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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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Clive
Britain
We really enjoyed our 19 day tour of Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet tour arranged by Asian Odyessey. Alina helped customize our itinerary, mostly adding a few free rest days, and was very helpful in communication throughout. The tour guides, hotels and transportation were all excellent. I am happy to recommend them and indeed am looking at another tour.
Destination(s): Tibet
Date of Experience: Oct 21, 2024
Tour Customized by: Alina
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Zhang Ao Yang
Hong Kong, China
Fantastic tour with an introduction to the history and culture of tibet. The scenery is also fantastic. Special thanks to my travel consultant Lea and my tour guide Bob for this amazing trip.
Destination(s): Tibet
Date of Experience: Mar 25, 2025
Tour Customized by: Lea
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kayvanp
Singapore
The itinerary was a well-planned 12 days trip from Shanghai to Xining then Lhasa (Tibet).
Our guide, Lobsang Dorje, has been wonderful. He is always available (punctual & responsive on weChat) and ready to go the extra mile accommodating to our dietary (vegetarian) and sanitary demands in Tibet. We are beyond grateful to have him as our guide.
Special thanks to our agent, Shirley, in making this trip possible to planning out the details for our trip e.g., itinerary, accommodation and transportation. We manage to visit all the itinerary that was planned out including Everest Base Camp with additional stopover for sightseeing.
All-in-all, we believe that the full cultural experience in Tibet could not been achieved without an experienced guide (Lobsang Dorje) and agent (Shirley). We are well satisfied the level of service that was provided by the guide and agency.
Destination(s): Shanghai, Tibet
Date of Experience: Jul 26, 2024
Tour Customized by: Shirley
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