Notes of Shigatse Tour

Tibet is located in the high land which many regions of Tibet requires Military Permit and Tibet Travel Permit as well. For example, if you are planing to enjoy Mt. Everest or Ngari Prefecture, you'd better to confirm your exact destination on your Tibet Travel Permit as you will be asked to hand in your military permit when you are there. Some regions of Shigatse which ask for Tibet military permits are listed as below for your reference.

Zhongba County: Pianji Village, Yare Village, Zhadong Village, Naqu Village, Paryung Village, Jila Village and Horpa Village.

Saga County: Changguo Village, Xiongchi Village and Jiezang Village.

Nyelum County: Chongxiong Village, Polong Village, Menpu Village, Xiaozuo Village, Nailong Village, Yartong Village and Zham Port.

Tingri County: Ganggar Village, Yunqiong Village, Tongpa Village, Rongxia Vilalge, Zhaxizong Village, Lamudui Village, Qudang Vilalge, Basong Village, Zhaguo Village and Zha Village.

Kangma County: Kangma Village, Samada Village, Xiongzhang Village, Gala Village, Nieru Village, Dui Village and Nierumai Village.

Yartong County: Shangyatong Village, Xiayatong Village, Kangpu Village, Duina Village, JIru Village, Pali Town, Xiasima Town.

Gangba County: Changlong Village, Gongbalou Village, Longzhong Village, Zhike Village, Kongma Village.

Tingjie County: Riceng Village, Sar Village, Qiongze Village, Tingjie Village, Duobuzha Village and Chentang area.

Jilong County: Gongdangxiangzha, Zha Village, Sale Village, Jilong town.

Mobile Communication in Shigatse

The mobile communication is better in Lhasa, Latse and Shigatse than other regions of Tibet. The signal is not very stable. Besides, there is no electricity power in Rongbuk Monastery and Mt. Everest Base Camp as their highest location. Our guest are kindly suggested to bring your additional spare battery for your phone or camera.

The Charge in Shigatse

In Tibet, the general charge is about 220V.

Emergency Contact Number in Shigatse

Our local guide will keep you company during the whole journey. If you trouble troubles sometime, please contact your guide or Tibettour.com, or the number listed as below. Better safe than sorry.

Tibettour.com - Tibet tour agency: +86-23-86915020

Foreign Affairs & Tourism Administration in Shigatse: +86-0892-8822218

Public Security Office in Shigatse: +86-0892-8822241

The People's hospital in Shigatse: +86-0892-8822650

Tourism Bureau in Shigatse: +86-0892-8822221

Tourism Bureau in Lhasa: +86-0891-6323632