The ideal base for intrepid travellers visiting this exotic destination
Discover the warmth and hospitality of the Tibetan people
Discover the mystery and traditions of Tibetan Buddhism
Tibetan origins with a cozy ambience and seating on a low platform next to the fireplace
Shed the cares of the world while being pampered with our invigorating treatments
The second largest natural terrace of its kind in the world
Hot pot is another local specialty prepared over a fire that makes the best of Gyalthang’s many blessings
Unforgettable lunch at the home of a Tibetan farmer
Draped in a kaleidoscope of ethnic colours, the Deluxe Room exudes the spirit of mystical Gyalthang
A bedroom and adjoining living room including two bathrooms allow guests the freedom of space in ethnic and elegant style
Set your eyes on Mount Kawakarpo’s majestic silhouette on the pyramid-shaped peak towering above the clouds
A distant and secluded hideaway of mesmerising beauty and peace
Gyalthang lies at the crossroads of many ancient civilizations. To the south lie the picturesque and historic towns of Lijiang and Dali, and further still lie the great river civilizations of Yunnan, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Burma. To the north is Central Tibet and the Himalayan civilizations of Nepal and Bhutan. Gyalthang Dzong Hotel can assist you with onward travel plans to these destinations.
Gyalthang Dzong Hotel organizes:
Places of interest around Gyalthang include the sacred Re-Nga Temple, Shudu Lake, the Summer Horse-Race Festival and numerous hot springs. These hot springs are set in a spectacular natural environment and will entice you to soak and relax.
Sumtseling Monastery is affiliated with the Yellow Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhists and built by the fifth Dalai Lama. The largest Tibetan Buddhist lamasery in Yunnan, the temple was built in 1681, and later almost completely destroyed during the Chinese Cultural Revolution (1966-1976). The monastery has since been reconstructed and is active again, housing 800 lamas.
Down the awesome gorges of Kham flow Asia's mightiest rivers, the Yangtze, the Mekong, and the Salween, descending from their sources on the rooftop of the world. The magnificent Tiger Leaping Gorge in Dechen lies at the point where Haba Snow Peak faces the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain over the Yangtze River. The gorge is 35km long, 12km wide and plummets more than 3,000 meters. At its narrowest point it spans barely 30m.
