Glacier and Red Stone Beach at Hailuogou, SW China

July,27 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

Situated about 3,000 meters above the sea level in the Garze Autonomous Prefecture of Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Hailuogou is constantly covered in ice and snow. Literally meaning "trumpet shell valley", Hailuogou is at the foot of Gongga Mountain in the east of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The glacier of Hailuogou is well known for being the lowest glacier among those of the same latitude on Earth.

Besides its glacier, which attracts many international travelers, Hailuogou is a peaceful and relaxing getaway to see beautiful trees, rare animals, Tibetan culture and a very rare, red stone landscape. Hongshitan literally means "red stone beach". The stones are not red by nature, but are covered by a special red colored moss that can only survive at high altitudes.

A photo taken on July 29, 2014 shows Hongshitan (red stone beach) at Hailuogou scenic area, in the Garze Autonomous Prefecture of Southwest China's Sichuan Province. The stones are not red by nature, but are covered by a special red colored moss that can only survive at high altitudes.

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A photo taken on July 30, 2014 shows the Hailuogou glacier in the Garze Autonomous Prefecture of Southwest China's Sichuan Province. The glacier at Hailuogou is well known for being the lowest glacier among those of the same latitude on Earth.

About the Author - Master Catherine Jigme

With exceptional passion and outstanding leadership, Mrs. Catherine has dedicated herself to Tibet inbound tourism and China tour for 15 years. As one of the handful females who see great potential of Chinese inbound tourism, Catherine has made great contribution to promoting Tibet tourism and enhancing the employment of Tibetans and prosperity of local Tibetan community.

Over the years, she travelled overseas with Tibet Tourism Bureau many times to promote Tibet tourism. Currently, Catherine works as the marketing director of Tibet Vista, an opinion leader behind the whole team of Tibet Vista.

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