Shigatse Map
- by Eric
- Last Updated: 2022-10-24
Shigatse is the second-largest city in Tibet, and it's also the most visited city except Lhasa. It is located southwest of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with an average altitude of above 4,000 meters. Shigatse is the political & religious center of backend Tibet and where the Panchen Lama was stationed.


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How Experienced Travelers Visit Shigatse?
Pilgrimage to Tashilhunpo Monastery, admire Mount Everest, trek in the Grand Himalayas, etc. This is Shigatse, there are too many places of interest.
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