Top 10 attractions in Tibet, China

By Wang Yanfang
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  Mount Everest (珠穆朗玛峰)

 


Mount Everest, one of the 'Top 10 must-see attractions in Tibet, China' by China.org.cn.
Mount Everest [Xinhua]

The Tibetan name of Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, is Qomolangma, which means "Holy mother" and represents the mother goddess of the Earth. Besides experienced mountaineers, Mount Everest draws scientists and ordinary tourists.

As the supreme point of the world, the mountain top is covered with snow all the year round, and when the glaring sun comes out, the peak becomes very pure and beautiful. Apart from that, many precious plants and animal live in the national natural reserves built in the area of Mt. Qomolangma.

Admission:180 yuan

Travel tips:Climbing Mt. Everest is very dangerous, only the periods between early March and late May, along with early September and late October are fit for climbing. A mountain climber who can endure the adverse weather should venture on to the peak.


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