The ten most beautiful mountains in China

1. Namcha Barwa Peak

Namcha Barwa Peak is 7,782 meters above sea level, ranking 15th among the world’s tallest peaks, but the 14 mountains in front of it are all It is a mountain with an altitude of over 8,000 meters, so Namjagbarwa is the highest peak among the 7,000-meter peaks.

Due to the complex geological structure of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon area where the South Peak is located and the strong plate tectonic movements, the South Peak area has towering mountain walls, earthquakes, and avalanches, making it extremely difficult to climb. On the contrary, Namjagbarwa has It has been the highest "virgin peak" that has not been climbed by humans for a long time. It was not until October 30, 1992 that the Sino-Japanese joint mountaineering team successfully climbed to the summit. Namjagbarwa has many explanations in Tibetan, one is "thunder and lightning burning like fire", the other is "spear piercing the sky", the latter name comes from "Menling" in "The Biography of King Gesar" "World War I", in this section, Namjagba Peak is described as looking like "a spear piercing the sky". From these masculine names, we can probably figure out the strength and invincibility of Namjagbarwa Peak.

Nangagbarwa Peak is full of magical legends because its main peak towers into the clouds. Local legend has it that the gods in the sky often come to it to gather and simmer mulberry trees. The flag clouds caused by the high-altitude wind are the gods burning fire. It is said that there is a shrine and a road to the sky on the top of the mountain. Therefore, people living in the canyon area have great respect and awe for this steep and steep mountain.

Similar to this thrilling legend, the origin and changes of the geological structures in the Nanfeng area and its important position in geosciences shown to us by rigorous scientists are no less than "thrilling": Nanfeng Jiabarwa Peak is located in the superposition of multiple geological structures.

There is another legend about Namjagbarwa that is widely known to the outside world. According to legend, a long time ago, God sent Namjagbarwa and Lajia Bailei to guard the southeast. The younger brother Jala Bailei is diligent and studious in martial arts, and he is getting taller and taller. His elder brother Namja Bawa is very jealous. So one month when it was dark and windy, he killed his younger brother, threw his head into Milin County, and turned it into Dela Mountain. In order to punish Namjagbarwa for his sins, God punished him by permanently stationed on the bank of the Brahmaputra River and accompanying his murdered brother forever. This mythology vividly explains to us the characteristics of these two mountains: the top of the Jala Bai Lei peak we see now is always round in shape, that’s because it is a headless mountain: Namjagbarwa He probably knew that he was guilty of a serious crime, so he was always covered with clouds and mist to prevent outsiders from seeing him.

2. Sichuan Gongga Mountain

It is located in the three counties of Kangding, Luding and Shimian in Sichuan Province, covering an area of ??400,000 hectares. In 1996, it was approved by the People's Government of Garze Tibetan Prefecture in Sichuan Province. Established, it was approved as a provincial nature reserve by the Sichuan Provincial Government in May of the same year. It was promoted to a national level in 1997. Its main protection objects are natural landscapes such as forest ecosystems, rare animals and modern glaciers.

Gongga Mountain is located in the transition zone from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to the Sichuan Basin. The main peak is 7,556 meters above sea level. It is the king of Shu Mountain and one of the famous peaks in the world. The area preserves ancient glacier relics, modern glaciers, virgin forests, hot springs, lakes, snow peaks and other natural landscapes. The southern and eastern slopes of the reserve have a complete vertical spectrum of vegetation from subtropical to frigid zones, while the western and northern slopes have the characteristics of typical alpine grassland vegetation and vegetation mosaic with alpine canyons. Due to its unique transitional and mixed geographical distribution and the uplift of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau since the Quaternary, it has formed a biota with ancient composition, complex composition, intense species differentiation, rich endemic species, and diverse biological communities and biological population types. specialty.

According to the survey, there are 185 families, 869 genera, and more than 3,000 species of vascular plants in the reserve. Among them, 23 species of national key protected plants include Lianxiang tree, star leaf grass, single leaf grass, and water green tree. There are more than 400 kinds of vertebrates, including 9 species of national first-level protected animals such as wildebeest, white-lipped deer, golden monkey, wild ass, wild yak, and snow leopard, and 18 species of second-level national protected animals including red panda, macaque, and lynx. . Gongga Mountain Nature Reserve is a very important species gene bank in the world and one of the best representatives of global biogeographic regions. It has extremely important conservation value and scientific research value. In addition, this area has unique landscapes and beautiful natural scenery, and is also a famous tourist attraction.

3. Mount Tai

It was called Daizong in ancient times, with an area of ??426 square kilometers and an altitude of 1,545 meters. Mount Tai is majestic and magnificent, with a long history and numerous cultural relics. It is famous in ancient and modern times for its reputation as "the most powerful of the five mountains". The towering Mount Tai stands like a national monument in the land of China, attracting worldwide attention.

In 1982, Mount Tai was listed as one of the first batch of national key scenic spots by the State Council. In 1987, it was listed as a world natural and cultural heritage by UNESCO. In 1992, it was listed among the top 40 national tourist attractions. There are 22 well-protected ancient building groups in Mount Tai, with a total construction area of ??more than 140,000 square meters. Among the ancient buildings, there are 12 stone squares, 6 stone bridges, 7 stone pavilions, 1 copper pavilion and 1 iron tower. There are more than 2,200 stone carvings on Mount Tai, which is known as the "Chinese Cliff Carving Museum". There are the earliest stone carvings in China - Taishan Qin Carving Stone; there are precious Zhang Qian Stele, Hengfang Stele and Jinsun Lady from the Han Dynasty. There are the Jingshiyu stone carvings of the Northern Qi Dynasty, which are known as the "originator of big characters" and the "ancestor of list books"; there are the "Jitaishan Inscription" by Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty and the Shuangshu stele of the Tang Dynasty, etc.

Mount Taishan has many ancient and famous trees and is known as a "living world natural heritage". There are more than 30,000 ancient and famous trees in Mount Tai that are more than 100 years old, including 6 Chinese cypresses that were born 2,100 years ago, Tang locust trees that were born 1,300 years ago, Wangren pine and Wudafu pine that were born 500 years ago, and there is also a famous tree The 600-year-old bonsai pine tree "Korokucho Matsu" is a national treasure. Mount Tai is known for its magnificence, presenting many beautiful images such as majestic, strange, dangerous, graceful, secluded, mysterious, and vast. There are 10 famous natural landscapes in Mount Tai Scenic Area, including Black Dragon Pool, Fan Cliff, Tianzhu Peak, and Peach Blossom Valley; There are 10 natural wonders such as the rising sun, the sunset, the golden belt of the Yellow River, and the jade plate in the sea of ??clouds.

As a world natural heritage, Mount Tai has outstanding characteristics in terms of scientific research, protection and aesthetic value. Therefore, it is not only highly valued by many scientists, but also loved by countless tourists. The landscape of Mount Tai is majestic and majestic. The main peak rises proudly. There are 112 well-known peaks surrounding the main peak, 98 cliffs and 102 valleys, forming the majestic Taishan mountain system with a group of peaks. Overlooking Mount Tai, there are three large valleys, Dongxi, Zhongxi, and Xixi, from east to west at the southern foot of the mountain. From east to west at the northern foot, there are three large valleys, Tianjin River, Tianzhu Peak, and Taohuayu. Six large valley streams radiate in six directions. , the Taishan Mountain System is naturally divided into six irregular areas. The six areas have different landscapes, forming the six famous tourist areas of Mount Tai. When ancient emperors ascended Mount Tai, they usually climbed up the stone steps along the middle road. Therefore, the middle road was called the "Climbing Sky Scenic Area" and because the road was deep and secluded, it was also called the "Secret Area."

The top of Taishan Mountain is more than 1,500 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by Riguan Peak, Yueguan Peak, Zhangren Peak and Elephant Trunk Peak. It is also set off by Bixia Temple, Yuhuang Temple, Zhanlu Terrace and Xianren Bridge. Standing here and looking into the distance, you can have a panoramic view of mountains, rivers, fields and cities, and you can often see the four wonders of "the rising sun", "the sunset", the "golden belt of the Yellow River" and the "jade plate of the sea of ??clouds". Mount Tai is a "wonderful area", and the foothills of Mount Taiyang are known as the "Beautiful Area" because of the many activities of the ancients and the rich cultural landscape. It is also a good place to visit. "Secret, open, mysterious, beautiful, wonderful and beautiful" is the essence of Mount Tai's beauty. It is both natural and built by countless workers for thousands of years. First of all, Mount Tai has become an important source of people's aesthetic practice with its majestic, solemn, simple, elegant and graceful natural form. At the same time, people endow their own aesthetic ideals to Mount Tai, and materialize their aesthetic consciousness into various natural and cultural landscapes of Mount Tai, making it the crystallization of the aesthetic creation of the Chinese nation.

Mount Taishan has attracted many cultural celebrities, and poets and poets from past dynasties have come here in droves. They visited the mountain, wrote poems and articles, and left behind rich cultural masterpieces. Confucius, Guan Zhong, Sima Qian, Zhang Heng, Zhuge Liang, Cao Zhi, Li Bai, Du Fu, Liu Yuxi, Su Dongpo, Ouyang Xiu, Fan Zhongyan, Wang Shizhen, Yao Nai, Guo Moruo, etc. all wrote quickly, leaving behind a vast sea of ??poems and essays about Songdai, which made tourists forget about the mountain gods. Worship leads to a new direction of sightseeing, appreciation and aesthetic appreciation. Climbing up the stairs from the foot of the mountain to the top of Mount Tai, there are more than a thousand stone carvings on the cliffs alone, from the Qin to the Qing Dynasty, throughout the ages. The styles of calligraphy are diverse, the meaning of calligraphy is different from generation to generation, its scale, the number of works, the continuity of the times, the exquisiteness of style, genre, art, and the ingenuity of composition are all unparalleled in famous mountains in the world. The high rhyme and deep emotion contained in the carved stones are integrated with the majestic and majestic Mount Tai, which fully embodies the lofty spirit of the Chinese nation's continuous self-improvement.

4. Mount Everest

Mount Everest, which means "Our Lady" in Tibetan, is the highest peak in the world at 8844.43 meters above sea level. It is located in the middle part of the Himalayas on the border between China and Nepal, Tibet Directly south of Dingri County, Shigatse Prefecture. The peak is covered with snow all year round, giving it a holy scene. The Everest region has 4 peaks above 8,000 meters and 38 peaks above 7,000 meters, and is known as the third-level mountain on earth.

At the foot of Mount Everest, there is a temple with the highest altitude in the world - Rongbuk Temple. At the same time, Rongbuk Temple is also the best place to view Mount Everest. The straight-line distance between the two is 25 kilometers.

Mount Everest is a typical fault-block rising mountain. Between the base of the Precambrian metamorphic rock series and the overlying sedimentary rock series is a thrust fault zone, along which the Early Paleozoic strata overlie the Proterozoic strata from north to south. The upper part of the peak is a calcareous rock system from the Early Ordovician or Cambrian-Ordovician period (the top of the peak is gray crystalline limestone), and the lower part is a Cambrian muddy rock system (such as phyllite, intercalated schist, etc.). There are also intrusions of granite bodies and mixed rock dykes. The rock formations tilt to the north-northeast with a gentle dip angle. Since the end of the mid-Eocene transgression, Mount Everest has continued to rise sharply, rising by approximately 3,000 meters since the late Pliocene. Because the Indian plate and the Asian plate are squeezing each other at a rate of 5.08 centimeters per year, the entire Himalayas are still rising, and Mount Everest is also increasing by about 1.27 centimeters per year.

Mount Everest has developed valley glaciers. There are many large-scale valley glaciers radiating around the peak. There are 18 valley glaciers with a length of more than 10 kilometers, and the end elevation is 3,600 to 5,400 meters above sea level. Among them, the glacier group composed of the three major glaciers of Zhongrongbuk, West Rongbuk and East Rongbuk on the north slope and their more than 30 small and medium-sized branch glaciers. Within the 5,000 square kilometers surrounding Mount Everest, the glacier covers an area of ??approximately 1,600 square kilometers. Seracal forests are also common in the tongue areas of many large glaciers.

Relics of ancient glacial activities such as ancient cirques, glacial trough valleys, glacial or ice water erosion accumulation platforms, lateral moraine and terminal moraine ridges are also common. Due to strong frost and weathering, the rocks on the peak are rugged, the horn peaks and blade ridges stand dangerously high, and there are debris slopes or stone seas all over. The repeated thawing and freezing of the soil surface forms special periglacial landforms such as stone rings and stone fences.

Location: Located in the middle part of the Himalayas on the border between China and Nepal, directly south of Dingri County, Shigatse Prefecture, Tibet.

Climate: The climate on Mount Everest has obvious monsoon characteristics. The winter half of the year is dry and windy. For dry season and windy season. The summer half of the year is the rainy season. There are great climate differences between the north and south slopes of Mount Everest. The south slope has abundant precipitation and has the characteristics of an oceanic monsoon climate; the north slope has less precipitation and has the characteristics of a continental plateau climate.

Best travel time: April to May and October are two transition seasons with sunny and mild weather, which are the golden seasons for climbing Mount Everest

　5. Huangshan

Huangshan Mountain is located in the scenic Wannan Mountains. It is famous for its "Three Wonders" and Four Wonders. Huangshan Mountain is full of masterpieces of nature, such as the strange peaks that split the ground and the sky-high mountains, and the exquisite and clear strange mountains. Rocks, endless sea of ??clouds, and strange pines constitute endless magical scenery. Its "majestic, strange, fantastic, and dangerous" scenery is truly amazing. < /p>

The Huangshan Scenic Area covers an area of ??about 1,200 square kilometers. There are 72 famous peaks in the area, including 36 large peaks and 36 small peaks. The main peaks are all above 1,800 meters above sea level, with Lotus Peak being the highest, with an altitude of 1,860 meters. In the Qin Dynasty, Huangshan Mountain was called Qianshan Mountain. It is Huangshan.

Huangshan is a sea of ??peaks and clouds. The whole mountain is divided into five seas, namely Beihai, Qianhai, West China Sea, East China Sea and Tianhai. Pingtianhong is the front mountain and the back mountain.

Huangshan generally takes a bus to Hot Spring, which is the tourism reception center of Huangshan. There are clusters of villas and pavilions here. The Taohua River in front of the hotel has a quiet environment and many scenic spots. There are also hot spring baths and hot spring swimming pools beside the stream.

People who have visited Huangshan Mountain say: The "main theme" of Huangshan Mountain is in the clouds and mist. This means that the best scenery of Huangshan Mountain is in the peak area. It is best when there are clouds and fog. Comrade Chen Yi said after visiting Huangshan: "The front mountain is majestic and the back mountain is beautiful." This shows that there are great differences in the natural scenery inside Huangshan. Some people also say that the three peaks of the front mountain are the most beautiful. Lotus Peak, Tiandu Peak, Yuping Peak, and the beauty of the back mountain are the two seas, namely the West Sea and the North Sea. According to the experience of tourists, you must climb to the peak area when visiting Huangshan, otherwise you will not be able to see the best scenery of Huangshan. There is a cable car available. Visitors can take a bus from the hot spring to Yungu Temple, and then take the cable car directly up to Beihai Baieling in Huangshan Mountain. They go up the back mountain and come down the front mountain. However, young tourists with strong legs are better to go up the front mountain and down the back mountain.

Beihai Hotel is the reception center of Houshan. On the right side of Beihai Hotel is the gorgeous Sanhuawu, where you can enjoy the famous "Mengbi Shenghua" scenery. Opposite Beihai Hotel is the majestic Lion Peak. , here is the famous Qiaoshi "Monkey Viewing the Sea". The main viewing point for viewing the scenery of Beihai is on the mountainside of Lion Peak. Come here in the early morning to see the spectacular stalagmite rainbow in the east of Beihai Hotel. , known as "the first wonder of Huangshan", with staggered stone pillars on the rainbow, strange pines and rocks of different styles, and "Eighteen Arhats Facing the South China Sea" lifelike and fascinating.

The most popular scenic spot in the West Sea is Paiyun Pavilion. , there are many mountains like arrows clustered here, the big peaks are majestic, and the small peaks overlap. Whenever the clouds and mist linger, the layers of peaks appear and disappear, like countless islands in the vast sea, especially when the sun sets in the west, the mountains are dyed. , the atmosphere is endless, presenting an infinitely wonderful and wonderful scene. Going south from Paiyun Pavilion, there is the famous Feilai Stone. The flying stones are not only unique in shape, but also allow people to enter a wonderful "painting realm" when leaning on the railing on the platform. The double shear peaks and double bamboo shoot peaks are like a magical splash-ink landscape painting.

Guangmingding is the viewing point of the sky and the sea. Due to its high and open terrain, it is an excellent place to watch the sunrise and the sea of ??clouds. Now a Huangshan weather station has been built here.

Going south from Guangmingding, you will pass by the lifelike "Aoyu Peak" and the "Old Monk Enters Ding" stone. You can reach the Lotus Peak by descending the "Hundred Steps Ladder". Lotus Peak is steep and towering, with majestic momentum, just like a newly blooming lotus. There are two wonders in reaching the top: one is the scenery, and the other is the lock. Young lovers or couples often lock two large locks together on the iron top to show their eternal unity, so this place has become a museum of locks. Going southeast from Lianhua Peak, you can reach Yuping Tower. It is located in the center of the three main peaks of Huangshan Mountain. It has almost all the wonders of Huangshan Mountain. Therefore, it is called "the best place in Huangshan Mountain" and is a viewing point for viewing the scenery of Qianhai. . The famous Welcoming Pine stands on the east side of Yuping Tower. Going east from Yingke Pine, you can reach Tiandu Peak, the most steep of the three main peaks in Huangshan. It is not easy to go up to Tiandu Peak. You have to go through the steep and dangerous ladder. Overpass. It can only be reached by crossing the crucian carp's back and three stone caves, among which the crucian carp's back is the most dangerous. After getting off Tiandu Peak, there is the way down the mountain, and the scenery along the way is moving.

6. Meili Snow Mountain

Meili Snow Mountain is located 10 kilometers northeast of Deqin County. It is the boundary mountain between Yunnan and Tibet. Legend has it that it is the branch of the Nyima Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Guardian.

Meili Snow Mountain is also known as the Snow Mountain Prince and is regarded as a "sacred mountain" by local Tibetans.

It is located between the Nujiang River and the Lancang River in the middle section of the Hengduan Mountains about 10 kilometers northeast of Deqin County. It is connected to the Adongeni Mountain in Tibet to the north and the Biluo Snow Mountain to the south. There are 13 peaks with an average altitude of more than 6,000 meters, known as "Prince Thirteen Peaks". It is a sacred mountain in the hearts of the Kham Tibetan people. The main peak, Kagebo Peak, is as high as 6,740 meters above sea level and is the highest peak in Yunnan. Prince Snow Mountain is world-famous for its majesty, magnificence, and mystery. As early as the 1930s, American scholars praised Kagebo Peak as "the most beautiful mountain in the world." The Chinese and Japanese mountaineering teams climbed three times in a row but failed to reach the summit. Under the Kagebo Peak, the cirques and glaciers are continuous, like a jade dragon stretching, and the ice and snow are dazzling. It is a rare marine modern glacier in the world. At the foot of the mountain, the Chodengong Temple and Gunmating Temple are temples where Tibetans worship the sacred mountain. Every year, Tibetans from Yunnan, Tibet, Sichuan, Qinghai, and Gansu come to worship. It has rich Tibetan customs and is a tourist destination for people to explore.

Meili Snow Mountain is the most spectacular snow-capped mountain group in Yunnan. There are hundreds of miles of snow-capped mountains and snow-capped peaks, accounting for 34.5% of the area of ??Deqin County. The Thirteen Peaks of Taizi, which are more than 6,000 meters above sea level, each have their own unique features and are closely connected. The main peak, Kawagebo Peak, is 6,740 meters above sea level and is the highest mountain in Yunnan. The Tibetan people in Diqing have left traces of their survival for generations at the foot of Meili Snow Mountain, and have also endowed Meili Snow Mountain with profound cultural connotations. Take a bus from Zhongdian, the state capital, to Deqin County, and then drive a few kilometers east of the city to reach Feilai Temple. At this time, the Prince Thirteen Bees, the main snow bees of Meili Snow Mountain, appeared in the field of vision. If the weather is fine by chance, the clear blue sky will set off the noble and majestic snow peaks, and the white edge of Kawagebo Peak will point directly at Cang Palace. The snowy peaks arranged on its left and right seem to be restricted by it, and they seem to be an inseparable whole beneath it.

The State Council announced this as one of the main landscapes of the third batch of key scenic spots in my country, the "Three Parallel Rivers". In the 1990s, Meili Snow Mountain attracted many scientific explorers and mountaineers. From 1902 to 1996, British, American, Japanese and medium-sized climbers climbed the snow-capped mountains but failed to reach the summit. In January 1991, 17 Chinese and Japanese mountaineers died in the snow-capped mountains. Now their bodies and belongings have been claimed, but their souls will always be buried deep in the snow-capped mountains. These climbers and explorers have made Meili Snow Mountain famous in the world and added a bit of mystery.

The best viewing locations: First, Feilai Temple to the west of Deqin, where you can take a panoramic view of the Meili Thirteen Peaks; second, Prince Temple on the Mingyong Glacier.

Meili Snow Mountain’s prayer route (divided into two routes: inner and outer): 2003 is the year of Meili Snow Mountain’s birth year. Along the way, countless Tibetans can be seen bringing their own food and piously walking around the mountain.

1. Internal transfer route

On the first day, go from Shangri-La to Deqin (187 kilometers, passing Benzilan, Dongzhulin Temple, etc. along the way) and stay in Deqin. On the second day, Deqin went to Mingyong Glacier (70 kilometers) and stayed in Mingyong Village. On the third day, take a bus from Mingyong Village to Xidang Village, then ride a horse or hike to Yubeng Village and stay in Yubeng Village. Day 4, a one-day trip to Yubeng. Five trees with the same roots, ancient seal script, and Yubeng Shen Waterfall. Stay at Yubeng Village. On the 5th day, Yubeng hiked over Yubeng Mountain and then took a bus from Xidang to Deqin. On the 6th day, he took a bus from Deqin to Shangri-La.

2. The outer route is longer and takes about 13 days to complete. It visits Yunnan and Tibet along the way. Since the road passes through many small trails and villages, it is best to find a special transit map before embarking on the road.

7. Daocheng Three Snow Mountains

For those who are keen on snow mountain tourism, it would be a lifelong regret not to visit Daocheng, because Daocheng’s sacred peaks are the Three Snow Mountains of Aden (Xian Nairi, Shanuo Duoji, Yang Maiyong) are otherworldly, mysterious and spiritual, which is breathtaking. Daocheng Shenfeng is also a holy place for ethnic minorities to worship their gods. According to historical records, Daocheng Shenfeng ranks 11th among the 24 sacred Buddhist sites in the world. Nowadays, many Tibetans like to come here to perform pilgrimage.

Climbing crutches: Daocheng is hidden deep in the Gongga Snow Mountain and Haizi Mountain in the Hengduan Mountains, with an altitude between 2,000 meters and more than 6,000 meters. Due to the large height difference, its geography and landforms are very special and diverse. Because the transportation is relatively poor, travel agencies such as China National Travel Service and Guangzhou Travel Agency provide basically 7-day tours.

Alternative plan: Haizi Mountain Scenic Area, this is a magical stone mountain. It is the relic of ancient glaciers during the Himalayan orogeny. The locals call it Haizi Mountain because it is layered on top of each other. There are 1,145 mountain lakes embedded in the mountains.

8. K2

"K2" means "tall and majestic" in Tajik. K2 is 8,611 meters above sea level. It is the main peak of the Karakoram Mountains and the second highest peak in the world. It is also known as K2 Peak abroad. K2 is located at 76.5 degrees east longitude and 35.9 degrees north latitude, in the middle of the Karakoram Mountains. It belongs to the Chinese side and is located in Yecheng County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

The Karakoram Mountains stretch for thousands of kilometers, running northwest-southeast, with an altitude generally above 6,000 meters. The mountains are densely populated with peaks, including K2. There are four world-famous peaks over 8,000 meters in close proximity: Broad Peak is on the east side of K2, with an altitude of 8,051 meters; and Gashurbrum Mountain is in sequence. , 8068 meters above sea level; Gasherbrum II Peak, 8035 meters above sea level. Nearly one-third of the world's 14 peaks above 8,000 meters are located here.

There are more than 20 peaks above 7,000 meters. Skyankanli Peak on the north side is 7,545 meters above sea level; Spande Peak on the west side is 7,385 meters above sea level; further down there is Coronet Peak, 7,295 meters above sea level. Therefore, this has become the second mountaineering center that attracts the attention of mountaineers around the world.

There are mainly 6 ridges on the K2 mountain peak, and the northwest-southeast ridge is the main ridge line of the Karakorum Mountains. It is also the national border between China and Pakistan. Others include the North Ridge, West Ridge, and Northwest Ridge. The top of the peak is pyramid-shaped, with ice cliffs and steep mountains. The steep slope is covered with avalanche chute marks. The top of the mountain is an ice slope rising slightly from north to south, with a large area. The north side is like a knife cutting an axe, with an average slope of more than 45 degrees. From the northern base camp to the summit, the vertical height difference reaches 4,700 meters. It is the largest vertical height difference in the world for peaks above 8,000 meters. The glacier on the north side is called K2, and its terrain is complex and changeable. The surface of the glacier is broken, with light and dark ice cracks crisscrossing it. The valley on the west side of the glacier is a steep rock wall with frequent boulders, ice avalanches and avalanches. On both sides of K2 is the 44-kilometer-long Yinsugeti Glacier.

The K2 area not only has a dangerous terrain but also a very harsh climate. From May to September every year, the southwest monsoon brings warm and moist airflow, which turns into rain and falls. This is the rainy season in this region. From mid-September to mid-April of the following year, strong westerly winds arrive, bringing a harsh winter. The lowest temperature at the peak can reach -50 degrees, and the maximum wind speed can reach more than 5 meters/second. It is a restricted climate zone for mountaineering. From May to September, due to rising temperatures, melting snow and falling temperatures, the water levels in river valleys often rise sharply, making it difficult to enter the mountains. Therefore, the best time for mountaineering activities should be arranged from May to early June. Although the river water rises at that time, But it’s not serious; from July to September, the temperature at the top of the mountain is slightly higher and the good weather lasts longer, making it a good time to climb to the top.

The route to K2 is the longest route among open peaks in my country. From Yecheng, an important town in southern Xinjiang, take a bus along the Xinjiang Highway to Mazar, and then drive 25 kilometers along the simple road to Mazar Dala. From here, you can walk for 6 days and cover 90 kilometers to reach the K2 mountain climbing base camp (Yinhong Beach, 3924 meters above sea level). This section of the road has to cross the Agreda plate at an altitude of 4,800 meters and enter the Kelqing River Valley. It is necessary to avoid the sudden surge of the Kelqing River in July and August. At this time, no humans or animals can pass.

In 1902, the British mountaineering team failed to climb K2 for the first time. In the next 50 years or so, mankind has tried many times without success. Until July 31, 1954, the Italian mountaineering team said. Rachetieri and A. Two people, Kangbi O's, set a record for the first ascent of the mountain from the Pakistani side along the East Ridge, which took nearly 100 days.

In 1976 and 1977, the Chinese Mountaineering Association twice organized teams to enter the north side of K2 to conduct route reconnaissance. On August 4, 1982, the K2 mountaineering team of the Japanese Mountaineering Association climbed to the summit from the north slope along the north ridge for the first time. After that, Italian and Japanese mountaineering teams from the Yokohama Mountain Association and the American mountaineering team first successfully conquered K2 from the Chinese side.

9. Mount Kailash, the sacred mountain

Commonly known as Xueling Mountain. To the north of Manasarovar Lake, the holy lake in Burang County. It is the main peak of Gangdise Mountains, with an altitude of 6656 meters. It is one of the famous Buddhist holy places. To the north of Manasarovar, the peak is covered with ice and snow all year round. The four walls of the peak are symmetrical, forming a round-crown pyramid. The sky above the peak is often shrouded by white clouds, making it increasingly mysterious. The distance around the mountain is 51 kilometers and there are eight temples around it.

The four major rivers in the Ngari area - Maquan River, Shiquan River, Xiangquan River and Kongque River flow down from all directions of Kailash. At the same time, various sects believe that their gods are related to this mountain peak. connect. In Buddhism, it is the "Sumi Mountain" composed of the four treasures of gold, silver, colored glaze and glass. It is surrounded by the Seven Gold Mountains, the Seven Fragrance Seas and the Twelve Continents, symbolizing the center of the entire Buddhist universe; in Tibetan Bon religion , it is the mountain where three hundred and sixty gods live.

When the Patriarch Xinraomiwochi descended from the sky, he landed on the top of this mountain. In Hinduism, it is "Kailas" and "Shiva's Paradise". Various religious sects regard Mount Kailash as the center of the world, and many believers come to worship it every year. Believers from India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim and other countries have traveled thousands of miles and gone through all kinds of hardships to come here. They kowtow and pray along the way, and only after worshiping around the mountain are their merits fulfilled and their long-cherished wishes fulfilled, especially in the Year of the Horse.

10. Mount Emei

Mount Emei is located in Emeishan City, Sichuan Province, China. The scenic area covers an area of ??154 square kilometers. The highest peak, Wanfoding, is 3,099 meters above sea level. It is a famous tourist attraction and a famous Buddhist mountain; It is a national-level mountainous scenic spot in China that integrates natural scenery and Buddhist culture. It was included in the "World Natural and Cultural Heritage List" on December 6, 1996.

Emei Mountain is a protruding mountain, majestic, beautiful, ancient and magical. It is famous for its beautiful natural scenery, long-standing Buddhist culture, rich animal and plant resources, and unique geology and landforms. It is known as "Fairy Mountain Buddha Country", "Plant Kingdom", "Animal Paradise", "Geological Museum", etc. It is known as "Emei is the most beautiful place in the world". Li Bai, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, wrote in a poem: "There are many fairy mountains in Shu, but it is difficult to compare with Mount Emei."; Zhou Hongmo, a poet of the Ming Dynasty, praised: "The beauty of the three mountains is unparalleled in the world, so why go across the sea to find Penglai"; the contemporary writer Guo Moruo wrote that Mount Emei is "a famous mountain in the world." ".

Throughout the ages, Mount Emei has been a resort for people to worship Buddha, sightseeing, scientific investigation, and leisure and recuperation. Mount Emei has been popular with tourists for thousands of years, and it always maintains its charm. Mount Emei has been popular with tourists for thousands of years, and it always maintains its charm.

Its main features are: Mount Emei is higher than the Five Sacred Mountains and is the most beautiful in the world. It has majestic mountains, beautiful scenery and various atmospheres. There is a wonderful saying that "one mountain has four seasons, and ten miles have different skies". Tan Zhongyue, a poet of the Qing Dynasty, summarized the beautiful scenery of Mount Emei into ten sceneries: "Auspicious Light on the Golden Summit", "Moonlit Night on the Elephant Pond", "Nine Lao Immortal Mansion", "Hongchun Dawn Rain", "White Water Autumn Wind", "Shuangqiao Qingyin", " "Daping Jixue", "Lingyan Greenery", "Luofeng Qingyun", "Shengji Late Planting". Nowadays, people continue to discover and create many new landscapes, such as red pearls and greenery, Huxi Tingquan, Longjiang Plank Road, Longmen Waterfall, Thunder Cave Smoke and Clouds, Jieyin Feihong, Lying Cloud Floating Boat, Fir Forest, etc. fascinating.

Entering the mountains, there are many mountains and towering ancient trees. There are twists and turns, and the clouds break the bridge. The stream is deep and the valley is secluded, with only a glimmer of light from the sky. Thousands of valleys are flowing, and the sound of water is gurgling. Fairy birds sing, colorful butterflies flutter; monkeys play, frogs play, strange flowers pave the path, and there is a unique cave. In the spring, everything is green and green; in the summer, the flowers are in full bloom; in the autumn, the mountains are covered with colorful red leaves; in the winter, the mountains are covered with snow and silver. Climbing to the top of the Golden Summit and looking far into the distance, the field of vision is extremely broad and the scenery is very magnificent. Watching the sunrise, sea of ??clouds, Buddha's light, and sunset will make you relaxed and happy; to the west, you can see the snow-capped peaks, Gongga Mountain, and Wawu Mountain, and the mountains reach the sky; to the south, you can see the Ten Thousand Buddhas Summit, where the rolling clouds and waves are magnificent; to the north, you can see the hundreds of miles of plain rivers. Like paving a brocade, you can have a panoramic view of Dadu River and Qingyi River. Standing on the top of Emei, I really feel like "seeing all the small mountains at a glance".

Mount Emei is the dojo of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva and one of the four major Buddhist holy places in my country. It is said that Buddhism was introduced to Mount Emei in the 1st century AD. The development of Buddhism in the past 2,000 years has left Mount Emei with a rich Buddhist cultural heritage and created many eminent monks and virtuous people, making Mount Emei gradually become a Buddhist holy place with profound influence in China and even the world. At present, there are about 300 monks and nuns in the whole mountain, and nearly 30 temples, among which the famous ones are Baoguo Temple, Fuhu Temple, Qingyin Pavilion, Hongchunping, Xianfeng Temple, Xixiangchi, Jinding Huazang Temple, Wannian Temple... wait.

The Buddhist statues in the temple include clay sculptures, wood carvings, jade carvings, copper and iron castings, porcelain, and cast-off yarns, etc., with vivid shapes and exquisite craftsmanship. For example, the bronze "Samantabhadra Riding Elephant" in Wannian Temple is one of the best in the mountain and is a national first-class protected cultural relic. The bronze statue of Amitabha, the three-body Buddha bronze statue, and the Seven Buddhas without Veils in Baoguo Temple are all precious. Buddhist statues. There are also the Bay Leaf Sutra, the Huayan Bronze Pagoda, the Shengji Evening Bell, the Golden Dome Bronze Stele, and the Samantabhadra Golden Seal, all of which are precious Buddhist cultural relics. The Buddhist music of Mount Emei is colorful and unique. Emeishan Martial Arts is well-known at home and abroad as one of the three major schools of Chinese martial arts. These rich Buddhist cultural heritage are treasures in the cultural treasure house of the Chinese nation.