Zingka
Zingka is a locality in Shannan, Tibet and has an elevation of 3,852 metres. Zingka is situated nearby to the village Ju, as well as near the locality Jucun.Places of Interest
Highlights include Riwo Dechen Monastery and Taktsé Castle.
Riwo Dechen Monastery
Buddhist temple
Taktsé Castle
Ruins
Taktsé Castle was a castle located in the Chingwa district of Chonggyä in central Tibet. According to legend, it was home to the kings of Tibet before Songtsen Gampo moved his capital to Lhasa. Taktsé Castle is situated 3½ km south of Zingka.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Qonggyai.
Zingka
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Baina Gongshe” and “Zengga”
- Location: Shannan, Tibet, Southwest China, China, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
29.06304° or 29° 3′ 47″ north
Longitude
91.67251° or 91° 40′ 21″ east
Elevation
3,852 metres (12,638 feet)
Open location code
7MXH3M7F+62
GeoNames ID
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Tibetan—“Zingka” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “增嘎”
- Chinese: “白那公社”
- Tibetan: “Zingka”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Ju and Jucun.
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Highlights include Qingbadagzê Zong and Yungbulakhang Palace.
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