The glacier snow on the top of Bogda Peak never melts all year round, and the silver light shines in contrast with the green water of Tianchi in the valley, forming a beautiful scenery of high mountains and flat lakes here. The wind is howling on Bogda Peak, the climate is harsh, and the temperature is often below freezing. It seems difficult to believe that there are living things there. Even the small amount of water there was frozen into ice. However, on the snow-covered sand and gravel, snow lotus and other unknown flowers have developed amazing adaptability. It can be said to be a miracle that they can survive in such a harsh environment. The undulating mountains under Bogda Peak are rich in resources. Snow leopards and snow chickens live above the snow line. There are roe deer in the pine forest, mushrooms growing everywhere, and medicinal herbs such as dangshen, astragalus and caladium. There are many minerals such as copper, iron and mica buried under the mountains. In ancient times, many poets and poets once wrote poems praising Bogda Peak. This peak is located in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, so it is regarded as the Xizheng of this prefecture.

Although the altitude of Bogda Peak is not amazing, the difficulty of climbing is by no means ordinary. In the east-west direction of the main peak, there are seven peaks above 5,000 meters. Bogda Peak is steep, with the west and south slopes reaching 70-80 degrees. Only the northeast slope has a slightly gentler slope. Therefore, although the peak was climbed by British and former Soviet mountaineering teams before 1980, it was not until 1981 that the peak was climbed. On June 8, 2011, the 11-member team from Kyoto, Japan set a record for reaching the summit. Bogda Peak is made up of three peaks standing side by side. It is covered with ice and snow all year round and is known as the "Snow Sea" in the world.

The bedrock at the top of the peak is exposed, the middle is covered with ice and snow, and below the peak is Glacier steep valley. It has four main ridges: Northeast Ridge, Southwest Ridge, North Ridge, and Southeast Ridge. At the foot of the mountain is the famous scenic spot "Tianchi", so it is very popular among mountaineering enthusiasts and tourists.

The Tianshan Mountains, which cross the hinterland of Xinjiang from east to west, extend here. The Mongolians who were nomads in the mountains gave it an elegant name: Bogda.

Bogda Mountain has thousands of beautiful peaks. , the scenery is charming. There are primeval forests that cover the sky and picturesque Shandian grasslands. Snow leopards appear near the snow line, and the crowing of red deer can be heard from time to time in the deep forest. There are roe deer, brown bear, lynx and blue sheep on the grassland, and the mountain flowers are blooming and colorful. Among them, wild Chinese herbal medicines such as Fritillaria, Dangshen, Lithospermum, Astragalus, Bupleurum, etc. are clustered in clusters, which are full of medicinal power. Astonishing. Bogda Mountain is rich in dozens of minerals such as coal, siderite and mica. Modern glaciers develop on the top of the mountains. Every summer, melted ice and snow flow down and form more than 30 glaciers. The large river irrigates the fertile oasis at the foot of the mountain.

Bogda Peak is adjacent to the Junggar Basin to the north and faces the Turpan Basin across the Dabancheng Valley. The climate here is mainly affected by the desert. The influence of high air in the northwest. Because it is located in the hinterland of the Asian continent, the climate characteristics are very hot; the middle and high mountainous areas are humid and cold. The four seasons are not clear, and January is the coldest, with an average monthly temperature of -16 degrees Celsius to -19 degrees Celsius. The temperature is highest in July, with an average monthly temperature of 10-12 degrees. The annual precipitation does not exceed 200 mm, more on the north slope than on the south slope. A large amount of precipitation is concentrated in July and August in summer, accounting for one-third of the annual precipitation. 2. The snow accumulation period is from late September to the end of May. The snow thickness can reach 65 centimeters. It is not suitable to enter the mountain. There are few strong winds in the peak area. The annual average wind speed is 2.7-2.9 meters/second. Within a day, it is generally not possible to enter the mountain. In the afternoon, the wind speed and cloudiness increase, and the weather gets worse. In short, June, July, and August are the periods for mountaineering activities. According to many years of climbing experience, the best time to climb is between mid-July and August 10th.

Main Peak

Among the many main peaks in the Tianshan Mountains, Bogda is not the highest, and its altitude is only ranked third. However, its reputation has long been far above that of other peaks. In the minds of various ethnic groups in the west, Bogda is the most divine mountain. It has always been worshiped as the house of gods and the source of purple energy. The word Bogda comes from the Mongolian language, which means " It means "god". In early ancient times, some nomadic peoples in the Western Regions had the custom of worshiping famous mountains. Because Bogda Mountain is tall and steep, it was praised by these people as "Holy Mountain" and "ancestral peak". Riders dismounted when they saw it. Walkers kowtow when they see it, and even officials who pass by this place have to stop and bow. There is a folk story called "Salha Shaman" that describes this. The story says that the herdsmen call Bogda Mountain "the Holy Man". , and regard the stones on Bogda Mountain as stones used by saints, and use the stones here as weapons to attack the enemy invincibly.

This shows the status of Bog Mountain in the hearts of the ancient peoples in the Western Regions.

The summit

There is still a long way to go from the snow line to the Bogda summit, and the scenery there is even more unique. However, climbing to the summit is beyond the reach of ordinary climbers. Only professional athletes can do it. Since 1980, Bogda has been listed by the country as one of the 10 peaks open to the outside world, and many Chinese and foreign climbers have appreciated its elegance. Bogda has become a world-famous mountain.

After the Yuan Dynasty, Bogda was gradually painted with Taoist mythology. This is probably related to the westward journey of Taoist master Qiu Chuji. In 1219 AD, Qiu Ji responded to the edict of Genghis Khan, the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty, and led 18 of his disciples to go westward, starting from Dengzhou, Shandong, to Yanjing, leaving Juyongguan, going north to the Kullen River, turning west, crossing the Altay Mountains, and then passing through From the Junggar Basin to Sailimu Lake, and then westward to Samarkand in Central Asia, it took three years and traveled more than 10,000 kilometers. Qiu Chuji and his disciples preached and built Taoist temples along the way, laying the foundation for the development of Taoism in the west. It is said that the Tiewa Temple in Tianchi was built by Qiu Chuji and his disciples when he passed through Fukang. His poem praising Bogda "Looking at Yinshan Southeast from Su Luntai" was written at this time (this is also where Qiu Chuji Testimonials from the event). In some Taoist classics, Bogda Mountain has always been regarded as the residence of the Queen Mother of the West, so Bogda has naturally become the sacred mountain of Taoism. By the Qing Dynasty, this place had become a holy place for Taoism. In the 24th year of Qianlong's reign (1759 AD), the Qing government sent ministers stationed in Urumqi to worship at Bogda Mountain and promulgated the "Bogda Ora Sacrifice". From then on, every year The government will organize people to hold large-scale worship activities. This adds to the mystery of Bogda.

Bogda Mountain, like its parent Tianshan Mountains, is one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world. It first emerged from the sea during the orogeny 300 million years ago, and reached 60,000 to 70,000 years ago. The Himalayan orogeny came to the fore. The main peak of Bogda Mountain is on the south side of Tianchi. The three peaks on it stand side by side, forming a "mountain" shape. The middle peak is slightly higher, with an altitude of 5,445 meters, and the east peak is 5,287 meters above sea level. Looking at the three peaks from a distance, they stand on a vast sea of ??snow, like three giants holding up the sky and holding the sun. They are brave and brave, which makes people full of emotions. Therefore, the beautiful scenery known as the Three Peaks of Snow Sea by the world has been praised by literati and poets of all ages, and a large number of psalms have been written. Qiu Chuji, a real person from Changchun, praised in his poem "Looking to the Yin Mountain from the Southeast of Su Luntai": "Three peaks stand side by side in the cold clouds, and the four walls lie across the stream." Song Bolu, a scholar in the Qing Dynasty, praised: "The three peaks are absolutely leaning on each other. , inserted into Cang Ming forever." Wang Shunan, the editor of "Xinjiang Illustrated Chronicles", wrote more vividly about the tallness and majesty of the three peaks. The poem said, "The Nanshan Mountains stretch their arms to the sky, and the Western Regions raise their heads to the edge of the sun." From here we can somewhat appreciate the wonders of the Three Peaks.

Bogda is famous for its wonders and dangers. Its three peaks stand tall in the sky, covered with silver, and look unusually majestic. Under the three peaks, there are thousands of peaks competing for beauty, thousands of valleys flowing with fragrance, and the scenery is charming. As far as the eye can see, there are primeval forests and Shandian grasslands, green and picturesque. The most pleasing thing about climbing Bogda Mountain is that you can see the four seasons in one day. It happens to be mid-summer at the bottom of the valley in July and August, with mountain flowers blooming everywhere and filling the field with fragrance, but it still feels a bit like the heat. When you reach the middle of the mountain, the heat suddenly subsides, and you will feel spring is full of green grass everywhere. Like a brocade blanket, all life is bursting with vitality; as you climb higher, you will gradually feel cooler, and the grass is not as green as before, but begins to turn yellow, giving people a feeling of autumn; when you reach the snow line , then you feel the chill. When you look up, you will see a silvery white sky, and the light from the snow will make you unable to bear to open your eyes. This area near the snow line is supposed to be a restricted area for life, but there are many strange snow mountain flowers growing here, such as snow lotus, wild poppy, delphinium, nasturtium, golden jiao, thyme, plum blossom and more than ten kinds. Their seeds can be Germinated at zero degrees Celsius and the seedlings can withstand the severe cold of minus 30 degrees Celsius. Although they only have a growing season of two months each year. But they still use their lifelong enthusiasm to release gorgeous flowers to decorate the lonely snowy areas. This is truly a miracle of life. The climate here is mainly affected by the northwest high air flow. Because it is located in the hinterland of the Asian continent, the climate characteristics are very obvious. The flat ground at the foothills is dry and hot; the middle and high mountainous areas are humid and cold. The four seasons are not very clear, with month being the coldest and the average monthly temperature ranging from -16°C to -19°C. July has the highest temperature with an average monthly temperature of 10°C-12°C. The annual precipitation does not exceed 200 mm. The northern slope More than the southern slope, a large amount of precipitation is concentrated in July and August in the summer, accounting for two-thirds of the annual precipitation. The snow period is from the second half of September to the end of May of the following year. The snow thickness can reach 65 cm, so it is not suitable to enter Mountain.

There are few strong winds in the peak area, and the annual average wind speed is 7.7 to 7.9 meters/second. Within a day, the wind speed and cloud cover generally increase in the afternoon, and the weather deteriorates. In short, June, July and August every year are the best times for mountain climbing activities.

Climbing up from the canyon on the northern slope of Bogda Mountain, you can not only see the pastures with beautiful mountains and clear waters, but also explore the world of thick snow and ice. The glaciers and snow on Bogda Peak shine with bright white light all year round, complementing the green water of Tianchi in the valley, creating a unique summer resort.