Tibet Group Tours to Shigatse

Shigatse has been one of the most attractive places for Tibet group tour for its immemorial culture, magnificent temples and other buildings, splendid natural landscape and predominant geological location.

Brief Introduction of Shigatse

Locates about 250 kilometers away to the west of Lhasa in the gathering place of Nianchu River and Yarlung Zangbo River, Shigatse is the second largest city in Tibet. It is 3800 meters high above the sea level with a population of 82 thousand people. It has a history of more than 500 years. Shigatse prefecture is called Tsang in history. It the capital city of Tsang, and also is the center of political affair, economy, culture, religion and transportation of Shigatse Prefecture. It is the preaching place for Panchen Lama. The total area is 3875 square kilometers, of which the agricultural acreage is 182 thousand mu. The city lay-out area covers 22 square kilometes and the build up area is 17.5 square kilometers. The climate in Shigatse is mild, with abundant sunlight. It is called one of the “grain elevator” of Tibet for its developed agriculture. Transportation is very convenient. Tourists can move to Ngari form the west and to Everest Natural Resources Reserves and Nepal from the south. We can also move to Nagchu from the north and to Lhasa and Shannan from the east. It is the main passage for people to go to Nepal and to climb Mt. Everest. More and more tourists come to Shigatse to travel.

Attractions of Shigatse

Shigatse has a long history and developed culture. Around Shigatse, there scattered the famous Palkor Monastery, Sakya Monastery, Pingcuolin Temple, Pala Ancient Farm and natural preservation areas of Everest, which covers over 30000 square kilometers. The festivals celebrated annually like Buddhist festival exhibition in Tashilhunpo, sorcerer's dance in a trance festival, Shalu Ximuqinbo Festival and the Tibetan opera performances. They are world-wide known for the unique styles. Shigatse is a holy land for travel. Old and civilized, Shigatse is a splendid and mysterious land. There are many temples, cloud-kissing snow mountains, fantastic geology, surpassingly beautiful natural landscape, gorgeous national couture and unique local conditions and customs.