The Kora around the Tachilhunpo Monastery
tremendopunto Says: This is a nice Kora (or pilgrimage) around the monastery that goes up a little bit on the foot of Drölma Ri mountain. Dont worry, it is an easy walk - no comparison to the high Kora of Ganden (another tip). Dont miss this Kora, since you will have a great view over the huge...
Maria81 Says: Shigatse lies on the main Friendship Highway from Lhasa to Kathmandu, so, although tourists typically make the trip in Land Cruisers, any two wheel drive car is good for the job.There are two routes one can take, the south and the north one. The longer route is the one you...
The West Quindao Lu: a brandnew street
tompt Says: The main street along the monastery has been completely renovated. Both ends marked by a chinese gate. The street has a lot of shops and restaurants, but many were still empty when we visited.The street can be sealed of for cars at the gates.
extrajoce Says: This Buddha statue is typical of what can be found in Tibetan monasteries. It is rare to be able to take pictures. The Tibetans cover these figures in silk cloth and put money as offerings as well. The Buddha figure can be recognised based on the position of his hands,...
WATCH W/ ALTIMETER (it's all about elevation)
mavl Says: bring a watch with an altimeter (i had a suunto xlander).if you're going to tibet, you'll be encountering elevations you're likely never to encounter again - personal altitude records is what i mean. might as well record it, right?also, better to be aware of the elevations...
blueskyjohn Says: The first time I went here was in 2006 when travel was a bit easier. Part of the adventure was taken a beat-up bus from Shigatse to Shalu. This is not very far but back then the bus dropped you off at a dirt road intersection and you had to walk. A nice walk surrounded by...
Buddhist monks - Tashilhunpo monastery
extrajoce Says: As anywhere I have been in Tibet, the monks were very nice and friendly in the Tashilhunpo monastery. We breached the language barrier by laughing together, especially when they pulled on a friend's hairy arms. Contact with foreigners is still rare, so it is always a great...
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Xigaze is the second largest city in Tibet with around 40.000 inhabitants. Xigaze is an important city because it is the seat of the Panchen Lama, Tsong Khapa, the originator of the Yellow Hat Sect or...
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Shigatse - home of the Tashilhunpo Monastery

Shigatse is the second biggest city in Tibet and capital of the Tsang Province. The main highlight of this place is the magnificent Tashilhunpo Monastery. It is one of the six great Gelugpa...
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Xigaze, the Panchen Lama residence

Xigaze (or Shigatse) is located 250 km south west of Lhasa, along the Friendship Highway. It is the second largest city of Tibet. And it is the traditional home of the Panchen Lama. The Panchen Lama...
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XIGAZE OR SHIGATSE - EITHER WAY, GASUNHEIT!

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The drive to Shigatse is a relatively short one from Gyantse predominantly along the valley floor before arriving at Tibet's 2nd largest city. It is the seat of the Panchen Lama who ranks close to...
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