Title: Gyantse Travel Guide: Best of Gyantse, Shigatse Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gyantse](https://expedia.co.uk/Gyantse-Hotels.d6197318.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Gyantse](https://expedia.co.uk/Gyantse-Holiday-Rentals.d6197318.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Gyantse Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gyantse.d6197318.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gyantse Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gyantse.d6197318.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gyantse Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Housing three sects of Sakyapa, Kadampa and Gelugpa together, Palcho Monastery has a hard-won lenient tolerance amongst the Tibetan sects to balance them well. Therefore, the design and layout of the Monastery is a synthesis of the three sects to combine different structural Zhacangs (rooms for monks) enshrined deities and more integrated Tibetan Buddhist Culture.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6197497/c2342ba0-bc19-4c71-aef2-b7d10ff6fb7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Housing three sects of Sakyapa, Kadampa and Gelugpa together, Palcho Monastery has a hard-won lenient tolerance amongst the Tibetan sects to balance them well. Therefore, the design and layout of the Monastery is a synthesis of the three sects to combine different structural Zhacangs (rooms for monks) enshrined deities and more integrated Tibetan Buddhist Culture.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6197497/c2342ba0-bc19-4c71-aef2-b7d10ff6fb7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000422882/34b76642-b4ed-4d6f-a3f9-f09e8a14bc0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Paintings of Mahākāla in Tibetan Monasteries There are paintings of this deity for tourists to enjoy. Each of the three forms of this god has some special qualities and aspects, symbolized by the physical forms and elements they hold in their hands.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000422882/86f8ffdf-4c3d-45ae-ac9f-4179d8f3c804.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gyantse Things to do - Top hotels in Gyantse ![Jiangyan Minghu Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108240000/108236100/108236043/04aeeef4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Jiangyan Minghu Hotel No.6 Shanghai Road Gyantse Tibet Stay at this hotel in Shigatse. Enjoy free parking and train station pick-up service (surcharge). Popular attractions Gyantse Dzong and Gyantse Kumbum are located ... 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Everest Base Camp Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Everest Base Camp during your travels in Tingri County. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mt-Everest-Base-Camp-Shigatse.d553248621532740663.Attraction) #### Rongbuk Monastery Learn about the local history of Tingri County with a stop at Rongbuk Monastery. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rongbuk-Monastery-Tingri.d6098210.Attraction) #### Milarepa's Cave Explore the great outdoors at Milarepa's Cave, a lovely green space in Nyalam. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Milarepas-Cave-Nyalam.d6098214.Attraction) #### Rongbuk Glacier Explore the great outdoors at Rongbuk Glacier, a lovely green space in Tingri County. Discover the area's mountain views and desert landscape. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rongbuk-Glacier-Shigatse.d6098212.Attraction) #### Tashilunpo Monastery You can learn about the history of Shigatse with a stop at Tashilunpo Monastery. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tashilunpo-Monastery-Samzhubze-District.d6098204.Attraction) #### Rela Yongzhonglin Temple Rela Yongzhonglin Temple is just one of the places to see in Namling County, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rela-Yongzhonglin-Temple-Namling-County.d553248621532740697.Attraction) ### Things to do ![A traveler enjoying their journey through the Langtang Valley.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48670828/4e880ac6-4253-450f-9b5f-a234fa216d14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kathmandu to Langtang Valley 7-Day Trek £292 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kathmandu-to-langtang-valley-7-day-trek.a48670828.activity-details) ![Langtang Valley Trek 6 Days from Kathmandu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48880899/e0ae7de3-b09d-49f9-a675-1f6e6281f0b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Langtang Valley Trek 6 Days from Kathmandu £307 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/langtang-valley-trek-6-days-from-kathmandu.a48880899.activity-details) ![3 Day Lower Mustang Trek from Pokhara ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49809122/966ad771-ce2d-45d4-8927-46e1d10b9672.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3 Day Lower Mustang Trek from Pokhara £438 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-day-lower-mustang-trek-from-pokhara.a49809122.activity-details) ![Off or On Road 4 WD](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2668944/8c1effcb-d24f-4fe4-b181-9f5419fff49d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jomsom Muktinath Tour by 4WD SUV 2 Days £212 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jomsom-muktinath-tour-by-4wd-suv-2-days.a2668944.activity-details) ![From Lukla: 9 Day Everest Base Camp with Kala Patthar Trek](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49441026/2aa6de5a-88f7-4e51-be01-e076d1f47937.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Lukla: 9 Day Everest Base Camp with Kala Patthar Trek £362 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-lukla-9-day-everest-base-camp-with-kala-patthar-trek.a49441026.activity-details) ![10 Days Langtang Valley and Gosaikunda Trek from Kathmandu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48909285/ad19f8be-b4a7-44ae-8fc2-c64832700337.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 10 Days Langtang Valley and Gosaikunda Trek from Kathmandu £475 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/10-days-langtang-valley-and-gosaikunda-trek-from-kathmandu.a48909285.activity-details) [See all activities in Gyantse](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Gyantse.d6197318.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Gyantse ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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