Gyantse Kumbum Stupa
The Kumbum, built in the fifteenth century, follows a mandala plan with a tiered whitewashed body banded in red and ochre. Each chapel holds murals in a different style, and the upper levels look out over Gyantse plain and the dzong.
Overview
Quick facts about Gyantse Kumbum Stupa
The Kumbum, built in the fifteenth century, follows a mandala plan with a tiered whitewashed body banded in red and ochre. Each chapel holds murals in a different style, and the upper levels look out over Gyantse plain and the dzong.
| Type | Heritage Building |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 4,050 m (13,287 ft) |
| Visit length | About 1.5 hours |
| Opening hours | 09:00–17:00 (varies by monastery) |
| Good to know | Stairwells are narrow and dark; carry a torch and climb slowly at this altitude. |
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: Gate drop-off zone
- Bus: City or county buses stop near the gate
Hotels near Gyantse Kumbum Stupa
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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