Midui Glacier

Location: Yupu Town, about 100 km east of the county seat of Bome
Opening Hours: All day long
Admission Fee: 50CNY
How to Get There: Midui Glacier is close to the Sichuan-Tibet Highway. It takes about 2 hours to drive from Bomi County or Ranwu Town to Midui Village. Midui Village is about 4.1 kilometers away from the Midui Glacier Scenic Area Observation Deck.
Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit this beautiful Midui Glacier is from May to October. when it’s not so freezing.

About Midui Glacier

Midui Glacier is regarded as one of the 6 most beautiful glaciers in China by China National Geography Magazine. It is located in Yupu Town, about 100 km east of the county seat of Bome. Being famous for its granted ice basin, its frequent snow avalanches, and its giant ice cascade as long as 700 to 800 meters, it coexists with snow mountains, forests, lakes, villages, and temples in harmony. It’s a natural park of glaciers.

It is at the combining site of Nyenchen Tangula Mountain and Boshulalling, which is the biggest distribution area of the monsoon oceanic glaciers. The man peak of Midui Glacier is 6800 m above sea level. Midui Glacier is formed from the convergence of two excellent ice waterfalls, sandwiching a stretch of lush green virgin forest. Glistening, soul-stirring ice cliffs are everywhere at the head of the glacier; its leading edge extends into sub-tropical evergreen broadleaf forests.

Midui Glacier is standing right next to the Sichuan-Tibet Highway with super convenient transportation. It shines with the snow light all year round. In addition, the scenery there is miraculous and fascinating.

It is a place famous for its biological diversification. The county attracts many tourists every year with its glaciers, grand canyons, forests, and geological parks.

Tips of Midui Glacier

1. Midui village is situated between Ranwu Town and Bomi County. It is much nearer to get there from Ranwu Town than Bomi County.

2. In Yupu Town, there are youth hotels where you can spend the night.

3. In Midui village, you may find some villagers very helpful, showing the way, and carrying your luggage. You could give them some tips for their services.

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