Shigatse is the second largest city of Tibet Autonomous Region, about 300 km southwest of Lhasa. It’s located at an altitude of 3,840 metres at the confluence of the Yarlung Tsangpo river and the Nyang Chu River . The famous Tashilhunpo Monastery, Sakia Temple, Pelkhor Choede and other temples form the distinct features of religious culture. ashilhunpo Monastery is the symbol of Shigatse and has the beauty not second to Potala Palace.