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Tombs of the Tibetan Kings

The Valley of the Kings or Chongye Valley is a valley in , , China. It is the location of eight tumuli, which are believed to be the burial mounds of eight to ten Tibetan rulers.
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: cemetery in Qonggyai County, Shannan, Tibet, China
  • Also known as: “Tomb of early Tibetan King”, “Tombs of Tibetan Kings”, and “Valley of the Kings”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Taktsé Castle and Riwo Dechen Monastery.

Ruins
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was a castle located in the Chingwa district of Chonggyä in central . According to legend, it was home to the kings of Tibet before Songtsen Gampo moved his capital to . is situated 1½ km north of Tombs of the Tibetan Kings.

Buddhist temple
Photo: Jan Reurink, CC BY 2.0.
is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 2 km north of Tombs of the Tibetan Kings.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Qonggyai.

Town
Photo: Jan Reurink, CC BY 2.0.
is a town.

Tombs of the Tibetan Kings

Latitude
29.01643° or 29° 0′ 59″ north
Longitude
91.6826° or 91° 40′ 57″ east
Open location code
7MXH2M8M+H2
Open­Street­Map ID
way 404911987
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q750107
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Tibetan—“Tombs of the Tibetan Kings” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Pelri Tekchen Ling and Valley of the Kings.

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