Gyantse Fortress

Local name宗山遗址
LocationShigatse, China

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.According to Vitali, the fortress was constructed in 1390 and guarded the southern approaches to the Tsangpo Valley and Lhasa. The town was surrounded by a wall 3 kilometres long. The entrance is on the eastern side.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyantse_Dzong

Address China

Coordinates 28°55'4.415" N 89°35'56.186" E

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