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P11：冰川下的鮮紅巖石?Scarlet Rocks Under Glaciers

視頻鏈接：https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1ez4y1C773?p=11

There is a rare spectacle to be found at the end of the glaciers beneath the main peak of a mountain area in southwestern China. The surface of the Rocks here is an eye catching bright red.

This is the heart of the Hengduan Mountains, a mountainous region in southwestern China. 145 snowy peaks over 5,000 meters above sea level are clustered here, forming an amazing group of mountains.

The highest peak, Gongga Mountain, is 7,556 meters above sea level. It is the highest point in the mountainous area of Southwest China.

Its giant conical peak is the cradle of glacier formation, from which 74 mature glaciers extend in all directions.?

The Hailuogou Glacier in the east has a huge icy waterfall measuring 1,100 meters wide, with a drop of more than 1,000 meters. The strong thawing effect leads to frequent massive icy avalanches.?

Giant glaciers descend all the way into dense forests. With its step extending to 2,850 meters above sea level, it is the lowest maritime glacier in Asia.

Bright red Rocks can be seen almost everywhere in the valley at the end of the glacier. Scientists have found that the red blood color on the stone is not from a mineral, but a rare parasite, a rare lichen complex. Whenever the temperature and humidity are right they spread across the Rock surface, dyeing the Rocks bright red.?

Taken away from the mountains however, they quickly change color and die. Even if they are left in peace, their lifespan is only four to five years, and then they will regenerate and begin coloring the Rocks bright red again.?

Why they came into being has baffled many great minds.

P12：冰之花?Ice Flower

視頻鏈接：https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1ez4y1C773?p=12

During the winter in China's Heilongjiang Province, it is not uncommon to see temperatures below Minus 30 degrees Celsius.?

Despite the intense cold, “flowers” still find a way to bloom. In the right place with the right conditions these flowers spread across the tops of the trees.

Every year, Kurbin enjoys a “flower season” of up to four months. This amazing ice flower spectacle can be experienced from December to March each year.

Ice flowers are officially known as “rime”. In extremely cold weather, the nearby hydropower station continuously discharges hot water. The water vapor evaporates from the surface of the water, forming a dreamy drifting white mist.

Much of the water vapor turns into ice at night as temperatures drop, which then settles on the tree branches, creating this fantastical sight.

As you walk beneath the trees covered with rime, sometimes you can hear the sound of ice crystals growing and then falling.?

The rime absorbs all the sounds around creating a tranquil fairytale world.

P13：江中之山?Mountains in the River

視頻鏈接：https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1ez4y1C773?p=13

In ancient times, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, in Eastern China was called Jingkou. Located at the golden cross of the Yangtze River and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, it is a place of strategic importance.

The upper reaches of the Yangtze River deposit a lot of silt here, which has gradually built up into a small island in the river.?

There are three beautiful mountains here, namely Jinshan Mountain, Beigu Mountain and Jiaoshan Mountain, which are closely connected with the Yangtze River and are called the Three Mountains of Jingkou.

Jinshan mountain is only 42 meters above sea level. Although jin shan mountain is said to be on the Yangtze River, because the rivers course has moved to the north, JinShan is now some distance away from the Yangtze.?

Beigu Mountain, 10 meters higher than Jinshan Mountain, is just beside the Yangtze River. From here, Jinshan Mountain can be seen in the west and Jiaoshan Mountain in the east. The mighty river flows around the foot of the mountain.

Jiaoshan, the highest of the three, with an altitude of 70.7 meters and an area of 38 hectares. It is located in the Yangtze River, surrounded by water. Encircled by the green waves, the green mountain looks like a piece of jade floating on the river.

People can reach the island by boat to experience the gentle river water in the dry season and appreciate the magnificent scene in the wet season.

Compared with many famous mountains, this seemingly inconspicuous local landscape composed of three beautiful mountains coexist and integrate with the Yangtze River, becoming a landmark in this area.

P14：圣潔之山?The Sea of Bamboos

視頻鏈接：https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1ez4y1C773?p=14

Daocheng Yading is a magical and mysterious land located in the southwest of China's Sichuan province.

This is a kingdom surrounded by breath-taking views of snow-capped mountains, steep glaciers, crystalclear lakes, vast pastures, as well as dense woods. It is called the last pure land on this blue planet.

Every September, the scenery here is at its most fascinating. it's like placing people into a colorful fairy tale world.

The focal point is the three mountain peaks in Daocheng Yading. The most beautiful is called Yang Maiyong. It is about 6,000 meters in height, and has the shape of a perfect pyramid.?

Back in 1931, the American explorer Joseph Rock first introduced it to the world with photos taken for the National Geographic magazine. He wrote, “she is the most beautiful snow peak my eyes have ever seen”.?

Next to it, stand two other mountains: Xiannairi and Xianuoduoji. The crest of the mountains is covered by snow most of the time. No one has yet ever been able to reach the top. They are called the “Three Holy Mountains”.

It is an irreplaceably sacred place in the hearts of the local people. The locals say that if one could walk around the holy mountains three times, then your wishes for this life will be fulfilled.

But it is such a great challenge to both one’s physical ability and mind, because of its altitude.

What drives them to do that?

Perhaps into simple faith.?

It is not only the last pure land but also earth that can purify the soul.

P15：中國的彩虹山?The Rainbow Hills of China

視頻鏈接：https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1ez4y1C773?p=15

In Northwestern China, there is a chain of undulating hills called Colorful Zhangye Danxia. Here you can find the colors of the rainbow.

The terrain is so hostile that even grass struggles to survive. So where did this palette of colors come from??

It's hard to imagine, but this area was once a lake. The multi-colored hills are the result of the long geological evolution of the lakebed.

Changes in temperature and humidity, as well as the existence of various mineral elements, and the different iron content in lake sediments especially, gave rise to the spectrum of colors.

Part of the ancient Silk Road it is said that Marco Polo once visited here over 700 years ago.

However, compared to Marco Polo, today we can have much more fun.

P16：水云間的廬山秘境?A Secret Fairyland

視頻鏈接：https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1ez4y1C773?p=16

This is one of the most beautiful highways in China. It passes through thousands of islands in the West Sea of Lushan Mountain in Jiangxi Province. There are more than 1,600 islands in this area of water, creating a "lake of a thousand islands." The lake is vast and tranquil, with an average depth of 45 meters. On a good day, the visibility in the lake can reach up to 11 meters.

This is? the famous Lushan Mountain. Lushan Mountain is not one single mountain,? but rather a large upland area consisting of 90 continuous peaks, in which the highest one is 1,474 metres above sea level. Over tens of thousands of years, tectonic movements, glacial erosion, flowing water and other geological pRocesses have created the diverse landscapes of Lushan Mountain.?

Running to the north of Lushan Mountain is the Yangtze, the longest river in China. The intense humidity endows Lushan with abundant water resources. There are 22 waterfalls within the mountain. Lushan Mountain is shrouded in mist for nearly 200 days of the year. The average temperature here is five to six degrees Celsius, lower than that in the plains at the same latitude. It has been a famous summer resort since ancient times.?

There's a "City in the Clouds" some 1,100 meters above sea level in the mountains. More than 100 years ago, a missionary from the UK built villas here. The average temperature in summer is only 22 degrees Celsius, so it's named Kuling, a name which comes from the English "cooling."

Today these ancient villas are still serving tourists who come here to spend the summer.

P17：長白之山?Perpetually White Mountains

視頻鏈接：https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1ez4y1C773?p=17

Located in the northeast of China, the Changbai Mountains is named after its iconic scenery of being perpetually white almost all year long.

These mountains were formed around 2.77 million years ago, after volcano eruptions due to the movement of the earth crust.

At the top of the main mountain there is a crater lake with an altitude of 2,100 meters. It is called “Tian-Chi” in Chinese, literally meaning heaven lake. Its latest eruption happened around 300 years ago.

Tianchi is the largest crater lake in China, and it is the deepest mountain lake around the world as well. The average depth of water is 204 meters. It has stored over 2 billion tons of fresh water, which is able to supply the population in Beijing downtown for 22 months.

The winter lasts for 9 months in the Changbai Mountains. Thus, the crest of the mountain is covered by snow most of the time. The depth of the snow is 50 centimeters on average.

It is extremely difficult to visit the mountain during the winter. Lake Tianchi only melts in Mid-July due to the cold weather and the water in the lake is flowing for only 30 days every year.?

It is always misty and cloudy. According to the locals, people could only see the most imposing scenery here if they have a special mysterious connection with this magical mountain.

P18：云海中的峨眉?Mount Emei in the Sea of Clouds

視頻鏈接：https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1ez4y1C773?p=18

Mount Emei, located in the southwest of Sichuan Province, with its back to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and standing in the southwest edge of the Sichuan Basin, is an ancient and famous attraction in China.

Three million years ago, the main part of Mount Emei rose sharply along a fault line here. Due to a complex combination of erosion, weathering, and collapse, a massive height difference of more than 2,600 meters was formed between today's mountain top and the Emei Plain.

The Summit of Ten Thousand Buddhas, at an altitude of 3,099 meters, is the highest peak of Mount Emei. It has the world's highest and largest metal building complex, and is also a world cultural and natural heritage site. In a commanding position, the Golden Summit with the biggest concentration of temples and scenic spots on Mount Emei, can be called the largest and highest place of worship of Chinese Buddhism in the world.?

The Buddha statue of Samantabhadra, measuring 48 meters high, is the highest golden Buddha in the world and is at the heart of the Golden Summits on Mount Emei. The ten heads of the Buddha statue are divided into three layers, each with different expressions, representing the ten mentalities of ordinary people. Many Chinese people come here to pray for the protection of the Buddha. The Golden Summit is also the perfect location to appreciate the wondrous Mount Emei "Sea of Clouds."

The 72 peaks of Mount Emei are mostly over 2,000 meters above sea level. The scenery features high peaks above the clouds and ubiquitous white mist. In such an ocean of white, the many peaks appear to float in the clouds like islands. This sea of clouds can surround Mount Emei for more than 330 days a year.?

Formed by ever-changing patches of mist and fog, they present a unique panorama. Summer and autumn are the best time to view them. At every level, the scene is different, if you're lucky, it's also possible to see Gongga Mountain, 7,590 metres above sea level, in the distance from the Golden Summit.

P19：三爿石的故事?The Tectonic Story of Sanpan Stone

視頻鏈接：https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1ez4y1C773?p=19

In China's southeast coastal province of Zhejiang, on there is a group of giant Rocks called the Sanpan Stone, literally meaning, the three pieces of stone.?

Once upon a time however they were one whole piece of Rock.

The story of the Sanpan Stone started 135 million years ago. Back then, during a violent tectonic event, powerful forces formed a basin covering nearly 347 square miles. Imagine the basin as a cradle, in which the Sanpan Stone is nestling.?

In this huge bowl, sedimentary Rocks gathered, dominated by conglomerates. These sediments were the origins of the Sanpan Stone. The pRocess of mountain building continued. The sediments in the basin were forced up to form a sedimentary massif, which gradually grew into the Sanpan Stone.?

For tens of millions of years, wind and water eroded the massif along vertical fractures until most of the Rock was weathered away. Eventually the three individual Rocks with steep cliffs we see today were formed.?

The highest of them measures 324 meters. However, the steep cliffs pose a great challenge for those wishing to reach the top.?

About 500 years ago, in China's Ming Dynasty, a group of carpenters was hired to build a wooden ladder in order to reach the top of the Sanpan Stone. They toiled for three long years, but failed in their task. Before the ladder could reach the summit, its foot had rotted away.?

The ambition of reaching the top was not achieved until the end of the 1980s. Over 3,500 stone steps were carved into the Rock face. Now, we can finally climb these steep stairs and reached the top, to experience the power of tectonic movements from the remote past.

P20：高山上的藍(lán)寶石?The Sapphire on the Mountain

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Sayram Lake is located in the northern part of Tianshan Mountains in western China. The gem-like pure blue is the most outstanding feature of this mountain lake.?

Often, a boundry can be seen on the lake between different shades of blue. The secret to this spectacle can be found in the lake water which is rich in minerals. The amount of mineral deposits varies in different parts of the lake basin, showing as different colors in the refracted sunlight.

The beautiful scenery of Sayram Lake stems from an abundant water source. Warm moist airstreams from the Atlantic Ocean reach here from thousands of miles away. Blocked by mountains and uplifted by terrain, they get trapped, and the resulting rains replenish Sayram Lake. It's become known as "The Atlantic's Last Tear Drop."?

In fact, it's the dozens of glaciers around the Sayram Lake that are the real creators of the beautiful scenery. Rivers formed by melting water provide a continuous source of freshwater, helping to form a large wetland by the lake.

Lush waterweeds attract swans and other rare birds.

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