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Gyantse
Visitors to Gyantse can soak up the old-world atmosphere of Tibetan rural life. For centuries, this town has dominated the wool and timber trade routes from Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan, due to the town's strategic location. Often called "Hero City", 500 soldiers of the Gyantse fort held the fort for several days, in 1904, before they were overcome by the British forces. The Kumbum Monastery is a magnificently tiered monument, built in an architectural style unique to Tibet. With dramatic views from the top of the six storey building, this monastery is one of the finest of its kind in Tibet.
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