Qomolangma National Park, National park in Xigazê Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, China

Qomolangma National Park is a protected reserve in Tibet comprising vast mountainous terrain with multiple high peaks, including Mount Everest as its dominant feature. The landscape contains diverse ecosystems across varying elevations, from lower valleys to extreme high-altitude zones.

Qomolangma National Park opened in 2012, covering 78,000 square kilometres of Xigazê Prefecture in the Tibet Autonomous Region. Visitor numbers reported by the Dingri county tourism bureau rose from 13,374 in 2008 to 73,000 in 2012, and foreign visitors reached a five-year record of 18,700 in 2010.

Rongbuk Monastery serves as a spiritual center for Tibetan Buddhist communities, where monks maintain daily religious practices and host pilgrims who come to observe rituals and celebrations. The site represents an important place for local religious life and has done so for many decades.

The best time to visit is between May and October when weather conditions are more stable and routes are more accessible. Visitors should prepare for extreme altitude and harsh conditions, as reaching these areas requires careful planning and physical readiness.

The park is home to over 2,000 plant species and rare wildlife including snow leopards, Himalayan tahrs, and bar-headed geese that have adapted to survive at extreme altitudes. These animals have developed specialized traits that allow them to thrive in this harsh, high-altitude environment.