Cracks on the route to Gangshika.

Here is a travel guide to Gangshika: Scenic Area Overview - Location: Located in the north of Menyuan Hui Autonomous County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, in the eastern section of the Qilian Mountains, at 147 km of National Highway 227. - Natural Landscape: The snow peak is 5,254.5 meters above sea level, the highest peak in the eastern section of the Qilian Mountains, with a million-year-old glacier at the top, and snow that never melts all year round. At the foot of the mountain, there is a colorful ice waterfall formed by water containing a variety of minerals, which is colorful in summer and forms an ice waterfall in winter, refracting colorful light in the sunlight. - Cultural Significance: Gangshika is translated as Laoye Snow Mountain in Tibetan, the ancestor of the thirteen sacred mountains in the Huare Tibetan area, and a sacred mountain in the hearts of the Mongolian and Tibetan people. Travel Guide - Best Time to Visit: June-July and September-October are the best climbing seasons, when the weather is relatively stable and the temperature is suitable; November and December have stable snowfall, and you can climb and ski. - Tour Route: Xining-Datong-Dasak Mountain-Qingshizui-Panpo Pass-Colorful Waterfall-Gangshika Snow Peak Base Camp, this route is relatively close; or Xining-Huzhu Tu Autonomous County-Beishan Forest Farm-Menyuan County-Shizui Town-Panpo Pass-Colorful Waterfall-Gangshika Snow Peak Base Camp, this route is beautiful, and you can pass through several scenic spots on the way into the mountain. - Check-in Attractions: At Panpo Pass, you can enjoy the spectacular plateau scenery; the colorful waterfall is unique in both winter and summer, and it is worth taking photos; the base camp is an important supply station and rest point for climbers, and it is also an excellent place to enjoy the snow mountain, from here you can overlook the magnificent scenery of Gangshika Snow Peak. Precautions - Altitude Sickness Prevention: The altitude of Gangshika is relatively high, so you can prepare medicine for altitude sickness in advance before going, pay attention to rest during the trip, and avoid strenuous exercise. - Warm Measures: The local temperature is relatively low, especially during climbing, you need to bring enough warm clothes, such as down jackets, storm jackets, warm gloves, hats, etc. - Climbing Safety: The climbing of Gangshika is mainly based on ice and snow technology, and there are many cracks on the route, so you should form a team when climbing, prepare and bring climbing equipment, and do not climb blindly.