Midui Glacier

林芝米堆冰川

Tibet, Nyingchi★ 4.2·29.7092°N, 94.3823°E

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100, off-season CNY 60

Duration

4-5 hours

Rating

4.2 / 5.0

About Midui Glacier

One of the world's few low-latitude maritime glaciers, Midui sends an ice tongue almost down to a village in Bomê County, Nyingchi. A forested walk reveals towering blue ice set against pine-clad slopes.

Highlights

• One of the world's few low-latitude maritime glaciers: an ice tongue descending close to a village and farmland. • Dramatic blue ice.

Suggested Route

Park at the village, walk or horse-trek to the glacier viewpoint; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Rawok/Bomi guesthouses; Tibetan food.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, horse rental and basic facilities.

Travel Tips

1) Buses from Chengdu, Qamdo, and Nyingchi all pass through Ranwu Town, which has a youth hostel (~20 yuan/bed) with strong hot water. An SUV can drive all the way to Midui Village; from there it's about a 2-hour walk to the glacier, and you can return to Ranwu the same day. 2) In the village you can hire a guide to the glacier; if they carry your gear, tip about 20 yuan. During peak holiday periods the village charges visitors 15 yuan each, issuing a homemade receipt.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June-September

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.