Gyantse Old Town, A Monument to Heroic History and Culture
Jiangzi County, Shigatse Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region
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Introduction
Shigatse Gyantse Ancient Town is located upstream of the Nyang Chu River, about 90 kilometers from Shigatse City. It is a historic ancient town with a long history and numerous cultural relics. After the collapse of the Tubo Kingdom (7th-9th century AD), Gyantse became a place where warlords ruled and the Panchen Lama once resided here. Originally named "Jiekaerji", abbreviated as "Jiezi", it gradually became known as "Jiangzi". During the Yuan Dynasty (1206-1368), Gyantse built the Baiju Temple, which attracted many followers to come and worship. At the same time, Gyantse's geographical location was advantageous, making it a transportation hub and commercial center, and thus it became the third-largest city in Tibet's history. Address Jiangzi County, Shigatse Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region
Located in the town of Gyantse in Tibet
