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District in Tibet, China
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The traditional seat of the Panchen Lamas. It was constructed in 1447 and is where the Panchen Lamas resided and conducted their religious and secular duties. Covering a floorspace of 300,000 square meters, the monastery is enshrined with the world's largest gilded bronze Buddhist statue, the 22.4 meter high statue of Maitreya Buddha.
Sangzhuzi Fandian
Rikaze Binguan
Zhufengyouyi Binguan
Good hotel, but a little far from the downtown area.
Sells silk carpets for from the local factory.
Located at the intersection of several highways, the city of Shigatse is positioned on the Friendship Hwy. Buses and Mini-buses travel the distance from Lhasa.
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Xigazê (Samzhubzê) · International · RKZ
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