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Shigatse and Tashilhunpo

Tibet

The seat of the Panchen Lamas, with a giant gilded Maitreya, in Tibet's second city.

Photo: Prof. Mortel · CC BY 2.0
Best Time to Go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Our full guide to Shigatse and Tashilhunpo is being written. It's on the Northwest China and Tibet list as Worth a Detour.

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