Do you know how spectacular the colorful forest season is at Dagu Glacier?

Here is a travel guide to Dagu Glacier Scenic Area for you: 1. Basic Information • Location: Dagu Glacier is located in Heishui County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, more than 300 km from Chengdu. • Best time to visit: Winter, especially from December to February, when the scenery of Dagu Glacier is stunning. 2. Opening Hours • Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, ticket sales: 08:30–15:30. 3. Transportation Guide • Self-driving: Depart from Chengdu, pass through Dujiangyan, Wenchuan, and Maoxian to Heishui County, and then head to Dagu Glacier. The whole journey is about 300 km and takes about 6 hours. • Bus: Take a bus to Heishui County at Chadianzi Bus Station in Chengdu. The whole journey takes about 6 hours. 4. Ticket Information • Ticket price: The scenic area offers a discounted ticket price of CNY 120 per ticket and a free second entry policy all year round. • Cable car price: CNY 180 per person. • Sightseeing bus price: CNY 70 per person. 5. Itinerary • 2-day tour recommendation: • Day 1: Chengdu–Yangrong Hade–Qicai Jiazu–Heishui County. • Day 2: Heishui County–Dagu Glacier–Chengdu. 6. Accommodation Recommendation • Heishui County: Budget inns, comfortable hotels, star-rated hotels, etc. • Yangrong Hade: 18 km from Heishui County, 8 km from Dagu Glacier, local homestay. • Dagu Glacier International Hotel: Luxury hotel, close to the scenic area. 7. Reminders • Altitude sickness: Dagu Glacier is over 4,000 meters above sea level, with a large temperature difference between day and night. Please wear warm clothes (down jackets are a must). • Sun protection: The ultraviolet rays are strong on the plateau. It is recommended to bring a hat, scarf, sunglasses, and gloves (a must), as well as sunscreen, lip balm, lotion, etc. • Clothing: It is recommended to wear warm flat shoes, or sports shoes and hiking shoes. • Food: It is recommended to bring some chocolate, biscuits, and other snacks (it is recommended to bring a thermos cup, and there are restaurants along the way where you can get hot water). We hope this guide will help you have a pleasant travel experience at Dagu Glacier Scenic Area!