Shiceng Dashan
Shiceng Dashan (simplified Chinese: 十层大山; traditional Chinese: 十層大山; pinyin: Shícéng Dàshān) is a mountain at the junction of the borders of Laos, China and Vietnam.[1]
| Shiceng Dashan | |
|---|---|
  Shiceng Dashan Location on Laos–China-Vietnam border | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,830 m (6,000 ft) |
| Listing | List of tripoints |
| Coordinates | 22°23′59″N 102°08′38″E |
| Geography | |
| Location | China - Laos – Vietnam border |
| Parent range | Annamite Range |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Unknown |
According to the news report, the three countries have a border dispute in which a pending agreement is on the table. There is a monolith at the top marking the tripoint spot.[2]
Its name means "ten layer big mountain".
References
- CCTV-9 on October 10, 2006
- China, Vietnam and Laos Sign the Treaty on Definition of the Tri-Junction Point of the National Boundaries
External links
- Shiceng Dashan Mountain Issue – Tri Point Border
- China, Vietnam and Laos Sign the Treaty on Definition of the Tri-Junction Point of the National Boundaries
- Signing of Agreement
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