Geladaindong Peak, Mountain summit in Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, China
Geladaindong Peak is the highest summit of the Tanggula Range, located in the Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, China. The mountain is covered by glaciers and steep snow slopes year-round, with sharp ridges forming the upper terrain.
A Japanese mountaineering team made the first recorded ascent in 1985, using a route along the northwest ridge. That climb opened the way for later expeditions and research in the area.
The name derives from Tibetan language roots and reflects the deep connection of local communities to this high mountain region. The area remains important to traditional ways of life in the eastern highlands.
Reaching the mountain requires traveling long distances on remote tracks, so planning ahead is important. Anyone attempting the summit should be well prepared for extreme cold and high-altitude conditions throughout the year.
The glaciers on this peak are considered one of the main sources of the Yangtze River, the longest river in Asia. Meltwater from the ice flows down from the mountain and feeds the river at its very beginning.
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