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6 Most Beautiful Glaciers in China

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China is a beautiful country with a lot of attractions for the people. There are many glaciers in this country, which must be visited. A glacier is actually a perennial ice mass, which moves on the surface of the land. In north and west of china, most of the glaciers of the country are located. Anyhow, top six beautiful glaciers in china are discussed below:

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1. Rongbuk Glacier in Tibet

In the Himalaya of southern Tibet, this particular glacier is located. It is basically comprised of two large glaciers, the East and West Rongbuk. In the northern end of the Rongbuk valley, the Rongbuk Monastery is located. The source of the Rongbuk Glacier and East Rongbuk Glacier is Mount Everest. In order to reach the Advanced Base Camp of Mount Everest many trekking parties use these glaciers. This glacier is also famous for a number of climbing expeditions.

2. Tomur Glacier in Xinjiang

It is located in the Wensu County, Akesu Region of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous, and China. It is quite rich in natural beauty. The approximate height of this peak is about 7,435.29 meters above sea level. It is the largest glacier of china. The peculiar features are rough topography, steep ridges and peak, arduous and high glaciers and the thousand feet high precipitous crags.

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