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Snowy Mountains

The Highest Peak of Mount Tomür

The Highest Peak of Mount Tomür Photo: Cheng Tong
Time: July, 1977
Site: Tailan Glacier, south slop of Mount Tomür
Height: 4200 m
Brief Introduction: Mount Tomür area is the highest part of the Tianshan Mountains, with 40 high peaks over 4000 meters. The highest peak of Mount Tomr is 7435.3 m. It also is the highest peak of the Tianshan Mountains. It is the biggest snow and ice source region in China.With gross reserves of 350 billon cube meters of glacial water, this area becomes a giant “solid water reservoir”.


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