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Prefecture-level city in Tibet, People's Republic of China
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Xigazê (Samzhubzê) · International · RKZ
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officially known as Samzhubzê District, this is the administrative centre and the only major urban area in the region.
the fourth largest city in Tibet. Home to a famous stupa.
town located along Friendship Highway at Nepal border
another Nepal/Tibet border town
site of 'Milarepa's cave'.
a large village with an important old monastery.
launching point for the landrover trip to Qomolangma National Nature Reserve.
the closest town on the "highway" to Nepal and Mount Everest. It offers a wide, but simple choice of accommodation and is a good place to view Mount Everest. With camping equipment, it's also possible to trek to Everest back camp - a journey of about four days.
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