Tibet's Laigu Glacier: Hike & Ice Cave Exploration

China's Largest Glacier On The Tibetan Plateau I S2, EP82

Destination:ChinaProvince:TibetCity:Lhasa
China's Largest Glacier On The Tibetan Plateau I S2, EP82
Little Chinese Everywhere2024-07-1321 min

I am traveling from East-Tibet's lake Ranwu to the Laigu Glacier area, which is the largest and best preserved glacier area in Tibet. It is the third largest glacier group in the world.

On my way I stopped by a spiritual Bhuddist house where some locals formed clay statues to commemorate and merit Bhudda. This tradition is repeated every 4th month of the Tibetan calendar which is the second most sacred event of Tibetan Bhuddists.

Later on, I continued traveling to Yarlong Glacier and three of its neighboring glaciers. Some locales guided me to a short glacier hike, eventually ending up in an ice cave that was melting due to the sunlight.

Join me on this surreal trip through the Tibetan Highlands.

--- Little Chinese Everywhere
July 13, 2024, Summer in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Intro
  2. 1:44Ranwu Village
  3. 5:27Tibetan's Handmade Holy Signs
  4. 9:40Laigu Glacier (Yarlong Glacier)
  5. 13:25Glacier Hike
  6. 19:20Ice Cave

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China's Largest Glacier On The Tibetan Plateau I S2, EP82

Little Chinese Everywhere embarks on a breathtaking journey across the Tibetan Plateau, exploring the largest and best-preserved glacier area in Tibet—the third largest glacier group globally. Her adventure begins near Ranwu Lake, leading her to a spiritual Buddhist house where locals create clay statues, a tradition deeply rooted in Tibetan Buddhism. The journey continues to the Yarlong Glacier and its neighboring glaciers, culminating in a surreal glacier hike and exploration of a melting ice cave. This captivating exploration of the Tibetan Highlands showcases the region's stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.

Tibet's Laigu Glacier: Hike & Ice Cave Exploration

Solo traveler explores Tibet's largest glacier, witnessing unique Buddhist traditions and hiking to a melting ice cave. A surreal journey through the Tibetan Highlands.

Attractions in this video: Ranwu Lake, Yarlong Glacier, Laigu Glacier