Shigatse Dzong, Xigatse

Name: Shigatse Dzong
Address: Xigatse, China

#2 among attractions in Xigatse

Buddhist architecture, Forts and castles

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The Shigatse Dzong, also known as Samdruptse Dzong, is located in Shigatse, Tibet, China. It is spelt Rikaze Dzong. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 29°16'38"N, 88°52'32"E

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Xigatse China

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Nearby attractions include: Tashilhunpo Monastery.

0.7 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Tashilhunpo Monastery, Xigatse
18 min walk • Nestled in the traditional Tibetan city of Shigatse, the Tashilhunpo Monastery stands as a spiritual sanctuary and a testament to Buddhist architecture. Founded in 1447 by the First Dalai Lama, it is one of the six big monasteries of the Gelugpa (or Yellow Hat sect) in...