There are many attractions in Shigatse. If you go to Shigatse, be sure not to miss the following attractions. These attractions are really good. Let’s go and see them together now. Tashilhunpo Temple
Echoes the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa. Tashilhunpo Temple is the spiritual highland of Shigatse, from the spiritual pagodas of the fifth to the tenth Panchen Lama, to "the largest gold-plated copper Buddha statue in the world." “The large number of precious and gorgeous cultural relics is comparable to the Potala Palace. Even if you may not understand its status in Tibetan Buddhism, you will definitely be infected by its architecture and devout believers. Every year, three days before and after May 14th in the Tibetan calendar, and around June in the Gregorian calendar, Tashilhunpo Temple will hold a grand Buddhist exhibition. Every year, this Buddhist exhibition attracts many tourists and believers.
Tips:
Tickets: 100 yuan in peak season, 55 yuan in off-season. Opening hours: 9:00-17:00.
Address: Located on the Nyima Hillside in the west of Shigatse City. How to get there: Tashilhunpo Temple is located in Shigatse City. You can take a three-wheel drive or walk. Since Tashilhunpo Monastery is very large, walk in a clockwise direction when visiting, so that you will basically not turn back. You can take photos in some Buddhist halls for a fee, and you can politely consult the lamas in the temple. Sakya Monastery
This is a former Tibetan political and religious center with a history of more than 700 years. The rich and splendid cultural history here requires you to spend more time to think and interpret. In the South Temple of Sakya Monastery, you can find pieces of treasures handed down from ancient times, as well as a collection of more than 20,000 books. There are also Sanskrit Bay-leaf Sutras written with precious gold juice and so on. Because of these extremely precious cultural heritages, Sakya Temple is known as the Second Dunhuang.
Tips:
Ticket: 45 yuan. Opening hours: 9:00-18:30.
Address: Located on the south bank of Zhongqu, Sakya County, Shigatse City.
How to get there: There is a shuttle bus to Sakya from Shigatse Passenger Terminal. You can also drive or charter a bus there. Dusk is the perfect time to take pictures of the Sakya North Temple. You can also climb to the top of the mountain in the early morning to take pictures of the first light of Sakya County. Karola Glacier
The Karola Glacier is the closest to the road in the whole of Tibet. The glacier is backed by Ningjin Kangsha Peak, one of the four peaks in central Tibet. Two huge glaciers are misty from the top of the mountain. It extends to the roadside only a few hundred meters away from the road. If you want to feel the majestic and cold charm of the glacier, you can come here to see its beauty.
Tips:
Ticket: 50 yuan. If you don't enter the parking lot, you don't need to buy a ticket. You can drive by slowly and take pictures. But if you want to take more direct shots and experience the entire glacier, you need to enter the parking lot and buy a ticket. Mount Everest
Many people are curious about the appearance of the world's highest peak. It stands on the top of the earth with its majestic majesty, and ambitious people challenge their dreams here. Mount Everest is 8844.43 meters above sea level, with its northern slope located in Dingri County and its southern slope located in Nepal. The north slope has a gentle slope and presents a shocking pyramid shape, giving people a sense of majestic beauty whether viewed from a distance or up close. In 1994, the Everest area was approved as a national nature reserve, and the Everest Base Camp was also open to ordinary tourists.
Tickets: Peak season: 180 yuan, off-season 90 yuan, but cars entering Mount Everest need to pay road construction fees based on the number of tires, 100 yuan per wheel, and tourists entering Mount Everest must also pay a certain environmental protection fee fee.
Address: The junction of Dingri County and Nepal.
How to get there: There is a shuttle bus from Shigatse directly to the Everest camp, departing the next day, with a one-way fare of 265 yuan, and you can also charter a bus.
Best travel time: April to June, September to October every year.
Accommodation: The tent area of ??the Everest Camp is 40 yuan per person. It is best to prepare your own sleeping bag. You can also stay at Rongbuk Temple.
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Before going to Mount Everest, you must apply for a border defense permit and border pass. You can apply for it in Tibet, or you can apply for it at the place of residence before traveling. Oxygen bottles, down jackets, sunglasses and sun protection measures are essential items for visiting Mount Everest. The base camp and Rongbuk Temple are at a higher altitude. If altitude sickness is severe, please proceed within your ability. Pala Manor
Para Manor is the best-preserved aristocratic manor in Tibet today. It is a must-see attraction in Tibet to understand the life of the old aristocracy. The Pala family was a very prominent noble in Tibet in the past, with a status second only to the Dalai Lama. There are 13 original Langson courtyards (residences for domestic slaves serving the nobles) in the manor. The dark, crowded, cage-like rooms are in sharp contrast to the luxurious and luxurious residences of the nobles. This place provides fresh information for people to understand the politics, economy, and culture of old Tibet.
Tips:
Ticket: 30 yuan. Opening hours: 9:00-18:00.
Address: Located 4 kilometers south of Gyantse City.
How to get there: You can take a taxi in Gyantse County, and the fare is about 10 yuan. Yamdrok Yumcuo
Yamdrok Yumcuo is the largest inland lake at the northern foot of the Himalayas. Together with Namtso and Manasarovar Lake, it is also known as the "Three Holy Lakes" of Tibet. The surface of Yamdrok Yumcuo Lake is calm and calm. The blue lake water shows different shades of color under the light, spreading out in the field of vision, making people feel like a dream. The lakeside is rich in water and grass and is a famous pasture in Tibetan areas.
Every winter, a large number of swans, fish geese, spotted eagles and other birds migrate here and spend the winter on the lake shore and the island in the middle of the lake, forming the largest bird habitat in southern Tibet.
Tips:
Ticket: 40 yuan.
Address: Located in Langkazi County, 100 kilometers away from Lhasa.
How to get there: You can charter a car or take the shuttle bus to Langkazi.
Accommodation: Yamdrok Yumcuo Hotel, with showers, about 120 yuan/day. There are also other relatively economical hotels, but the conditions are slightly worse.
Best shooting spot: You can see Yanghu Lake after crossing the Gangbala Pass. There is a dazzling small house on the roadside down from the pass. This is the best place to take pictures of Yanghu Lake. Yadong County
Yadong County in Shigatse is located on the southern slope of the Himalayas, not far from the border between Bangladesh and Nepal. It is the gateway to the south of Tibet. Pali Town, a plateau town in Yadong, has Tibet's famous high-quality grassland. It is known as the "Sea of ??Five-Colored Grass" because of the blooming flowers in spring. The small town of Pali is surrounded by the Himalayan snow-capped mountains. Under the snow-capped mountains, there are Tibetan-style small buildings made of stones, carved beams and painted buildings, scattered in an orderly manner. The whole town looks peaceful and simple.