The Bayi Glacier is located in Yeniugou Township, Qilian County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, northwest of the People’s Republic of China, on the southern slope of the Nanshan Mountains in the middle corridor of the Qilian Mountains. It is the source of the Heihe River Basin, the second largest inland river in my country. The glacier is an ice cap-type glacier developed on a gentle mountain top. According to glacier catalog data, the Bayi Glacier is the largest glacier in the source area of ​​the main stream of the Heihe River.
The glaciers in the scenic area are like waterfalls hanging down from the mountains, which is very spectacular. If you are simply viewing and taking photos, no special outdoor equipment is required. The scenery of the glacier is slightly worse in summer, and the best time is September and October.
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transportation
There is currently no public transportation from Qilian to Bayi Glacier. It is recommended to drive or charter a car there. Self-driving: The road to the Bayi Glacier is very difficult to walk. Go out of Yeniugou Township in the direction of the police station and follow that road. After driving for about a few kilometers, there is a road sign pointing to the Bayi Glacier. It is a gravel road, and you have to cross a river on the way. After walking about 50 kilometers, you will reach the Bayi Glacier.
Chartered car: On the way to the glacier, you pass through the Heihe Grand Canyon, Qilian Deer Farm, and Youhuulu Scenic Area. Chartering a car for a day for an off-road vehicle costs about 1,200 yuan/day, and for a regular car it costs about 800 yuan/day.
Tickets
Please consult the scenic spot for specific details.
Opening hours
All day (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)