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Caigungtang Destination Guide
Delve into Caigungtang in China
Caigungtang in the region of Tibet Autonomous Region is a city in China - some 1,588 mi or ( 2555 km ) South-West of Beijing , the country's capital .
Current time in Caigungtang is now 03:24 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Urumqi " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Thimphu, Paro, Lhuentse, Kohima, and Itanagar. While being here, make sure to check out Thimphu . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Caigungtang ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Sacred Mount Kailash in Tibet
Find out why THIS mountain top has been forbidden to be climbed in Tibet. For full episode, go to www.ARoadRetraveled.com - Episode #32: "Yak Butter Blues: Tibet Special Feature" ..
TIBET - Part 1: Train to Lhasa (2 of 2)
Tibet; a 3-part documentary series charting the long overland journey from Shanghai to Nepal. Part 1: Train to Lhasa. Contact: tibetthedocumentary@gmail.com ..
Tibetan Scenes (1945) - extract
Highlights from the BFI National Archive's extensive collection of films shot in Tibet prior to the Chinese occupation can now be seen in the BBC/BFI co-production, 'The Lost World of Tibet' (2008). F ..
Tibetan monks....you can´t be closer to this!
Tibetan Buddhist debate This video was of my trip in Tibet (Lhasa) in the Drepung monastery, I was walking down when I heard the monks, is that meditation? A song? As I couldn't recognize any Tibetan ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Tibet University
Tibet University is the largest university in Tibet. It has two campuses: one in Lhasa and one in Nyingchi.
Located at 29.65 91.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Banak Shöl Hotel
Banak Shöl Hotel is a historic hotel in the city of Lhasa, Tibet. It is located at 8 Beijing Road. The hotel is known for its distinctive wooden verandas. The Nam-Tso Restaurant is located inside the hotel and is popular with tourists visiting Lhasa.
Located at 29.65 91.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Barkhor
The Barkhor is an area of narrow streets and a public square located around Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet. The Barkor is a popular devotional circumabulation for pilgrims and locals. The walk was about one kilometre long and encircled the entire Jokhang, the former seat of the State Oracle in Lhasa called the Muru Nyingba Monastery, and a number of nobles' houses including Tromzikhang and Jamkhang.
Located at 29.65 91.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tromzikhang
Tromzikhang, is a historic building in Barkhor, Lhasa in Tibet. It is located northwest of Jokhang temple at the corner of the left side of Barkhor Tromshung Jang (street). It was demolished in the 1990s except for the magnificent facade. Today Tromzikhang is a notable market in Lhasa and a housing complex.
Located at 29.65 91.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Drapchi Prison
Drapchi Prison, or Lhasa Prison No. 1 is the largest prison in Tibet, located in Lhasa. Originally built as a Tibetan military garrison, Drapchi was transformed into a prison after the 1959 Tibetan uprising. It officially opened as a prison in 1965 and consists of a series of nine units and has recently been expanded and restructured.
Located at 29.67 91.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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