Xigaze Attractions
Xigaze lies in southern Tibet, 345km/214mi west of Lhasa, the region's capital, and some 500km/310mi northeast of Katmandu. It is linked to Lhasa and Katmandu by overland bus.
More than 500 years old, Xigaze is the second largest town in the Autonomous Region and has always been the political, religious and economic center of southern Tibet.
On Mount Zongshan in the town there once stood a palace which served as a model for the Potala Palace in Lhasa. It was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution.
More than 500 years old, Xigaze is the second largest town in the Autonomous Region and has always been the political, religious and economic center of southern Tibet.
On Mount Zongshan in the town there once stood a palace which served as a model for the Potala Palace in Lhasa. It was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution.
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Tashi Lhunpo Monastery
Built in the mid 15th C, this monastery contains a giant bronze Buddha statue, standing 26 m high.
Xigaze Surroundings
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Mount Everest
As the highest Mountain in the World, Mount Everest is significant on many levels. Its fame comes mainly from the many who have climbed and continue to climb to the summit, standing at 8848 m / 29,039 ft.
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Sakya Monastery
The Sakya Monastery consists of two sections; one dating from the 11th C and the other from the 13th C.
Monastery of Paikhor
The monastery town of Palkhor, situated 120km/75mi southeast of Xigaze near the town of Gyangze (Jiangzi) dates from the 14th C and is known particularly for its octagonal stupa, the Chorten d'Or (Baijiao Ta). This contains a number of sculptures and frescos in Indian, Nepalese and Chinese styles.
A masterpiece of Tibetan architecture is the early 15th C Kumbum Chorten, with a mandala-like circular ground plan. All kinds of sculptures and frescos are to be found in dozens of wall-niches.
A masterpiece of Tibetan architecture is the early 15th C Kumbum Chorten, with a mandala-like circular ground plan. All kinds of sculptures and frescos are to be found in dozens of wall-niches.
