Shigatse (Xigaze)

Shigatse (Xigatse/Xigaze) is the second largest city in Tibet and is located on the fertile land where the Yarlong Tsangpo and Nyangchu Rivers converge. Enjoy the mountainous landscapes and tour the historic monasteries and stupas. Shigatse often serves as a convenient base for those traveling to Mt. Everest and the Sakya Monastery.