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... a temple complex, old town, and fortress. The kumbum and monastery were one of only a handful to survive since the Chinese invasion. Please enjoy this PhotoEssay "Gyantse Kumbum: Journey with Buddhist Deities" by clicking the "view slideshow" button.
... Gyantse is probably one of the best towns in Tibet. Almost all of the architecture is Tibetan (not Chinese) and because Gyantse's Baiju Temple is pretty impressive. The temple is more like a temple complex the highlight of which was the Gyantse Kumbum. ...
... on as the British continued to make their way to Lhasa. Finally an agreement was signed allowing British trade missions at Gyantse and Gartok.This would allow trade between Tibet and British occupied India. We arrived at Gyanste at about 6:30pm, well ...
I left the monestary and continued west. An early morning start and 4 hours later ,it was time to take a break. Enjoying the views, wildlife, the most amazing coloured woodpeckers that kept flyng in front of me. A quick lunch stop and then I carried on ...
