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Xigaze Travel Guide: 81 reviews and 181 photos

Xigaze (or Shigatse) is located 250 km south west of Lhasa, along the Friendship Highway. It is the second largest city of Tibet. And it is the traditional home of the Panchen Lama. The Panchen Lama has his seat in the Tashilhunpo Monastery, at the foot of Nyima Mountain. The monastery was built in 1447 under the supervision of the First Dalai Lama.

Today the Panchen Lama is not here. You can read more about why at the website of the monastery: http://www.tashilhunpo.org

Xigaze, the Panchen Lama residence - Xigaze

In the Tashilhunpo Monastery you will find other monks. These young monk had no problem with being photograped, in fact he found it exciting. The older monks were not so amused, and it is difficult to get their permission.

Last visit to Xigaze: Jul 2004
Intro Updated Apr 8, 2006
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a brandnew street Shopping (1)

The main street along the monastery has been completely renovated. Both ends marked by a chinese gate. The street has a... more travel advice

Monks of the Gelugpa before the ceremony - Xigaze

Monks of the Gelugpa before the ceremony Things to Do (3)

Every day the monks have at least one ceremony in the main assembly hall. When we visited it was at 16:30. The monks... more travel advice

this monk is not floating, just walking - Xigaze

Shalu monastery Things to Do (3)

Not far from Xigaze is the Shalu monastery. It may look familair when you approach it, as it is the monastery that... more travel advice

Tashi Lhunpo Monastery Things to Do (3)

The Tashi Lhunpo Monastery was founded In 1447 by the first Dalai Lama. It is seat to the Panchen Lama, the second most... more travel advice

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Comments (4)

Helga67 Aug 13, 2007 at 6:34 AM Report Abuse

Good tips and inspiring pics. I can't wait to go there myself.
filipdebont Oct 5, 2004 at 8:43 AM Report Abuse

Mooie page, prachtige fotos in uw T-logues
sachara Sep 30, 2004 at 11:06 PM Report Abuse

Leuke Xigaze pagina !! In 13 jaar lijkt wel het eea veranderd.
Sharrie Aug 21, 2004 at 3:04 AM Report Abuse

U've amassed lots of info in Tibet. I never made notes during my trips... it's a drag when it comes to building pages!