Shigatse
Shigatse: Shigatse is one of the biggest cities of Tibet and known as an official throne of Panchen Lamas. Various unknown pilgrimage start from here. Near Shigatse are the Wuyuk and Tobgyal Valleys, home to highly respected Buddhist and Bonpo institutions.
Tashilhunpo Monastery: The famous Tashilhunpo (Monastic City) is situated in Shigatse. It is one of the principal monastery of Tsang Province, is one of the great six centers of the Gelugpa Sect and one of the largest, most vibrant monastery in Tibet, the only one that does justice to the term “Monastic city”. It was founded in 1447 by Tsong Khapa’s nephew and disciple, Gendundrub, the first Dalai Lama; it was substantially enlarged under the fourth Panchen Lama, Lobsang Chokyi Gyaltsen (1570-1662).