July glacier

July glacier is located at GanSu Province, JiaYuGuan City. It is found by a Russia glaciologist and a Chinese professor in July.1st 1985. That is why it called July glacier. The ice is 78 meters thick on average. The thickest place is 120 meters. The highest place of the glacier is 5150 meters.

The tourism area of July glacier is 4 square kilometers. Every summer or autumn, the glacier will be very dazzling under the sunshine. You can see the rippling stream, the pasture which flowers is blooming.  All these things constitute a wonderland. Due to July glacier's altitude is quite high, visitors sometimes meets snow, rain, sun and cloudy in one day. You can experience 4 seasons in one day. It can be an unforgettable experience.

 In addition, the specialty goods there are also very attractive. In winter time, you can see a kind of fruit which is cold like ice, black and glossy. It called black pear. This pear is a traditional fruit in local area. It  is not only easy to store, but also full of nutrition.





Notice:  Due the climate in July glacier is variable. Even in summer, you should carry rain gear and cold-proof fear with you to deal with any situation.