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| Shigatse, also named Xigatse, means 'the fertile land'. this frontier city is the second largest in Tibet. Covering an area of over 3875 square kilometers, and population of 820,000, Being the charm of Everest. It is the pride of Shigatse that has become one of the most charming tourist attractions in Tibet. |
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Situation
Located in the alluvial plain at the confluence of Brahmaputra and Nianchuhe rivers, where Tibet's most fertile land is to be found. Shigatse is 273 kilometers west to Lhasa city. At an elevation of 3,800 meters, With some 13 ethnic groups including Tibetan, Hui and Man, It is a typical living area for minority nationalities.
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Weather & Temperature
Shigatse has a semi-arid, plateau temperate, monsoon climate. Temperatures range from a high of 23C to a low of -25C with an annual average temperature of 6.3C. From November to April, the temperature is quite low and thus it is not a recommended time to visit. June to July is considered the temperate rainy season. During this period, it rains much at night.
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Travel in Shigatse
Shigatse is one of the world's highest cities with beautiful high plateau scenery. It is also a hot spot for Chinese tourism. Its long history gives this city a strong cultural heritage, especially in respect of Buddhism. The approximately 600 year-old majestic Tashilhunpo Monastery has a magnificent architectural style with a golden roof and resplendent buildings. Dozens of monasteries belonging to different sects enhance the atmosphere of Buddhism.
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Transportation
Shigatse is the transportation center of Tibet. You can get there with plane, road or train.
By Air - As Shigatse lies about 300 kilometers away from Lhasa, the Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Lhasa is your best destination choice. The trip from Lhasa to Shigatse takes about four hours. the Gonggar Airport is connecting airports are located in Beijing, Shanghai, Kunming, Xining, Xian, Lanzhou, Guangzhou... กก Learn More About Gonggar Airport
By Train - As the Qinghai-Tibet Railway stops in Lhasa, transportation to Shigatse is fairly easy. If you choose to travel by train, get off at the Lhasa Railway Station and take a bus heading to Shigatse from either the Lhasa Bus Station or the Beijing Road.
By Bus - The China-Nepal Highway connects Lhasa and Shigatse then stretches into Nepal. No.318 National Highway, Shigatse-Yadong Highway and Lhasa-Purang Highway passing by, Shigatse is now connected to an extensive and efficient network of highways, and the 18 districts in Shigatse region are interlinked. |
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Welcome to Shigatse
Shigatse is of great importance for its location in this area. It is 300 kilometers (about 186 miles) away from the world's highest peak Mt. Everest, 150 kilometers (about 93 miles) away from the Sakya Monastery and also on the only path to Tibet's holy lakes. Thus Shigatse is quite an important base for people heading for those places. In the city, hotels and motels of different classifications satisfy tourists' needs. |
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