Tsaparang
Tsaparang, the ruined capital of the ancient Guge kingdom in western Tibet's Ngari Prefecture, rises on a pyramid-shaped rock at the end of a narrow spur above the upper Sutlej River valley. The fortress complex — destroyed by Ladakhi invaders in the mid-17th century — contains carved tunnels, caves, two surviving temples (the Red Chapel and White Chapel), royal quarters, and a summer palace at the summit. The English historian Michael Wood proposed it as the historical origin of the Shangri-La legend.
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- Nearest water from center 1.6 km1.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 47 km29 mi
Nearest airports
Tsaparang: quick answers
Where is Tsaparang?
Tsaparang is in Tibet Autonomous Region, China.
How do you get to Tsaparang?
The nearest airport is Shiquanhe (NGQ), about 3 hr 6 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Tsaparang?
The warmest month is July, averaging 13°C56°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -15°C5°F. The wettest month is August, with about 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Tsaparang?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.