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People who often go to snow-capped mountains know that there are two worlds here: above the snow line is an icy silence where all things are extinct; below the snow line are green mountains, dense forests and fields, a land forgiven by wind and frost, where all things revive.
Here are 20 of China's most beautiful snow-capped mountains. From towering and majestic to graceful and elegant, each one has its own unique charm! It's said that less than 1% of the country's population has seen one. How many have you been to?
📍Shigatse, Tibet
🏔Altitude 8848.86 meters
⭐ means "Mother Earth" or "Third Goddess", the main peak of the Himalayas, is the highest mountain in the world, the northern slope is in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of China, and the southern slope is in Nepal.
🗓️Best viewing period: April-June, September-October
📸Recommended viewing spots: Gaula Pass, the east slope of Mount Everest, Mount Everest Base Camp, and Mount Everest Fortress
📍Tibet·Nari
🏔6656 meters above sea level
⭐ Meaning "Snow Mountain Treasure" in Tibetan, it is the main peak of Gangdise Mountain and is known as the "center of the world". The four walls of the snow peak are symmetrical and shaped like a pyramid.
🗓️Best viewing period: May to October
📸Recommended scenic spots: Laang Co, Qiwu Temple, Manasarovar, Prayer Flag Square, Zhire Temple
📍Nyingchi, Tibet
🏔7782 meters above sea level
⭐ Known as the "Father of Tibetan Mountains", it never reveals its true face easily, so it is also called the "Shy Girl Peak". Chase the Golden Mountain in the Sunlight, enjoy the afternoon tea at Nanga Parbat, and experience the invincible
🗓️Best viewing period: September to April of the following year
📸Recommended viewing spots: Suosong Village, Zhibai Village, Dalin Village, Tunbai Village, Sejila Pass
📍Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan
🏔Altitude 7508.9 meters
⭐The highest mountain in Sichuan Province, known as the "King of Shu Mountains". It is one of the mountains with the largest height difference in the world and is famous for the wonders of the sun shining on the golden mountain.
🗓️Best viewing period: September to April of the following year
📸Recommended viewing spots: Niubei Mountain, Lenggacuo, Yuzixi, Lisuohai, Zimei Pass...
📍Tibet·Nari
🏔Altitude: Xiannairi 5998.5 meters, Yangmaiyong 6033 meters, Xianuoduoji 5951.3 meters
⭐It is composed of three snow-capped mountains, Xiannairi, Yangmaiyong and Xianuoduoji, in Daocheng Yading, arranged in the shape of a Chinese character "品", and is known as the "Three Protectors Snow Mountains".
🗓️Best viewing period: all year round
📸Recommended viewing spots: Luorong Ranch, Yading Village, Chonggu Meadow, Boyongcuo
📍Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan
🏔Altitude: Dafeng 5025 meters, Erfeng 5276 meters, Sanfeng 5355 meters, Yaomei Peak 6250 meters
⭐It consists of four continuous peaks, with a moderate climbing difficulty. Even beginners can challenge it. The main peak is Yaomei Peak, known as the "Queen of Shu Mountains", and it faces the "King of Shu Mountains" Gongga Snow Mountain in the distance.
🗓️Best viewing period: all year round
📸Recommended viewing spots: Maobiliang, Bajiaopenghaizi, Dafeng, Erfeng, Bipenggou, Mumulizi Camp
📍Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang
🏔The highest peak is 7443 meters above sea level
⭐It is 2,500 kilometers long and is one of the seven major mountain ranges in the world. It stretches between two major deserts. Its highest peak is Tomur Peak.
🗓️Best viewing period: all year round
📸Recommended scenic spots: Duku Highway, Nalati, Kurdening, Xiata Ancient Road, Kalajun Grassland
📍Kizilsu Kor Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang
🏔7546 meters above sea level
⭐Belongs to the Kunlun Mountain Range, it is known as one of the "Three Heroes of Kunlun" along with Kongur Peak and Kongur Jiubie Peak. The mountain is round and covered with snow all year round, earning it the title of "Father of Glaciers."
🗓️Best viewing period: March to November
📸Recommended viewing spots: Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata Glacier Park
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📍Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan
🏔6740 meters above sea level
⭐It belongs to the Nushan section of the Hengduan Mountains. The mountain range runs from north to south, with the main part being the "Thirteen Peaks of Prince". It is the most beautiful snow-capped mountain group in Yunnan.
🗓️Best viewing period: October to March of the following year
📸Recommended viewing spots: Feilai Temple, Yubeng Village, Wunongding
📍Qinghai·Guoluo Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
🏔6282 meters above sea level
⭐Also known as Maji Snow Mountain, it is the main peak of the Animachen Mountains in the Kunlun Mountains and one of the four sacred mountains of Tibetan Buddhism.
🗓️Best viewing period: July-October
📸Recommended viewing spot: Animaqing Observation Deck
📍Nagqu, Tibet
🏔6956 meters above sea level
⭐The main peak is revered as the king of local sacred mountains and is the highest peak in eastern Tibet.
🗓️Best viewing period: May to September
📸Recommended viewing spots: The bridges between Inner Lake and Outer Lake, the edge of the Inner Lake glacier, and the temple on the right side of the mountain
📍Shanan, Tibet
🏔7538 meters above sea level
The highest peak in Shannan, Tibet, and one of the ten traditional Tibetan sacred mountains, the Kulagangri circumambulation is one of the few routes in Tibet that is friendly to beginners.
🗓️Best viewing period: October to April of the following year
📸Recommended viewing spots: Baima Lincuo, Mengdala Pass, Pumo Yongcuo
📍Shigatse, Tibet
🏔6530 meters above sea level
⭐Also known as Pulaxi Qiongfeng, it stands here like a guard of the Gangdise Mountains
🗓️Best viewing period: June-July, September-October
📸Recommended viewing point: Southeast side of King Peak
📍Ganzi, Sichuan
🏔5884 meters above sea level
⭐ Known as the "Oriental White Yak" and known as the "Second Shambhala"
🗓️Best viewing period: all year round
📸Recommended scenic spots: Tagong Grassland, Yuzixi, Honghaizi, Balangshengdu Village, Gediram Sky City
📍Ganzi, Sichuan
🏔Altitude 6174.5 meters
⭐ is the main peak of Shaluli Mountain in Hengduan Mountains, known as the "Heart of Hengduan"
🗓️Best viewing period: June to October
📸Recommended scenic spots: Eye of Genyen, Blacksmith Mountain Pass, Zeba Village, and Hamda Camp
📍Lijiang, Yunnan
🏔Altitude 5590.2 meters
⭐ is the main peak of Shaluli Mountain in Hengduan Mountains, known as the "Heart of Hengduan". It faces Haba Snow Mountain and the Jinsha River flows through it.
🗓️Best viewing period: all year round
📸Recommended viewing spots: Blue Moon Valley, Yunshanping
📍Shigatse, Tibet
🏔Altitude 5396 meters
Located in the core area of the "Three Parallel Rivers" World Natural Heritage Site, facing Yulong Mountain across the Tiger Leaping Gorge, it can be called a "worker-friendly snow mountain". It only takes 2.5 hours to drive from Lijiang to Haba Village.
🗓️Best viewing period: all year round
📸Recommended viewing spots: Haba Camp, Orchid Terrace
📍Yushu, Qinghai
🏔5470 meters above sea level
⭐One of the four sacred mountains of Tibetan Buddhism, its main peak is majestic and steep, and its unique mountain shape is like a work of nature.
🗓️Best viewing period: July-October
📸Recommended viewing spot: Gaduojuewo Observation Deck
📍Qinghai Haixi
🏔6178 meters above sea level
⭐It is the highest peak in the eastern section of Kunlun Mountain and is a receding continental glacier
🗓️Best viewing period: May-October
📸Recommended viewing point: Yuzhu Peak
📍Qinghai Haibei
🏔Altitude 5254.5 meters
⭐Also known as Anigangshika, which means the Supreme Snow Mountain, it is the highest peak in the eastern section of the Qilian Mountains.
🗓️Best viewing period: all year round
📸Recommended viewing spots: Gangshika Peak, Colorful Waterfall, Lianxin Lake
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