Hike in Mt.Gongga, Sichuan

July,27 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

Mt.Gongga or "Minya Konka" is located at the junction among Luding, Kangding,and Jiulong County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province.

In the Tibetan language, "Gong" means permanent snow cover, while "Ga" means white, so Gongga means white snow cover.
As the highest peak in the east of the Himalayas, and the highest mountain in Sichuan Province, Mt.Gongga’s peak is 7,556 meters above the sea level.

The spectacular Mt.Gongga in Sichuan Province.

Mt.Gongga has a moist climate and fluctuating weather patterns, so scaling to the top is more difficult than climbing Mt. Qomolangma, which is the highest peak in the world.

Since 1932, only seven expeditions, with a total of 22 people, have succeeded in reaching the top.
Boasting a breathtaking landscape and abundant wildlife,Mt.Gongga has become a popular hiking destination for outdoor lovers.

A hiker takes a photo in front of Mt. Gongga in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province.

About the Author - Master Catherine Jigme

With exceptional passion and outstanding leadership, Mrs. Catherine has dedicated herself to Tibet inbound tourism and China tour for 15 years. As one of the handful females who see great potential of Chinese inbound tourism, Catherine has made great contribution to promoting Tibet tourism and enhancing the employment of Tibetans and prosperity of local Tibetan community.

Over the years, she travelled overseas with Tibet Tourism Bureau many times to promote Tibet tourism. Currently, Catherine works as the marketing director of Tibet Vista, an opinion leader behind the whole team of Tibet Vista.

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