Langqiu Glacier (Chinese: 朗秋冰川) or Langqiu Glacial Valley (Chinese: 朗秋冰川冰蚀峡谷), is located in Yupu Township, Bomi County, Tibet Autonomous Region, China (18 km west of Midui Glacier).
Carved by the Langqiu Glacier's erosional activity, its granite walls exhibit striations and chatter marks from historical ice movement.
[3][4][5] Designated a Class III Protected Geological Site under China's 2016 Natural Heritage Conservation Plan, the valley lies within the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon National Park.
Its microclimate sustains alpine cushion plants like Androsace tapete and Saussurea gnaphalodes, adapted to elevations of 3,800–4,200 meters.
UNESCO listed it as a candidate for the Global Geoparks Network in 2023, citing its “textbook-quality glacial features.” Hiking routes follow marked paths to avoid damaging fragile lichen colonies (over 60 species documented).