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Rikaze

Rikaze is a town in Samzhubzê district, Lhoka, China of about 80,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit: 25 buddhist sites, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Tashilhunpo Monastery, Narthang Monastery and Shalu Monastery.

29.2500° N, 88.8833° EPop. 80,000

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Within 30 km35 places
Within 50 km59
Must-see25
Notable58
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Rikaze

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:47 pm

91 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Rikaze
  2. Shigatse Dzongheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Chagor Laviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Narthang Monasterymonastery · 1 hrs
  5. Shalu Monasterymonastery · 1 hrs
  6. Gepeilin SiBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Rikaze
Today’s loopRikazeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rikaze?

Tashilhunpo Monastery (monastery, about 3 km), Narthang Monastery (monastery, about 17 km), Shalu Monastery (monastery, about 22 km), Xigatse (attraction, about 2 km), Shigatsé Mosque (mosque, about 3 km), Shigatse Dzong (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

59 places on Spotwander: 25 buddhist sites, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 other attractions, 4 forts & heritage, 5 parks.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Rikaze?

Tashilhunpo Monastery, about 3 km by road; Narthang Monastery (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rikaze?

Everest Tibet, about 3 km by road; 巴莫德协 (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rikaze?

Start in Rikaze, visit Shigatse Dzong, then Chagor La, then Narthang Monastery, then Shalu Monastery, then Gepeilin Si, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

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