Things to do in Lhatse

318 National Road 5,000 km Monument

The 5000km monument on National Highway 318 is an important landmark that attracts many travelers and cycling enthusiasts. National Highway 318 is known as the "Chinese Scenic Avenue". It spans from eastern to western China, with magnificent scenery along the way, and the 5000km monument marks an important milestone on this journey. The monument is located in Lhazi County, surrounded by vast plateau scenery, with blue sky and white clouds and distant mountains complementing each other, providing a good background for tourists to take photos. This is not only a good place to take photos and check in, but also an ideal place for travelers to rest and adjust. Visitors can stop here to enjoy the surrounding natural scenery and feel the tranquility and vastness of the plateau. The monument is located along National Highway 318 and is suitable for self-driving tourists. The road conditions along the way are good, but due to the high altitude, it is recommended that tourists prepare for altitude sickness in advance. There are some small catering and accommodation facilities around, providing basic services. The 5000km monument in Lhazi is a worthwhile attraction on National Highway 318.

Gyatso La

Gyatsola Pass, also known as Dingrijie, is 5,220 meters above sea level. It is the pass of Mount Everest Nature Reserve. The huge protected area sign is erected on the road, and countless prayer flags flutter in the wind. When the weather is clear, standing on the Gyatso La Pass, you can not only see Mount Everest, but also three other peaks, Cho Oyu, Lhotse and Makalu, all above 8,000 meters above sea level. From the same pass, you can see four extreme peaks of the order of 8,000 meters, which is rare among the passes over the 318 line and even all highways in the world.

Jipucun

Jeep Village is a quiet and comfortable place, with blue sky, white clouds, snow-capped mountains, pastures, terraced fields, and highland barley fields interspersed with harvests. Wild flowers grow everywhere, like a paradise.

Phuntsoling Monastery

Phuntsolin Monastery is located in Phuntsolin Township, Shigatse Lazi County, with an altitude of 4,100 meters. It was built by Doronata in 1615 AD. The monastery originally believed in the Juelang sect, and when the fifth Ngawang Luosang Gyatso was in power, the monastery was one of the 13 temples that changed religions, so it believed in the Gelug sect. The monastery once had 35 halls and a chanting hall, 3,300 monks, and built 94 bedrooms at the top of the temple with a 9-story tower of Dayera. There are a large number of precious old frescoes and gold-plated bronze Buddha statues preserved in the temple, such as Shengwei King Kong, Kalachakra, Shengle King Kong and so on. There are four treasures in Phuntsokolin Monastery: one is the walking stick of Tubuwa Xirao Gyaltsen, about 1 meter long; the other is the walking stick of Dayela Pagoda, which is said to be a gift from the Mongolians. The walking stick is carved with Mongolian and Tibetan characters. Wen, dragon, etc., about 1.2 meters long; the third is the cymbal of Doronata, which is said to be able to liberate from the sea of suffering; the fourth is a pair of gems, one shaped like an egg, white, with a naturally formed incantation and The Yongzhong pattern, the other one shaped like an almond, has a white line on it. Every year on December 27 of the Tibetan calendar, the temple holds the God Dance Festival, and on October 8 of the Tibetan calendar, a ceremony to worship Tara is held.

Tibet Lazi People's Square

Xiqin Hot Spring Resort

Langcuo

Langcuo is located in Ngamring County,the lake surface is at an altitude of approx. 4,300m,is approx. 6,900m long, has a small island in the middle, and is a beautiful place.

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Mt Qomolangma Base Camp

Mt Qomolangma Base Camp was established to protectMount EverestA protected zone established in the core area, ideal for viewing and photographyMount EverestOne of the prime locations, also serving as the starting point for mountaineering teams ascending from the Chinese side.Mount Everestthe base camp at that time. Every year from April–June is the climbing season, when Mt Qomolangma Base Camp is at its busiest and also the best time to captureMount EverestWhen the flag cloud appears. Transportation to Mt Qomolangma Base Camp is inconvenient - vehicles can only go as far as the tent camp near Rongbuk Monastery. Visitors usually take a private charter from Shigatse or Lhasa, with the round trip taking approx. 4 days. Some visitors stay overnight at the tent camp, which is affordable but has basic facilities. Armed police are stationed at Mt Qomolangma Base Camp, where there's a monument that serves as a popular photo spot. You can also buy postcards and get them stamped at the tent post office, including special stamps commemorating the 2008 Olympic torch ascent.Mount EverestThe postmark here is quite meaningful as a souvenir. Please note that since this area is located near the border, you'll need to apply for a border pass in advance before your trip. Also, some sections of the road are in poor condition.

Sakya Monastery

Sakya Monastery is the main monastery of the Sakya sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Divided into two temples, north and south, with the Zhongqu River as the boundary, the North Temple is located in front of Benbo Mountain on the north bank and has suffered huge damages. The Sakya Monastery seen now is the Nan Monastery. There are many treasures and many cultural relics in the temple, especially the murals of the Yuan Dynasty. Sakya Monastery is not only magnificent and beautiful in architecture, but also contains a large number of cultural relics of considerable artistic value, such as seals, classics, Buddha statues, etc. There are four rare treasures in Sakya Monastery, namely, Kampot Guru (a statue of a goddess who was invited from India by Zhuqingbaiwaba), Langjie Qudan (a pagoda built by the great translator Pabailuozawa, The pagoda often comes out of water and is regarded as Shenshui), the statue of Manjushri (the deity statue of Saban, it is said that the door of wisdom can be opened by reciting the seven astronomical sutras in front of the statue), the statue of Yukamu Tara (the worship of Ba Siba) Three of the Four Treasures are Buddha statues. Sakya Monastery has more than 3,000 exquisite murals with a wide range of themes, involving religion, history, culture and social life. Auspicious animals, decorative patterns, etc., the scene is grand and rich in content.

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Mt.Qomolangma National Park

‌Mt.Qomolangma National Park‌, that is,Mt.Qomolangma National Park, is located in Dingri County, Shigatse, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, and is home to Mount Qomolangma. The park includes main attractions such as Mt Qomolangma Base Camp, Rongbuk Temple at Mount Everest Base Camp, and Gaura, and it is a popular destination for mountaineering enthusiasts and visitors, as well as a dream place for travelers and adventurers around the world. As the highest point on earth, Mount Qomolangma is not only renowned for its towering height, but also attracts countless adventurers with its mystery and challenges. Mt Qomolangma Base Camp sits at 5,200 m above sea level within the park and is one of the ideal spots to viewMount Qomolangma. Visitors can seeMount Qomolangmaup close and feel its unparalleled grandeur and serenity. The Mount Qomolangma Viewing Platform offers perfect vistas, especially at sunrise and sunset, whenMount Qomolangmalooks particularly magnificent in the sunlight, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts. The surrounding glaciers, snowfields, and alpine lakes form a magnificent natural panorama. Rongbuk Temple at Mount Everest Base Camp is located near Mt Qomolangma Base Camp. It is a long-established Tibetan Buddhist monastery where visitors can experience the religious and cultural atmosphere.‌‌ This attraction is not only a place to explore nature and challenge yourself, but also a place for spiritual renewal.