40 Glacier | The Dreamy World of Blue Crystals.

The Dreamy World of Blue Crystals. 40 Glacier, also known as Cuojia Glacier, is located on the national border, next to the No. 40 boundary marker, hence the name 40 Glacier. The glacier is at an altitude of 5300m and requires crossing an uninhabited area to reach it. There is no signal throughout the journey, so be sure to stay safe! Border Pass: Everyone needs a border pass to enter 40 Glacier. It is best to get it done at your place of residence rather than in Lhasa, as it is not easy to handle individually there. You can also pay to get it done online. Altitude Sickness: It is best to drink Rhodiola for a week before coming to Lhasa. Once in Lhasa, spend a couple of days in the city before heading to 40 Glacier. This can help mitigate altitude sickness. Be sure to bring several oxygen bottles, as this concerns your safety and should not be overlooked. Things to Prepare in Advance: Oxygen bottles, hats, lip balm, enough water, snacks (easy to eat, such as beef, chocolate, bread, nuts), down jacket (the temperature difference in Tibet is significant between morning and evening, so bring one as a backup; you might not need it at noon, and you can take it off for photos), windbreaker, snow boots, sunglasses, gloves (useful for climbing the glacier to avoid hand injuries), walking stick, glucose, band-aids (for emergencies). Route: Divided into 4 small sections Lhasa - Langkazi County: Depart from Lhasa, passing by Yamdrok Lake, which is particularly blue and perfect for beautiful photos (see the next article for a photo guide along the way). Due to interval speed checks along the way, the journey is slow, so you can enjoy the scenery while driving. It takes about 4.5 to 5 hours to drive from Yamdrok Lake to Langkazi County. Langkazi County - 40 Border Station: From Langkazi County to the entrance of 40 Glacier, which is the border checkpoint, takes about an hour. The checkpoint is not marked, just two temporary prefab houses with a national flag outside. I had to look for it several times before finding it. It is on the left side of the road, so don't miss it. Navigation won't help. Border Station - 40 Glacier Parking Point: It takes about two hours to drive from the border station to the 40 Glacier. Just follow the tire tracks on the road; the road is quite good and won't trap your car, but there is no signal throughout the journey. 40 Glacier Parking Point - 40 Glacier: After parking at the 40 Glacier parking point, it takes about 10 minutes to reach the glacier for beautiful photos! When you are close to the 40 Glacier parking point, you will see a lake. There is no road, so be sure to go to the right of the lake, not the left. We went the wrong way. Finally, I wish everyone a happy and enjoyable trip to 40 Glacier, but always prioritize safety!