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Xêgar

Tibet, China · Asia

About Xêgar

Xêgar sits on the route: 1 hours from Ngamring, 59km from Everest Base Camp (North Side).

Xêgar is a town located in Tibet, China. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Xêgar sits in China, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Xêgar to your route.

About Xêgar

Tingri County (Tibetan: དིང་རི་རྫོང་།; simplified Chinese: 定日县; traditional Chinese: 定日縣; pinyin: Dìngrì Xiàn) is a county under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Shigatse in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. The county comprises the upper valley of the Bum-chu or Arun River, with the valleys of

Read more its tributaries, the valleys of the Rongshar Tsangpo and the Lapchi Gang Tsangpo which flow south into Nepal. It is bordered on the south by the main range of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest (Tib. Jomolangma), Makalu and Cho Oyu. The present county administration is located at Shelkar, about 87 km (54 mi) east of Tingri (town). Tingri is one of the four counties (the other three being Dinjie, Nyalam, and Kyirong) that comprise the Qomolangma National Nature Preserve, a protected area spanning 3.381 million hectares.

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Where is Xêgar located?

Xêgar is located in Tibet, China, Asia. The coordinates are 28.6333 latitude, 87.0833 longitude.

What is the population of Xêgar?

Xêgar has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in China.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
China
Region
Tibet
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
28.6333, 87.0833

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in China

Police
110
Ambulance
120
Fire
119
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Xêgar

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Everest Base Camp (North Side)

The Tibetan approach to the world's highest peak at 5,150 meters, offering dramatic views of Everest's north face from Rongbuk Monastery.

59 km · about 70 min drive

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  • 59 kmEverest Base Camp (North Side)The Tibetan approach to the world's highest peak at 5,150 meters, offering dramatic views of Everest's north face from Rongbuk Monastery.
  • 74 kmEverest Base CampThe legendary trek to the foot of the world's highest mountain through Sherpa villages and Himalayan landscapes.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Xêgar.

Ngamring

🇨🇳 China

67 km away

Gyangkar

🇨🇳 China

75 km away

Quxar

🇨🇳 China

76 km away

Lobuche

🇳🇵 Nepal

81 km awayPop. 8,767

Namche Bazaar

🇳🇵 Nepal

99 km awayPop. 2,324

Sajia

🇨🇳 China

99 km away

Chongdui

🇨🇳 China

122 km away

Kodāri̇̄

🇳🇵 Nepal

134 km awayPop. 1,600

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