Mong Ling Shan Explained

Mong Ling Shan
Elevation M:2641
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:1625
Listing:List of Ultras of Southeast Asia
Map:Myanmar
Map Size:200
Label Position:bottom
Coordinates:23.33°N 98.8775°W
First Ascent:unknown
Easiest Route:climb

Mong Ling Shan, also known as Möng Ling Shan, is one of the highest mountains of the Shan Hills. It is located in the Namtit Special District of Wa State, Myanmar close to the border with China and 122 km to the ENE of Lashio.[2] It is the highest peak in Myanmar Shan State.

Geography

Mong Ling Shan is the highest peak of a wooded massif located in the frontier area.With a height of 2,641 m and a prominence of 1,625 m, Mong Ling Shan is one of the ultra prominent peaks of Southeast Asia.[3] The nearest village is a Chinese village at 23°20'12.9"N 98°54'10.0"E of unknown name, the nearest Burmese village is Man Ye-su, located about 4 km to the west, and Yindai 4 km to the east on the borderline. The town of Pan Lon lies 11 km to the SW.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Burma and Eastern India. Peaklist.org. 2011-12-29.
  2. http://www.law.fsu.edu/library/collection/limitsinseas/IBS042.pdf International Boundary Study; No. 42 – November 30, 1964; Burma – China
  3. http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=12908 Peakbagger - Mong Ling Shan, Myanmar
  4. Web site: Mān Ye-su. Mapcarta. 22 May 2016.