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Prefecture-level city in Tibet, People's Republic of China
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Qamdo Prefecture (Tibetan: Chamdo) is in the far east of Tibet.
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The main monastery of Karma Chagme Rinpoche, the head of the Neydo Kagyu lineage of Vajrayana Buddhism, is located among stunning scenery near the village of Ngom, about three hours from Qamdo city.
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