Xaitongmoin County
Xaitongmoin County Overview
Chinese Name: 谢通门县 English IPA: Xiè Tōngmén Xiàn Location: Shigatse City of Tibet Autonomous Region Population (city): More than 50,000 Language: Mandarin, Tibetan language Zip code: Tel code: Time zone:
The meaning of Xaitongmoin is that when you see something you will be delighted. Located in the Northwest of Shigatse, Xaitongmoin is a county of Shigatse City which is 83 kilometers away from the municipal government of Shigatse. .It is bordering with Namling county in the east, Xainza county in the north, Ngamring county in the west, Sakya county and Lhatse county in the south.
Highlights
Tashi Temple: the temple is established in 1445 and the total area of the temple is 1,200 square kilometers.
Takmo Lingka Monastery:A Sakya monastery, was founded here in 1436
Dratsang Monastery: Founded in the 15th century, it was a Nyingma or Sakya monastery. It also became a Gelug monastery in the 17th century.
Gonga Choding Monastery: A Nyingma monastery, was founded in 1500, and converted to Gelug in 1650.
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Xaitongmoin County Attractions
The meaning of Xaitongmoin is that when you see something you will be delighted. Located in the Northwest of Shigatse, Xaitongmoin is a county of Shigatse City which is 83 kilometers away from the municipal government of Shigatse. .It is bordering with Namling county in the east, Xainza county in the north, Ngamring county in the west, Sakya county and Lhatse county in the south. Tashi Temple: the temple is established in 1445 and the total area of the temple is [...]
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Xaitongmoin County Tours
Xaitongmoin Tour is one of the attractive tours in Tibet, which can provide tourists of stunning views in Tibet. It couldn't be better to tour Xaitongmoin County when travelling in Tibet. We provide some types of tour packages for visiting Xaitongmoin County including these famous attractions at the best price: Tashi Temple: the temple is established in 1445 and the total area of the temple is 1,200 square kilometers. Takmo Lingka Monastery:A Sakya monastery, was founded here in 1436 Dratsang Monastery: Founded in [...]
Climate & When to Go
The climate in Xaitongmoin is relatively severe and the average temperature there is very low. The average annual temperature is 4 Celsius and the average annual rainfall is about 350-400 mm. [...]
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Transportation
The road has been built passing through Xaitongmoin being used in 2015. Tourists only can get to Xaitongmoin by car. [...]
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Festivals and Activities
Most Tibetan festivals are full of the color of religion. In addition to annual large-scale worship rituals to Buddha and Buddhist masters, Tibetan people will also hold a series of festivities associated with religious life and agricultural production consisting of religious festivals and folk ones. There are almost a hundred festivals in a year, some of which even last for ten days. Horse Racing Festival Few days before the opening ceremony of Horsing Racing Festival, traditionally dressed and decorated Tibetans living on [...]
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Travel Tips
Avoid High Altitude Reaction: With the high altitude of about 5000 meters, changeable weather and strong wind during the day and night in Lhatse, you’d better bring some warm clothes and medicine. Please remember to bring sunglasses with you. Meanwhile, please do not act and move too fast even though you're taking photos and enjoying the stunning views. Best Time to Visit The period between March to October is the best time to visit Xaitongmoin. From March to April, plum blossom all over the mountains and [...]
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Useful Maps
The maps give tourists an overview of Xaitongmoin In this case, tourists can get a clear idea about where they are and where they want to go in Xaitongmoin of Tibet. [...]
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Xaitongmoin County Accommodation
Accommodation in Xaitongmoin is a bit more worse than in Lhasa. With no luxurious hotels in Xaitongmoin, there are only 2-stars and 3-stars hotels found in Xaitongmoin which can provide simple services, such as Tibet Hotels,Happy Hotel [...]
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