Mount Everest

Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, stretches along the border of Nepal and Tibet/China in southern Asia. Mt. Everest, as the dominant peak of Himalayas, is regarded as 'the Third Pole of the Earth'. Covered with snow all the year round, when the glaring sun shines on the mountain, the top part of the mountain seems like a spectacular golden pyramid, offering us a splendid picture of this holy mount.

Mt. Everest owns two base camps, the south one is in Nepal and the north one in Tibet of China. The two camps are crude camps on Mount Everest that are used by mountain climbers during their ascent and descent. For most travelers, the base camp is a best point to appreciate the beauty of Mt.Everest. Luckily the North Base Camp has vehicle access (at least in the summer months). Besides, visiting the North (Tibet-side) Base Camp required Tibet Travel Permit from the Chinese government. Moreover, road access to the North Base Camp may be obtained from a road branching to the South from the Friendship Highway.