Rivers

The Rivers of Shigatse, Tibet Dalongpuqu (Dalongfuqu), meaning “Tiger Gorge Stream,” is a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River located northeast of Shigatse. The riverbanks have excellent pastures where yaks, dzo (yak-cattle hybrids), and Tibetan sheep are herded. The river is home to schizothoracin fish. Zirerqu (Ziri’aqu), meaning “Seepage Dam River,” is a tributary of...Read More