Xuelian Feng

Xuelian Feng (Chinese: 雪莲峰), also spelled Xuelian Peak or Snow Lotus Peak,[3] is one of the major mountains of the Tian Shan mountain range.

It lies in Xinjiang province, China, about 50 kilometres (30 mi) east-northeast of Jengish Chokusu, the highest peak in the range.

The Tokai Section of the Japanese Alpine Club made four expeditions to Xuelian Feng, in 1986, 1988, 1989, and 1990, with the last being successful in ascending the main summit.

[4]) In 1990, the expedition was led by Kazuo Tukushima, and ascended from the Karakume Glacier.

Other difficulties involved in the 2,500 m (8,200 ft) route included technical rock and ice walls, and snow gullies up to 70 degrees in steepness.