Laigu Glacier
来古冰川
A group of glaciers at the source of Ranwu Lake. Six glaciers surround Laigu Village, and their ice tongues reach straight into the glacial lake, with striking blue ice.
The Laigu Glacier group lies about 30 km southwest of Ranwu Township in Bayi County. It consists of several glaciers, including Yalong, Ruojiao, and Dongga. The tongue of the Yalong Glacier extends directly into the glacial lake, with blue icebergs floating on the surface. The visitor center is on the shore of Ranwu Lake. You need to transfer or self-drive along a dirt road to Laigu Village, then walk to the viewpoint at the edge of the glacial lake. Admission follows the scenic area’s announcement. The altitude is about 4,000 meters, so it is windy and bitterly cold by the glacial lake. Do not step on the ice. Road conditions depend on the weather, and after rain, watch for falling rocks.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Renlongba Glacier
- Ranwu (Rawu) Lake
- Rawu Town
- Anmu Co
- Midui Glacier
- Midui Village
- Anjiula Pass
- Nujiang 72 Bends (Mt. Yela)