Kangpenqing

Kangpenqing
Gang Benchhen
Kangpenqing

Location in China

Highest point
Elevation 7,281 m (23,888 ft)[1]
Ranked 90th
Prominence 1,340 m (4,400 ft)[1]
Parent peak Shishapangma
Coordinates 28°33′N 85°33′E / 28.550°N 85.550°E / 28.550; 85.550Coordinates: 28°33′N 85°33′E / 28.550°N 85.550°E / 28.550; 85.550[1]
Geography
Location Tibet, China
Parent range Baiku Himalayas
Climbing
First ascent 1982
Easiest route snow/ice climb

Kangpenqing (also Gang Benchhen) is a mountain in the Baiku Himalayas of Tibet, China. At an elevation of 7,281 m (23,888 ft) it is the 90th highest mountain in the world. The peak was first climbed in 1982.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Kangpenqing, China". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2014-07-13.


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