- Duration
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Price Per Person
- From $6,000
Shigatse
A two hour drive from Gyantse, Shigatse is the capital of the central Tsang region, and Tibet's largest city. Long a political rival to Lhasa, Shigatse is the seat of the Panchen Lamas, the second-highest lamas in Tibet, after the Dalai Lama. Like Lhasa, Shigatse has an old town, with a range of rambling alleys, compounds, and monasteries, as well as a newer, more modern enclave.
Experiences
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Family Dinner
Have dinner in the home of a local family, learning about their way of life in this remote region.
Gang Gyen Carpet Factory
Tour the Gang Gyen carpet factor with your guide, and witness the intricate weaving processes involved in making Tibetan carpets.
Ngor Monastery
Hike around the hills of the Ngor Monastery outside of Shigatse, following a popular pilgrim and trekkers’ trail between the Ngor and Nartang monastic complexes. Founded in 1429, Ngor is a lovely small monastery with beautiful surroundings.
Old Shigatse
Explore Shigatse with your expert guide, visiting the bazaars and the remains of the old dzong, or fortress. Once a testament to the power of Shigatse’s Tsang kings, the dzong was recently rebuilt and restored to its former state.
Tashilunpo Monastery
Visit the Tashilunpo Monastery, home to the Panchen Lama, a ranking spiritual figure second only to the Dalai Lama in importance. Founded in 1447, the monastery is a large compound of chapels, courtyards, and byways. Within the monastery is a tall, 75-foot (23 meter) statue of the Maitreya Buddha, finished with gold leaf, as well as a population of resident monks. Like the Potala in Lhasa, Tashilunpo houses several impressive funeral chapels for the Panchen Lamas, including that of the 10th, who passed away in 1989 and whose chortem, or stupa, cost an estimated $8 million to build.
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Shigatse Itineraries
- Duration
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Price Per Person
- From $4,900
- Duration
- 11 days / 10 nights
- Price Per Person
- From $10,000
- Duration
- 12 days / 11 nights
- Price Per Person
- From $14,000
Hilton Shigatse
Surrounded by mountains, The Hilton Shigatse is a new hotel in the city center of Shigatse. The modern furnished rooms feature oxygen supplies and humidifiers to help guests adjust to the altitude difference. Facilities include a fitness gym. There are 3 restaurant options, a modern BBQ, sophisticated Chinese cuisine, and an all-day dining lounge with signature breakfast and buffet or a-la-carte dining for lunch and dinner. The famous Tashilhunpo Monastery is five minutes away by car, and nearby pedestrian streets feature local markets, restaurants, and shops.
Shigatse Hotel
The Shigatse Hotel is a modern 3* hotel located in the city centre. It boasts 123 rooms, with a choice of either modern Western-style or traditional Tibetan. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, satellite TV, pay movies, minibar, hairdryer & telephone. The hotel also has 4 restaurants serving buffet, Chinese, Tibetan and international menus as well as breakfast. There is also a beauty salon, massage, shopping centre, gym, bar and disco.
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