Xarsingma (Yadong County Town)
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A county town hidden in the forests of Yadong Gorge at about 2,900 meters, where you can taste the famous Yadong fish. It makes a good base for your stay.
Xarsingma is the seat of Yadong County, located in the Yadong River valley at about 2,900 meters. It is more than 1,000 meters lower than Shigatse, with humid air, forested mountains all around and mild altitude effects. The county town has hotels, restaurants and supermarkets, and serves as a base for visiting Yadong Gorge, Dungkar Monastery and Nathu La. Be sure to try the cold-water fish of the Yadong River (Yadong fish) and Tibetan-style hot pot. Along the old street you can still see traces of architecture from the era of modern border trade.
Opening hours
All day