Gyangtse, located in the Nyang-chu Valley, is famed for its stupa - the largest and most impressive in all of Tibet. Gyangtse lies at the crossroads of trade routes between Lhasa and Shigatse and, as such, is an important stopover point. Gy...
Lhasa is the capital of Tibet and one of the highest cities in the world at 3,600 metres. For centuries it was the abode of the Dalai Lamas and is still a city of wonders attracting devout pilgrims to its awe-inspriring temples and architec...
Shigatse is Tibet's second-largest town and the traditional capital of Tsang province. It has long been an important trading and administrative centre and houses one of the highlights of Tibet, the Tashilhunpo monastery....
The area of Tingri (split into old and new Tingri - a 40 minute drive apart) is a photogenic spot overlooking a sweeping plain bordered by towering Himalayan peaks. Close to Mount Everest it is at a very high altitude - around 4,400m. You m...
The town of Tsedang, 183km southeast of Lhasa, is a good base from which to explore the Yarlung Valley and the famous Samye monastery....
Zhangmu is a busy border town between Tibet and Nepal with lots of hustle and bustle. It's situated in a wonderfully green, lush valley - a great contrast to the Tibetan plateau above it....