Preface:
A sacred mountain is a mountain that is worshipped as a god, and every mountain has a myth about it.
"Whole grains depend on ganlin, but the black-headed Tibetans depend on the mountains." In Tibet, the local people believe that everything in their lives is given by the sacred mountain, and for them, every sacred mountain is the purest and most revered place in the hearts of believers.
The sacred mountain is not out of reach, but in the heart of every pious person. Let's approach the snow-capped mountains together, go to see the mysterious ancient sacred mountains in the snowy region, and experience the charm of the snowy region.
1. Meili Snow Mountain
Kawagebo Peak, also known as Meili Snow Mountain, "Kawagebo" in Tibetan means "steep and majestic white snow peak in the river valley", this snow-capped mountain with an altitude of 7,640 meters above sea level, located in Meili Snow Mountain National Park, Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, is the first peak in Yunnan and the first of the sacred mountains.
Known as the last snow-capped peak that has not been touched by humans, the "Snow Mountain Prince" who stands majestically in the middle foothills of the Hengduan Mountains in the white snow-capped mountains is the "Snow Mountain Prince" in the minds of Tibetans, and a joint mountaineering team of 17 Chinese and Japanese people once tried to challenge, but when they were about to reach the summit, they were covered by avalanches and all of them were killed.
Locals believe that this mountain, which is located in the belief of the people, is regarded as a relative, is regarded as a god, and is a sacred body. Mankind's attempt to challenge it is disrespectful, so after this mountain disaster, this sacred mountain was also declared not to be climbed, and no one has reached the summit so far.
2. Nanga Bhava Peak
Nanga Bhava Peak, located in Nyingchi, Tibet, is the highest mountain in Nyingchi, with an altitude of 7,782 meters, located in the easternmost part of the Himalayas, and is the holy place of the oldest Buddhist "Yongzhong Sect" in Tibet, and is known as the "father of Tibetan mountains".
Nanga Bhava towering straight into the clouds, the mountain is majestic and dangerous, its climate change is end-to-end but the rare sunshine gold mountain is really romantic, three snow-capped mountains are staggered and overlapped, there is a magnificent and magnificent texture, the morning light is like the Buddha's light is shining, and the sun and the moon are shining in the golden mountain.
Three. Gonggar Snow Mountain
Gongga Snow Mountain, located in Ganzi, Sichuan Province, Tibetan "Gong" is the meaning of ice and snow, "Ga" is white, so Gongga is the meaning of white snow mountain.
Gongga Mountain, with an altitude of 7,556 meters, is the highest peak in Sichuan and is known as the "King of Shu Mountain". In this area where belief is life itself, the huge mountain of Gongga Mountain, which stands tall and proud, is considered by the locals to be the embodiment of the gods, the gods of all things in nature, and has a beautiful legend.
4. Kailash
Kailash, located in Baga Township in the northern part of Pulan County, Ali Prefecture in western Tibet, is the highest peak in the western section of the Gangdis Mountains.
Kailash is one of the four sacred mountains of Tibetan Buddhism, and India, Tibetan Buddhism, the original Tibetan religion of Bon and the ancient elders all consider it to be the "center of the world."
Legend has it that the mountain has the power to bend time and space, and countless pilgrims and explorers have considered Kailash a place of fascination, but due to its sacredness and harsh natural conditions, no one has reached the summit to this day.
The road to the mountains is long and rugged, but it does not shake people's pursuit of faith
Kailash is a huge magnetic field that attracts countless people from all over the world. Every year, thousands of devotees make a pilgrimage around the mountain, believing that walking around this sacred mountain can wash away the sins of their lives.
5. Mount Everest
Mount Everest, referred to as Mount Everest, with an altitude of 8,848 meters, is the main peak of the Himalayas, located on the border between the People's Republic of China and Nepal, is the highest mountain in the world, regarded by Nepal as the mother of the earth, and is the roof of the world on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
The top of the main peak is the white snow and the holy peak, and the peak is floating and snowy, but the environment is very bad, severe cold, heavy snow, lack of oxygen, known as the "forbidden area of life", so climbing Mount Everest is also the lifelong belief of many mountaineering enthusiasts.
As of January 2024, there are only 11,996 summit climbs on all routes, and only 6,664 people have reached the summit.
And this sacred mountain, known as the top of the world, is the honor of all mountains, with the supreme and pure status.
Sixth, Chogori Peak
Qiaogori Peak, is the main peak of the Karakoram Mountains, also known as K2 Peak, with an altitude of 8611 meters, is the main peak of the Karakoram Mountains, located at the junction of China and Pakistan, and belongs to the Chinese side in Yecheng County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is the second highest peak in the world and is recognized by the international mountaineering community as the most difficult mountain to climb above 8,000 meters.
"Chogori", in Tajik, means "tall and majestic", meaning huge mountain. "A near-perfect cone, so tall, unbelievably tall."
The vertical difference between this pure peak is the highest in the world, and it is even recognized as a more beautiful and difficult mountain to climb than Mount Everest.
Seventh, Gaduo Juewo
Gaduo Juewo, located in Gaduo Township, Chengduo County, Yushu Prefecture, is a famous mountain that Yushu people regard as their patron saints.
Gaduo Juewo, also known as Gaduo Enlightenment, is also known as "Enlightenment Xiaga" in Tibetan, which means "White Sage", and legend has it that this sacred mountain is a wise and brave general, and the 28 peaks around it are under his command.
Among the many peaks, the altitude of up to 5470 meters is not outstanding, so its reputation is not as good as the other three sacred mountains, but the mountain is steep and straight, so that anyone who approaches him is discouraged, Gaduo Juewo sacred mountain has been closed for a long time, and it has only recently reopened, so it still maintains the most primitive state.
8. Sapu Sacred Mountain
Sapu Sacred Mountain, located in the territory of Puzonggou, Yangxiu Township, Ruxian County, Nagqu City, Tibet, Sapu is named after the snow leopard, which means "deep in the snow leopard ditch" and "the lord of the mountains" in Tibetan.
Its main peak, Sepu Gangri, is as high as 6,956 meters above sea level, and has become a well-deserved king of snow-capped mountains with its majestic momentum and unique scenery.
The summit of Mount Kinabalu is covered with snow, but the grass is green at the feet, and the scenery of winter and summer is located in one place, no matter how you look at it, you feel magical, this miracle from nature can give everyone who comes a power from the depths of their hearts.
9. Shisha Bangma Peak
Xixia Bangma Peak, located in Nyalam County, Shigatse City, Tibet, on the mainland, is as high as 8,027 meters above sea level, and is the only 8,000-meter-level mountain located completely in China.
It is ranked 14th among the 8,000-level peaks in the world and is one of the most famous peaks in the Himalayas.
Conclusion:
For believers, the sacred mountain is a gift to them, so they rely on the mountain and worship the mountain. There is a saying among the people that "the Year of the Horse turns to Kailash, and the Year of the Goat turns to Kawagebo".
Climbers and believers are two different groups. One is to climb upwards and break through the limits of human beings to challenge nature; Believers, on the other hand, walk around the mountains, follow their beliefs, and do not go beyond their limits.
Even if you don't have a religion, the more you learn about the legends and stories of Mount Kinabalu, the more you will be in awe of the mountain. The world is so big that it doesn't have to leave traces of humanity everywhere.
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