Gyantse is a classic Tibetan town that has so far seen relatively little influence from Chinese culture. Tibet's third-largest town, it's home to the Pelkor Chode Monastery and the ruins of the Gyantse Dzong, bombarded and captured during the British invasion of 1904. In the 14th century, Gyantse served as the capital of a Tibetan kingdom. Within Pelkor Chode Monastery stands the Kumbum Chorten, a six-story stupa some 35 meters tall.
Gyantse
Updated 12 September 2026
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