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Southeast of Garze, Sichuan Province.
The largest ice fall in China.
Hailuogou Glacier Forest Park is an integrative scenic area consisting of modern oceanic glacier, complete virgin forest, as well as boiling, hot, and cold springs. Situated in Moxi Town at southwest Luding County, Garze, Sichuan Province, at the east hillside of Mt. Gongga-the highest among the mountains in Sichuan, this Hailuogou valley is 30.7km long, covering an area of 220 square km. it is 290km away from Chengdu, 76km away from Kangding, and 52km away from Luding County. Hailuogou is an important part of the national level Mt. Gongga scenic spot. And it is also a national level natural reserves, national glacier forest park, national AAAA class tour resort, and national geologic park.
With rising and setting of the sun, light and shadow form different attractiveness of the spot each day. Year in year out, flower blossom reflects the eternity of remote and quite paradise. All the beautiful sports and attractive colors, great mountains and comfortable hote springs, are the best gifts given back to the tourists by Hailuogou.
Mt. Gongga, the mother of Hailuogou glacier, is the "King Mountain of Sichuan", and the highest in Daxue (snow) Mountain Range, Hengduan Mountain System. In Mt. Gongga, the highest peak and the surrounding peaks are capped with snow around the year. In fine days, the golden sunlight is glowing; and in cloudy days, the clouds are everywhere, changing inconceivably as a real wonder in the world.
In Hailuogou, there are a few glaciers, among which the No.1 glacier is the greatest in the east hillside of Mt. Gongga. And it is also the greatest one in Asia for its lowest altitude in the same latitude. It is in a length of 14.2km, and a 6-km-long large ice tongue stretches out in the virgin forest. So it takes the shape of coexistence of glacier and virgin forest that is a rare wonder in the world.
Beyond the black pine forest, once catch sight of the great icefall which is unique in the world. It is far beyond your imagination. When icefall crashing happens, the great collision between the ice pieces brings forth electricity, which behaves as the powerful blue spark. The land is trmbling, and the valley is buzzing. At the same time of ice dropping, great snow fog appears, flying all around the sky. It is really magic and magnificent.
The heavy virgin forest of Hailuogou is also the ideal living place for wild life. There are a lot of wild animals in Hailuogou. In autumn days, the view of frolic of rare wild animals could be found. The heavy virgin forest of Hailuogou is also the ideal living place for wild life.
Another wonder in Hailuogou is the spring hidden in the virgin forest, including sweet and tasty cool springs, a lot of big hot springs and boiling springs. It's a wonder that the springs of all kinds coexist with ice and snow. This hot waterfall is peculiar. It is proven that this spring is a kind of quality medical hot mineral spring. it is transparent and no odor, has a special medical effect to neuralgia, intestinal tract diseases, etc.. snowflakes are dripping from the endless sky, melting and vaporizing before landing, becoming countless cool water drips touching your warm skin. It is comfortable to your heart. This is a harmony of spirit of heaven and wonder of nature.
Yanzigou(Swallow Valley) is 76 kilometers from Kangding, 283 kilometers from Chengdu and 59 kilometers from Luding. It is located in the eastern slope of Mount Gongga(Minya Konka), which is the highest snow peak in Sichuan Province.
Yanzigou(Swallow Valley) is 40 kilometers long, with an average temperature of 8.5℃. At the Yanzigou, you can see the low-altitude maritime glaciers, red stones alongside the stream, sea of rhododendron flowers, virgin forest, colorful forests and snow mountains. Except for the flowers, there are many wildlife at the Yanzigou, including rare butterflies, red pandas, antelopes and takins.
Red Stone Park is an important part of the Hailuogou Scenic Area. The stones here are covered with the red algae in the river valley. Here you can see the river valleys full of red stones, which is impressive. Besides, you can see the ancient tea-horse road(Ancient Path of Chama).
With altitude of 3,400-3,600 meters, Yajia Qinghai Corridor is the sightseeing corridor between Hailuogou and Kangding(city of love song). It is 37 kilometers from Moxi Town and more than 20 kilometers from Kangding. At the Yajia Qinghai, you can see site of Ancient Path of Chama, sea of colorful flowers, pure and beautiful plateau lake and magnificent snow mountains.
The best time to visit Hailuogou will depend on the scenery you prefer. If you want to view the glaciers and snow mountains like Mount Gongga, you can visit Hailuogou all around the year. If you want to enjoy the magnolia blossoms, you can visit Hailuogou from mid-March to mid-April. If you want to enjoy the rhododendron blossoms, you can visit Hailuogou from mid-April to mid-June. June to September is the best time to avoid the summer heat in Hailuogou. October to mid-November is the best time to enjoy the autumn foliage in Hailuogou.
If you want to enjoy the golden snow mountain under the sunrise. Following time is for your reference(Please note that these time is only for your reference, the actual situation may be different):
Spring: 06:40
Summer: 06:20
Autumn: 06:30
Winter: 07:00
Luding Bridge
Luding Bridge is a chain bridge across the Dadu River, which was originally built in 1705. It is 103 meters long and 3 meters wide. Luding Bridge is composed of 13 iron chains. At the Luding Bridge, you can know about its military significance and stories. And you can also admire the wooden-structural buildings near the bridge.
Xinduqiao
Xinduqiao is the only way which must be passed from Tibet to Kangding. With an altitude of about 3,300 meters, Xinduqiao is the paradise of photographers with its Tibetan villages, vast grasslands, winding streams and golden trees. Here you can see the flocks and herds eating grass, sea of clouds and look the Mount Gongga in the distance.
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