Gyantse Dzong, Gyantse

Name: Gyantse Dzong
Address: Gyantse, China

#2 among attractions in Gyantse

Top attraction, Buddhist architecture, Forts and castles

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Gyantse Dzong or Gyantse Fortress is one of the best preserved dzongs in Tibet, perched high above the town of Gyantse on a huge spur of grey brown rock. ()

Local name: 江孜宗山抗英遗址 Coordinates: 28°55'4"N, 89°35'56"E

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Gyantse Dzong – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palcho Monastery, Tsechen Monastery and Dzong.

0.5 miNW
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Palcho Monastery, Gyantse
14 min walk • Nestled in the historic town of Gyantse, the Palcho Monastery is a remarkable testament to Tibetan Buddhism and architecture. Established in 1418, this monastery is unique for its structural composition and the wealth of spiritual and cultural history it encompasses.
4.6 miNW
Temple
Tsechen Monastery and Dzong
118 min walk • Tsechen Monastery, Tsechen Dzong or Shambu Tsegu, was about 5 kilometres northwest of Gyantse above the traditional village of the same name. Tsechen was the largest of a number of hilltop monastery-forts ringing the valley, none of which would be easy to assault.

Gyantse Dzong, Gyantse

Facts and practical information

Gyantse Dzong – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Palcho Monastery, Gyantse

Tsechen Monastery and Dzong