Ouqu Mountain in Xaitongmoin County, Shigatse
Chinese Name: 谢通门县欧曲山
English Name: Ouqu Mountain in Xaitongmoin County, Shigatse
Location: Located in the South of Xaitongmoin County
Admission Fee: Free
Opening Hours: All Day
About Ouqu Mountain
Located in Xaitongmoin County, 3 kilometers away from county seat, a legend of Ouqu Mountain is about the mountain flying to the mountain area at the foot of pressure. .The legend is related to the footprints of the Lotus Master passing by. Built in the 18th century, Ouqu Mountain is made to a major contribution to reform Tibetan grammar, which is still regarded as the reference materials or formal teaching materials..The people who have learned the Tibetan language know that there is an Ouqu Mountain in Xaitongmoin County. The temple has two living Buddhas of the famous Tibetan experts – Damabazza and Baidoggi,
The Glimpse of Xaitongmoin County
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.
Attraction Transportation:
The highway traffic system is perfect; visitors can choose self-driving tour to Ouqu Mountain, Xaitongmoin County. Tourist can also transfer to long-distance bus at Shigatse Passenger Transport Center to Ouqu Mountain with ticket fee of 40 CNY per person. In the meanwhile, you can take the chartered bus to reach Ouqu Mountain.
Attraction Travel Tips:
High Altitude Sickness Avoiding: Bringing enough water or drinks, fruits and snacks with high caloric content.
Traveling Hours: 1 to 2 hours
Traveling Seasons: All seasons
Opening Hours: All day
