If you love climbing snow-capped mountains, you can't miss Gangshika Snow Mountain!

Gangshika Snow Mountain Travel Guide: Basic Information - Gangshika Snow Mountain is located in the north of Menyuan Hui Autonomous County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. It is the highest peak in the eastern section of the Qilian Mountains, with an altitude of 5,254.5 meters. The peak is covered with snow all year round and is also the ancestor of the thirteen sacred mountains in the Huare Tibetan area. - Free admission, open all day. Transportation - Self-driving: Depart from Xining City, take Nanguan Street, Changjiang Road, etc., and finally take the Xizhang Line to reach the destination. The whole journey is about 110 kilometers and takes about 3 to 4 hours. - Public transportation: You can go to Xining first, then take a bus to Menyuan, and then transfer to a local vehicle to the scenic area. Itinerary - One-day tour: Depart from Xining, enjoy the scenery of Haomen River Wetland, Daban Mountain Tunnel, etc. on the way, and after arriving at the scenic area, enjoy the colorful waterfall, then go to the viewing platform to see the main peak of Gangshika from a distance, and if time permits, you can go to the base camp. - Multi-day tour: Arrive in Xining on the first day to adapt to the altitude; on the second day, take a car to the gate of Gangshika Snow Peak, hike or ride a horse to the base camp, and participate in climbing technical training, etc.; on the third day, climb to the top in the early morning, and return after successfully reaching the summit. Attractions - Colorful Waterfall: Located at an altitude of 3,850 meters, it is the end of the road for vehicles. The underground water in the mountains dissolves minerals and flows out of the ground, forming a unique colorful waterfall group after precipitation. - Viewing Platform: You can reach it by hiking 2 kilometers from the colorful waterfall, at an altitude of 4,123 meters, where you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the main peak of Gangshika. - Base Camp: At an altitude of 4,300 meters, it is a camp for mountaineering enthusiasts and the best place for ordinary tourists to get close to the snow-capped mountains. Equipment Recommendations - Clothing: Windproof jacket, fleece jacket, assault jacket, thermal underwear, high-top waterproof hiking shoes, wool socks, fleece hat, knitted hat, face towel, etc. - Others: Mountaineering bag, trekking poles, sunglasses, sunscreen, thermos cup, gloves, knee pads, etc. You also need to prepare enough food and water and common medicines. Precautions - Climbing the main peak requires certain mountaineering experience and understanding of relevant approval and reporting requirements. It is recommended to follow a professional guide or join a regular mountaineering team. - The climate in high-altitude areas is changeable, so pay attention to the weather in advance and be prepared for extreme weather. - Respect local religious beliefs and customs.