been expanded and made more beautiful. Ecological tours, health tours, leisure tours, and special experience tours have been implemented in a practical manner. The 10-month ice and snow tourism period, the 4860 Glacier Coffee series of cultural and tourism products, and the top ten Internet celebrity check-in landscapes have been extended to promote the trend of the Attraction to be younger, more Internet-famous, and of higher quality. From thousands of miles of green fields to colorful flowers and then to a world of ice and snow, Dagu is a place where you can play in the snow in summer, a summer resort with a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius, and a natural oxygen bar with negative oxygen ions as high as 8360P. You can go for an outing under the romantic spring snow, escape the heat and cool off in the refreshing summer, enjoy the autumn scenery in the gorgeous colorful forests, taste steaming hot coffee and settle down in the wonderful life on the top of the snow-capped mountains in winter. The "all-area ice and snow, all-time experience" will surely dazzle you and make you linger, and will present endless beauty and comfortable experience to tourists.

Entry fees include sightseeing tickets for the Dagu Glacier Scenic Area. Prices vary by season, with peak season (July-August) being the most expensive. Cable car tickets are typically sold separately.
The main viewing areas are accessible via cable car and wooden boardwalks, making them suitable for most visitors. However, some hiking trails involve uneven terrain and steep sections that may not be suitable for wheelchairs or those with mobility challenges.
Acclimatize in lower-altitude areas like Jiuzhaigou for at least one day before ascending
Watch for signs of altitude sickness and descend immediately if symptoms worsen
Stay on marked trails as the terrain can be unstable and weather conditions change rapidly
Respect local Tibetan customs by walking clockwise around sacred sites and prayer wheels Avoid pointing at monks or religious symbols with your finger Dress modestly when visiting nearby temples and monasteries
Bring a polarizing filter to enhance the vivid blues of the ice and skies
Golden hour (early morning and late afternoon) provides the most dramatic lighting on the glacier
Use a wide-angle lens to capture the vastness of the alpine landscape
Cable car, viewing platforms, hiking trails, visitor center, restrooms, souvenir shops, basic restaurants, parking

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