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Sungkarxar Destination Guide
Delve into Sungkarxar in China
Sungkarxar in the region of Tibet Autonomous Region is a city in China - some 1,602 mi or ( 2578 km ) South-West of Beijing , the country's capital .
Current time in Sungkarxar is now 03:18 AM (Saturday) . 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, Lhuentse, Shillong, Kohima, and Itanagar. While being here, make sure to check out Thimphu . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Sungkarxar ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Valley of the Kings (Tibet)
The Valley of the Kings or Chongye Valley branches off the Yarlung Valley to the southwest and contains a series of graveyard tumuli, approximately 27 kilometres south of Tsetang, Tibet, near the town of Qonggyai on Mure Mountain in Qonggyai County of the Shannan Prefecture. The site possesses eight large mounds of earth resembling natural hills that are believed to contain eight to ten buried Tibetan kings.
Located at 29.01 91.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Taktsé Castle
Taktsé Castle was a castle located in the Chingwa district of Chonggyä in central Tibet. According to legend, it was home to the kings of Tibet before Songtsen Gampo (604–650) moved his capital to Lhasa. It later became the birthplace of the Great Fifth Dalai Lama (1617–1682), whose aristocratic family had made their home there. Its ruins remain.
Located at 29.03 91.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Qonggyaixoi
Qonggyaixoi is a village in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
Located at 29.05 91.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Qoi, Tibet
Qoi is a village in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
Located at 29.10 91.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Gyiru
Gyiru is a village in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
Located at 29.05 91.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
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