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Mountains in China

From a valley a mountain is a silhouette. From above it is a structure: the ridges radiating from the summit, the cirques bitten out by glaciers that may no longer be there, the treeline drawn as a contour, the snow that survives only on north faces.

Peaks, ranges and massifs worldwide, each with aerial views, photographs, video and a guide to their geology, climbing history and the valleys below.

3 Mountains in China, each with aerial views, photos, videos and an in-depth guide.

Laojun Mountain

Laojun Mountain in Henan, China, combines golden temples at the top, reddish landscapes and high mountain forests. History, how to get there, best times and tips for a responsible visit

Danxia Mountain, in Shaoguan (Guangdong), dazzles with reddish cliffs, temples and the Jinjiang River. History, geology, what to see, how to get ther…

The Wudang Mountains (simplified Chinese: 武当山; traditional Chinese: 武當山; pinyin: Wǔdāng Shān) consist of a small mountain range in the northwestern p…