Dagu Glacier vs. Hailuogou: Why Foreign Travelers Should Skip the Crowds and Head to Dagu from Chengdu

You’ve probably heard of Hailuogou Glacier (Hǎiluógōu Bīngchuān, 海螺沟冰川). But have you ever heard of Dagu Glacier (Dágǔ Bīngchuān, 达古冰川)—the quieter, higher, and more magical ice field just 5 hours from Chengdu? A Portugal friend once told me: “Hailuogou felt like a theme park with glaciers. Dagu felt like standing on the roof of the […]
