Enjoy the unique landscape of the ruins of the ancient Guge Kingdom in Zanda County, SW China's Tibet.
NGARI, Aug. 25, 2019 (Xinhua) -- The ruins of the ancient Guge Kingdom, located in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, features the unique landscape of "earth forest" and the brilliant Guge civilization.
The ancient Guge Kingdom was founded around the 10th century but disappeared mysteriously during the 17th century.
Ngari, at an average altitude of 4,500 meters, is nicknamed the "top of the roof of the world." It has always been the crown jewel for adventurers and archaeologists, and after them came tourists.
The scenery at dusk of the ruins of the Guge Kingdom in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)
The scenery at dusk of the ruins of the Guge Kingdom in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)
The scenery at dusk of the ruins of the Guge Kingdom in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)
River beside the ruins of the Guge Kingdom in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The ruins of the ancient Guge Kingdom features the unique landscape of "earth forest" and the brilliant Guge civilization. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)
