Ruins of the Capital of the Guge Kingdom, A millennium enigma of a vanished civilization

Zhabran District, Zanda County, Ali Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, located along the Xiangquan River

The world within hundreds of miles is all under the rule of the dynasty

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Introduction

From the 10th century to the early 17th century, the Guge Kingdom rose in Western Tibet, clinging to Buddhist beliefs, defending their territory, and playing an important role in the history of Tibet. However, a war in 1630 led to the collapse of the Guge Kingdom. In the subsequent period of chaos, Tibet entered a state of fragmentation and separatism. The profound influence of the 700-year history of Guge has left behind outstanding religious art works such as murals, sculptures, and stone carvings. Guge has become a marvel, attracting countless explorers, scholars, artists, and journalists to investigate, explore, and excavate.

Address

Zhabran District, Zanda County, Ali Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, located along the Xiangquan River

Opening hours

09:00-19:00 (All day)
Last entry time: 19:00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31) Note: In winter, during the National Day holiday (Oct 1-7), May Day holiday (May 1-3), and on May 19, tickets are half price. This offer cannot be combined with other preferential policies.

Transportation

Bus route:

Phone 18908979077