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Olympic torch lit on Mt Qomolangma (Xinhua) – Chinese climbers display the Olympic torch, an Olympic flame lantern, an International Olympic Committee flag, a Chinese National flag and the flag of the 29th Olympic Games at the top of the 8844.43-meter summit of Mt Qomolangma in Tibet Autonomous Region. The team reached the summit yesterday.
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Magic of Meili Mountain Kawa Karpo, Meili Snow Mountain’s mysterious peak, has never been conquered by any human climber, despite multiple expeditions from all over the world. The mountain is a pilgrimage destination for many Tibetan Buddhists, and its natural features capture the heart of the culture.
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