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How about take a Tibet Shigatse Tour? Shigatse is the second largest city in Tibet after Lhasa, situated at an elevation of 3,850 meters. There are daily buses and trains from Lhasa to Shigatse making the journey easy and flaxible. Located in the western part of the Tibet, Shigatse is also renowned as the gateway to Mount Everest Base Camp. It is an important cultural and economic center in Tibet and boasts a variety of popular tourist destination. Your Shigatse Tour will pay a visit to Tashilhunpo Monastery, Sakya Monastery, and get stunning views of the Himalayan Mountains according to your plan. Shigatse is a vibrant city that offering many opportunities to explore Tibetan culture through its bustling markets and shops, traditional Tibetan architecture, as well as cultural and historical sites. Contact us to start your Shigatse Tour now.
Why Take a Tibet Shigatse Tour?
The Second Largest City in Tibet after Lhasa - Shigatse is an important cultural and economic center in Tibet.
The Traditional Seat of the Panchen Lamas - Shigatse is home to some of the most important Buddhist sites.
The Gateway to Mt. Everest Base Camp - Take a Shigatse tour for viewing the world's highest peak and the Himalayas.
Convenient Transportation - You can reach Shigatse from Lhasa either by bus (5-6 hours) or train (2.5 hours).
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Top 6 Tibet Shigatse Tours
We have selected 6 Best Tibet Shigatse Tours specailly curated for you. These Classic Tibet Shigatse Tours covers many must-visit Tibet destinations that have been popular with travelers over the past 10 years. Choose our Top Shigatse Private Tour to visit Shigatse while exploring its natural wonders like Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, and viewing the Himalayas on Gyawu La Pass. You can also learn more about Tibetan Buddhism culture by visiting the historic sits like the Tashilunpo Monastery and Rongbuk Monastery. And, of course, don't miss the chance to reach Everest Base Camp and marvel at the summit of Mount Everest (8,848m), the highest peak in the world. Contact us to start your Tibet Shigatse Tour now.
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Shigatse Tours FAQs - Plan Your Shigatse Tours Worry-Free
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1. Should I worry about altitude sickness when travelling in Shigatse, Tibet?
1.Shigatse of Tibet is located at a altitude of around 3,850 meters above sea level. It is good to avoid altitude sickness by slowing down, keeping warm, drinking water frequently, avoiding showers for the first one or two days, taking it easy, and sleeping well. Most of our guests who finished their Shigatse Tour did not suffering altitude sickness.
2.Usually before head to Shigatse, you will stay in Lhasa (3650m) for one or two days, you will have enough time to acclimate to the elevated altitude. So take it easy and follow your doctor's advice regarding altitude based on your health condition.
3.Be sure to let your guide or the hotel staff know whenever you feel unwell or need help. The people there are always willing to help and are good at dealing with altitude sickness.
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2. How to get to Shigatse? By road or by train, which one is better?
You can get to Shigatse from Lhasa by both road and train. Daily buses and trains run between Lhasa and Shigatse. Although Shigatse Heping Airport/Xigaze Peace Airport of Tibet is located in Shigatse, there are currently no regular flights available for tourism.
You can take a flight to Lhasa Gonggar Airport and then take a bus or private car to Shigatse. It takes about 5 to 6 hours to drive from Lhasa to Shigatse (270km). By road, you can have the chance to have a quick stop on two amazing natural landscapes - Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier.
Alternatively, you can take a train from Lhasa to Shigatse which to takes around 2.5 hours. During the train journey, you can have breathtaking views of the Tibetan plateau through the train window.
So by road/car or by train, it depends on your preferance for time, places of interst along the way, and overall travel plans. Train travel is faster and more convenient while road travel allows for more photograph stops.
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3. When is the best time to visit Shigatse?
The best time to visit Shigatse is from May to October when the weather is generally mild and dry, with clear skies providing stunning views of the holy mountains and briliant landscapes. The temperature is also more comfortable, with average temperatures ranging from around 10°C to 20°C during the day.
In the winter months, from November to April, Shigatse of Tibet can be very cold with temperatures dropping well below freezing. However, if you are interested in winter sports or photography, the winter months can offer some unique and beautiful scenery to capture.
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4. What are the most popular attractions in Shigatse?
Shigatse is renowned for its rich Tibetan culture and history. Some of the most popular attractions in and around Shigatse include Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Perklor Monastery, Tashilhunpo Monastery, and Mt. Everest Base Camp.
On the way to Shigatse of Tibet, you won't miss the natural wonders like Yamdork Lake(Holy Lake) and Karola Glacier (the location of the film Red Valley/Hong He Gu). If you head to Shigatse via Gyantse, you should pay a visit to Perklor Monastery which is famous for its 100-Thousand-Buddha Pagoda and is one of the most important cultural relics in Tibet. You can also catch a view of Gyangtse Fortress (Gyantse Dzong) from there.
The top highlight of Shigatse is Tashilhunpo Monastery, which was founded by His Holiness the 1st Dalai Lama. It is also good spot to have a stunning bird's eye view of Shigatse City. Shigatse is the gateway to Mt. Everest Base Camp, and you can have a photograph stop at Gyawu La Pass (5,200m) for a glimpse of Mount Everest, the Himalayas, and the zigzag road that looks winding to the end of the world. Before reaching Mount Everest Base Camp, you can have the first incredible view of the Mount Everest summit from the Rongbuk Monastery, which is the highest monastery in the world. Then enjoy the starry night in EBC and have the chance to witness a sunrise over the north side of Mt. Qomolangma (Mt. Everest).
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5. What kind of permits do I need to visit Shigatse, Tibet?
Foreigners who wish to do a Tibet Shigatse Tour will need two documents to apply for before entering Tibet for travel. These documents are the Tibet Travel Permit (TTB permit; Lhasa) and Aliens' Travel Permit (PSB permit; Shigatse, Mount Everest Base Camp). Contact the AOT Team for all the Tibet Permits you need for free and enjoy a worry-free trip with us.
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Date of Experience: Jan 23, 2024
Tour Customized by: Kyle
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We have travelled from/to 8-12 January of this year for 5 days trip with Asia Odyssey Travel in Lhasa, Tibet from Mongolia. It made us a great travel experience and the company offered timely and economically trip package for us. We are so excited for our travel with this company, with its gentle staffs and it arranged all the travel days in details and a good communication. We have seen so many interesting things and fully understood Tibet's customs and culture more clarify with support of its local guides. Finally, we would like to thank to Asia Odyssey Travel, especially many many thanks to a person who chats with us, he/she was informed us by its trip details on time, also millions of thanks to Mr. Luvsandorj (a driver who picked up/dropped up us safety), Mr. Dashdeleg and Mr. Dashnamjil (guides whose followed us in Lhasa and in the Turquoise lake and mountains) and certainly many thanks to Asia Odyssey Travel. You have remained us untouchable memories in our heart forever in our life.
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It was a great experience in Tibet, and I was sick the first day I arrived. I contacted the travel agency and changed the travel arrangements in time, although I could not visit many scenic spots for physical reasons. I had a great time in Lhasa. I will choose this company for my next Tibet journey. And a big thanks to Ms. Cici, my travel counselor at AOT, who is responsible and caring for me.
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Date of Experience: Dec 15, 2023
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