Gyantse, officially Gyangzê Town (also spelled Gyangtse; Tibetan: རྒྱལ་རྩེ, Wylie: rgyal rtse, ZYPY: Gyangzê; simplified Chinese: 江孜镇; traditional Chinese: 江孜鎮; pinyin: Jiāngzī Zhèn), is a town located in Gyantse County, Shigatse Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, China.

Gyantse is located between the two largest cities in Tibet – Lhasa and Shigatse. Most visitors arrive in Lhasa by air or train and spend a few days exploring the capital of Tibet and acclimatizing to the plateau’s high altitude.

Gyantse, the city of heros, is a historical and cultural city located between Lhasa and Shigatse. Check the Gyantse travel guide about attractions, hotels, maps, transportation, etc.

Gyantse: A Historic Gem in the Heart of Tibet. Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Tibet, Gyantse is a city that holds a unique place in the hearts of travellers. This historic town is a must-visit for anyone journeying through the region, and it offers a glimpse into Tibet’s rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty.

Jun 19, 2024 · Gyantse is famous for legendary history, spectacular culture and magnificent landscape. It has many magnificent attractions to visit, such as the Palcho Monastery, Kumbum, Gyantse Dzong, Pala Manor, etc.

Gyantse County officially Gyangzê County (Tibetan: རྒྱལ་རྩེ་རྫོང་།; Chinese: 江孜县) is a county of Xigazê in the Tibet Autonomous Region, China. Its main settlement is Gyantse Town known for its monasteries.

Gyantse (Chinese: 江孜, Tibetan: རྒྱལ་རྩེ་), is a city in Xigatse Prefecture. Located by the Nyang-chu River, Gyantse is the fourth largest city in Tibet. It once was a major center for trade with India, and in 1904 the city became a battlefield when the British Army under Colonel Frances Younghusband attacked the city.

Gyantse is once the leading centre for wood and wool trade between India and Tibet. In 1904 it became the site of a major battle during Colonel Younghusband’s advance on Lhasa. The British troops spent a month in Dzong at Gyantse before heading to Lhasa.

Part of the normal route for tours to western Tibet, Gyantse is one of the major stopping points along the road to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet.

Jul 7, 2024 · Gyaltsen, a captivating city nestled amidst the Tibetan plateau, boasts a rich past that intertwines with Tibet’s broader history. This Gyaltsen travel guide delves into the city’s historical significance, offering a deeper understanding of its architectural wonders, cultural traditions, and unique character.