In Ali of Tibet, a huge mountain rises up 6,714 meters above sea level. It is the highest peak of Gangdise -- Kangrinboqe Peak, also called Shenshan (Mountain of Divinity).
When Buddhism was in blossom, local Buddhists as well as those from India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim and other countries came to worship the mountain. Now, temple relics of different styles still can be seen at the foothill.
The name of Shenshan(Mountain of Divinity) might have something to do with its arduous and odd shape. The magnificent mountain shoots high into the sky, covered with snow and ice all year round. Natural stone steps, which run across the mountain like a hanging ladder up to the clouds, are formed from long-time weathering. Deep cliffs are at both sides, making the mountain even grander. Limited by their knowledge about nature, ancient people could not understand how such surprising view was formed; therefore, they called the mountain Shenshan(Mountain of Divinity).
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