The Mysterious Nanjiabawa Mountain

Nanjiabawa Mountain, located in southeast Tibet at 7,782 meters above sea level, is also the only mountain that has not yet been conquered by humans. It is among the highest peaks in the world with an altitude above 7,700 meters. The mountain is known for its incredible steepness and high level of difficulty to climb.

The famous Brahmaputra River circles the mountain and drops steeply through the world's deepest valley (5,075 meters) into northeast India where it eventually merges with the Ganges and Meghna  rivers to form the world's largest river delta. The river's huge altitude has also constituted a complete set of vertical natural climatic landscapes and contributed to the mountain's unique natural resources,  attracting much interest from scientists around the world. 

Since 1982 the Chinese Academy of Sciences has conducted three comprehensive scientific studies on the mountain that have promoted a deeper understanding of the mystery.  

  Batura Glacier

The Batura Glacier, located in the northwest part of Kunlun Mountain , is one of the eight famous glaciers with a low- or mid-level altitude. The glacier stretches over 59.2 kilometers and occupies an area of 285 square kilometers. Its altitude is between 2,540 and 5,300 meters, with an average height of 309.9 meters -- the thickest point measuring 431.7 meters. Its overall ice reserves total 9,134 million square meters.

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