Yuzhu Peak: Qinghai's Most Accessible 6,000-Meter Mountain 玉珠峰 (a)

Yuzhu Peak is the highest peak in the eastern Kunlun Mountains at 6,178m, about 160km south of Golmud in Qinghai. Its 5,000m base camp is vehicle-accessible, making it China’s most accessible high-altitude climb. From May to October, it attracts many climbers seeking a relatively easy 6,000m summit.

玉珠峰海拔6178米,是昆仑山东段的最高峰,位于青海省格尔木市以南160公里的昆仑山口附近。这座山峰为中国登山者提供了最易接近的高海拔攀登体验之一。玉珠峰的大本营位于海拔5000米高度,可以直接开车到达,接近性非常好,为登山者提供了极大的便利。每年5月到10月,这座山峰都会吸引众多寻求相对容易登顶6000米级山峰的登山爱好者。

Climbers taking shelter from sudden sandstorms on the approach to Yuzhu Peak 登山客在前往玉珠峰途中躲避突起的风沙

Climbers taking shelter from sudden sandstorms on the approach to Yuzhu Peak 登山客在前往玉珠峰途中躲避突起的风沙

High-altitude landscape near the Kunlun Mountains with sparse vegetation 昆仑山脉附近植被稀疏的高海拔景观

High-altitude landscape near the Kunlun Mountains with sparse vegetation 昆仑山脉附近植被稀疏的高海拔景观

Rocky terrain characteristic of the eastern Kunlun Mountain range 昆仑山东段典型的岩石地形

Rocky terrain characteristic of the eastern Kunlun Mountain range 昆仑山东段典型的岩石地形

Departing from base camp for the ascent of Yuzhu Peak 从大本营出发攀登玉珠峰

Departing from base camp for the ascent of Yuzhu Peak 从大本营出发攀登玉珠峰

Hello! Greeting fellow climbers on the mountain trail 你们好!在山路上问候同行的登山者

Hello! Greeting fellow climbers on the mountain trail 你们好!在山路上问候同行的登山者

Yuzhu Peak dominating the background of the high-altitude landscape 背景中巍然耸立的玉珠峰

Yuzhu Peak dominating the background of the high-altitude landscape 背景中巍然耸立的玉珠峰

Guide A’Zhen preparing for the Yuzhu Peak expedition 为玉珠峰探险做准备的向导阿真

Guide A’Zhen preparing for the Yuzhu Peak expedition 为玉珠峰探险做准备的向导阿真

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