Geladaindong Peak
| Geladaindong | |
|---|---|
The glaciers of the Tanggula Mountains, the traditional source of the Yangtze River | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,621 m (21,722 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,541 m (5,056 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 33°29′45″N 91°10′03″E / 33.49583°N 91.16750°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Qinghai, China |
| Parent range | Tanggula |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1985 by a Japanese team |
Geladaindong Peak (also spelled Geladandong, Geladaintong or Kolha Dardong) is a snow-covered mountain (or massif) located in Southwestern Qinghai Province of China near the border of Tibet Autonomous Region. It is the tallest mountain in the Tanggula Mountain Range of the Tibetan Plateau with an elevation of 6,621 metres (21,722 ft) above sea level. The traditional source of the Yangtze River, begins with glaciers on its surface. The Yangtze's longest source, however, lies 365 km (227 mi) away at the head of the Dam Qu River.
The mountain's name is Geladaindong in the Tibetan language. The name in Chinese is 各拉丹冬 (Pinyin: Gèlādāndōng) or 各拉丹冬峰 (Pinyin: Gèlādāndōng Fēng, literally "Geladandong Peak").