Labuche Kang (Lapche Kang, Lobuche Kang I, Choksiam) Labuche Kang, also known as Labuche Kang III or Labuche East, is a notable mountain in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It is one of the majestic peaks that contribute to the grandeur and beauty of the Tibetan landscape. Despite being relatively less known than its …
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Nov 03 2023
Kongur Tiube
Kongur Tiube (公格尔九别峰, Kongur Tiubie, Jiubie, Kungur Tjube Tagh) Kongur Tiube is a prominent peak situated in the Pamir Mountains in Xinjiang, an autonomous territory in northwest China. This peak, standing majestically at an elevation of 7,530 meters, is not just one of the highest mountains in the Pamir range, but also the highest wholly …
Nov 03 2023
Changtse
Changtse Changtse Mountain, located in the Qomolangma National Nature Preserve in Tibet, China, is a prominent peak in the Himalayan mountain range. It is the northern peak of Mount Everest and stands proudly at an elevation of 7,543 meters above sea level. The name Changtse, which translates to “north peak” in Tibetan, mirrors its geographical …
Nov 03 2023
Chongtar Kangri
Chongtar (Chongtar Kangri, Chongtar Peak) Chongtar Kangri is one of the momentous and elevated peaks located in the Karakoram range. Nestled within the borders of China, it stands as a testament to the country’s diverse geographical landscape. The peak is renowned for its treacherous climbing routes and awe-inspiring natural beauty, making it a magnet for …
Nov 03 2023
Ismoil Somoni Peak
Ismoil Somoni Peak | Ismail Samani Peak (Қуллаи Исмоили Сомонӣ, Qulla-i Ismō‘il-i Sōmōnî, Qullaji Ismojili Somonī, قلّهٔ اسماعیل سامانی, пик Исмаила Самани) Ismoil Somoni Peak, formerly known as Stalin Peak and later Communism Peak, is one of the most prominent natural features of Tajikistan. Standing at a staggering height of 7,495 meters (24,590 feet) above …
Nov 03 2023
Kongur Tagh
Kongur Tagh (Kongkoerh, قوڭۇر تاغ, Коңур Тағ, Хонгор Таг, Hongor Tag, 公格尔峰, Gōnggé’ěr Fēng) Kongur Tagh, located in China’s westernmost province of Xinjiang, is an impressive and formidable mountain peak that stands as one of the most significant landmarks in the region. It is the highest peak of the Kunlun Mountains, reaching an astounding height …
Nov 03 2023
Muztagh Ata
Muztagh Ata (مۇز تاغ ئاتا, Музтаң Ата, 慕士塔格峰, Mùshìtǎgé Fēng) Muztagh Ata, often referred to as the “Father of Ice Peaks,” is a majestic mountain located in Xinjiang, China. This spectacular peak is part of the Pamir Mountain Range, a significant crossroad of the highest mountain ranges in the world, including the Himalayas, Karakoram, and …
Nov 03 2023
Gurla Mandhata
Gurla Mandhata (Naimona’nyi, Memo Nani, 納木那尼峰) Gurla Mandhata is a noteworthy peak situated in the Tibetan region of China, specifically in the Burang County of Tibet Autonomous Region. It is the 34th highest peak in the world and boasts a height of approximately 7,694 meters. The prominence and grandeur of Gurla Mandhata cannot be understated, …
Nov 03 2023
Jengish Chokusu
Jengish Chokusu (Tömür, Pk Pobeda, Жеңиш чокусу, Ceñiş çoqusu, جەڭىش چوقۇسۇ, dʒeŋiʃ tʃoqusú, Пик Победы, Pik Pobedy) Jengish Chokusu, also known as Victory Peak, is the highest mountain in the Tian Shan mountain range, which extends across several countries in Central Asia. The mountain is located at the border between Kyrgyzstan and China, standing at …
Nov 03 2023
Gongga Shan
Gongga Shan | Mount Gongga | Minya Konka | 贡嘎山, 貢嘎山 | Gònggá Shān | Mi’nyâg Gong’ga Riwo Gongga Shan, also known as Minya Konka, is a majestic peak located in the Sichuan province of China. As the highest mountain in Sichuan and the easternmost 7,000 m peak in the world, Gongga Shan is an …