In Gyantse, there are 2 tourist attractions.  Gyanstse Dzong, the restored shell of a fort that was a key element  in the Tibetan victory in the Tibet-Britain war of 1903 and the Pelkhor Choda Monastery.

The monastery was built in the early 1400’s.  One of the unique features is the 3 dimensional mandala that can be climbed by visitors.  We were lucky enough to see monks praying and chanting during our visit.

Photos:

Palcho Monastery

Palcho Monastery

Palcho Monastery

Door Decoration

Buddha with Yak Butter Sculptures and Butter Lamps

Buddha

Panchen Lama

Buddha

Tak Butter Sculpture

Preparing for Sand Mandala Creation

Chanting

Chanting

Stupa Detail

Prostrating Around Temple

Kumbum

Architecture Dtail

Kumbum

Buddha at Top of Kumbum

Kumbum Door Detail

Panorama from Kumbum

Courtyard

Gyantse Dzong

Totos at Gyantse Dzong

Gyantse Dzong

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