Shigatse Shigatse

Shigatse - Definition and Overview

Shigatse (also Zhigatse, Xigatse) is the second largest city in Tibet with a population of 80,000. It is located at the confluence of the Yarlong Tsangpo (or Brahmaputra) and Nyangchu rivers in west Tibet and was the ancient capital of Tsang. It is also the name of the surrounding county.

Nearby attractions include:

Example Usage of Shigatse

amorphic: spent today exploring Shigatse and visiting the Tashilhunpo monastry. Now off to bed after a tasty meal of yak.
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