Gyantse Dzong
The old fort on a rock spur above Gyantse, one of Tibet's best-preserved dzongs.
Gyantse Dzong stands on a steep rock spur above the town of Gyantse and is dated to around 1390. It was built to guard the southern approaches to the Tsangpo valley and Lhasa, and it is one of the best-preserved dzongs in Tibet.
In July 1904 the fort was stormed by the British expedition under Younghusband after a determined Tibetan defence. Access to the fort varies, but its walls are seen from all over the town.
Highlights
Dated to around 1390
Stormed by the British expedition in 1904
Seen from all over Gyantse
Trips that visit Gyantse Dzong
Practical Info
Address
Gyantse, Shigatse, Tibet Autonomous Region
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Shigatse
Tibet's second city, gateway to Everest's north face
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