Dagu Glacier (Dágǔ Bīngchuān) vs Hailuogou: how to reach the 4,860m ice field from Chengdu by bus or car, with altitude tips, photo spots, and why it’s better than crowded Hailuogou for foreign hikers.

Hike Qizang Valley (Qīzàng Gōu)—one of China’s top 10 trails—near Jiuzhaigou. Full 3-day itinerary from Chengdu by train, with camp spots, gear list, and altitude tips for foreign trekkers.