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What kind of snow mountain is that in Hailuogou?

The snow-capped mountain in Hailuogou is Mount Gongga. Gongga Mountain, also called Minya Gongga, is located south of Kangding, Sichuan Province. It is the main peak of the Snow Mountain. There are 45 peaks with an altitude of more than 6,000 meters around it. The main peak stands at the top of the peaks, with an altitude of 7,556 meters, 6,000 meters higher than the Dadu River on its east side. It is the highest mountain in Sichuan Province and is known as the "King of Shu Mountain" , a national scenic spot. Introduction to Hailuogou Gongga Snow Mountain

Gongga Snow Mountain is located 55 kilometers south of Kangding City and is the main peak of the Snow Mountain. Gongga Mountain, with an altitude of 7556 meters, is the highest mountain in Sichuan Province and is known as the "King of Shu Mountain". The mountainous area is full of peaks, has solid ice and deep snow, and is full of dangers. It is a famous mountain that is very popular among mountaineering enthusiasts.

Gongga Mountain is located on the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, in the middle of the Snow Mountains of the Hengduan Mountains, between the Dadu River and the Yalong River. "Gongga Mountain", "Gong" in Tibetan means ice and snow, and "Ga" means white, which means "white iceberg" and also means "the highest snow mountain".

Gongga Mountain is famous for its glaciers. There are 159 modern glaciers at the foot of the mountain, covering an area of ??more than 390 square kilometers. It is one of the earliest areas where marine glaciers developed in the world. Among them, the famous ones include Gongga No. 1, 2, and 3 Glaciers in Yanzigou, Meizigou Glacier, Hailuogou No. 1 Glacier, Gongba Glacier, and Bawang Glacier. The thickness of the ice reaches 150-300 meters, which is very spectacular. Due to the erosion of glaciers, the steep peaks have turned into pyramid shapes, towering into the clouds and piercing the sky.