Shigatse Attractions
There are many monasteries and temples in Shigatse, so apart from the world-renowned Mount Everest, the scenic spots in Shigatse are mainly monasteries.
Top Attractions
Shigatse boasts abundant tourist resources in Tibet, including mysterious Tibetan monasteries, magnificent snow mountains, stunning lakes, unique ethnic culture and the like. The outstanding one is bound to be Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. Besides, religious culture takes an important position in Shigatsa, so the second highlight of Shigatse is the spectacular monasteries of different sects of Tibetan Buddhism.
- Mount Everest
- Everest Base Camp
- Tashilhunpo Monastery
- Rongbuk Monastery
- Pelkor Chode Monastery
- Shalu Monastery
- Sakya Monastery
Monasteries and Temples in Shigatse
Like other places in Tibet, Shigatse is full of strong religious atmosphere. Monasteries and temples can be seen everywhere. Since there are too many Monasteries and temples in Shigatse, we list just some of them. As follows:
- Palcho Monastery
- Baqin Hao Monastery
- Ngor Monastery
- Engong Monastery
- Pasuo Monastery
- Natang Monastery
- Rijia Monastery
- Chazang Monastery
- Paba Monastery
- Qiangdui Monastery
- Zhasang Monastery
- Gedan Zhuopeilin Monastery
- Tonglin Monastery
- Labuqi Monastery
- Xegar Qude Monastery
- Bajin Monastery
- Gandan Quguolin Monastery
- Langpu Monastery
- Dajiling Monastery
- Sewu Monastery
- Buzha Monastery
- Qiangqin Temple
- Seqing Monastery
- Naijiaqiemu Cave Temple
- Gangqin Monastery
- Dare Monastery
- Pingcuolin Monastery
- Nanni Qudesi Monastery
- Donggasi Monastery
- Phuntsoling Monastery
Mountains and Rivers in Shigatse
The terrain of Shigatse is complex and diverse, basically consisting of high mountains, broad valleys and lake basins, with an average elevation of more than 4000 meters.
- Gawu La Mountain Pass
- Tsola Mountain Pass
- Tong La Mountain Pass
- Lalung Mountain Pass
- Gyatso La Mountain Pass
- Lhagoi Kangri Mountain
- Changtse Mountain
- Ziburi Mountain
- Lhotse Mountain
- Shishapangma Mountain
- Zolmo Gongga Snow Mountain
- Lagui Gangri Snow Mountain
- Gangpula Snow Mountain
- Mount Nyenchen Khangsar
- Noijin Kangsang Peak
- Daqiongdongla Peak
- Menlongze Peak
- Labuche Kang Peak
- Cho Oyu Peak of Mount Everest
- Brahmaputra River
- Sun Kosi River
- Arun River
- Nianchu River
- Dulung Qu
- Maquan River
Lakes in Shigatse
- Ang Larencuo Lake
- Duobuzha Lake
- Rinqin Xubco Lake
- Dadu Lake
- Tianhu Lake
- Chongba Yongcuo Lake
- Manla Lake
- Duoqing Lake
- Cuomujiacuo
- Rebujiecuo
Hot Springs in Shigatse
- Salv Hot Spring
- Chongba Hot Spring
- Yunqing Hot Spring
- Semi Hot Spring
- Sedangcaga Hot Spring
- Xuexiongma Hot Spring
- Rongmandong Hot Spring
- Kawu Dharmaraja Hot Spring
- Darong Hot Spring
- Mangpu Hot Spring
- Xiqin Hot Spring
- Kangbu Hot Spring
Historical and Cultural Sites in Shigatse
- The Historic Site of Quedetang Paleolith
- The Historic Site of Camuka Battlefiled
- The Ruins of Gongtang Kingdom
- Tang Dynasty Stone Table of Tianzhu Messenger
- Qiangmu Grottoes in Dinggyê County
- Gamba Castle in Gamba County
- Chamuqin Ancient Tomb Group
- The Buddhist Cliff Carvings in Kangmar County
- Relics of Ancient Tombs in Bainang County
- Tibetan Palace Relic Site of Gyangzê County
- Zongshan Anti-British Relic Site
- Qumei Xionggu Site in Yadong County
- Post Site in Yadong County
- Gyantse Fortress in Gyantse County
Other Attractions
- Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge
- Xianghe Chain Bridge
- Rongbuk Valley of Mount Everest
- Kangshung Glacier of Mount Everest
- Jiema Yangzong Glacier
- Karola Glacier in Gyangzê County
- Rongbuk Glacier in Tingri County
- Kumbum Stupa of Palcho Monastery
- Chab Geyser in Xaitongmoin County
- Kaga Hot Spring Holiday Resort
- Gyirong Valley in Gyirong County
- Gamagou Valley in Tingri County
- Changsuo Sand Dune Scenic Spot
- Dagejia Pohutu Geyser
- High Temperature Geyser
- Shenmuqiong Village of Qiuwo Town
- Renqingding Village in Ngamring County
- Zhangmu Town in Tingri County
- Baryang Town in Zhongba County
- Suobu Karst Cave
- Pumu quzong Karst Cave
- Milarepa Meditation Cave
- Laqing Xiqiong Holy Mountain
- Lunbugangri Holy Mountain
- Colorful Desert in Dinggyê County
- Chonglashan Peak-view Stage
- Yajiangyuan Wetland Viewing Area
- Zhangmu Port in Nyalam County
- Chusong Reservoir in Bainang County
- Pala Manor in Gyangzê County
- Pali Prairie in Yadong County
- Solar Photovoltaic Power Station
- Mosque of Samzhubzê District
- Gongjue Linka in Shigatse
- Black-necked Crane Nature Reserve
- Summer Palace of Panchen Lamas
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