Looking up, the black medial moraines divide the Laigu glacier into several parts, which run down the mountains in an S shape, appearing as several white rivers rushing forward between black banks. These huge rivers come to a sudden stop at Laigu village. After rushing down for several kilometers, the enormous glaciers end in such an abrupt way that the scenery is only imaginable after seeing it with ones own eyes.

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Laigu is a Tibetan village, yet many young people could speak mandarin. Most families own motorcycles now, and some even have their own electricity generator. Tibetan butter tea, roasted highland barley, and air-dried beef make up the primary diet of the villagers. Some families will even treat you with some Sichuan cuisine .

Laigu village is about 20 kilometers from Ranwu County. Travelers can reach Ranwu with public transportation from Chengdu, Lhasa , Changdu and Linzhi with the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, and rent a car to Laigu in Ranwu County. It is also possible to take a bus to Chayu from Changdu or Linzhi, and get off at Zongba village, about 10 kilometers outside of Laigu.

Youth hostels charge 20 Yuan per night in Ranwu County. Backpackers can also choose to stay the night at villagers' homes or the primary school at Laigu village.

Author: Jing

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