Entering Dagu Glacier: Touching the clouds at an altitude of 4,860 meters, I found the answer to being close to heaven

While searching for a winter secret on the western Sichuan Plateau, I accidentally unlocked this glacier kingdom certified by National Geographic China as "the world's lowest, largest and youngest" glacier kingdom. After three days and two nights of in-depth experience, this guide that embodies real body temperature will take you to unlock the ultimate scenery of "China's Little Switzerland". 1. The traffic flow that peaks at first sight Take the "Heishui Glacier Through Bus" from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station. The 6-hour journey is like traveling through a time tunnel of four seasons. When Tibetan watchtowers begin to adorn the mountainside and the altimeter shows 2,800 meters, please get your camera ready - the moment you pass the Chazhen Liangzi Pass, 13 glaciers connected end to end are like a giant silver dragon hovering in the sky. The visual impact is a hundred times more shocking than a photo. 2. Three must-check-in highlights 1. The sense of ceremony of the Cloud Cafe (4860 meters above sea level) The world's highest cableway turns a 40-minute ascent into a performance art experience suspended above the sea of ​​clouds. Standing in the lonely coffee shop on the top of the glacier, while holding a warm latte and overlooking the thousand-year-old blue ice, I suddenly understood why the ice field scenes of "Interstellar" were shot here - the faint blue light reflected by the cracks in the glacier is like opening a tunnel to the center of the earth. 2. Hike to Mount Logos (recommended 3 hours) This underestimated pilgrimage route hides amazing details: the 600-year-old spruce in the primeval forest is covered with usnea "beards", and vultures circle above the prayer flag platform, drawing an arc of faith. The most surprising thing was what the Tibetan grandmother said when she taught me Salonda in front of the holy lake of Lobi: "Let your troubles melt away with the wind and snow." 3. Night talk in Tibetan village (it is recommended to stay at Dagu Glacier Hotel) Don’t rush to rest after nightfall, go to Yangronghad Tibetan Village and dance Guozhuang around the bonfire. When the aroma of highland barley wine mixed with roasted whole lamb fills your nose, and the 75-year-old village chief demonstrates the thousand-year-old intangible cultural heritage of the "Kasdawen" armor dance, you will understand why it is said that "the real glacier culture is by the fire pit." 3. Pitfall Avoidance Guide and Hidden Easter Eggs Three-piece set for the plateau: sunglasses (reflective on snow up to 80%), oxygen bottle (35 yuan/can in the scenic area), non-slip shoes (there are more icy sections than you think) Photography tips: Choose a seat on the right side of the cable car to take panoramic photos of the glacier. Arrive at Golden Monkey Lake before 8:30 to see the Tibetan macaque family at breakfast. Hidden route: 300 meters east of Lover's Beach, there is an unnamed glacial lake. On sunny days, a double rainbow arch will appear at noon. As I write this guide in the world’s loneliest cafe, the first snow of the year is falling outside the window. The ancient rock paintings found on the Red Stone Beach, the shattered ice crystals on the surface of Zenacuo Lake, and the travelers who put their hands together and make wishes under the prayer flags are all telling the same thing: the beauty of Dagu Glacier has never been a cold display of scenery, but an immersive dialogue about life, time and faith. Tips Tickets: 380 yuan/person in peak season (including sightseeing bus + cableway) Best season: late October to March of the following year (blue ice period) Altitude sickness: It is recommended to take Rhodiola rosea 3 days in advance and avoid running vigorously on the top of the mountain