Minya Konka
RangeDaxue Mountains
CountryChina
Elevation7,556 m
First Ascent1932 (Burdsall & Emmons)
About Minya Konka
The highest mountain in Sichuan province. Only 8 km from the nearest road, making it one of the most dramatic vertical reliefs on Earth. Access requires permits from the Chinese government. The mountain rises 4,800 m above the valley floor in just 12 km.
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