Lhoka, China

Places to visit near Gartog

Gartog is a town in Lhoka, China. Within 50 km by road there are 22 places to visit — 10 buddhist sites, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 churches. The closest is Kebalong Monastery (10 km).

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Gartog at a glance

Location
Lhoka, China
Coordinates
29.6845° N, 98.5947° E
Places within 50 km
22
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Gartog

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gartog: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Buddhist sites near Gartog

26 buddhist sites within 100 km of Gartog. The closest is Kebalong Monastery (10 km). Best time: october to march.

All buddhist sites in Chamdo City →

Hill stations & viewpoints near Gartog

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gartog. The closest is Dalanie (27 km); the best-known is Daglha'nyain (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Daglha'nyain · viewpoint · Chamdo City · ~29 km
  • 秋日 · viewpoint · Chamdo City · ~33 km
  • Qo Laka · viewpoint · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~44 km
  • 觉巴山 · viewpoint · Chamdo City · ~44 km
  • Dalanie · viewpoint · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~27 km
  • Zhi Ri · viewpoint · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~28 km

All hill stations & viewpoints in Chamdo City →

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gartog

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gartog. The closest is Bum Co (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Chamdo City →

Churches near Gartog

3 churches within 100 km of Gartog. The closest is Catholic Church of Yerkalo (89 km); the best-known is Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church (89 km). Best time: year-round.

All churches in Chamdo City →

Forts & heritage near Gartog

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gartog. The closest is Sedeng Si (44 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Sedeng Si · fort · Chamdo City · ~44 km
  • 遗址 · fort · Chamdo City · ~64 km

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Temples near Gartog

2 temples within 100 km of Gartog. The closest is Bagong Si (65 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Bagong Si · temple · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~65 km
  • Chala Si · temple · Chamdo City · ~87 km

All temples in Nyingchi Prefecture →

A one-day trip from Gartog

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 129 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gartog
  2. 10 km Kebalong Monastery · monastery, Chamdo City
  3. 17 km Gensa Monastery · monastery, Chamdo City
  4. 39 km Gensa Monastery · monastery, Chamdo City
  5. 19 km Rongbu Monastery · monastery, Chamdo City
  6. 20 km Leran Monastery · monastery, Chamdo City
  7. 24 km Back to Gartog

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From travellers near Gartog

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How to reach Gartog

    All places near Gartog by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Jiri Si · Buddhist site · Chamdo City · ~45 km
    • Riqugma · viewpoint · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~45 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gartog by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites1026Kebalong Monastery (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints725Dalanie (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Bum Co (36 km)
    Other attractions15Nangbazegang Rock Sculptures (46 km)
    Churches03Catholic Church of Yerkalo (89 km)
    Forts & heritage12Sedeng Si (44 km)
    Temples02Bagong Si (65 km)
    Beaches & coast11江心洲 (33 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11狭窄处 (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01朱巴龙自然保护区 (54 km)
    Treks01Tenasserim Trail, Yerkalo to Tönpa (62 km)
    Waterfalls01山神瀑布 (90 km)
    Parks01西藏盐井景区 (91 km)

    Gartog: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gartog?

    Kebalong Monastery (monastery, about 10 km), Rongbu Monastery (monastery, about 10 km), Leran Monastery (monastery, about 24 km), Gensa Monastery (monastery, about 26 km), Gensa Monastery (monastery, about 26 km), Daglha'nyain (viewpoint, about 29 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gartog?

    22 places on Spotwander: 10 buddhist sites, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lake, 1 attraction, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Gartog?

    Kebalong Monastery, about 10 km by road; Rongbu Monastery (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gartog?

    Dalanie, about 27 km by road; Zhi Ri (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gartog?

    Bum Co, about 36 km by road; Batang Dam (66 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gartog?

    Start in Gartog, visit Kebalong Monastery, then Gensa Monastery, then Gensa Monastery, then Rongbu Monastery, then Leran Monastery, and drive back — about 129 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gartog?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Gartog

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gartog’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Gartog on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.