Gonggar
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County in Tibet, China
Gonggar County, also Gongkar, is a county of Shannan in the southeastern part of Tibet Autonomous Region, China, it's one of the 12 counties of the prefecture. It has under its jurisdiction five towns, four townships, and contains notable landmarks such as the Gonggar Choide Monastery, the Zhug Dêqên Qoikor Monastery, Gangdoi Town, the Gonggar Dzong at Xoi, the Lhasa Gonggar Airport at Gyazhugling, the Tubdain Ramai Monastery and the county seat of Gyixung.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 53,701
- Coordinates
- 29.399, 91.119
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
Overview of Gonggar
Travellers heading to China will find Gonggar, a compact city. It counts about 53,701 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are nature, adventure and culture. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Gonggar
Nature in Gonggar
(3)On the nature side, Gonggar offers Countryside, Natural Places and Nature. All of it is drawn from Gonggar's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Gonggar
(1)For adventure, expect Treasure Hunts. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Gonggar.
Culture in Gonggar
(1)Under culture, Gonggar is tagged with Ancient Ruins. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Gonggar.
More to do in Gonggar
(1)Gonggar's other activities entries include Secret. All of it is drawn from Gonggar's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Gonggar
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Reach Gonggar by regional transport from the nearest hub in China; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai.
Similar destinations
Places near Gonggar that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gonggar known for?
- Gonggar, in China, is best known for nature, adventure and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 53,701 residents.
- What can you do in Gonggar?
- Recorded activities in Gonggar include Countryside, Natural Places, Nature, Treasure Hunts and Ancient Ruins. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Gonggar?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Gonggar located?
- Gonggar is located in China. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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