Mount Gongga, Mountain in China
Mount Gongga, also known as Minya Konka, is the highest mountain in Sichuan province.
The first recorded ascent of Mount Gongga was made by a team of American climbers in 1932.
Local Tibetan culture reveres Mount Gongga as a deity and an abode of gods.
Experienced climbers often visit Mount Gongga, which presents significant challenges due to its terrain.
Known for its sharp relief, Mount Gongga's eastern face features one of the largest vertical drops in the world.
Location: Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
Elevation above the sea: 7,556 m
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap