Gyantse, Street & Dzong
The Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) or Xizang Autonomous Region, called Tibet or Xizang, is a province-level autonomous region of the People's Republic of China (PRC). It was created in 1965 on the basis of Tibet's incorporation by the PRC in 1951. Tibet is the second-largest province-level division of China by area, spanning over 1,200,000 square kilometres, after Xinjiang, and mostly due to its harsh and rugged terrain, is the least densely populated province of the PRC. Gyantse Dzong (Fort) is built on the rugged hills surrounding Gyantze town, once the third largest town in Tibet, has an arresting presence. The fortress is dated to 1268 and a castle was also built in side by local Prince Phakpa Pelzangpo (1318–1370) who was influential with the Sakyapa overlords. Buddhist guru Butan Rinchen Drub of Zhalu resided here at the invitation of the prince and made it his religious seat.
Size: 2848px × 4288px
Location: Tibet, China
Photo credit: © François-Olivier Dommergues / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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