Cho Oyu Peak

　　  Cho Oyu Peak, also known as "Qowuya Peak," stands at an elevation of 8,201 meters, ranking as the sixth highest peak in the world. It is located on the China-Nepal border, with the northeastern and southwestern ridges serving as its boundaries. The northern side lies within Dingri County, Tibet Autonomous Region, while the southern side belongs to the Kingdom of Nepal. In Tibetan, "Cho Oyu" means "Turquoise Goddess." Towering majestically in the central part of the Himalayas, it lies 100 kilometers in a straight line east of Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. Cho Oyu Peak features five main ridges: northwest, northeast, southwest, southeast, and west. The mountain is covered with perennial snow and numerous glaciers. The north side's Gyabula Glacier is over 10 kilometers long, the south side's Rongbuk Glacier stretches 14 kilometers, and the Gyazhuba Glacier extends more than 20 kilometers. The glaciers are mainly valley glaciers, supplemented by plateau and cirque glaciers, among others. On October 19, 1954, a four-member Austrian climbing team made the first successful ascent to the summit via the northwest slope.

　　  Climate Characteristics The climate around Cho Oyu Peak is largely similar to that of Mount Everest. The windy season runs from October to March of the following year, with wind speeds typically reaching 50 meters per second and temperatures often between -30°C and -40°C. The rainy season occurs from June to September. The transitional periods between the windy and rainy seasons—usually from late April to late May or from September to October—often feature 3–4 spells of good weather lasting 2–5 days. These are the optimal times for mountaineering activities. Transportation begins with a journey south from Lhasa along the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, passing through Shigatse and Lhatse, covering a distance of 718 kilometers to reach Dingri. From there, a 40-kilometer drive down a simple road leads to the northern foothills of Cho Oyu Peak, directly to the base camp at the end of the Gyabula Glacier. Situated at an altitude of 4,959 meters, the area offers open terrain, wind protection, and ample water sources.

　　  Address: On the China-Nepal border, Dingri County, Shigatse City

　　  Type: Snow Mountain & Glacier

　　  Recommended Visiting Time: About 1 hour

　　  Ticket Information:

　　  Free admission.