Qionglong Silver Castle Ruins
Qionglong Silver Castle is identified as one of the Zhangzhung kingdom's capitals, with wall foundations, caves and altar traces on the hillside. It is barely developed, roads are poor, and a local guide is needed.
Overview
Quick facts about Qionglong Silver Castle Ruins
Qionglong Silver Castle is identified as one of the Zhangzhung kingdom's capitals, with wall foundations, caves and altar traces on the hillside. It is barely developed, roads are poor, and a local guide is needed.
| Type | Archaeological Site |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 4,400 m (14,436 ft) |
| Visit length | About 2 hours |
| Opening hours | 09:00–18:00 |
| Good to know | Unguarded site; take a local guide and leave everything in place. |
How to visit
Practical advice from our Lhasa team.
- Walk slowly. Steep stairs at altitude are harder — come on your second or third day, not the day you arrive.
- Book ahead in peak season — daily quotas fill early.
- Taxi drop-off: Site entrance drop-off zone
- Bus: Site shuttle or county bus from the nearest town
Hotels near Qionglong Silver Castle Ruins
Sorted by walking or driving distance when we have it; otherwise hotels we use in the same city.
Best time to visit
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