Laigu Glacier
Location
Ranwu Town, Basu County, Qamdo Prefecture, Tibet.
Reasons to visit
Laigu Glacier is a collective name for a group of glaciers, located in Ranwu Town, Basu County, Changdu District, Tibet, close to Ranwu Lake. Laigu Glacier is one of the three largest glaciers in the world and the source of Parlung Zangbo.
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Laigu Glacier is a collective name for a group of glaciers, located in Ranwu Town, Basu County, Changdu District, Tibet, close to Ranwu Lake. Laigu Glacier is one of the three largest glaciers in the world and the source of Parlung Zangbo. Melted water from ice and snow flows into Ranwu Lake. The lakeside is a dense primeval forest and there are many primitive Tibetan villages, including Meixi, Yalong, Ruojiao, Dongga, Xiongjia and Niuma Glaciers. Among the glaciers, Yalong Glacier is more spectacular. "Yalong Glacier" is 12 kilometers long, extending from the main peak of Gangri Gabu Mountain at an altitude of 6,606 meters to Gangri Gabu Lake at an altitude of 4,000 meters; in terms of climate, it is located in the main channel for the Indian Ocean monsoon to transport cold air to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The precipitation is sufficient, which is conducive to the development of glaciers. It is a marine glacier. The name of Laigu Glacier comes from a small Tibetan village next to the glacier, Laigu Village. Laigu means a hidden paradise-like village in Tibetan. The first sight of Laigu Glacier is like a beautiful woman suddenly appearing in front of you. In addition to Laigu Glacier, Laigu Village is also a good choice to experience the Tibetan village paradise. The fields around the village are mostly planted with barley. The ideal travel time is autumn, when you have a better chance of seeing glaciers, and the autumn colors are gorgeous along the way. Travel Tips There are many small hotels, restaurants and teahouses in Ranwu. You can contact the hotel and restaurant owners to get a car to Laigu Village. There is a small "Bonda Teahouse" in Ranwu Town. The sweet tea inside is very delicious. It is a good choice to rest around the fire.
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