Tombs of the Tibetan Kings
The royal tombs cluster in the Qonggyai valley, where the burial mounds of Tubo kings still stand. The open site, read together with Yarlung valley ruins, is the key landscape for the Tubo dynasty.
Overview
Quick facts about Tombs of the Tibetan Kings
The royal tombs cluster in the Qonggyai valley, where the burial mounds of Tubo kings still stand. The open site, read together with Yarlung valley ruins, is the key landscape for the Tubo dynasty.
| Type | Archaeological Site |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 3,800 m (12,467 ft) |
| Visit length | About 2 hours |
| Opening hours | 09:00–18:00 |
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 Tombs of the Tibetan Kings
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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