Dagu Glacier (Dagu Glacier, 达古冰川)

Dagu Glacier (Dagu Glacier, 达古冰川) is a famous natural tourist attraction in Sichuan Province, China. Located in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, it is the highest accessible glacier in the world via a cable car. This glacier is stunningly beautiful and remains in pristine natural condition, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and forests. It is a destination that attracts both general tourists and adventure enthusiasts. --- Information about Dagu Glacier 1. Highlights of the place High-altitude glacier: This glacier is located at an altitude of approximately 4,860 meters above sea level. Cable car: The highest cable car in the world (from 3,600 meters to 4,860 meters) takes about 10 minutes to travel. Beautiful natural scenery: Including ice lakes, pine forests, highland grasslands, and views of snow-capped mountains. Cultural diversity: There are Tibetan and Qiang villages in the area. 2. Popular activities Viewing the glacier from the viewpoint Hiking and exploring the surrounding nature Photography of lakes, waterfalls, and natural forests Experiencing the local culture of the Tibetan and Qiang people 3. Opening hours Open daily: 08:30–16:30 4. Admission fees Admission fee: Approximately 120–160 yuan (depending on the season) Cable car fee: Approximately 150–200 yuan --- Traveling to Dagu Glacier 1. From Chengdu By private car or rental car Travel time is about 6–7 hours (approximately 280 kilometers) Route: Drive from Chengdu through Maoxian (茂县) and Heishui (黑水县) to Dagu Glacier By bus Take a bus from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station (成都茶店子车站) to Heishui (黑水县) From Heishui, take a taxi or hired vehicle to Dagu Glacier 2. From Heishui The distance from Heishui to Dagu Glacier is approximately 30 kilometers