Tibet Train Tours – Monasteries in Shigatse

Shigatse is the second largest city in Tibet and is about 300 kilometers away from Lhasa. It is located at the confluence of Yarlung Zangbo River and Nianchu River. It has an altitude of 3836 meters with a sunshine duration about 3233 hours a year. It keeps attracting a large number of tourists who join the Tibet train tours with its rich historical spots.

Tourists planning a Tibet train tour should make a visit to the monasteries in Shigatse. Tashilhunpo Monastery, Sakya Monastery, Palkor Monastery and Sharlu Monastery are the most noted monasteries in Shigatse.

Tibet Train Tours – Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse

Tashilhunpo Monastery is the largest monastery in Shigatse Prefecture. There were more than 4000 Buddhists in the monastery at its heyday. It is a monastery which is highly respected by the followers of Gelug Sect. Tashilhunpo Monastery is noted as the residence of the Panchen Lamas. It has been the most attractive spot in Shigatse after it was opened to public since 1980s. Tourists join the Tibet train tours could make a visit to the monastery to explore the profound Tibetan Buddhism culture.

Tibet Train Tours – Palkor Monastery in Shigatse

Palkor Monastery has a long history which could be dated back to early 15th century. It is located in Gyantse County with an altitude of 3000 meters. It has been listed as a key cultural relic under the state protection. Tourists planning to join the Tibet train tours here could witness the well-preserved architectures and religious value. The exquisite murals and Buddhism statues in the monastery would make you learn more about the Buddhism culture.

Tibet Train Tours – Sakya Monastery in Shigatse

Sakya Monastery has a history of more than 900 years. Tourists join the Tibet train tours here would find that the architectural style of Sakya Monastery is quite different from the monasteries in other parts of Tibet. It has a Mongolian architectural style. Tourists here would be shocked by the great quantity of historical files in Sakya Monastery. The precious Buddhism scriptures in the monastery are of great significance for the research of Tibet culture.