Mount Yarlha Xambo, located in Shannan of China's Xizang, is a sacred mountain holds a holy position just behind Mount Gang Rinpoche in Tibetan culture. The frozen lake at the foot of the mountain looks as green as emerald, offering a spectacular winter scenery.

Photo: Zhang Qi

Editor: Zhang Qi, Zhi Xinghua

Translator: Peng Qing, Jia Dan

Review: Li Chengye, Zhang Qi