The Legendary 'King's Peak'
King's Peak, also known as Prachi Qiong, is located in Tibet, China, with an altitude of 6,530 meters. It is hailed as the 'most beautiful peak in China.' Although it rarely sees tourists, it boasts magnificent scenery, with a sharp and towering mountain body that looks like it was carved by a sharp knife, resembling a giant pyramid. While Mount Kailash is often considered the main peak of the Gangdise Mountains, the actual main peak is Mount Loinbo Kangri, which stands at 7,095 meters and is located next to King's Peak, earning it the nickname 'Minister's Peak.'
Prachi Qiong, the 'King' of the Gangdise Mountains, is a unique presence. It stands guard beside the highest peak, Mount Loinbo Kangri, and its perfect pyramid shape makes it particularly striking.
The Gangdise Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau are home to many unique features, such as the sacred Mount Kailash, known as the 'center of the world,' and the highest peak, Mount Loinbo Kangri, which is often overshadowed by Mount Kailash. Among them, Prachi Qiong stands out as a special presence.
Yesterday's satellite imagery did not bring us good news. Our planned departure at 4 a.m. was postponed to 7 a.m. due to the gloomy weather. However, as we ascended to an altitude of 5,000 meters, the sky cleared up, and the clouds dispersed, revealing the true face of Prachi Qiong. At that moment, it felt like an eternity.
Traveling on the roof of the world, uncertainty is the norm, so being prepared should also be the norm.