Gyantse Anti-British Resistance Site
The Gyantse resistance site commemorates the defenders of 1904 and shares the same ridge as the dzong. Steles and displays set out the sequence of events, making it a key place for understanding modern Tibetan history.
Overview
Quick facts about Gyantse Anti-British Resistance Site
The Gyantse resistance site commemorates the defenders of 1904 and shares the same ridge as the dzong. Steles and displays set out the sequence of events, making it a key place for understanding modern Tibetan history.
| Type | Memorial |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 4,060 m (13,320 ft) |
| Visit length | About 1.5 hours |
| Opening hours | 10:00–17:30 (last entry 16:30) |
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.
- Taxi drop-off: Main entrance drop-off
- Bus: City buses stop within a short walk
Hotels near Gyantse Anti-British Resistance Site
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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