The Mt. Yala is located at the junction of three counties: Dawu, Kangding and Rongchag, in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of southwest of China’s Sichuan Province.[Photo/Tianya.cn]

Renowned as "Shambhala the Second" or "Oriental White Yak" in ancient Tibetan books, the Mt. Yala is located at the junction of three counties: Dawu, Kangding and Rongchag, in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of southwest of China’s Sichuan Province.

With a height of 5,820 meters, the Mt. Yala is one of the four holy mountains recorded in the Epic of King Gesar, and enjoys high prestige among local Tibetans. The Mt. Yala, with the full name of "Xiaxue Yala Garbo", is connected with the Lhagang Grassland to the northwest, forming a beautiful contrast of snow mountains and grasslands.

The religious flags, also called prayer flags, or mani flags, which have been hung on the Mt. Yala, create dozens of different geometric designs as they wave in the wind, adding to the spectacular scenery of the holy mountain.

Photo shows the religious flags wavinge in the wind, making a deafening, rumbling sound which shakes the valley. [Photo/Tianya.cn]

The light and shadow change the color of the Mt. Yala and its religious flags in the camera of a photographer. [Photo/Tianya.cn]

Photo shows the Mt. Yala under both the sun and the moon. [Photo/Tianya.cn]

Photo shows the religious flags on Mt. Yala. [Photo/Tianya.cn]

Photo shows the religious flags on Mt. Yala. [Photo/Tianya.cn]