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Palkhor Monastery
 The Palkhor Monastery here was built in 1427 and is distinguished for its superb Kumbum stupa. The dzong (old fort) that towers above the village offers a remarkable view over the valley. Located in Gyantse, ± 200km southwest of Lhasa, is one of the least Chinese-influenced towns in Tibet and is worth a visit for this reason alone.
   
Tashilhunpo Monastery
 The Palkhor Monastery here was built in 1427 and is distinguished for its superb Kumbum stupa. The dzong (old fort) that towers above the village offers a remarkable view over the valley. Located in Gyantse, ± 200km southwest of Lhasa, is one of the least Chinese-influenced towns in Tibet and is worth a visit for this reason alone.
   
Nature

Mount Everest
The Tibetan approach to Mt Everest, or Qomolangma (8848m/29,021ft), provides far better vistas of the world's highest peak than those on the Nepal side. Some 27,000 sq km (10,422 sq mi) around Everest's Tibetan face have been designated as the Qomolangma Nature Preserve, aiming to protect the environment and the cultural traditions of the local people. For foreign travellers, the Everest Base Camp has become the most popular trekking destination in Tibet, but this does not mean that the region is exactly swarming with hikers. The two access points are Shegar and Tingri, along the Friendship Highway to Nepal, but be warned that neither trek is an easy three- or four-day stroll. Take your time getting acclimatised and be prepared for a strenuous climb. If it all sounds too much, 4WD vehicles can lurch all the way to Base Camp along the Shegar track.