Tag: Shigatse Attractions

To help travelers plan a more in-depth Tibet tour, Tibet Travel Expert service, a local Lhasa travel agency, shares travel information about what to do and see in Shigatse, which composed of great natural sites and grand monasteries. Shigatse, also spells as Xigatze, is the second largest city in Tibet. Shigatse means ‘the fertile land’ in Tibetan language. At an elevation of over 4000 meters above the sea level, Shigatse is a prefecture-level city, home to the world’s highest mountain, Mt Everest. Shigatse is also the major stop on the way to the holy Mt Kailash in Ngari from Lhasa. Travelers head to Nepal also pass by Shigatse along the Friendship Highway. Besides the diverse natural landscapes, from the Yarlung Tsangpo River to the Himalayas, you can also explore the rich cultural relics in Shigatse. Such as Tashilhunpo Monastery, the traditional seat of successive Panchen Lamas; Pelkor Chode Monastery with its famous Gyantse Kumbum stupa in the Nyangchu river alley… 1. Explore Gyantse Kumbum Stupa in Pelkor Chode Monastery in Shigatse On the way from Lhasa to Shigatse by the Southern Friendship Highway, travelers can spend half day at Pelkor Chode Monastery in Gyantse county. Pelkor Chode Monastery means “Auspicious Wheel Joy Monastery” in Tibetan language. It lies at the foot of the Dzong Hill to the west of Gyangze Town. Its Gyantse Kumbum Stupa, is the foremost highlight, is a 32m-high chorten, with its white layers trimmed with decorative stripes and crown-like golden dome. Inside the Gyantse Kumbum Stupa there are many tiny chapels with exquisite murals in them. 2. Trek from Shalu Monastery to Nartang Monastery in Shigatse On the way from Gyantse to Shigatse, there is a famous trekking route in Tibet – trek from Shalu Monastery to Nartang Monastery. The trek begins at the historic Shalu