環球之旅:珠穆朗瑪峯精妙絕倫的自然景觀

Mt. Everest, also called Mt. Qomolangma, is the highest peak in the world. Its Tibetan meaning of 'Goddess the Third' adds more mysterious color and magic power to the subject. As a result, it has intrigued all kinds of people since it was first discovered. Pilgrims trek long distances to present a pious worship, climbing enthusiasts run great risks to challenge its high altitude and the common tourists also yearn for a reverent look at this holy peak.

埃佛勒斯峯(也叫珠穆朗瑪峯)是世界最高峯。藏語中是“大地之母”的意思，更是給它增添了不少的神祕色彩以及神奇的力量。結果，自從它被發現，各種各樣形形色色的人都爲之着迷。朝聖者的長途跋涉可以體現出他們的虔誠之心；登山愛好者冒着很大的風險來挑戰這裏的高海拔；普通的遊客同樣也懷着虔誠的心來一睹這座神聖的山峯。

The altitude of Mt. Everest is now about 8,844.43 m. (29,017 ft.). It is the dominant peak of Himalayas, the northern brae in Tingri County of Tibet and the southern in the Nepal. The area has 4 peaks above 8,000 m. (26,247 ft.) and 38 peaks above 7,000 m. (22,965 ft.), hence the laudatory title 'the Third Pole of the Earth'.

現在，珠峯的高度約8,844.43米。珠峯是喜馬拉雅山的主峯，珠峯北邊的斜坡在西藏定日縣，而它南邊的山脈在尼泊爾境內。 這個地區有4個8000米以上的高峯以及38個7000米以上高峯。因此它被人譽爲“地球的第三極”。（第三級是除了南極、北極以外的稱呼）

As the supreme point of the world, Mt. Everest is also blessed with many extreme wonders. The top part of the mountain is covered with snow all the year round.

作爲世界的最高峯，珠峯也有許多讓人稱讚的奇觀。山頂終年覆蓋着積雪。

When the glaring sun shines on the mountain, the peak is just like a white pyramid miraculously transformed by the Goddess, leading us to imagine her semblance further. More often than not, the thick freely moving clouds and fogs, seeming as if a Flag with the mast of the peak was swinging, will shroud the peak. This peculiar phenomenon of Mt. Everest is known as 'Flag Cloud'. An additional wonder generated here are the bright glaciers, where ices are formed into various shapes like bridges, pagodas and others. You can also find miles of efflorescent rock physiognomy there, such as stalagmites, stelae, stone sword, and stone pagodas. The climbing pathfinders call this splendor at such high attitude 'the Largest Park on the High Mountain'.

當燦爛的陽光撒向山頂，此時山頂的白邊閃耀着金光，就像被女神施了魔法一樣，這樣的美簡直無法形容。 時常，一層層的厚雲或者濃霧像飄揚的旗子一樣籠罩着高峯。 珠峯這種特有的現象，被稱爲“雲旗”。還有另外一個奇蹟，就是這裏的冰。這裏的冰有各種各樣的形狀，有些像橋，有些像塔或者像其它的什麼形狀。同樣在這裏你還可以找到岩石風化的地貌，如石筍，石柱，石劍和石塔。登山探路者把在如此高的山上看到的這種現象叫做“高山上的大公園”。

The area of Mt. Everest has been built as one of the national natural reserves, wherein live thousands of kinds of plants, hundreds of varieties of wild animals and dense virgin forests. Many of these are precious and rare, like the first-class protected animal ounces and the valuable timber sandals, etc.

現在的珠峯已建成爲國家級自然保護區，這當中生活着數以千計的植物，數以百計的野生動物以及茂密的原始森林。 大多數都是珍貴稀有的野生動植物，像一級保護動物雪豹和名貴樹木像錫金海棠等等。

At the foot of Mt. Everest is located the highest temple in the world, Rongbuk Monastery. At the altitude of about 5000 m. (16,404 ft.) and 25 km. (15.5 mi.) in the distance, it is also the best point to appreciate the scenery of Mt. Everest. Rongbuk Glacier around this area is also the largest among all the glaciers here.

在珠峯的山腳，有一座世界上最高的寺廟叫絨布寺。海拔約5000米，距離約2500米的地方是觀看珠峯最好的位置。而在絨布寺附近的冰川是珠峯最大的冰川羣。

Travel tips 旅遊貼士
Climbing Mt. Everest is very dangerous, only those who can endure the adverse weather and experienced climbers should venture onto it's slopes. The area is frequently beset with sudden storms, snow, wind and the weather may change quickly in a day. Only the periods between early March and late May, along with early September and late October are fit for climbing, among which less than 20 days are actually fine. So keep a very close eye on the weather changes there if you want to climb. Mt. Everest lies in the borderline about 100 km. (62 mi.) south of Sino-Nepal Road, you can hire a car from Lhasa or take some vehicles by the way. For the dining and accommodation, Rongbuk Monastery is recommended.

攀登珠峯是一件非常危險的事情，只有那些能夠應對惡劣天氣的人以及富有登山經驗的人，纔有可能到達斜坡。該地區經常會面對突如其來的暴風雨，大雪，大風以及一天之內天氣會不斷的變化。只有三月初到四月底以及九月初到十月底的這兩段時間才適合登山，就算在這兩段時間裏，也不超過20天是好天氣。如果你要登山，就請時時刻刻地密切地關注天氣變化。在中尼公路以南，你需要從拉薩租一輛車子，或者在路上坐順風車。至於住宿和餐飲，絨布寺是不錯的選擇。

小編有約：珠峯對於大多數人來說，也許很遙遠。如果，有機會自己真正地體驗體驗，將終生難忘。Daisy在網上搜到《獨行者》的“騎行珠峯大本營系列”的博客，這裏面有許多珍貴的照片，感興趣的朋友可以百度看一看珠峯的風采。Daisy用了三幅裏面的圖片，在這裏謝謝他啦。