Gyangzê district, Lhoka, China

Places to visit near Jiangzi

Jiangzi is a town in Gyangzê district, Lhoka, China, home to about 10,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit — 28 buddhist sites, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 parks. The must-see places are Palcho Monastery (1 km), Diwu Si (14 km) and Naining Qude Temple (15 km).

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Jiangzi at a glance

Location
Gyangzê district, Lhoka, China
Population
about 10,000
Coordinates
28.9203° N, 89.5996° E
Places within 50 km
60 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Jiangzi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Jiangzi: 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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Things to see near Jiangzi, by type

Buddhist sites near Jiangzi

72 buddhist sites within 100 km of Jiangzi. The closest is Guru Lakang (1 km); the best-known is Diwu Si (14 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Diwu Si · Buddhist site · Gyangzê · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Naining Qude Temple · Buddhist site · Kangmar · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Linbu Si · Buddhist site · Gyangzê · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Drongtse Monastery · Buddhist site · Gyangzê · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Enza Si · Buddhist site · Gyangzê · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Zangzha Monastery · Buddhist site · Kangmar · ~24 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jiangzi

67 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jiangzi. The closest is 宗山 (1 km); the best-known is Sima La (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jiangzi

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Jiangzi. The closest is Kangzhuo Dam (20 km); the best-known is Manla Dam (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Jiangzi

7 parks within 100 km of Jiangzi. The closest is Dzong Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Jiangzi

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jiangzi. The closest is Gyantse Fortress (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Jiangzi

2 temples within 100 km of Jiangzi. The closest is Palcho Monastery (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Jiangzi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jiangzi
  2. 1 km Dzong Park · park, Gyangzê
  3. 14 km Naining Qude Temple · Buddhist site, Kangmar
  4. 12 km Linbu Si · Buddhist site, Gyangzê
  5. 28 km Diwu Si · Buddhist site, Gyangzê
  6. 13 km Palcho Monastery · monastery, Gyangzê
  7. 1 km Back to Jiangzi

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How to reach Jiangzi

    All places near Jiangzi by distance

    Within 15 km of Jiangzi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jiangzi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites2872Guru Lakang (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1567宗山 (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs411Kangzhuo Dam (20 km)
    Other attractions59Gyantse (6 km)
    Parks27Dzong Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage36Gyantse Fortress (1 km)
    Temples12Palcho Monastery (1 km)
    Museums11Pala Manor (4 km)
    Caves11Jinga Rongdong (42 km)

    Jiangzi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jiangzi?

    Palcho Monastery (monastery, about 1 km), Diwu Si (Buddhist site, about 14 km), Naining Qude Temple (Buddhist site, about 15 km), Linbu Si (Buddhist site, about 17 km), Dzong Park (park, about 1 km), Gyantse Fortress (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    60 places on Spotwander: 28 buddhist sites, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 other attractions, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Jiangzi?

    Guru Lakang, about 1 km by road; Rase Gompa (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jiangzi?

    宗山, about 1 km by road; 孜京日 (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Jiangzi?

    Kangzhuo Dam, about 20 km by road; Manla Dam (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jiangzi?

    Start in Jiangzi, visit Dzong Park, then Naining Qude Temple, then Linbu Si, then Diwu Si, then Palcho Monastery, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jiangzi?

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

    Towns near Jiangzi

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Jiangzi’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.