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Meili Snow Mountain
Meili Snow Mountain, also known as Prince Snow Mountain, is located 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) northeast of Deqin County of Yunnan Province. The mountain sits on the border of Yunnan Province and Tibet, where the three famous rivers, namely the Jinsha, Mekong (Nu) and Salwen (Lancang) flow.
Known for the grandest view in Yunnan Province, Meili Snow Mountain boasts numerous snow-clad ridges and peaks, thirteen of which exceed 6,000 meters (19.685 feet) above the sea level. The most splendid view is of the Kawagebo Peak, the highest in Yunnan Province rising about 6,740 meters (22,112.86 feet). It is still a 'virgin peak' for no one has ever reached the top. Thus, Meili Snow Mountain is a challenge for all mountain explorers from home and abroad.
Visitors are treated to spectacular view from all vantage points. The continuous mountain ridges feature snowy peaks and the sun throws golden lights on the low-floating clouds which form various extraordinary shapes, affording yet another splendid view!
But mostly, the mountain presents itself as mystery when dense fog and clouds made it a gleaming sight to see and you could hardly resist the temptation to unveil it. You can have a panoramical view of the thirteen towering peaks from the Feilai Temple which is in the west of Deqin County.
From the foot of the Kang Karpo Peak, you see the peculiar low-altitude glaciers formed in modern times. Strong updrafts collide with cloud airflow from the inner continents in this area producing frequent dense fog and heavy snow. The resulting topographic extremes include hanging glaciers, icefalls and snow slides. The Mingyong Glaciers, in particular, rushes from an elevation of 5,500 meters (18.045 feet) down to the forest zone 2,700 meters (8,858 feet) above the sea level in rainy seasons. From afar it looks like a huge white snake wriggling its way among the verdant mountains.
On the south side of the peak, a waterfall named 'holy collapsing rain' falls from thousands of meters high. Pure water splashed from snow cracks and with the help of the sunlight, rainbows are often seen hanging above the fall.
Owing to its high altitude, the mountain owns several climatic zones with a diversity of plants, vast expanse of grassland and rich fungi species that are vertically distributed. The types of vegetation here range from the Torrid Zone to Frigid Zone vertically. From the altitude of 2,000 meters (6562 feet) to 4,000 (13123 feet) meters, forests flourish with varieties of spruce. The depth of the forest is an exotic world of rare birds and animals. The meadows surrounding the forests are embellished by countless flowers which add more vitality and charm to the mountain.
Meili Snow Mountain is one of the most sacred mountains of Tibetan Buddhism. 'Kang Karpo Peak' means the God of Snow Mountain in Tibetan, and is a holy land for worshiping. Pilgrims from Tibet, Qinghai Province, Sichuan Province,and Gansu Province travel to the mountain at the beginning of each winter to worship. Thousands of devout pilgrims worship together and encircle the holy mountain, adding even more mystery and loftiness to the mountain.
The Main Attraction of Mt. Meili:
Mt. Meili scenic area consists of five plates: including the Three River Flowing Reserve, Dawa Scenic Area listed by World Nature Heritage, Yinbing Plat viewing the panorama of fog reception. And it has a few well known spots as Flying temple observatory, considerable god waterfall, ice lake rain collapse scenic area, low latitude tropical monsoon Marine modern glacier scenic area.
Mingyong Glacier
It develops directly in the Kawagebo peak, the main peak of Meili Snow Mountain, and the glacier winds down the Yanmingyong Valley, and its ice tongue extends to an altitude of 2650 meters above sea level. The native state of green mountains and valleys, mixed forests and wet evergreen broad-leaved forests are well preserved, which represents the typical diverse natural geographical characteristics of the dry and hot valley of Lancang River. According to research, she is currently the lowest glacier in the Northern Hemisphere and one of the lowest latitude. The Mingyong Glacier is about 4 kilometers long and is 30 meters —— 80 meters wide.
Kawagebo Peak
Located in the west of Shengping Town, Deqin County, it is a pilgrimage shrine of Tibetan Buddhism, ranking first among the eight sacred mountains in Tibetan areas. With the title of "Baidu Land", it is a pyramid-shaped snow mountain, known as "the most beautiful mountain in the world" . It is 6,740 meters above sea level, which is the first peak in Yunnan and one of the main landscapes of "Three rivers". Kawagebo Peak never accepts the touch of human footprints, and is still the unmanned virgin peak. Kagbo, means "white snow mountains" in Tibetan, commonly known as "the god of snow mountains". Every year in late Autumn and early winter, pilgrims from Tibet, Sichuan, Qinghai and Gansu come here to worship this natural monument in the heart for the blessing of god Kawagebo.
The Main Attraction of Mt. Meili:
Mt. Meili scenic area consists of five plates: including the Three River Flowing Reserve, Dawa Scenic Area listed by World Nature Heritage, Yinbing Plat viewing the panorama of fog reception. And it has a few well known spots as Flying temple observatory, considerable god waterfall, ice lake rain collapse scenic area, low latitude tropical monsoon Marine modern glacier scenic area.
Mingyong Glacier
It develops directly in the Kawagebo peak, the main peak of Meili Snow Mountain, and the glacier winds down the Yanmingyong Valley, and its ice tongue extends to an altitude of 2650 meters above sea level. The native state of green mountains and valleys, mixed forests and wet evergreen broad-leaved forests are well preserved, which represents the typical diverse natural geographical characteristics of the dry and hot valley of Lancang River. According to research, she is currently the lowest glacier in the Northern Hemisphere and one of the lowest latitude. The Mingyong Glacier is about 4 kilometers long and is 30 meters —— 80 meters wide.
Kawagebo Peak
Located in the west of Shengping Town, Deqin County, it is a pilgrimage shrine of Tibetan Buddhism, ranking first among the eight sacred mountains in Tibetan areas. With the title of "Baidu Land", it is a pyramid-shaped snow mountain, known as "the most beautiful mountain in the world" . It is 6,740 meters above sea level, which is the first peak in Yunnan and one of the main landscapes of "Three rivers". Kawagebo Peak never accepts the touch of human footprints, and is still the unmanned virgin peak. Kagbo, means "white snow mountains" in Tibetan, commonly known as "the god of snow mountains". Every year in late Autumn and early winter, pilgrims from Tibet, Sichuan, Qinghai and Gansu come here to worship this natural monument in the heart for the blessing of god Kawagebo.
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