Found amidst the Himalayas' snow-capped mounts, Shigatse features locals in their vibrant traditional garbs, raucous vendors selling everything from Chinese-style lanterns to Western bowler hats, and strings of colorful prayer flags hung all across the somewhat nondescript stores and houses. The commercial establishments are abuzz in Autonomous Tibet's second largest city, though this does not offset the majesty the numerous hallowed temples exude. As culturally rich and grandiose as it is, Shigatse is now widely acknowledged by hiking aficionados as an ideal launch pad to trek Mt. Everest. Apart from being a less perilous gateway to the world's highest peak...
Useful information:
| Information |
Contributing users
