Penggong
in Tibet Autonomous Region, China

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
29.324 and 88.808 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 29° 19' 28" and E 88° 48' 27"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yuan Renminbi - CNY
Spoken languages:
Chinese, Uighur, Zhuang
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:30 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Urumqi
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:58 am and 6:21 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.637 and -78.834 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Robinson Crusoe
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for China in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to China.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning China. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Penggong

Penggong in Tibet Autonomous Region is located in China about 1,721 mi (or 2,770 km) south-west of Beijing, the country's capital town.

Current time in Penggong is now 08:30 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Urumqi with an UTC offset of 6 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Penggong. The closest airport in China is Lhasa Gonggar Airport in a distance of 127 mi (or 204 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Xigaze, Bianxiong, Dobjoi, Renwu and Bazha. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 31%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 40% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Friday, 29th of March 2024

14°C (57 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

15°C (59 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

13°C (55 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

VanRay International Resort - Shigatse

Address
5,7 mi
Xigezi Street, Shigatse.
857000 Rikaze
China

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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2010-10-12 Trip to Xigaze

Published: November 10, 2010
Length: 44:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jan Zuidema

2010-10-12 Trip to Xigaze.


Tibetan Odyssey - Shalu Monastery (86)

Published: May 01, 2012
Length: 42:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TibetanOdyssey

Touring Shalu Monastery near Shigatse, Tibet, on July 8, 1999.


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Published: December 09, 2010
Length: 23:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

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Tibetan Odyssey - Tashilhunpo Monastery (108)

Published: April 29, 2012
Length: 43:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TibetanOdyssey

Touring Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, Tibet, on July 9, 1999. Here we had the honor and privilege of witnessing one of the most intriguing aspects of Tibetan Buddhism: "debate practice."...


Tibetan Odyssey - Tashilhunpo Monastery (103)

Published: April 29, 2012
Length: 45:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TibetanOdyssey

Touring Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, Tibet, on July 9, 1999. Throughout the exterior of the monastery, we come across many dogs peacefully playing or chewing on branches left by the...


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Published: January 11, 2010
Length: 41:18 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: congressmana

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Tibetan Odyssey - Enroute Tashilhunpo Monastery (95)

Published: May 01, 2012
Length: 31:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TibetanOdyssey

Enroute Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, Tibet, on July 9, 1999. As we approach the monastery, we make a short stop at a traditional Tibetan country store.


Tibetan Odyssey - Enroute Shigatse (91)

Published: May 01, 2012
Length: 30:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TibetanOdyssey

Enroute Shigatse, Tibet, on July 9, 1999.


Tibetan Odyssey - Tashilhunpo Monastery (101)

Published: April 29, 2012
Length: 45:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TibetanOdyssey

Touring Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, Tibet, on July 9, 1999. Our Tibetan tour guide explains that this monastery is part of the Gelugpa Sect, or "Yello...


Tibetan Odyssey - Shalu Monastery (85)

Published: May 01, 2012
Length: 20:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TibetanOdyssey

Touring Shalu Monastery near Shigatse, Tibet, on July 8, 1999.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Donggar

Donggar is a town in Doilungdêqên County in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, northwest of Lhasa. It lies at an altitude of 3,828 metres (12,562 feet). The town has a population of about 4000 people with 9,359 people in the township and lies roughly 10 miles north of Nam Co lake. It lies approximately 17.8 miles south of Dobjoi and is near Cha'gyungoinba. In 1962 Donggar became an administrative township, covering an area of 85 square kilometers.

Located at 29.3167, 88.8167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Lhasa Prefecture

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Penggong, 彭贡