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Xiongxian Destination Guide

Delve into Xiongxian in China

Xiongxian in the region of Qinghai Sheng is a city in China - some 832 mi or ( 1340 km ) West of Beijing , the country's capital .

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Current time in Xiongxian is now 05:18 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Chongqing " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Suzhou, Xining, Laxiong, Quguoqiongwa, and Sangke. While being here, make sure to check out Suzhou . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Xiongxian ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.

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Kumbum Monastery

Kumbum Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Qinghai province, China. Kumbum was founded in 1583 in a narrow valley close to the village of Lusar in the Tibetan cultural region of Amdo. Its superior monastery is Drepung, immediately to the west of Lhasa. It was ranked in importance as second only to Lhasa.

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Located at 36.48 101.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 29 km away
Tags: 1583 establishments, Amdo, Buddhist monasteries in Tibet, Buddhist temples in China, Buildings and structures in Qinghai, Religious organizations established in the 1580s, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, Visitor attractions in Qinghai

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