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Here are 15 must-see golden mountains in China for outdoor hikes. These are must-sees for outdoor enthusiasts. How many have you been to? It's said that seeing a golden mountain in the sun brings good luck for the entire year!
🔸Altitude: 6740 m
🔸Recommendation period: October to May of the following year
🔸Viewing spots: Feilai Temple, Wunongding, and Jun Camp
The gods of the snow-capped mountains, the Thirteen Peaks of Meili are all known as "immortals practicing in the Prince's Palace". The Sun Shining on the Golden Mountain usually occurs in the early morning of a clear day. The golden light shines on the top of the snow-capped mountain, like a glowing "Potala Palace". The best time to view the Meili Snow Mountain is from October to May of the following year. There is little rainfall, the air is clean and the transparency is high. At that time, there is more than 80% chance of encountering the spectacle of the Sun Shining on the Golden Mountain.
🔸Highest peak: 5369 meters
🔸Recommended period: November-December
🔸Viewing spots: Luoxia Lake, Zazalcuo, Baixiang Lake
"Lianbaoyezhe" means "dignified jade peak" in Chinese. It is a world and art temple dominated by strange peaks and rocks, glacial relics, snow-capped mountains and lakes. The mountains here are gorgeous, magical and angular, and the water here is clear and blue like a fairy mirror. It is simply the magical wonderland in "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit".
🔸Main peak altitude: 7508.9 meters
🔸Recommendation period: October to March of the following year
🔸Viewing spots: Lenggacuo, Zimei Pass, Hailuogou, Niubei Mountain, Black Stone City
The King of Shu Mountains is also ranked second among the top ten most beautiful mountains in China. It is famous for the wonder of the Golden Mountain in the Sun. The sun shines on the top of Gongga Snow Mountain, and the snow-capped mountain sparkles in the sun, like a golden palace. The best time to see the Golden Mountain in the Sun is at the end of October and the beginning of November.
🔸Main peak altitude: 6247.8 meters
🔸Recommended period: November-April
🔸Viewing spots: Haizigou Guozhuangping, Zhaijieping, Chaoshanping
Known as the "Queen of Sichuan Mountains," the Eastern Alps boast year-round snow and steep peaks, creating a captivating spectacle in any season. With its snow-capped mountains, lakes, forests, rivers, and alpine meadows, it's a true paradise on earth. The Golden Peak of Siguniang Mountain is also one of China's most beautiful. When the rays of sunrise and sunset illuminate the peak, even the floating clouds are bathed in color.
🔸Altitude: 6033.0 meters
🔸Recommended period: November-February
🔸Viewpoints: Boyongcuo, Luorong Cow Farm, Five-Colored Sea, Manachajin
The three sacred mountains of Yading are collectively known as the Three Protectors. Yangmaiyong, representing Manjushri Bodhisattva, is the chief of the "Three Protectors" snow-capped mountains. Newly certified as a 6,000-meter-high snow-capped mountain, it is considered the most beautiful of the Yading snow-capped mountains. From Poyongcuo, you can admire the azure pearl among the mountains and the perfect vantage point for viewing the golden reflection of the sacred mountain. Sunlight suddenly shines through the snow-capped peaks, and the golden mountain is reflected in the lake, resembling a stunning oil painting.
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🔸Recommended period: November-February
🔸Viewing spots: Yading Village Station 1, Boyong Co, Pearl Sea, Mana Chajin
One of Daocheng's Three Sacred Mountains, Xiannairi represents Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and is considered the main peak of the Three Sacred Mountains by Tibetans. The mountain is shaped like a circular cirque, with the Pearl Sea at its foot. Legend has it that three pilgrimages to the mountain will grant one's wishes, and anyone who sees the sun shining on the golden mountain will receive the blessings of the Bodhisattva it represents.
🔸Altitude: 5951.3 meters
🔸Recommended period: November-February
🔸Viewing spots: Yading Village, Five-Colored Sea, Boyong Co, Mana Chajin, Chonggu Meadow
Xianuoduoji represents Vajrapani Bodhisattva. Its main peak is a triangular pyramid, similar in shape to a pyramid. In Buddhism, it is a sacred mountain that protects against violence and brings peace to the people. At its foot, Luolong Ranch is where Mr. Locke once camped. Of Daocheng's three sacred mountains, Xianuoduoji offers the most beautiful sunsets. The Chonggu Temple Observation Deck and Luolong Ranch are ideal spots to capture the sunset. Compared to Chonggu Temple, Luolong Ranch offers a wider view of the snow-capped mountains, providing better lighting.
🔸Altitude: 5884 meters
🔸Recommended season: Autumn and winter
🔸Viewing spots: Yuzixi, Tagong Grassland, Red Lake
One of the four sacred mountains in Tibet, known as the "Second Shambhala," the mountain commands immense local prestige. It is the first snow-capped mountain traversed on the Sichuan-Tibet Tea-Horse Road and is ranked among China's ten most beautiful snow-capped mountains. A pristine, pure-white rectangular pyramid, the Yala Snow Mountain is nicknamed the "White Yak of the East." The sun's golden glow is truly breathtaking. Morning light pierces through layers of mist at its summit, shrouding the lotus-shaped mountain in golden light, giving it a rose-gold sheen that is breathtakingly beautiful.
🔸Altitude: 5445 meters
🔸Recommended period: June-August
🔸Viewing spots: Bogda Peak Base Camp, Baiyanghe West Valley Camp
The highest peak in the eastern Tianshan Mountains is capped year-round with snow, a majestic spectacle reminiscent of a silver helmet and jade armor. Known as the "Sea of Snow," it's also known as the Pearl of the Tianshan Mountains. Panoramic views of the sun-lit Golden Mountain, plateau lakes, alpine pastures, majestic glaciers, imposing snow-capped mountains, and holy snow lotuses abound, creating a magical world detached from reality.
🔸Altitude: 7546 meters
🔸Recommended period: June-August
🔸Viewing spots: Lake Ka, Lake Karakul, Muztagh Ata Glacier Park
The "Father of Icebergs," the most captivating landscape and landmark on the Pamir Plateau, is a sacred site coveted by all climbers. The snow on the mountain never melts year-round. Muztagh Ata and Karakul Lake at its foot, with its mirror-like waters, reflect both Muztagh Ata and Kongur Jiubie Peak. It's the perfect vantage point for viewing these two snow-capped peaks.
🔸Altitude: 6714 meters
🔸Recommended period: September-October
🔸Viewing spots: Jiwu Temple, Manasarovar Lake, Laangcuo Lake, along National Highway 219, Zhire Temple, etc.
Known as the "King of Mountains," Mount Kailash, the center of the world, was selected by China National Geographic as one of China's ten most beautiful mountains. The towering mountain is majestic and surrounded by unique peaks. Its main peak, shaped like a domed pyramid, is capped with snow. Its four walls are perfectly symmetrical, and its body, like a crystal structure, is often shrouded in white clouds, creating a truly breathtaking sight. At sunrise, Mount Kailash is bathed in golden light, resembling a golden temple. The scene is truly breathtaking.
🔸Altitude: 8027 meters
🔸Recommended period: October-November
🔸Viewing spots: Jiawula Pass, Peikucuo, Gongcuo Camp
The only 8,000-meter peak located entirely within China, it is surrounded by snow-capped peaks of 6,000 to 7,000 meters, creating a visual feast of seracs and glaciers. The exposed mountain creates a breathtaking visual impact. Highland lakes such as Gongcuo, Jialongcuo, and Garongcuo are scattered along the route, creating a striking contrast between snow-capped mountains and lakes. Gongcuo, at 5,100 meters, is the most iconic.
🔸Altitude: 8848.86 meters
🔸Recommended period: September-October
🔸Viewpoints: Everest Base Camp, Cuo Xue Ren Ma, Pei Ku Cuo, Wu La Pass, Wu La Pass
The world's highest peak, in the shape of a pyramid, is regarded as a sacred symbol. Every time the sun rises over the main peak, the huge mountain is illuminated by the red light and looks gorgeous. Both sunset and sunrise can produce an intoxicating effect of the golden mountain. The sunlight bathes the mountain in golden light, and the clouds are still lingering, like small pyramids that appear and disappear from time to time, making it even more mysterious.
🔸Altitude: 7782 meters
🔸Recommended period: November-March
🔸Viewpoints: Sejila Pass, Tunbai Village, Suosong Village
The "Father of All Tibetan Mountains," known as "the Peak of Shameful Women," is said to be so rare that nine out of ten people never encounter it. During the "Sunshine Golden Mountain" event, the towering Namjagbarwa Peak reveals its snow-capped summit, and the soft golden sunlight casts a dazzling golden glow on the snow-capped peak, creating a dreamlike scene.
🔸Altitude: 7538 meters
🔸Recommended period: September-October
🔸Viewing spots: Baima Lincuo, Pumo Yongcuo, Mengdala Pass
This fairyland, the closest to the human world, boasts snow-capped mountain scenery comparable to that of EBC. The ridge to the left of Baima Lincuo is the best spot for photographing the Kulagangri Snow Mountain, offering a panoramic view of the magnificent southern slopes. From Pumoyongcuo, the Kulagangri stretches for miles, its majestic and upright form shrouded in golden sunlight, while Pumoyongcuo gazes back with deep longing.
When you travel from Langkazi County to Lhoza County along the G219 National Highway, known as "China's Most Beautiful Scenic Avenue", you will definitely pass by this super snow mountain viewing platform - Mondala Pass. It is an excellent viewing point for admiring the majestic Kulagangri peaks, the golden mountains in the sun, and the starry sky and sea of clouds. Here, what comes into view are the towering snow-capped mountains and the winding mountain road at the foot of the mountain.
Being accompanied by snow-capped mountains from morning till night is the ideal of many people who are running towards freedom. The sun shines on the golden mountains all the time, so turn the beautiful scenery into memories that truly belong to you.
