Capital of the Tibetan province of Tsang. The city is also called the "fertile ground", it is located at the confluence of two rivers very important to the region, and the Bahmaputra Nyangchu. In this place you can meet different cultures, even though most of the territory is still occupied by Tibetans. Shigatse ècentro economic and political environment in Tibet, and he lives
right here one of the most important spiritual leaders of the country, the Panchen Lama. If in the 50s the city was living in a primitive state both economically, both in terms of the lifestyle of its inhabitants, today is trying to modernize itself, thanks to the development of new industries that phanno allowed to export local products . This city is a popular destination by the Tibetans themselves for its scenic beauty, and home to the monuments, including the monastery , At the foot of Mount Drolmari, and founded by the first Dailai Lama in 1447, with its architecture and gleaming golden. In this fantastic location it is possible to stay in hotels of all types. There is also the opportunity to attend various traditional festivals of the city, such as the Buddha Unveiling Festival in ShigatseFestival, which annually in May, allows a close look at the portraits of the three Buddhas. The best months to take advantage of these great places are April, May, September and October, when the weather is perfect and the sky is free of clouds, which are rather frequent in the summer months.