Gyantse       Tibet Autonomous Region


Gyantse lies about 90 kilometers to the west of Yamzhog Yumco Lake. The Nyangchu River rolls swiftly through the Gyantse Valley, on one side stands the famous ancient Tibetan Buddhist monastery, the Palkhor with its Stupa, or "Chorten" in Tibetan, of A Hundred Thousand Buddhas.

For most visitors to the Tibet Autonomous Region, the name Gyantse does not bring a familiar ring as compared with larger cities like Lhasa and Xigatse. But the minor city is a firmly written chapter in Tibet's modern history.

Gyantse is often called a “Heroic City” as a stronghold in the fight against British aggression at the turn of the last century.

On September 23, local people will gather at a grand memorial ceremony in memory of those who fought and died in the war of resistance against the British colonial army 100 years ago. Since late July, a series of commemorative events have been held. These include screenings of films about the history of Gyantse, the launching of historical books and a newly compiled "Annals of Gyantse," public lectures about Gyantse's history, and song and dance performances.