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Snowfall enhances towering majesty of Gyantse Fortress

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A view of the ancient Gyantse Fortress blanketed in snow in Shigatse, Xizang on February 19, 2025 /VCG
A view of the ancient Gyantse Fortress blanketed in snow in Shigatse, Xizang on February 19, 2025 /VCG

A view of the ancient Gyantse Fortress blanketed in snow in Shigatse, Xizang on February 19, 2025 /VCG

An aerial view of the Baiju Temple blanked in snow in Shigatse, Xizang on February 19, 2025 /VCG
An aerial view of the Baiju Temple blanked in snow in Shigatse, Xizang on February 19, 2025 /VCG

An aerial view of the Baiju Temple blanked in snow in Shigatse, Xizang on February 19, 2025 /VCG

A view of the ancient Gyantse Fortress blanketed in snow in Shigatse, Xizang on February 19, 2025 /VCG
A view of the ancient Gyantse Fortress blanketed in snow in Shigatse, Xizang on February 19, 2025 /VCG

A view of the ancient Gyantse Fortress blanketed in snow in Shigatse, Xizang on February 19, 2025 /VCG

A view of the ancient Gyantse Fortress blanketed in snow in Shigatse, Xizang on February 19, 2025 /VCG
A view of the ancient Gyantse Fortress blanketed in snow in Shigatse, Xizang on February 19, 2025 /VCG

A view of the ancient Gyantse Fortress blanketed in snow in Shigatse, Xizang on February 19, 2025 /VCG

A view of the snow-covered landscape of Gyantse County in Shigatse, Xizang on February 19, 2025 /VCG
A view of the snow-covered landscape of Gyantse County in Shigatse, Xizang on February 19, 2025 /VCG

A view of the snow-covered landscape of Gyantse County in Shigatse, Xizang on February 19, 2025 /VCG

Perched atop a hill, the ancient Gyantse Fortress in Shigatse, Xizang, appeared even more majestic and solemn after a recent snowfall. Originally built in 967 and expanded in 1390, Gyantse Fortress is one of the best-preserved fortified monasteries in Xizang. The fortress and the nearby Baiju Temple stood in serene harmony amidst the snow-covered landscape, creating a breathtaking scene of timeless grandeur.

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