Xigaze Attractions
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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.
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