Things to do in Gyantse

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Karola Glacier

Karuola Glacier is located at the boundary between Nagarze County and Gyangze County in the south of Tibet. It leans on the south slope of Nojin Kangsan Mountain, one of the four largest mountains in Tibet. The top of the glacier is the ice cap with gradual slope, while the bottom is two ice tongues shaped as ice fall. Karuola Glacier is one of the three continental glaciers in Tibet, and it is also an outdoor shooting site, for multiple movies.

Manla Reservoir

The Manla Reservoir is located in the upper reaches of the Nianchu River in Longma Township, Gyantse County. Although it is an artificial reservoir, the emerald-green lake is particularly beautiful against the distant mountains. You will pass here when you go to Yangzhuo Yongcuo from Gyantse County. There is a small pavilion on the side of the road, where you can look at the scenery of the reservoir from a height, and it is also good to take a break by the way.

Palkhor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa

Baiju Temple is located in the county seat of Gyantse County, Tibet. It was built in the early 15th century. It is a temple where the three sects of Sakya, Kadam and Gelug, which are rare in Tibetan Buddhism, coexist. Notable for its value and well-preserved frescoes and statues. There is Baiju Pagoda in the temple. There are more than 100,000 Buddha statues in the pagoda, also known as the 100,000 Buddha Pagoda. Baiju Temple is a typical Tibetan Buddhist temple building. There are pagodas in the temple and temples in the pagodas. The pagodas and temples are natural and complement each other. There are three sects side by side in the temple, each sect has 5-6 Zhacang, and there are 16 Zhacang in the temple, which makes the temple look grand. Walking along the corridor, facing the temple is the main hall of Cuoqin, where the three Buddhas are enshrined, and the Pure Land Hall is on the east and west sides. There is a huge gilt bronze statue of Qiangba Buddha in the northwest corner of the hall, which is 8 meters high and is said to be cast with 14,000 kilograms of brass. The pillars of the hall are covered with colorful Hada and historical thangkas, and the four walls are painted with exquisite Buddhist murals, which feel solemn and sacred. The main hall is divided into three floors. The third floor is the Buddhist hall called Xiaye Lakang. The murals in the hall are quite famous. The contents include mandala, lotus caisson, Buddhist stories, and stories of life. If you are interested, you can take a serious look. . When visiting Baiju Temple, you must not miss the 100,000 Pagoda on the west side of the temple. The pagoda has nine floors and a height of 32 meters. There are 77 Buddhist halls, 108 gates, shrines and scripture halls. The layers are stacked, which is very spectacular. It is a unique treasure in the history of Chinese architecture. There are Buddha statues painted on the walls of each hall. The Buddha statues are rich in color, strong contrast, solemn and exquisite. It is said that there are more than 100,000 Buddha statues, hence the name of the 100,000 Buddha Pagoda. In addition, there are more than a thousand Buddha statues in clay, copper and gold in the pagoda, which can be called a Buddha statue museum. Entering from the tower gate, you can view floor by floor along the stairs, and the ruins can go to the top of the tower. The top is a circular platform overlooking the entire Baiju Temple. In principle, Tibetan Buddhist temples are not allowed to take pictures, but you can take pictures in the 100,000 pagoda, but it costs 10 yuan, which is actually quite cost-effective. For the protection of ancient murals, it is recommended not to turn on the flash when taking pictures.

Zongshan Anti-British Site - Gyantse Dzong

Zongshan Anti-British Site is located in Gyantse County, China, and is a fortress site of great historical significance. Zongshan Anti-British Site - Gyantse Dzong is not only an important cultural heritage site but also one of the key symbols of the Chinese nation's resistance against foreign aggression. Zongshan Anti-British Site - Gyantse Dzong is situated on a small hill in the center of Gyantse County, at an altitude of approx. 4,000m. The history of the fortress dates back to the 14th century, when it served as a military stronghold with significant strategic importance. Built on the mountain, the fortress has a sturdy structure and once served as an important defensive fortification for successive local regimes. Today, Zongshan Anti-British Site - Gyantse Dzong has become an important base for patriotic education. Relics of the battle are preserved inside and outside the fortress. Visitors can see bullet-riddled walls and bunkers, and it feels as if one can still hear the echoes of the fierce battle that took place there. Every year, many tourists and students come here to pay tribute to the martyrs and receive patriotic education.

Glacier Sightseeing in Shigatse

Shigatse is home to many magnificent glacier landscapes, attracting many tourists who come here specifically to see the glaciers. The main local glaciers, such as the Karola Glacier, are famous for their spectacular glacier landscapes and vast ice and snow areas. In autumn, the Karola Glacier presents a crystal blue glow under the sunlight, which contrasts sharply with the surrounding snow-capped mountains, and the scenery is particularly charming. Visitors can walk along the glacier trail and enjoy it up close. At the same time, it also provides opportunities for ice climbing and snowboarding, which is suitable for tourists who like adventure and challenges. The Qudennima Glacier is famous for its pure seracs, ice walls and dreamy blue faults. The gravel, sand and towering snow-capped mountains on both sides of the glacier together form a magnificent picture. Visitors need to hike about 3 kilometers to reach the glacier. Along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery deep in the northern slope of the Himalayas.

Pala Manor

Pala Manor is the manor of the Pala family, a big Tibetan family, with the full name of Pajuelakang. It is one of the 12 old manors in Tibet, and it is also the old Tibetan lord manor that is relatively well preserved in Tibet. The main building of Pala Manor is three-storey high and quite spectacular. There are 57 existing houses with complete building facilities and elegant decoration. It has a scripture hall, a sun room, a living room (upper reception room), and a bedroom. The interior of the room is magnificent and magnificent. The decoration of the scripture hall is exquisite, and the scriptures and Buddhist shrines are well preserved. In addition, there are wineries, mills, serfs stoves, etc. in the Pala Manor. There are leather whips, shackles, standing cages, cowhide tubes and other torture instruments on display in the corridor, and even old prisons are preserved. All this vividly reproduces the luxurious life of the serf owners and the exploitation of the serfs.

Gyantse Ancient City

Gyantse Ancient Cityis a historic city with a long heritage and numerous sites of interest. Herethe anti-British fort where the military and civilians of Gyantse defended their territory still stands.

Gajizhuorong Shengtai Lvyou Tiyan Base

Naiqin Kangsang Snow Mountain is one of the four sacred mountains in Tibet. It is located at the junction of Langkazi County and Gyantse County in Tibet. The altitude is 7191 meters. , compaction, forming an ice layer up to 20-100 meters thick, the ice layer is affected by its own gravity, slowly moving and developing into multiple glaciers. The Karola Glacier is located under the Naiqin Kangsang Snow Mountain, just beside the road. The snow-white glacier hangs on the mountain wall like a pair of giant thangkas, shining under the sunlight. The meltwater of the Karola Glacier is the eastern source of the Nianchu River, an important tributary of the upper Yajiang River.

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No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Tibet

Potala Palace

The Potala Palace is the symbol of Xizang and a sacred place in the hearts of all pilgrims! "Potala" is a Sanskrit word, also translated as "Putuo", which originally refers to the residence of Guanyin Bodhisattva. When you come here, you can not only view the large number of historical relics collected in the palace, appreciate the wonderful architectural art of the Tibetan people, but also have a baptism of the soul in that holy atmosphere. The origin of the Potala Palace According to historical records: In the 1930s of the seventh century AD, the 33rd Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo moved the capital to Lhasa and began to build the Potala Palace. Since then, major religious and political ceremonies have been held here, and it has become the ruling center of Xizang integration of politics and religion. The White Palace and the Red Palace The Potala Palace has a distinct Tibetan style and is majestic. It is the existing complete palace-style building complex in Xizang and is known as one of the world's top ten earth buildings. Its main buildings are divided into two parts: the White Palace and the Red Palace. The White Palace is named after its white exterior wall. It is the place where the lamas live and conduct political activities. Because the sun shines all day long, it is called the East and West Sunlight Palaces. The Red Palace is located at the top center of the Potala Palace. Its outer wall is red and it consists of many stupas and various Buddhist temples. Historical relics The Potala Palace houses and preserves a large number of historical relics, including stupas, statues, murals, thangkas, scriptures and books, as well as gold books, jade books, gold seals granted by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties, which show the historical relationship between the Xizang local government and the central government, as well as gold and silver wares, jade wares, porcelain, enamel and handicrafts. Among them, the eight stupas from the fifth generation are eye-catching. They are all magnificent and decorated with a dazzling array of gems, which can be called a palace of art.