Dagu Glacier is located in Heishui County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture .Sichuan Province ,China . the altitude of the peak is 5283m. The mountain top is covered with snow all year round. In autumn, you can see the spectacular scenery of the colorful forest since late October ;  in winter, it is suitable for extreme sports such as ice climbing.

Until 1992, Japanese scientists discovered through the satellite that she was hiding in the mountains . In August , they crossed the ocean to Heishui County and made a one-week visit to her. They become very excited for such a modern glacier and since then it’s known to the world. There are lakes , waterfalls, forests and meadow here

Entrance

120 rmb

Sightseeing bus 70 rmb

Cable car 180 rmb

Open : 8:00-19:00 ( get into the park before 15:30)

 Travel in Dagu Glacier

Scenic spots

1. Golden Monkey Lake ( Jinhou Lake ) 金猴海

It’s quite similar to Jiuzhaigou

1. Honjun Lake ( Red Army Lake ) 红军湖

It’s recorded that in 1935 the Red Army had been camping here

1. Zena Cuo -in Tibetan language means Released lake
2. Hongju Bridge （Red Army Bridge ）红军桥
3. Shenniu Lake (Holy Yak Lake) 神牛湖
4. Hongyun Slope （鸿运坡）
5. Dagu Lake ( 达古湖)
6. Luogesi Mountain 洛格斯神山

Maoxian

Geographical Location : 

Maoxian is a hub to connect Aba region with big cities like Chengdu. Maoxian is also on No.213 national highway, and a key point for access to the famous cultrual heritage locations of Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong 

Maoxian County town is located in Fengyi town, 193km away from Chengdu, 290 km away from Ma'erkang , the capital of Aba. 

Climate :

the climate in Maoxian is dry and windy, summer isi cool. the day and night temperature is quite different and varies with regions. it has a year-round average temperature of 11.3 º. 1545 hours of  sunshine and an annual rainfall of 486.3 mm. Because of the widely different temperature between valley and alpine region .

Native Specialties

Maoxian is endowed with diversified  native specialties for its vast territory and complicated  climate. it is wealthy in apple, Sichuan pepper, cherry, crisp green plum and traditional Chinese medicine. Handicrafts like the Qiang embroidery and trappings add more  charm to Maoxian

the staple food of Qiang People are corn, potato and buckwheat, etc. meat vegetable bean products and m any edible wide herbs serve as the supplementary food .  many snacks n this area have become specialties of hotels and restaurants in Jiuzhaigou sightseeing traffic circle and are warmly welcome by tourists . 

JiuDingShan Taiziling Ski Resort is located in Wenchuan County in Sichuan Aba Maoxian to 213 national highway, within Jiuding Mountain Qinglong Ping, 3 hours drive from Chengdu. Resort 2750 meters above sea level, it has a 4.2 km ski trails, skiers can accommodate 5,000 passengers daily.
         This scenic areas has high negative oxygen ion concentration, PM2.5 has been long lower than 50. during the snow season, 70 percent of the sun is high at all times good weather, daytime temperatures can reach 25 ℃, the night is about minus 10 ℃, Taiziling is a natural ecologically pure resort around Chengdu city

Ski slopes Overview
Primary Road : 3, the total length of 480 meters, the lowest grade of 6.7%, up 8.3%;
Intermediate Road:  2, the total length of 300 meters, the slope were 15.6% and 23.3%;
High Road:  3, the total length of 2700 meters, average gradient of 17.7% -37.8%, the maximum gradient of 58%;
  Play slopes :3, the total length of 400 meters, the slope of 5.8% -12.5%.

       2 hours drive from Jiuzhai Valley, Songpan is the closest big town to Huanglong National Park and the Jiuhuang airport which services both Huanglong and Valley National parks 

       The ancient city of Songpan was built during the Tang Dynasty( 618-907 AD) and it was later rebuilt during the Ming Dynasty( 1368-1644). Songpan was an important military post and economic and trading center for house and tea exchange between Sichuan, Gansu, Qinghai and Tibet. in 1935, led by Chairman Mao and Prim minister Zhou, the retreating Chinese Communist Army marched through the plateau of Songpan to advance to the North Western province 

      As well as the history and scenery of Songpan, the cultural diversity is fascinating. Because of its location, three ethnic groups are resident in Songpan namely Tibetan, Hui( Muslim ) and Han( Chinese)．this contributes to the unique cultural style of this ancient town. This multi-cultural medley of the different cultural elements in this historical town makes for a rare example of cultural history in China 

     Walking along the bustling ancient streets in the town, some exquisite objects and ornaments can be found in the old stores, such as silver jewellery, enthnic costumes and even yak horn hair combs. such cultural diversity gives rise to many unusual and tempting culinary delights.

      While the ancient city of Songpan itself has plenty to keep you busy , the countryside surrounding the city offers a variety of tourist attractions. The Minshan mountain range surrounding the city provides such sights as Tibetan yak and goat herders leading their livestock over rolling grasses and endless valleys

     The best way to view this quthentic side of minority mountain likfe is through one of Songpan's many horse trekking excursions . 

36km west of Songpan is another of the Aba Prefecture's aquatic marvels, Muni Vaalley. Muni Valley consists of two side valleys, over 100 lakes, natural hot springs with the most spectacular sceneries being Zhaga Waterfall and Erdao Lake. It is possible to reach Muni Valley by road or horse trek from Songpan. The altitude ranges from 2,800 m at the entranec to 4,070 m on the mountain peaks. Muni Valley, also high in calcium carbonate formations boasts similar colors to those of Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park. It also contains China' s largest stalatite. 

        Historically China's ancient tea and horse trading routes passed though the Muni Valley area.

Altitude : 2,140m ,area : over 100,000 square meters 

The Reed Lake is a semi-swamp lake with thick reeds everywhere except where the blue and green "  Jade Ribbon " dissects it. In spring and summer the reeds are green with an azure blue stream, said to be like a Tibetan lady's cloth belt, running through it. In autumn and winter when the reeds turn a golden yellow the " ribbon" is a more emerald coloured stream that runs through, down towards the valley entrance. 

Bonsai Shoal

altitude 2,240 m 

The Bonsai Shoal is a stretch of travertine beaches, on which shallow water slowly sweeps through reeds, poplars,azaleas, pines, cypresses, willows and other shrubs. The water runs through woods that stand in various poses. It is believed that the mountain 

Ganbao Tibetan Village is a representative village of Tibetan style.Ganbao means"villages on the hills"in Tibetan language.This village is the largest and best preserved Tibetan Villages in Sichuan Province.The entire village is built on the mountainside,house by house.The architecture is unique,simple and natural.

The history of this village dates back to 2500 years ago.In the earthquake in 2008,Ganbao Village was partially destroyed,but with the financial help by both the local and central government,it was rebuilt and the Tibetan culture was restored.Nowadays,the village is attractive to tourists with its unique dance,songs,dresses,customs as well as its religious,stone and farming cultures.

Mount Siguniang National Park lies 220km west of Chengdu is a great place for mountaineering ,climbing, hiking,sightseeing(plants and flora). It's the home town for Jiarong Tibetan.

The best time for visiting is May-Jun, when the temperature is warm and flowers are on blossom ,but during July to August is the rainy season,and also full of tourists,so avoid

visiting at that time.