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It's said that seeing the Sun Shining over Golden Mountain brings a year's worth of good luck! When the clouds part and the brilliant sunlight shines on the peak, the sacred snow-capped mountains are ablaze with splendor, their gilded peaks awe-inspiring and majestic. This is the sacred phenomenon of "Sun Shining over Golden Mountain"!
The Rising Sun Shining on the Golden Mountain is a particularly beautiful natural wonder of the mountains. It can only be seen at specific times and locations, usually at sunrise or dusk. A dazzling golden light descends from the sky onto the snow-capped peaks, creating a truly spectacular spectacle! There are countless Rising Sun Shining on the Golden Mountain wonders in my country, but this article lists 20 representative ones. Let's see which ones you've experienced.
Meili Snow Mountain is located at the top of the Eight Sacred Mountains. Its main peak, Kawagebo, is the highest peak in Yunnan Province and is recognized as the most beautiful snow mountain in the world. It is known as the "God of Snow Mountain". The golden light descending from the sky shines on the top of the snow mountain, like a golden "Potala Palace", which is extremely spectacular.
🔸Viewing spots: Feilai Temple, Yubeng Village, Wunongding, Shuoda Village, Pojun Camp, Xueda Lake, etc.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a group of snow-capped mountains in Lijiang, Yunnan. Its main peak, Fanzidou, is 5,596 meters above sea level. The alpine snow-covered scenery here is located above 4,000 meters above sea level, with dangerous, strange, beautiful and picturesque scenery. Its silver-clad thirteen snow-capped peaks stretch endlessly, like a "giant dragon" soaring and dancing, hence the name "Jade Dragon".
🔸Viewing spots: Glacier Park, Cableway, Yakping, Ganhaizi, Baisha Ancient Town, Qingxi Lake Reservoir, Heilongtan Park, etc.
The main peak of Gongga Snow Mountain is 7,556 meters above sea level. It is the highest mountain in Sichuan Province and is known as the "King of Shu Mountains". It is one of the mountains with the largest height difference in the world. Under the long-term action of glaciers, the peak has developed into a cone-shaped peak with a large horn. Its majestic figure watches over the land of Bashu.
🔸Viewing spots: Lenggacuo, Lisuohai, Niubei Mountain, Zimei Pass, Yuzixi, Yaha Pass, etc.
Yaomei Peak of Siguniang Mountain is 6250 meters above sea level and is the second highest peak in Sichuan, second only to Gongga Snow Mountain, the "King of Shu Mountains" with an altitude of 7556 meters. Therefore, Yaomei Peak is also known as the "Queen of Shu Mountains". Its overall shape is pyramid-shaped.
🔸Viewing spots: Maobiliang, Bajiaopeng Lake, Dafeng and Erfeng Peaks of Siguniang Mountain, Bipenggou Mumuli Camp, etc.
Yala Snow Mountain is one of the four sacred mountains in Tibet. Its highest point is 5,820 meters above sea level. The top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round, like a pure white rectangular pyramid, nestled deep in the Tagong grassland. When the sky is clear and cloudless, the mountain is illuminated by the sun and glitters. Its tall back is in sight of Mount Gongga in the distance.
🔸Viewing spots: Tagong Grassland, Yuzixi, Honghaizi, Balangshengdu Village, Gediram Sky City, etc.
Yangmaiyong, meaning "Manjushri Bodhisattva" in Tibetan, is the southern peak of the "Three Protectors" Snow Mountain. Reaching 5,958 meters above sea level, it is ranked the highest of the three in Buddhism. Below the sacred peak, surrounded by a vast valley, forests, grasslands, and streams harmoniously form a magnificent natural landscape.
🔸Viewing spots: Luorong Cow Farm, Boyongcuo, Manachajin, Echu Mountain, Five-Colored Sea, Snake Lake, etc.
Xiannairi Snow Mountain is the highest of the three peaks in the Yading Scenic Area and the fifth highest peak in Sichuan. It is 6,032 meters above sea level. It is majestic and majestic, like a sword cutting through the clouds. The name of the peak means "Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva", and the Buddha is ranked second. The surrounding area is surrounded by glacial peaks, glaciers and glacial relics and alpine lakes. The peak is 10 degrees north and faces the Big Dipper to the west. Both Buddhism and Taoism regard the Big Dipper as an auspicious star. Secondly, the entire snow mountain is a circular ice bowl with a downward slope, so when we look at it from both sides, the peak always faces us.
🔸Viewing spots: Aden Village Station No. 1, Pearl Sea, Boyongcuo, Chonggu Temple, Echu Mountain, Mana Chajin, etc.
Shanuoduoji, meaning "Vajrapani Bodhisattva," is the eastern peak of the Three Protectors Snow Mountain and ranks third in the Buddhist hierarchy. Its main peak is a triangular pyramid, the closest in shape to a pyramid among the three. Sharp ridges wind along its flanks, with the side facing away from the light appearing dark, a sharp, defined line against the blue sky.
🔸Viewing spots: Yading Village, Five-Colored Sea, Mana Tea Gold, Boyongcuo, Chonggu Meadow, etc.
Lianbaoye is located at the junction of Sichuan, Gansu and Qinghai provinces. It is a large-scale, majestic art palace with unpredictable and profound peaks and rocks, beautiful water lakes, flying waterfalls and steaming hot springs. It is a majestic stone castle.
🔸Viewing spots: Zazarcuo, Luoxia Lake, Baixiang Lake, and the roadside near the parking lot in the scenic area, etc.
Mount Everest, with an altitude of 8,848.86 meters, is the main peak of the Himalayas and the highest mountain in the world. As the highest peak in the world, it has attracted countless people's attention. It is majestic and magnificent.
🔸Viewing spots: Gaula Pass, the east slope of Mount Everest, Mount Everest Base Camp, Dongba Village, Mount Everest Castle, etc.
Mount Kailash is 6656 meters above sea level. The snow on the top of the mountain never melts all year round. At sunrise and sunset, the white Mount Kailash looks like it is wearing a golden dress.
🔸Viewing spots: Laang Co, Qiwu Temple, Manasarovar, Prayer Flag Square, Zhire Temple, etc.
Mount Namjagbarwa is known as the "Father of Tibetan Mountains". Its shape is tall and steep, full of masculine beauty. The main peak is 7,782 meters above sea level. Its huge triangular peak pierces the sky like a spear tip. It was once rated as the first of the "Ten Most Beautiful Mountains in China" by "National Geographic China".
🔸Viewing spots: Suosong Village, Zhibai Village, Dalin Village, Tunbai Village, Sejila Mountain Pass, etc.
Shishapangma, with an altitude of 8,012 meters, is the 14th highest peak in the world and one of the famous peaks in the Himalayas. It is located in Nyalam County, Tibet, China, and is the only 8,000-meter peak located entirely in China.
🔸Viewing spots: Jiawula Pass, Gongcuo Camp, Peikucuo, Fortress Gangri Camp, Langtang Camp, etc.
Kulagangri is known as one of the "Four Sacred Mountains" in central Tibet. It stands 7,538 meters above sea level on the main ridge of the middle Himalayas. There are six peaks over 7,000 meters standing next to Kulagangri. From a distance, it looks magnificent and endless. From a close distance, it is full of pressure and shocking.
🔸Viewing spots: Baima Lincuo, Mengdala Pass, Pumo Yongcuo Viewing Platform, etc.
Pula Xiqiong, also known as King Peak, is the satellite peak of Lengbu Gangri, the highest peak in the Gangdise Mountains. It is 6,530 meters above sea level. Its perfect pyramid shape makes it stand out. It is sharp and upright like a king, standing majestically. When the sky breaks, even the golden sunlight that shines on the earth crowns it.
🔸Viewpoint: Pula Xichong Viewpoint
Sapu Sacred Mountain is the highest peak in the eastern section of Nyainqentanglha Mountain. The main peak is 6,556 meters above sea level. It is also called "Sapu Gunla Gabu". It is one of the sacred mountains of the Bon religion in Tibetan Buddhism. Surrounded by mountains, it is revered as the king of the sacred mountains in the area. Looking at Sapu from a distance, its shape is like a standard equilateral triangle, which is quite similar to a white pyramid.
🔸Viewing spots: The bridge on the outer lake of Sap Mountain, the edge of the glacier on the inner lake, the temple on the right mountain, and the bridge on the inner lake
Mount Namunani, also known as the "Goddess Peak", is a magnificent snow-capped mountain in Tibet and is known as the sister peak of Mount Everest. Mount Namunani is located in Pangong Lake County, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, and is part of the Himalayas. With an altitude of 7,694 meters, Mount Namunani is one of the highest peaks in the world.
🔸Viewing spots: Lake Manasarovar, Lake Laangcuo, etc.
The Nyainqentanglha Mountains are one of the main mountain ranges in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of China. They run across the central and eastern parts of Tibet and are the eastern extension of the Gangdise Mountains. The peak is shaped like an eagle's beak, with many broken rocks and cliffs. It is shrouded in clouds and mist during the day and is covered with ice and snow all year round.
🔸Viewing spots: Namtso-Naganla Pass, Nyainqentanglha Mountain Observation Deck on the Beijing-Tibet Expressway, etc.
Bogda Peak is 5,445 meters above sea level and is the highest peak in the eastern section of the Tianshan Mountains. It is regarded as the home of gods and the source of purple air and is worshipped by people. It is surrounded by 6 peaks over 5,000 meters and dozens of peaks over 4,000 meters. It is a spectacular and steep peak.
🔸Viewing spots: Bogda Peak Base Camp, Baiyanghe West Valley Camp, etc.
Muztagh Ata Peak stands 7,509 meters above sea level. Its majestic and tall body stands tall on the Pamir Plateau. The upside-down glacier is like a silver beard floating on its chest, so it is called the "Father of Icebergs". Many pilgrims come here to appreciate the beautiful scenery of Muztagh Ata Peak and Karakul Lake.
🔸Viewing spots: Lake Ka, Karakul Lake, Taheman Wetland, Muztagh Ata Glacier Park, etc.
The morning light pierces through layers of clouds and mist atop the snow-capped mountains, illuminating all directions. The Sun Shining over the Golden Mountain symbolizes brightness, luck, and the arrival of happiness. Upon seeing the Sun Shining over the Golden Mountain, all thorns and darkness will finally dissipate... Set out! Bring your family and friends to see the breathtaking Sun Shining over the Golden Mountain! Reap the blessings of a year of good fortune from the Sun Shining over the Golden Mountain!
