Shigatse Travel Guide
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Introduction to Shigatse
In order to appreciate the spectacularity of Tibet, ambitious people come to Shigatse from a great distance desiring to realize the dream of challenging the utmost limits of human being. And that is the charm of Mt. Everest. It is the pride of Shigatse that has become one of the most charming tourist attractions in Tibet.
Located in the alluvial plain at the confluence of Brahmaputra and Nianchuhe rivers, Shigatse is 273 kilometers west to Lhasa. At an elevation of 3,800 meters, with the area of 3,875 square kilometers and population of 820,000, it is the second biggest and the only county-level city in Tibet.
Shigatse is is the seat for every generation of Panchen Erdeni. Nowadays, Shigatse has become an important tourist attraction and transit of Tibetan golden tourist route,... [ View Details ]
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Mt. Everest ( Qomolangma ) 
Mt. Everest, also known as Mt.Qomolangma, meaning Goddess Third in Tibet, is the highest peak in the world. The 8,848 meters (29,028 feet) high peak, snow capped throughout the year. The North Col of ... [ View Details ]
Pala Manor
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Palkhor Monastery
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"Tibet's second largest city makes a good stop for travelers from Lhasa to Sakya"
AAAA said at 2008-4-11 3:36:00
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Shigatse offers plenty of shopping opportunities at the flea market. Cheap, comfortable accommodations make the city a great stop for travelers on their way from Lhasa to Sakya and onwards to the Nepal border.
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