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Mt. Gang Rinpoche: "the center of the world"

Gang Rinpoche, the main peak of the Gangdise Mountains range, stands at 6,721 meters above sea level, and is the second tallest in the range. Located in the northern part of southwest Tibet's Burang County, its name means "treasure of snow" in the Tibetan language. Widely considered to be a sacred mountain, it holds significance in Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, Tibet's ancient religion Bon and ancient Jainism, which reveres it as "the center of the world".

As the centuries have passed, Gang Rinpoche has captured the fascination of both pilgrims and explorers alike. However, to this day, no one has dared to ascend in, possibly because they fear causing offense.

Mt. Nyanchen Thanglha, Namco's patron saint

Mt. Nyanchen Thanglha rises 7,162 meters above sea level. The Tibetan meaning of this word translates to "the god of the grasslands". In the daytime, clouds and mist swirl around it, while ice and snow cover it year round.

The range consists of three rincipal mountain peaks: the northern, the eastern, and the southern. Around the northern slope, valleys of glaciers lay frozen, while ice hangs off cliffs like teeth.

Glaciers can reach up 5,700 meters in size. On the northern and southern sides of the mountain, two massive glaciers sit, continuously flowing downwards, creating walls of ice speckled with cracks. This perilous environment makes a magnificent sight.

Geladandong Snow Mountain, the birthplace of the Yangtze

Geladandong is located in Amdo County, Nagqu Prefecture, 6,621 meters above sea level, and serves as the source of the Yangtze. At its base on the east side, an 800-square meter glacier lies, known to the people as Gangjiaqiaoba (meaning 100 snowy holy lights). This is because the crystals of the icy towers stand on the horizon, refracting sunlight and creating an enchanting display of shimmering, multicolored light.

Mt. Nodjingangsang, the snowy mountain above the holy lake

Mt. Nodjingangsang exists as one of Tibet‘s four sacred mountains. Situated on the border of Tibet's Nakartse and Gyantse Counties along the boundary road, it stands 7,191 meters above sea level. One can see it clearly from Yardrok Yutso Lake. The frosty tip of the mountain stands loftily above the earth, obscured year round by misty white clouds and gales of snow, resulting in the creation of many glaciers. Khari La Glacier originated on Mt. Nodjingangsang and moved downwards, hanging off of a mountain cliff like a giant Thangka. In the sunlight, it shines dazzlingly.