Red Luding · Glacier Wonders

Luding County, Ganzi Prefecture – the site of the Flying Over Luding Bridge battle and home to Hailuogou Glacier. This 2-day 1-night tour includes a visit to the red heritage site of Luding Bridge, exploration of Hailuogou's glacier wonders, and a stroll through Moxi Ancient Town, allowing you to experience Luding County's profound red culture and magnificent natural scenery.

Luding Bridge
Red Memory
Hailuogou
Glacier Wonder
Moxi Ancient Town
Tea Horse Road
Mount Gongga
King of Sichuan Mountains
Panoramic View of Luding Bridge in Luding County, Ganzi
Panoramic View of Luding Bridge, Luding County
Historical Heritage Landscape of Luding Bridge in Luding County

Luding County 2-Day 1-Night Red Glacier Tour

Red Culture + Glacier Wonders + Ancient Town Customs, Experience Luding's Diverse Charms

Tour Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Main Destinations
Luding Bridge, Hailuogou, Moxi Ancient Town, Mount Gongga
Suitable For
History and culture enthusiasts, nature explorers, photography lovers, red tourism enthusiasts
Per Capita Budget
¥700-¥1100
01
Red Memory Tour
Visit to Luding Bridge & Exploration of Hailuogou
Itinerary Highlights

Full-day historical and cultural experience

Attraction Arrangement
Luding Bridge
First built in 1705, Luding Bridge is world-famous for the Red Army's Flying Over Luding Bridge battle. It is an important witness to China's revolutionary history, and now a key national cultural relic protection unit and patriotic education base.
Hailuogou Glacier Forest Park
Famous for its low-altitude modern glaciers, it features natural landscapes such as glaciers, hot springs, primeval forests, and alpine snow peaks, and is an important part of the Mount Gongga Scenic Area.
Red Army Flying Over Luding Bridge Memorial Hall
A special memorial hall comprehensively displaying the historical event of the Red Army's Flying Over Luding Bridge, reproducing the thrilling battle scenes of that year through cultural relics, pictures, videos and other forms.
Practical Information
Travel Tips
  • Respect red cultural heritage sites
  • Keep warm in glacier areas
  • Prepare for altitude changes
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Moxi Ancient Town Hotels
  • Hailuogou Scenic Area Homestays
  • Luding County Hotels
02
Natural Wonder Tour
Glacier Adventure & Ancient Town Stroll
Itinerary Highlights

Full-day natural and cultural experience

Attraction Arrangement
Moxi Ancient Town
An important town on the Tea Horse Road, with well-preserved Ming and Qing architectural complexes, integrating the architectural styles of Tibetan, Han, Yi and other ethnic groups, it is an important place to experience the Tea Horse Road culture.
Mount Gongga
With an altitude of 7556 meters, known as the "King of Sichuan Mountains", it is the highest peak of the Hengduan Mountains. It has steep terrain and developed glaciers, and is an important base for mountaineering, exploration and scientific research.
Hailuogou Hot Springs
Natural geothermal hot springs with water temperature up to 80℃, rich in various minerals, with health care and recuperation effects, it is an ideal relaxation place after glacier exploration.
Practical Information
Featured Experiences
  • Glacier hiking adventure
  • Hot spring bathing relaxation
  • Ancient town cultural experience
  • Tibetan food tasting
Return Suggestions
  • Buy local specialties
  • Taste local featured food
  • Pay attention to mountain road safety
  • Reserve sufficient return time

Must-Try Foods in Luding County

Luding Bacon

Local traditional cured meat product, made of high-quality pork, smoked by ancient methods, with delicious meat quality and rich flavor, it is a specialty food of Luding.

Moxi Tofu

A featured snack of Moxi Ancient Town, made of high-quality local soybeans, with delicate taste, can be made into various tofu dishes, and is deeply loved by tourists.

Yak Meat Hot Pot

Using plateau-raised yak meat, matched with local wild mushrooms and vegetables, the soup base is delicious and nutritious, it is a specialty food of Luding.

Butter Tea

A traditional Tibetan drink, brewed with butter, tea leaves and salt, with rich flavor and the effect of keeping out the cold and warming the body, it is an essential drink for receiving guests.

Travel Tips for Luding County
Best Season
  • May-October: Best travel season with pleasant climate
  • October-April: Best viewing period for Hailuogou Glacier
  • July-August: Cool in summer, suitable for summer vacation
  • Winter: Magnificent snow scenery, keep warm
Travel Suggestions
  • Keep warm in glacier areas
  • Respect red cultural heritage sites
  • Prepare swimwear for hot spring experience
  • Adapt to altitude changes
Practical Information
  • Ticket required for Hailuogou
  • Sightseeing buses and cableways available in the scenic area
  • Pay attention to opening hours of various attractions
  • Protect the natural environment
Transportation Guide
  • Direct buses from Chengdu Xinnanmen Station to Luding
  • Pay attention to mountain road safety for self-driving
  • Scenic area roads are relatively steep
  • It is recommended to travel by chartered car or group tour