Rongbuk Glacier
Nature

Rongbuk Glacier

Shigatse, Tibet

About This Attraction

Rongbuk Glacier, also known as Lombak Glacier, is located in the Himalayas. The glacier consists of three glaciers in the east, west and middle, with a total length of 26 kilometers. It is the most well-developed and well-preserved glacier in the world. At the front end of the glacier, you can see bizarre glacial phenomena such as ice tower forests, glacial lakes, ice buckets, icicles, ice caves, and ice bridges.

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Natural scenery

Insider Tips

Check opening hours before departure: Open all day

Quick Information

Rating
Recommended Duration
1 hour
Ticket Price
Free
Opening Hours
Open all day
Address
Tingri, Xigaze, Tibet, China

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