2024 Shigatse Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)
Shigatse is situated in southern Tibet at the confluence of the Yarlung Tsangpo and Nyang rivers. It is the second largest city in Tibet, located 3900 m above sea level. It was the political, religious and cultural center of southern Tibet for centuries – numerous Panchen Lama were based here. The area is known for its spectacular scenery and traditional Tibetan culture. It is also home to Mount Qomolangma, Yamdrok Lake (one of Tibet's three largest sacred lakes), the castle of Samdrubtse Dzong and Palcho Monastery.
Today's Weather
Cloudy -9-7℃
Popular Attractions
Mt.Qomolangma National Park
Mucun Earth Forest National Natural Scenic Area
Tashilhunpo Monastery
Karuola Glacier
Don't come to Tibet in August! I'm telling the truth!!!
Tibet, this mysterious and magnificent land, boasts enchanting scenery. Careful planning before embarking on the journey is crucial to avoid wasting precious time.
Budget and Preparation
It is recommended to reasonably arrange your budget according to your situation. Do not be too frugal, as traveling in Tibet can be relatively expensive. If you choose to fly, immediately go to a clinic or hospital for oxygen and medication if you experience altitude sickness. Do not hope to recover by just sleeping; early treatment ensures a pleasant subsequent journey.
Ways to Enter Tibet
If you have ample time, a train sleeper is a good choice. Avoid hard seats to ensure good rest and reduce the risk of altitude sickness. After arriving in Lhasa, rest at the hotel first. Avoid excessive exercise, walking, washing your hair, bathing, and drinking alcohol to prevent altitude sickness.
Food Experience
Tibet's sweet tea is sweet and delicious, while butter tea has a salty flavor. Some friends may not be accustomed to the taste of butter tea, so try it cautiously.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa, check into the hotel, and adapt to the plateau environment.
- Day 2: Lhasa - Mila Mountain Pass - Basum Lake. Basum Lake's green waters are surrounded by snow-capped mountains, offering stunning scenery. Stay overnight at a hotel in Nyingchi.
- Day 3: Nyingchi - Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon - Mount Namjagbarwa. Experience the wonders of nature at the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, and if lucky, see the true face of Mount Namjagbarwa. Stay overnight at a hotel in Nyingchi.
- Day 4: Nyingchi - Lulang Forest - Bomi. The dense forests and vast meadows of Lulang Forest are refreshing, and Bomi offers a tranquil small-town atmosphere.
- Day 5: Bomi - Ranwu Lake - Laigu Glacier - Nyingchi. The blue waters of Ranwu Lake and the majestic Laigu Glacier are mesmerizing.
- Day 6: Nyingchi - Kading Valley - Nyang River Scenic Belt - Lhasa. The waterfall in Kading Valley cascades down, and the Nyang River Scenic Belt is picturesque.
- Day 7: Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Karola Glacier - Shigatse. Yamdrok Lake is like a fairyland, and the Karola Glacier is grand and magnificent.
- Day 8: Shigatse - Tashilhunpo Monastery - Lhasa. Tashilhunpo Monastery is solemn and sacred, rich in historical and cultural heritage.
Special Attractions
In addition to the above attractions, Namtso Lake and Everest Base Camp are also worth visiting. The vastness and purity of Namtso Lake cleanse the soul, and Everest Base Camp allows you to experience the charm of the roof of the world up close.
Food Recommendations
Tibetan noodles, tsampa, barley wine, and yak meat are must-try delicacies. Tibetan noodles are chewy, tsampa is nutritious, barley wine is rich and mellow, and yak meat is tender and fresh.
Precautions
When taking photos with Tibetan mastiffs, lambs, and yaks by Yamdrok Lake, remember to negotiate the price with the herders in advance. Be sure to take sun protection measures when traveling, as the ultraviolet rays in Tibet are very strong.
May you have an unforgettable and wonderful journey in Tibet!
The Power of Devotion - A Tour of Tashilhunpo Monastery
🔷🔸Tashilhunpo Monastery
The full name of Tashilhunpo Monastery is "Tashilhunpo Panchen Lama Monastery", which means "Auspicious Sumeru Monastery". It is one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It was founded in 1446. The eighth disciple of Tsongkhapa, the first Dalai Lama Gedun Drupa, in memory of his deceased mentor Sherab Senge, hired Tibetan and Nepalese craftsmen to make a 2.62-meter-high gilded bronze statue of Sakyamuni. To place this statue, Gedun Drupa, with the financial support of the Pakchu regime, began to build the monastery in September 1447, and it took 12 years to place the statue in the clean room of the monastery. The monastery was originally named "Gangjian Dianpei", and later Gedun Drupa renamed it "Tashilhunpo Monastery".
In 1601, the fourth Panchen Lama Losang Chokyi Gyaltsen became the 16th abbot of Tashilhunpo Monastery and carried out large-scale expansion. In 1713, it became the residence of the Panchen Lama.
The monastery covers an area of 150,000 square meters, surrounded by palace walls. The palace walls meander along the mountain, with a circumference of more than 3,000 meters. The entire monastery is built on a hillside, backed by high mountains, facing north to the sun, and the halls are connected in sequence, evenly distributed, and symmetrical.
There are five main halls in the temple
1. Qiangba Buddha Hall
2. Shisong Nanjie Hall
3. Panchen East Mausoleum Tashinanjie Hall
4. Coqin Hall
5. Jana Lakang
There are many cultural relics in the temple, and the golden stupa is richly decorated with barley, wheat and other items, as well as Buddhist scriptures and Buddha statues. The Maitreya statue in the Great Maitreya Hall uses more than 230,000 catties of brass and 6,700 taels of gold, and is inlaid with many gems. It is the largest bronze Buddha statue in the world. The stupa of the Panchen Lama is decorated with pearls and jade, and the stupa contains the sarira of the Panchen Lama.
Under the blue sky and white clouds, the monastery is like a solemn and sacred old man, standing solemnly. Walking into Zaburen Temple is like being in a kingdom of faith. The sun shines on the ancient buildings, and every brick and stone tells the story of the years. Here, you can truly feel the powerful power of faith. The devotion of the believers is like an invisible warm current, flowing in every inch of space. Admiring the exquisite architectural art, staring at the colorful murals, as if traveling through time and space, touching the pulse of history, listening to the echo of the years, the soul is also intoxicated, immersed in this sacred and beautiful atmosphere.
Drive straight to the closest place to the 8,000-meter snow mountain in Tibet.
There are too many snow mountains in Tibet, but most of them are far away from the viewing platform, and photos 📷 also need to be taken with a telephoto lens. But I found a place very, very close to the 8,000-meter snow mountain. It should be the closest place for ordinary tourists to see the 8,000-meter snow mountain.
📍Dingri County Pushila Mountain Pass
This is the only way to Rongxia Township, and it is also the best viewing platform to admire Cho Oyu. It takes about 2 hours to drive from Gangga Town, and the road conditions are very good throughout the journey.
【What snow mountains can you see here🏔️】
🛻8201 meters, the world's sixth peak, Cho Oyu
🛻7952 meters, Gezhongkang Peak
🛻6666 meters, Qiaolazang Peak
✅On the way to Pushila Mountain Pass, you can admire an 8,000-meter snow mountain, Cho Oyu, and several 6,000-meter and 7,000-meter snow mountains
✅In addition to Cho Oyu, the most eye-catching is the 6666-meter Qiaolazang Snow Mountain (Figure 5). This number is too lucky for Chinese people.
✅The only way from Gangga Town to Rongxia Gully, about 20km out of Gangga Town, you can see the perspective of P2-P3, which is very suitable for taking road photos. It is recommended to use telephoto shooting
✅The accommodation conditions in Rongxia Township and Gangga Town are not good, please consider whether to stay
Travel tips ‼️
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Be sure to bring your ID card and border pass
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It's very cold under the snow mountain, you must bring a down jacket
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When you see a place close to the snow mountain, stop the car, then climb a small hill, basically it is the best position
Note❗️
Sisters, if you want to take more pictures, you can continue to walk towards the snow mountain for a while, about 1 hour is enough.
Mount Everest - Shigatse
⭐️Mount Everest 108 Bends: More beautiful than the base camp.
⭐️Tashilhunpo Monastery (Auspicious Sumeru Monastery) (Five main halls are open. The red and white areas are the monks' office areas): Qamba Buddha/Maitreya Buddha Hall Maitreya Temple, the 10th Panchen Lama's Tomb Stupa (Shi Song Nanjie) THE TENTH PANCHEN LAMA'S TOMB STUPA, the Eastern Relic Palace of Panchen Lama's Tomb Stupa THE EASTER RELIC PALACE OF PANCHEN LAMA'S TOMB STUPA, the 4th Panchen Lama's Tomb Stupa (Qu Kang Ji) THE FOURTH PANCHEN LAMA'S TOMB STUPA, Coqen Hall (Main Hall) Assembly Hall
Tashilhunpo Monastery
A temple that rivals the Potala Palace: Tashilhunpo Monastery.
🌠Tashilhunpo Monastery is located at the foot of Niseri Mountain in Shigatse, Tibet. It is built on a south-facing slope and is one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is the main monastery of the Panchen Lama.
🌅The temple covers an area of 300,000 square meters, with 14 large and small golden domes, 4 warehouses, 56 halls and scripture halls. The Great Maitreya Hall houses the world's largest copper Buddha statue.
💰Ticket price:
Peak season: CNY 100/person, Off-peak season: CNY 55/person
🕙Opening hours:
9:00-19:30
⏳Recommended duration:
Half day
📍Address:
1 Jijilangka Road, Shigatse, Tibet
[The Mysterious Land of a Million Years] Explore the Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, Tibet.
🌟[The Mysterious Land of a Million Years]🌟 Explore the Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, Tibet
🏔️ The Tashilhunpo Monastery, a treasure hidden in the Niseri Mountains, is not only a national 5A scenic spot, but also a holy place for Tibetan Buddhism. This temple is like a living history book, with every brick and tile telling a thousand-year-old story.
📆 Built in 1447, it has withstood the test of time and still stands tall. The 3,600 halls and houses are all integrated with the Buddhist art of Tibet, making people feel as if they have traveled through time and space, feeling the wisdom and compassion of the Panchen Lama.
🌈 The Buddha statues, murals, and stone carvings in the temple are shining with gold, and the majestic view at the gate is even more awe-inspiring. This is the destination of faith and the pure land of the soul.
📍 Address: No. 1, Jijilangka Road, Sangzhuzi District, Shigatse City, Tibet Autonomous Region ⏰ Opening hours: 09:00-19:30 🎫 Tickets: 100 yuan/person in peak season, 55 yuan/person in off-peak season (purchase on site)
📌 Tips: 1️⃣ It is located in Shigatse City, with super convenient transportation! 2️⃣ No photography is allowed inside the temple, and you cannot touch the Buddha statues at will! 3️⃣ Please follow the left-in and right-out when visiting, and turn the prayer wheel clockwise.
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🌟 Come and feel this mysterious temple of a million years, let your soul be purified, and make your trip meaningful!🙏🏻🌟
Xinjiang-Tibet Line—
On the eighth day of the Xinjiang-Tibet Line journey, we set off from Dingri, passed through Lazi and Shigatse, and finally reached Jiangzi County, covering a total distance of 340 kilometers, which took about five and a half hours by car.
The journey is not very long, and there are no particularly important scenic spots along the way. Shortly after departure in the morning, we got on the familiar National Highway 318, passing by a 5000-kilometer monument. Now, this place has been developed into a large leisure square next to the 318. Thinking back to the days when a few people took photos around a small kilometer marker, the changes are quite significant.
In Shigatse, we experienced Tibetan cuisine at a restaurant near Tashilhunpo Monastery. Judging by the menu alone, apart from the slightly more numerous beef and mutton dishes, there is not much difference from ordinary Chinese cuisine. It seems to have been adapted, and the prices are not expensive. Many Tibetans were also dining in the restaurant.
Since it was still early, we visited the Palcho Monastery in Jiangzi County. This is a unique monastery where the Sakya, Shalu, and Gelug schools of Tibetan Buddhism coexist. I had never been here before, so I took the opportunity to visit.
Tomorrow (September 14), we will set off from Jiangzi, visit the Karola Glacier and Yamdrok Lake, and reach the final destination of this Xinjiang-Tibet Line journey in the afternoon.
Shigatse Museum is not very popular, but it's worth a visit.
It's a bit off the beaten path and there were no people when we arrived. We almost thought it was closed. Fortunately, we persisted and found that the small two-story museum had a lot of content and was great value for money!
It mainly explains the important history of Buddhism, especially the Sakya sect and other sects, and the important events in the evolution of politics and religion in the history of Shigatse, especially the friendship between the Yuan Dynasty and Tubo, some events of the Qing Dynasty, especially the counterattack of invasion by Fukang'an, the war between the British and Tibetans, and the main events of the liberation of Tibet after the founding of the People's Republic of China, which gave us a good lesson. We have a more concrete understanding of the historical development path of this region.
We spent almost 2 hours there, and there were very few people, so it didn't feel very popular.
Shigatse 5-Day Tour｜Super Detailed Guide, Hurry and Save
Shigatse Five-Day Tour, Explore the Mystique of Tibet! An immersive experience, don't miss this super detailed guide, taking you through the highland charm. Come and see for yourself!
Itinerary:
Day 1: Lhasa River -> Gamba La Mountain -> Yamdrok Lake -> Karola Glacier -> Manla Reservoir
Travel along the Lhasa River, cross Gamba La Mountain, and arrive at the beautiful Yamdrok Lake. Then, visit the magnificent Karola Glacier and finally reach Manla Reservoir to enjoy a day of natural beauty.
Day 2: Gyatso La Pass -> Gawu La Mountain -> Makalu Mountain -> Lhotse Peak -> Everest Scenic Area -> Everest Base Camp
Cross Gyatso La Pass, pass by Gawu La Mountain and Makalu Mountain, view Lhotse Peak from afar, and finally reach the Everest Scenic Area and Everest Base Camp to feel the majesty and grandeur of the snow-capped mountains.
Day 3: Everest -> 108 Bends -> Longren Mountain -> View Lhotse Peak from afar -> View Jiemana Snow Mountain from afar -> Glacier No. 59 -> Qomolangma Snow Mountain -> Pass by Kongma Prairie -> Shigatse 4-Star Hotel
Depart from Everest, experience the winding road of 108 bends, and arrive at Longren Mountain. Along the way, view Lhotse Peak and Jiemana Snow Mountain from afar, visit Glacier No. 59 and Qomolangma Snow Mountain, cross Kongma Prairie, and finally rest at a 4-star hotel in Shigatse.
Day 4: Shigatse -> Namling -> Jiega Ri Sacred Mountain -> Cedonglin Lake -> Serling Lake (the largest devil lake in Tibet) -> Bango 2-Star Hotel
Depart from Shigatse, head to Namling, and visit Jiega Ri Sacred Mountain and Cedonglin Lake. Then, arrive at Serling Lake to feel the mysterious charm of the largest devil lake in Tibet. Finally, stay at a 2-star hotel in Bango.
Day 5: Bamu Lake -> Namtso Lake -> Nagen La Pass -> Nyenchen Tanglha Viewing Platform -> Northern Tibet Prairie
Visit Bamu Lake and Namtso Lake, cross Nagen La Pass, and arrive at Nyenchen Tanglha Viewing Platform to enjoy the scenery. Finally, cross the Northern Tibet Prairie and end this unforgettable Shigatse trip.
Essentials Before Departure: 🧳
👕 Clothing: Bring a lightweight down jacket and windproof coat. The temperature difference in Shigatse in September is significant between morning and evening, so be prepared.
👟 Footwear: Non-slip, warm hiking shoes are the best choice, as Shigatse has many outdoor spots waiting for you to explore.
🎒 Backpack: A lightweight and spacious backpack to carry your camera, water bottle, and snacks.
📷 Photography Equipment: Don't forget your camera and spare batteries. The scenery in Shigatse is worth capturing!
🪪 Important Documents: ID card, cash, and bank cards. Safety first when traveling.
💊 First Aid Supplies: High-altitude sickness medicine, cold medicine, and sunscreen. These could be your lifesavers.
Come to Shigatse and experience the unique Tibetan charm! Don't just be tempted, take action. Join a group tour with Ctrip and explore this mysterious land together!
6-day Shigatse Tour: Explore the Entire Region Without Pitfalls
6-day Shigatse Tour: Discover the Charm of Tibet! Experience the plateau's unique style, admire the majestic snow-capped mountains, and embark on this unforgettable journey with us!
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Route Suggestions:
Day 1: Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon - Mount Namjagbarwa
Explore the magnificent Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon and witness the mysterious veil of Mount Namjagbarwa, feeling the grandeur and mystery of nature.
Day 2: Gongdelin Grassland - Dagu Canyon Scenic Area
Stroll through the vast expanse of Gongdelin Grassland, then head to Dagu Canyon Scenic Area to appreciate the depth of the canyon and its picturesque scenery.
Day 3: Yamdrok Lake - Karola Glacier - Manla Reservoir
The waters of Yamdrok Lake reflect the blue sky, Karola Glacier showcases the beauty of glaciers, and Manla Reservoir holds a unique tranquility and beauty.
Day 4: Gyatso La Pass - Everest Scenic Area - Everest Base Camp
Cross Gyatso La Pass to enter the Everest Scenic Area, reaching Everest Base Camp, witnessing the majesty and sanctity of Mount Everest along the way.
Day 5: Gawu La Mountain - Makalu - Lhotse - Mount Everest - Cho Oyu
A journey through the continuous snow-capped mountains, from Gawu La Mountain to Cho Oyu, each peak has its unique story and scenery.
Day 6: Northern Tibet Grassland - Nagenla Mountain Pass - Namtso - Nyenchen Tanglha Viewing Platform
Gallop across the Northern Tibet Grassland, cross Nagenla Mountain Pass, arrive at the shores of Namtso Lake, and finally ascend the Nyenchen Tanglha Viewing Platform to take in the breathtaking views.
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**Notes**:
* Cuisine: Shigatse's Tibetan cuisine has a unique flavor. Try Tibetan pork and butter tea, which will surely leave you with unforgettable memories🍽️.
* Photo Spots: Everest Base Camp is a great place to take photos with the snow-capped mountains, creating lasting memories📸.
* Specialty Prices: When buying Tibetan medicine and accessories, compare prices and bargain as it's common practice. Don't rush to make a purchase💰.
* Altitude Sickness: Shigatse is at a high altitude, so it's recommended to bring Rhodiola and other medications to prevent altitude sickness💊.
* Respect Local Customs: When visiting temples, dress appropriately and avoid wearing revealing or offensive clothing👗.
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That's all for the Shigatse travel story. More exciting adventures await you. Don't forget to follow me to explore more travel secrets!🌈
Shigatse! A must-visit healing hotel! It feels so self-healing
When you arrive in Shigatse, if you are interested in Tibetan aesthetics and healing, you must not miss this healing hotel
⭐️ Shigatse Shili Fangfei Summer Palace Healing Hotel 🏨
✅ Superior location
Located in the Sangzhuzi District of Shigatse, it overlooks a vast highland wetland on the south side of Shigatse city 🏔, and faces the largest temple in the rear Tibet region, Tashilhunpo Monastery, across the street 👀
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✅ Unique design
With 🌿 green as the base tone, the design boldly uses strong contrasting colors, 🔥 intense but not tacky, highlighting the characteristics of Tibetan aesthetics
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✅ Novel concept
Positioned as a healing hotel 🏠, it offers experience courses such as meditation, scripture copying, incense making, Thangka painting, Tibetan medicine, massage, and energy lectures. If you have time, you must try them. You can also sit in the tea room and drink tea 🍵, with a Gesang flower garden 🌸 in front, slowly feeling the passage of time
In collaboration with the Tibet Snow Heap White Art School, students' works are exhibited and sold for charity
Especially, the floor is fully covered with luxurious Tibetan carpets hand-woven from Tibetan Plateau mountain goat wool, ☺️ love it satisfied!
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Location: Shigatse Shili Fangfei Summer Palace Healing Hotel
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Is it impossible to visit Shigatse in one's lifetime?
⛰️Shigatse, feel the sacred mountains and holy lakes in your heart
🏔️Departing from Shigatse, passing through National Highway 318, Gyatso La Pass, Dingri Station, a restaurant with a message wall, through the 108-turn mountain road, reaching the top of Gyatso La, and then arriving at the Everest Base Camp—at this moment, I am above everything
🚌Group tour route:
Day 1: Lhasa~Yarlung Tsangpo River~Namcha Barwa~Suosong Village
Day 2: Mila Pass~Gongdlin Grassland~Dagu Canyon~Stay in Shannan (near the airport)
Day 3: Yajiang Valley (toilet 2 yuan)~Yamdrok Lake~Karola Glacier~Manla Reservoir~Stay in Shigatse city
Day 4: Border pass~
Day 5: Depart for Everest~108 turns~Gawu La Pass~Gyatso La Pass~Shigatse
Day 6: Return to Lhasa and disband, afternoon Barkhor Street
Day 7 (non-group): Visit inside the Potala Palace in the morning
🌅Around 8 o'clock, catch the last sunlight on the golden mountain, a breathtaking view that will bring tears to your eyes. It lasts only a few minutes but will be remembered for a long, long time
Little tips: Bring two thick pieces of clothing, you might experience altitude sickness, remember to buy oxygen, it's cheaper in Shigatse, 200 yuan for 10L.
Staying at the Hilton Hotel, encountering a unique Tibetan style
Family, today I strongly recommend the Hilton Hotel in Shigatse!
📍The location is excellent, situated in the heart of Shigatse, making travel very convenient.
🏨The hotel's exterior is very distinctive, blending local elements, making it unique. Entering the hotel lobby, the grandeur and refinement are eye-catching, and the enthusiastic service of the staff makes you feel at home.
🛏️The rooms are equipped with diffuse oxygen supply, and the staff thoughtfully turned it on before check-in. Basic amenities like welcome fruits and laundry service are also available. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, decorated warmly and elegantly, with every detail showcasing quality. Moreover, the room offers a great view, allowing you to enjoy the unique urban and natural scenery of Shigatse.
🍱The dining is impeccable, with various delicious dishes that leave a lasting impression. Here, you can taste a perfect combination of unique Tibetan cuisine and international dishes.
🎤The hotel also offers a variety of leisure facilities, whether you want to relax or exercise, it can meet your needs.
🏠At the Hilton Hotel in Shigatse, you can not only enjoy a top-notch accommodation experience but also deeply feel the charm and culture of this city.
❤️Promise me, if you come to Shigatse, you must choose this place, it will definitely not disappoint you!
Found a hit hotel in 'Shigatse'!
Found a hit hotel in 'Shigatse'
The Shigatse Hilton One - the highest Hilton hotel in the world.
This is my third visit to Shigatse, as the main rest stop on the way to Mount Everest, there are not many luxury hotels to choose from in Shigatse. Staying at the Hilton this time really shocked me deeply. First of all, the professional and enthusiastic service attitude of the hotel staff made me truly feel at home; secondly, as a Gold Card member, it was the first time I received such high-level treatment, the service attitude was indeed a bit overwhelming, and I was also given a special card pack representing all the zodiac years since the hotel's opening; lastly, the buffet dinner on the first floor of the hotel costs 188 per person, to be honest, I did not expect to have such quality buffet at an altitude of around 4000 meters, and the tuna sashimi is the highest quality I have ever had in any buffet.
Before coming, I also saw mixed reviews about the quality of the Shigatse Hilton online, but I think for someone who has been to Shigatse three times, including this time at the Hilton, and stayed in Shigatse hotels six times, the Shigatse Hilton is undoubtedly the best hotel in Shigatse.
The rooms have diffuse oxygen supply, and the staff had thoughtfully turned on the oxygen supply before check-in. The most basic amenities like welcome fruit and laundry service are also available. The hotel breakfast can't compare with similar hotels in the mainland, but there are also many varieties, and whatever your requirements, they can be met
Tibet Travel Tips
Traveling to Tibet during the summer, please heed the advice||‼️
Summer is coming, how can anyone go to Tibet without doing some research!
Here are some tips to avoid pitfalls from my recent trip to Tibet 🔥 I hope everyone can avoid some troubles‼️
I personally think it's more convenient to join a tour group. After all, Tibet is really big, and the distances between attractions are also very far. Accommodation and dining might be difficult to arrange because I went with a friend, so self-driving was not cost-effective. For safety reasons, we chose to join a tour group! It not only included tickets to major attractions 🎫 but also 5 days and 4 nights of boutique 🏨 accommodation, which was great 🥰
👉🏻Travel tips
⭐The temperature difference in Tibet during summer is also significant, remember to bring a windbreaker, which is windproof, warm, and UV-resistant!
⭐Ibuprofen + glucose + motion sickness patches
⭐Power bank, headphones, selfie stick, camera
⭐Eye drops: The weather in Tibet is very dry, and nosebleeds are common. You can buy the cheapest eye drops at the pharmacy, which are more convenient to carry than nasal sprays.
⭐Down jacket and windbreaker, sunscreen, sunglasses, moisturizing cream, and body lotion are recommended because Tibet is really dry. Also, it is suggested not to wash your hair or take a bath on the first day of arrival to avoid altitude sickness.
⭐A hat with a windproof strap, the wind at Everest is so strong that it makes you question life. Without a windproof strap, your hat will basically fly away every day.
⭐Disposable wet wipes: super useful, many places in Tibet don't have water. You can use them to wipe your hands after eating on the bus. They can also be used to disinfect your hands after using the restroom.
🏔️My itinerary
D1️⃣: Gather in Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Yamdrok Lake Ring Road - Langkazi County - Manla Reservoir - Shigatse
D2️⃣: Shigatse - Lhatse - Everest Viewing Platform - Everest Base Camp - Basong Village
D3️⃣: Basong Village - Gyawu La Pass - 108 Turns - Ama Drime - Shigatse
D4️⃣: Shigatse - Jekangri Mountain - Tsedong La Lake - Hot Spring Egg Boiling - Shenzha - Selin Co - Bange
D5️⃣: Bange - Namtso Lake Ring Road - Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains - Nagen La Pass - Damxung - Lhasa, end of the trip
Lhasa-Shannan-Tingri-Ali-Shigatse trip
🚗🚗🚗Travel Route:
Day1: Lhasa Shambhala Paradise International Hotel (Potala Palace Branch) → Yamdrok Lake → Karola Glacier → Manla Reservoir → Baiju Temple → Shigatse Hilton Hotel
Day2: Lhazê County Qulong Qiangzhi Monastery → Tingri County Cultural Center → Pincuo Kangsang Mount Everest Base Camp Oxygen-rich Hotel
Day3: Mount Shishapangma → Peiku Tso → Saga County Buzha Monastery → Zhongba Tiansheng Holiday Hotel
Day4: Gongzhu Tso → Mount Kailash → Lake Manasarovar → Lang Co → Purang Yincheng Ecological Hotel → Sênggêzangbo → Tibet Ali Grand Hotel
Day5: Zanda County Ritigang Monastery → Zanda Gangga Disi Hotel
Day6: Hanting Hotel (Ali Cuoqin Branch)
Day7: Zhari Namco → Dangra Yumco → Wenbu Nan Village
Day8: Dangqiong Co → Selin Co → Nyima County Zhongxiangxiong Cultural Tourism Hotel
Day9:
Lhasa-Shannan-Tingri-Ali-Shigatse trip
🚗🚗🚗Travel Route:
Day1: Lhasa Snowland Paradise International Hotel (Potala Palace Branch) → Yamdrok Lake → Karola Glacier → Manla Reservoir → Baiju Monastery → Shigatse Hilton Hotel
Day2: Lhazê County Qulong Qiangzhi Monastery → Tingri County Cultural Center → Pincuo Kangsang Mount Everest Base Camp Oxygen-rich Hotel
Day3: Mount Shishapangma → Peiku Lake → Saga County Buzha Monastery → Zhongba Tiansheng Holiday Hotel
Day4: Gongzhu Lake → Mount Kailash → Lake Manasarovar → Lang Co → Purang Yincheng Eco Hotel → Sênggê Zangbo → Tibet Ali Grand Hotel
Day5: Zanda County Ritigang Monastery → Zanda Gangga Disi Hotel
Day6: Hanting Hotel (Ali Cuoqin Branch)
Day7: Zhari Namco → Dangra Yumco → Wenbu Nan Village
Day8: Dangqiong Co → Selin Co → Nyima County Zhongxiang Xiong Cultural Tourism Hotel
Day9:
Shigatse Tourism.
When it comes to traveling to Tibet, many people choose Lhasa for their first visit, but they definitely won't miss Shigatse the second time. Shigatse is located between the middle section of the Himalayas and the middle section of the Gangdise-Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains, with Mount Everest in its Dingri County. The capital, Samzhubze District, has been established for over 600 years. Samzhubze Dzong and Gyantse Dzong were once political and religious centers.
Everest丨Work Pause, I Have an Appointment with Everest.
📷【Off-Road Group Tour】
🌄I am not afraid of being blocked by thousands of people, only afraid of surrendering to myself! Finally, Everest is in front of me. At this moment, I am above the world but below you!
🏔Who says traveling to Everest is always a soul in heaven and a body in hell?
Travel with us, encounter the most beautiful scenery of Tibet during the day, stay in luxurious local hotels at night, enjoy unlimited oxygen supply in the car, impeccable SLR cameras, drones, and outdoor tables and chairs, and experience the perfect blend of challenge and comfort. Redefine your Everest journey~
⛺Popular Photo Spots
🚗Yamdrok Lake: One of the three holy lakes in Tibet, the turquoise earring dropped by the goddess
🚗Mount Everest: The world's highest peak, the mountain is there, stay overnight at Everest, challenge yourself
🚗Namtso Lake: One of the three holy lakes in Tibet, the sapphire scattered on earth
🚗Karola Glacier: Filming location of the movie "Red River Valley", the huge glacier extends from the top of the mountain to just a hundred meters from the roadside
👉Itinerary:
D1: Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Lakeside Viewing Platform - Karola Glacier - Manla Reservoir - Gyantse - Shigatse
D2: Shigatse - 5000 km Monument - Sakya Ancient City - Zhongla Mountain - Lhotse Viewing Platform - Border Sand Dune Road - Everest Base Camp
D3: Everest Scenic Area - Gawula Mountain (distant view of snow mountains) - Gyatso La Mountain - Shigatse - Lhasa
🏠Luxury Accommodation
Many friends are most worried about high altitude sickness and accommodation when traveling to Everest. They don't want to sleep in large shared tents, are prone to high altitude sickness, it's cold at night, poor hygiene, and can't rest well. Therefore, we carefully select oxygen-rich hotels to provide you with an unparalleled comfortable sleep experience.
🥇Shigatse Hilton Hotel
Opened in 2022, the top Tibetan-style hotel on the plateau, located in the center of Shigatse, with a superior geographical location, modern and fashionable design with rich Tibetan cultural characteristics, the hotel provides all-day diffused oxygen supply, making it a warm and comfortable place to stay during your plateau journey.
🥇Everest Pingcuo Kangsan Hotel
Opened in 2021, the best hotel in Everest conditions, luxurious interior, underfloor heating, 24-hour diffused oxygen supply, humidifiers, and other facilities are super complete, and there is a highly praised restaurant, braised fish, shrimp, crab... It is really an enjoyment to feast in the harsh conditions of Everest!
🍲Hot Pot
We have prepared a special Everest hot pot for you to relieve your travel fatigue.
🧡Little Tips
Bring a thermos cup, glucose/chocolate/snacks in your bag
Sunglasses are a must, the wind is so strong that you can't open your eyes
Wear thick clothes, put on gloves, Everest is particularly cold, otherwise, you will really freeze, the wind blows really hard.
The homeland is out of sight, but the same starry sky is above. Everest is no longer just the Everest in textbooks.
The Panchen Lama resides within, it's so magnificent!
The Tashilhunpo Monastery, along with the 'Three Great Monasteries' of Lhasa—Ganden, Sera, and Drepung—is known as one of the 'Four Great Monasteries' of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism and serves as the center of government for the Gelug sect. Its architecture is a fusion of traditional Tibetan styles and Buddhist elements, presenting the religious characteristics unreservedly to the world.
Built along the mountain terrain, Tashilhunpo Monastery is surrounded by winding palace walls. The majestic temple buildings, together with the palace walls, form the sacred source of the monastery. The entire complex faces south with Buddhist halls following the mountain's contour in an orderly and harmonious symmetrical layout, revealing a sense of harmony and symmetry inadvertently. The hall architecture of Tashilhunpo Monastery not only highlights religious and ethnic features but also emphasizes cultural heritage.
The Maitreya Temple is one of the grander structures within Tashilhunpo Monastery, famous for housing an almost 30-meter-tall Maitreya bronze Buddha. The temple is divided into five levels: the Lotus Throne Hall, the Chest Hall, the Face Hall, and the Crown Hall.
Location: Situated at the foot of Niseri Mountain, south of Shigatse city.
The Heart of Rear Tibet
Tashilhunpo Monastery | Comprehending Humanistic Beliefs.
Comprehending Humanistic Beliefs. Tashilhunpo Monastery is located at the foot of Nyiseri Mountain, south of Shigatse, which in Tibetan means 'Auspicious Sumeru Mountain'. It is the largest monastery in Shigatse and has been the residence of the Panchen Lamas from the 4th Panchen Lama onwards, hence it is known as the heart of Rear Tibet. Along with the three great monasteries of Lhasa, it is one of the four great monasteries of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.
Before arriving in Shigatse, I had already visited the three great monasteries of Lhasa, so initially, Tashilhunpo Monastery did not make a deep impression on me. Compared to the previous three, it didn't strike me as much - until I entered the Coqen Hall.
I spent the entire afternoon in the Coqen Hall. The Great Assembly Hall, also known as Coqen Hall, is one of the earliest buildings associated with the monastery. This hall is very special compared to the three great monasteries of Lhasa, mainly consisting of a courtyard surrounded by cloisters, with many Buddha statues and murals painted around the cloisters.
In front of the Great Assembly Hall is a lecture field of over 600 square meters, where the Panchen Lama teaches and debates scriptures with the monks. Unfortunately, during my visit, the debate was not held. Pay attention to a very special place on the side of the square. Locals line up to press their ears against the wall. It is said that those with profound blessings can hear different sounds here.
At 12:30 and 4:30 in the afternoon, there are chanting sessions in the Great Assembly Hall. As the time approaches, monks will blow horns on the roof, then they will head to the hall, take off their shoes at a certain corner, and find their seats in the hall.
Dim lights, red pillars, monks draped in yellow robes, scriptures hanging from the beams... We queue outside the hall, listening to the sacred sounds of scriptures emanating from within, and a sense of sanctity naturally arises. Visitors can also queue with the locals and slowly enter the hall. Walking through the narrow corridors, the locals almost all bow their heads as they pass, as if the monks beside them are untouchable deities.
After touring the Great Assembly Hall, I sat alone on the stone steps of the square, listening to the scriptures from the hall, looking at the courtyard, and my heart seemed to become very peaceful all of a sudden...
Finally, when I was leaving, I met a young monk who was going to the Great Assembly Hall to deliver food and butter tea to the chanting monks. He smiled and handed me an apple, which made me feel very warm.
Notice
Opening hours: 09:00-19:30
Ticket price: Off-season 55
3 When visiting, enter from the left and exit from the right, in a clockwise direction
Pay attention to the opening hours of each hall, some are closed from 11:30 to 15:30. Around three in the afternoon, locals start entering the monastery, and at that time the Panchen Lama's Stupa Hall will be open
Right at the entrance of the monastery is the Tashilhunpo Monastery Restaurant, where you can dine after leaving the monastery
Wait a bit longer, and a lifetime will pass
In the East Asian context, most people seem to have a sense of 'exploitation' towards themselves, and they feel guilty as soon as they relax. It's not easy to see the beautiful rivers and mountains of our motherland in our lifetime, and as we wait, a lifetime passes. This is something foreigners don't understand about our hustle and bustle, and they don't understand our ability to sacrifice so much.
The first international brand in Shigatse, Tibet - Shigatse Hilton opens its doors!
After five years of renovation and upgrading on the site of the landmark Shigatse Hotel, the Hilton Shigatse Hotel officially opens, welcoming the first international brand hotel to the 'Home of Mount Everest'. The hotel is located in the central urban area of Shigatse, only 2 kilometers away from Tashilhunpo Monastery, and 50 kilometers from Shigatse Peace Airport. Shigatse is an essential route to the Everest Base Camp, which is about 300 kilometers away.
The architectural facade is designed with the Tibetan characteristics of white and red, using unique Tibetan door decorations, eaves decorations, etc., abstractly reflecting Tibetan aesthetics. From a distance, it looks like a 'castle' rising from the plateau. The overall architecture presents a 'Hui' shaped enclosure, creating a private inner courtyard. The courtyard landscape, combined with the arrangement of the roof and the covered walkway, creates a rich and varied spatial hierarchy, giving the building a distinctive personality. Inside the building, the designers have retained the lobby and banquet hall structure of the old Shigatse Hotel, as well as the design of the ceiling caissons, allowing beautiful memories to continue.
The hotel has 301 comfortable guest rooms, with designs inspired by the natural scenery of the surrounding mountains. Natural wood and modern color tones are used to create a cozy and warm atmosphere. To alleviate the discomfort of hypoxia in the high-altitude area, the hotel is equipped with diffusive and nasal oxygen supply facilities in the rooms, helping guests better adapt to the local environment and enjoy a safe and comfortable holiday. Strolling through the various areas of the hotel, elements of Tibetan culture such as the auspicious Tibetan sheep and black-necked cranes are cleverly presented in sculptures, paintings, and other artworks, with custom Tibetan furniture and decorations in the rooms.
The hotel offers a rich variety of dining experiences, with 4 distinctive restaurants and bars serving a diverse range of Chinese and Western delicacies. The exquisite and elegant Yuxi Chinese restaurant offers Sichuan cuisine and Tibetan delicacies, with the chef boldly innovating to create a fusion of Sichuan-Tibetan cuisine, especially worth trying. The Liao|Barbecue Bar, located next to the hotel's outdoor garden, has a semi-open kitchen that allows guests to watch the chefs cook up close. The unique water feature creates a comfortable atmosphere, allowing guests to spend a wonderful time in a warm dining atmosphere. The 21-meter-high Zangyuan All-Day Dining restaurant offers themed buffets and an all-day chef's a la carte menu, featuring classic global cuisine, local Tibetan beef and mutton, and local staple foods such as Tsampa and butter tea.
Everest Five-Day Tour | The must-choose route for the first trip to Tibet
Small group of four people.
🎉 Embark on a soul-stirring adventure, witness all the representative IPs of Tibet in five days without regrets
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🌍 Itinerary Overview
🔹D1: Lhasa--Yamdrok Lake--Karo La Glacier--Shigatse (overnight)
🔹D2: Shigatse--Tingri--Gawula Pass--Everest Base Camp--Basum Village--stargazing (overnight)
🔹D3: Basum Village--Tashilhunpo Monastery--Shigatse (overnight)
🔹D4: Shigatse--distant view of Jomolangma Sacred Mountain--Northern Tibetan Grassland--Selincuo Lake--Bangoin (overnight)
🔹D5: Bangoin--Pema Namco--circumambulate Namtso Lake from the north shore--Nagenla Pass--Lhasa
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💡Highlights of the Trip:
✅ Witness the summit of the world, Mount Everest, and feel its majesty and grandeur
✅ Delve into the heartland of Tibet and appreciate the plateau scenery
✅ Yamdrok Lake➕Namtso➕Everest, hit all the popular IPs in one go
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🎒Gear for the trip:
Down jacket, thermal underwear, snow boots, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, hiking boots
Emergency medical supplies: cold medicine, painkillers, gastrointestinal medicine, etc.
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🍱Culinary delights of the trip:
Tibetan meals, plateau specialty hotpot, butter tea, highland barley wine🍸
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✨Tips:
1. The plateau climate is unpredictable, please be prepared with warm clothing.
2. When first arriving on the plateau, avoid strenuous exercise.
3. Please comply with local regulations and respect the local residents.
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Tibet | Shigatse is more interesting than imagined!!!
Shigatse is really a surprising city.
Not only is it an important border city, but it is also an important stronghold of Tibetan Buddhism Gelug Sect, with many ancient temples, and the entire city is unexpectedly new.
BUT for drivers, there are the strictest traffic rules in Tibet here, sisters who drive by themselves must remember to abide by the speed limit, otherwise a fine of ¥1200 + 6 points is inevitable.
In fact, there are several ancient sites and temples in the surrounding counties and cities of Shigatse.
However, we stayed in Shigatse city for two nights to prepare for the border defense certificate and supplies on the weekend.
The most unexpected places we got are 1 the Tashilhunpo Monastery in the city, and 2 the Manla Reservoir, which is very photogenic and beautiful.
Karola Glacier:
The most famous glacier near Shigatse.
At an altitude of 5,000 meters, it was once the filming location of the movie Red River Valley.
The advantage is a glacier that can be reached by car, but the ice surface is actually relatively small, mainly white glaciers and bald mountains, with not many highlights.
The peak season ticket is ¥ 50, and the off-season is free. It is said that if you do not stop and just drive by, you can actually not pay the ticket.
Manla Reservoir:
I didn't expect this unremarkable reservoir to be the most beautiful place we felt from Nyingchi to Shigatse.
The real Tiffany blue, and the winter water surface is half frozen and half flowing, which is very beautiful.
You can step on the blue ice on the lake, we played by the water for most of the day, and the aerial photography can capture the layered lake surface, which is very beautiful.
There is also a prayer flag mountain nearby where you can see the panoramic view, which is also very beautiful, and the filming effect is not lost to Riyue Mountain.
Tashilhunpo Monastery:
It is very convenient in Shigatse city, and there is a parking lot next to the temple.
The temple covers an area of 300,000 square meters. In addition to the three magnificent red temples / stupas, there are many pure white lama accommodation and study areas nearby, which feels like visiting an ancient town, very comfortable.
And there are much fewer tourists than the Potala Palace, and the experience is excellent.
However, the Tashi Temple still requires a ticket of ¥ 55 in winter (peak season 100).
Although the opening hours are written as 9:30-12:30 & 15:30-18:30.
But the big temple will close around 17:30 in the afternoon.
Remember to pay attention to the time.
Mount Everest Base Camp:
The Everest Base Camp will be dismantled in winter, and there is no overnight accommodation.
You can only take a close look at Everest and the monument.
Except for the shock of seeing the snow-capped mountains at the Gawula Pass, the base camp is actually a bit boring.
Tips:
There are very strict speed limits in Shigatse city and on the way to Everest.
Violations will really be fined and deducted points.
Remember to drive in combination with navigation prompts and speed limit signs.
Pay attention to the speed camera at any time.
Shigatse can apply for a border defense certificate without a criminal record certificate, and it can be done in five minutes with an ID card, which is very convenient.
The places for the certificate are divided into
1, Shigatse Government Service Center (working day).
2, Snowy Everest Women's Certificate Room (weekend).
Friends who are going to Ali or Everest, remember to pay attention to the time of the certificate.
If you need to purchase supplies, you can buy more in Shigatse. There are large supermarkets, clothing cities, and pharmacies here, especially thick clothes and outdoor supplies can be found.
Ali's Great North Line is a must-visit in this life (1)
Shigatse has an unparalleled status in the back of Tibet, and Tashilhunpo Monastery is undoubtedly the heart of the back of Tibet. The Qiangba Buddha Hall has the world's largest gilded Buddha statue. His nostrils can accommodate a seven or eight-year-old child to pass freely. The whole body uses more than 6,700 taels of gold, and the white hair between the eyebrows uses more than 30 large diamonds; The cost of the Lingta of the Panchen Lama in the past dynasties is more than 60 million yuan, the bottom layer is filled with barley and tea, the second layer is the items used by the tenth Panchen Lama, and the third layer is the true body of the Panchen Lama. The guide of Tashilhunpo Monastery is very familiar with the monks in each hall. She said that she didn't study well when she was a child and didn't pass the exam, so she was in the temple when she was a teenager, from helping to learning to now working here, while chatting about these, she naturally picked up the garbage on the ground, holding it in her hand until she threw it into the trash can.
The architectural style of the Sakya Sect is significantly different from that of the Gelug Sect. When the car enters Sakya Village, the buildings along the way change from the red and white tone of the Gelug Sect to the red and black tone. I used to think that Basiba was the founder of the Sakya Sect. Today I learned that he was the fifth leader of the Sakya Sect and he established the Sakya regime. There are countless treasures in the South Temple. The distant white conch is said to have been used by Sakyamuni and was later given to Basiba by Kublai Khan. The scriptures of the Huihai Jing Mountain Hall are shocking, and there is also a 2-meter-long, 1-meter-wide, and 70-jin iron ring scripture. Many places in Sakya Monastery have no Chinese characters, no explanation, and are mysterious. At an altitude of 4300 meters, I climbed up the ladder of liberation with a cowhide rope, and the Buddha Hall above was mysterious and there was no explanation, no Chinese characters.
I found along the way that the 5000km monument of 318 is not at the actual measurement point.
Shigatse
Years ago, it took more than four hours to take a train from Lhasa to Shigatse, but now it only takes two and a half hours by high-speed rail. Shigatse is the second largest city in Tibet, to be honest, it now has some city feel. In the evening, I walked into a 'Xiao Family River Noodle House', it seemed quite clean, but it was quiet and no one was seen. I poked my head into the kitchen and looked around, it was really clean, I was overjoyed and decided to dine here. In just one or two minutes, a young man came out from the inside, his clothes were neat and clean, and his fingernails were also refreshing, it was indescribable! I ordered the food cheerfully and sat down.
'Sichuanese?' I asked in Sichuan dialect.
'Yes.'
'Where?'
'Suining. Are you also from Sichuan?' He added suspiciously, 'I thought you were Tibetan! You look exactly like them.' He paused for a few seconds, 'Have you been living in Tibet for a long time and been assimilated??'
I was too lazy to speak, I just wanted to roll my eyes to the back of my head.
I originally wanted to visit Qilin Gorge, but when I went to the station to ask, the ticket-selling girl was confused and said she had never heard of it. After studying the map, of course, I could first take a long-distance bus to Dingjie County or Gangba County, and then charter a car to Qilin Gorge, which would be expensive. Then how to go to Zhangmu port? Do these two county towns have cars to go? Or do I have to return to Shigatse and then transfer to Zhangmu? Both are time-consuming and costly. After weighing it up, I decided to give up Qilin Gorge and take a direct bus to Nyalam County to get to Nepal as quickly as possible. There is only one bus to Nyalam County every day, which departs at eight o'clock in the morning and takes nearly ten hours. The thought of it makes my head big, and there is no way to go in two days. Firstly, there are not many county towns along the way, secondly, it is not on the way, and thirdly, I am not sure if there is a bus to Nyalam County? Tomorrow will be an extremely painful day!!
I need to sleep in my clothes tonight, the hotel is really dirty, the boss even didn't change the bedding used by the previous tourists, the pillow emits a greasy smell, of course he denied it. The quilt also has a smell!
Where to go for the National Day? Tibet - a magnificent adventure on the mysterious plateau!
The National Day holiday🇨🇳 is coming! Have you planned your holiday destination? If you are still hesitating, why not consider the mysterious Tibet? This plateau is fascinating😍🏔️
🎉🎊 Traveling in Tibet will definitely immerse your soul in its beauty! Whether it's the majestic snow mountains🏔️ or the mysterious ancient temples🏯, you will be intoxicated.🌟
And❗️ During the National Day, the cost of traveling in Tibet is much cheaper than other places! Come and find out!💸✈️
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🌡️Weather and clothing during the National Day🧥
1️⃣ The temperature in Lhasa is between 9～22℃, warm and pleasant during the day, but you need to wear a thick coat at night🌞🌚
2️⃣ The temperature in Linzhi is between 12～21℃, similar to Lhasa in terms of clothing🌿🌞
3️⃣ The temperature in Shigatse is between 7～20℃, although the temperature is high, if you go to Everest, be sure to bring a warm down jacket!❄️🏔️
4️⃣ The temperature in Ali is between 0～18℃, if you go there, remember to wear a thick down jacket! It's already covered with white snow there❄️❄️
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🌈Best itinerary during the National Day【Everest Five-Day Tour】
D1: Depart from Lhasa, go to Yang Lake, admire the Karola Glacier, and arrive in Shigatse at night (stay)
D2: Depart from Shigatse, visit Dingri and Gawula Mountain along the way, arrive at Everest Base Camp, then go to Basong Village, and admire the starry sky at night (stay)
D3: Depart from Basong Village to Tashilhunpo Monastery, then return to Shigatse (stay)
D4: Depart from Shigatse, look at Jie Gangri Mountain, explore the northern Tibetan grassland, admire the beauty of Serling Tso, and stay in Bange at night
D5: Depart from Bange, visit Bamu Lake, circle the north bank of Namtso, cross the Nagenla Mountain Pass, and finally return to Lhasa
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🍚Tibetan food guide
① Tibetan hot pot🍲
Try a bite of yak meat hot pot, only in Tibet can you taste this wonderful delicacy!🐂🔥
② Stone pot Tibetan chicken🍗
The stew of matsutake and Tibetan chicken, both nutritious and delicious!🍄🤤
③ Sweet tea🍵
Sweet tea is a representative of Tibetan afternoon tea, tasting a pot under the warm sun is really beautiful☀️🫖
In the off-season, people may say that the cost of traveling in Tibet is expensive, but during the National Day peak season, the cost-effectiveness of Tibet is very high❗️If you have always dreamed of a trip to Tibet, then this is the time～🏞️🌄
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The circumambulation route in Zongshan, Shigatse, Tibet, is filled with solemnity and is a great place to overlook the city's beautiful scenery
After visiting Lhasa and then Shigatse, you will find this small city particularly peaceful. Even the Tashilhunpo Monastery, which is quite important in Tibet, is not as crowded as the Jokhang Temple every day. Many people have not heard of this temple, but it is actually quite significant, and it is known as one of the 'Four Great Monasteries' of the Gelug sect, along with the Ganden Monastery, Sera Monastery, and Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, and is the place where the Panchen Lamas have resided.
The temple was built in 1447 and has a history of nearly 600 years. Like the Jokhang Temple, there is a circumambulation route around the Tashilhunpo Monastery, and the Buddha display platform of the temple is located at the highest point of the circumambulation route, which is the best place to overlook Shigatse city.
'Circumambulation' is a religious activity in Tibetan Buddhism, where believers walk along a specific route while praying and prostrating. People believe that circumambulation is equivalent to chanting sutras, and it is the best way to eliminate disasters, avoid disasters, and accumulate merit.
The Tashilhunpo Monastery covers a large area, and the golden prayer wheels are densely surrounded around the temple, forming a strong contrast with the white outer walls. These outer walls are made of local white lime mixed with a large amount of milk, sugar, etc., adding such sweet food can make the paint more sticky, make the wall more solid, and not easy to fall off.
There are not many people on the circumambulation route, which makes it more solemn and solemn. You can gently turn the prayer wheel, you can walk quietly, you can pray silently.
This small city sleeps at the foot of the mountain, with golden temple roofs, white stupas, and low houses, without decoration, naturally beautiful and touching.
On the circumambulation route, you can always encounter many Tibetan elements, blue is the sky, red, yellow and white are the outer walls of the temple buildings, gold is the top of the tower, orange, green are the prayer flags... The sun makes the colors become passionate, and the journey of circumambulation appears mysterious and devout.
The Samzhubzê Dzong stands on the top of the Sunlight Mountain, closely connected with the mountain, as if it grew out of the rock. Looking from a distance, the palace is magnificent and spectacular, really reminiscent of the Potala Palace.
For foreign tourists, the circumambulation route is a landscape, while for believers, the circumambulation route is faith and devotion, it is a piece of piety, the circumambulation route has the vastness of long rivers and mountains, and the expectation of peace for a lifetime.
Tibet, Tashilhunpo Monastery
Located in Shigatse City, Tashilhunpo Monastery, also known as 'Auspicious Sumeru Monastery', is the largest temple in Shigatse City, Tibet, and the residence of successive Panchen Lamas since the fourth generation, and one of the national key cultural relics protection units. It is ranked alongside Ganden Monastery, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, Ta'er Monastery in Qinghai, and Labrang Monastery in Gansu as the 'Six Major Monasteries' of the Gelug Sect.
Many people say that when you go to Shigatse, Tibet, you must visit Tashilhunpo Monastery. Unlike the bustling Jokhang Temple, Ramoche Temple and Potala Palace, it is very quiet here, and sincere devotees kneel and worship here.
This is where the tenth Panchen Lama Erdini Qoigyijabu passed away, and there are also pagodas of successive Panchen Lamas. The pagodas are decorated with pearls and various jade stones, and there are butter lamps that never go out all year round. The flames flicker in the breeze, making the pagodas seem alive.
This temple is quiet and peaceful, like an old village, without worldly intrigues, without the noise of the world. Here, what we feel is the sincerity of the worshippers and the transcendence of the masters when they chant sutras. Under the blue sky and white clouds, Tashilhunpo Monastery is even more sacred. Therefore, it is said that if you come to Tibet, you must come to Shigatse, and if you come to Shigatse, you must come to Tashilhunpo Monastery!
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