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Things to see in Gyantse (China): 12 places and when to go
Gyantse is a town in China, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Temples (10), History (3), Museums and art (1). The best known are Palcho Monastery, Gyantse Dzong and Drongtse Monastery. The best time to come is March to May and September to October; also possible: November to February and June to August. In June there are 13 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 10. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- China · 28.95, 89.6333
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (10) · History (3) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu), 1,395 km as the crow flies
What to see in Gyantse
The places in and around Gyantse, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Palcho MonasteryBuddhist monastery in Gyantsé county, Shigatse, Tibet, China4.7 km
- Gyantse DzongFortress in Gyantsé, Shigatse, Tibet, China4.9 km
- Drongtse MonasteryBuilding in Drongtse Monastery, China19 km
- Naining Qude TempleMonastery in Namnying, Kangmar County, Shigatse, Tibet, China14 km
- Pala ManorManor in Changra, Gyantsé county, Shigatse, Tibet, China7.8 km
- Tsechen Monastery and DzongMonastery in Tsechen, Gyantsé county, Shigatse, Tibet, China7.5 km
- Diwu siMonastery in Tsangkha, Gyantsé, Shigatse, Tibet, China9.0 km
- Enza siMonastery in Kardoi, Gyantsé county, Shigatse, Tibet, China16 km
- Linbu siTemples13 km
- Niancuo siMonastery in Taktsé, Gyantsé county, Shigatse, Tibet, China24 km
- Tianjuelin siMonastery in Drongtsé, Gyantsé county, Shigatse, Tibet, China22 km
- Zangzha monasteryMonastery in Namnying, Kangmar County, Shigatse, Tibet, China22 km
When to go to Gyantse
The best time to visit Gyantse is March to May and September to October; also possible: November to February and June to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:21
- FebPossible11:00
- MarBest time11:48
- AprBest time12:42
- MayBest time13:27
- JunPossible13:50
- JulPossible13:41
- AugPossible13:02
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:17
- NovPossible10:31
- DecPossible10:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 10. In March, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Gyantse
The nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU, Chengdu (Shuangliu)), 1,395 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of China, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Gyantse?
The best known: Palcho Monastery, Gyantse Dzong, Drongtse Monastery, Naining Qude Temple, Pala Manor. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Gyantse?
March to May and September to October; also possible: November to February and June to August. In June there are 13 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 10.
How do you get to Gyantse?
The nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 1,395 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Gyantse as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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