Peaks of Mystery: The Wonder of the Kun Lun Mountains

There are mountains that simply rise from the earth, and then there are mountains that seem to rise from legend.Stretching across the far reaches of western China, the Kunlun Mountains have long been whispered about as a boundary between worlds. Snowbound summits, hidden valleys, glacial rivers, rare wildlife, ancient trade paths, and stories older than memory all converge here. To some, they are a geographic marvel. To others, they are sacred ground. To explorers, they are a challenge. To ...