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Shigatse, Tibet (Xizang Autonomous Region), China
Situated at 4980 metres high, Rongphu Monastery is one of the highest monasteries in the world. It was first built in 1902 by the Nyingma Lama and once housed over 500..
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Shigatse, Tibet (Xizang Autonomous Region), China
The starting point for ascending Mount Everest via the north route. Also a popular trekking destination.
3. Tashilhunpo
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Shigatse, Tibet (Xizang Autonomous Region), China
Founded in 1447 by the first Dalai Lama (Gendun Drup), Tashilhunpo has historically been a culturally important monastery. Features include the Gudong - the Panchen..
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Shigatse, Tibet (Xizang Autonomous Region), China
When you are in Shigatse, you have to walk the Kora. This walk starts at the entrance of the monastery and you walk the whole way next to the walls of the monastery. It..
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Shigatse, Tibet (Xizang Autonomous Region), China
At the market of Shigatse you find everything you need. From souvenirs for tourists to objects needed for every Tibetan in his daily life. It is nice to stroll through..
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Gyantse, Tibet (Xizang Autonomous Region), China
The Palcho Monastery is Gyantse's main monastery. It is most known for its Kumbum featuring 108 chapels across four floors. First founded in 1418 by the second Prince..
7. Fortress
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Gyantse, Tibet (Xizang Autonomous Region), China
the fortress in Gyantse is where the English army have beaten the Tibetan people for the first time in history. The road to the castle is the most interesting. on top..
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Gyantse, Tibet (Xizang Autonomous Region), China
Gyantse monastery is situated at the edge of the city and is wellknown for the Kumbum, which is a stupa with about 100.000 statues devided over 8 levels in the stupa...
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Gyantse, Tibet (Xizang Autonomous Region), China
A beautiful turquoise lake, which according to the Tibetans has the shape of a scorpion. It is the most important symbol for furtility for the Tibetans. Unfortunately..
10. Yamdrok Lake
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Gyantse, Tibet (Xizang Autonomous Region), China
One of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet, Yamdrok Lake ("Jade Lake") is a picturesque jade coloured lake that is over 72km long. The lake includes a number of..
