Comprehensive list of Shigatse tourist attractions. What are the tourist attractions in Shigatse?

Shigatse is located in Tibet and is a very suitable place for travel and adventure. The air here is exceptionally fresh, the sky here is exceptionally blue, and the water here is exceptionally clear. You can bring your family here for vacation. To experience the real nature, let me share with you a list of tourist attractions in Shigatse.

The Secret Land of Shigatse

Shigatse has been an important town in Tibet from ancient times to the present. It is called "Xikazi" in Tibetan, which means "manor with fertile land".

In the early 14th century, Great Situ Qiang Qu Jianzeng defeated the Sakya Dynasty and established the Pazhu Dynasty. After receiving the protection of the Yuan and Ming royal families, thirteen large tributaries were established, and the last one was called Sang. Zhuzi, since then, the full name of Shigatse is Xikasangzhuzi, referred to as Xikaze, and the Chinese transliteration is Shigatse.

As we all know, Shigatse has beautiful scenery. The spectacular and majestic Tashilhunpo Monastery, built on the mountain, is the symbol of Shigatse;

Gyantse Baiju Monastery, which has the most beautiful pagoda in Tibet; Sakya, the seat of the famous Sakya regime;

Stretching across the Himalayas south of Shigatse, there is Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, and many famous snow-capped mountains.

Shigatse has countless beautiful scenery. In addition to these famous scenery, There are also some little-known secrets. Let people go to other places and forget their hometown.

Glacier - Quden Nyima at the End of the World

The Quden Nyima Glacier is located in Changlong Township, Gangba County. Its full name is "Dorji Quden Nyima". It means "King Kong Sun Tower" in Chinese and is named after the Quden Nyima Temple under the glacier.

The Qudennyima Glacier is composed of three very spectacular glaciers. There is a glacier lake under each glacier. The altitude of the three glacier lakes is about 5260 meters. The three glacier lakes are arranged in order from east to east. The order in the west is Tonghu Lake, Jinhu Lake and Yuhu Lake, all of which are "viewing lakes".

There are many ice floes in the lake. The glacier above is not polluted at all, and is white with a faint blue light.

It is said that if you stand by the lake for a long time, the lake will reveal the place where you will be reborn after death. Zongopu Glacier

The 40 Glacier is located at the foot of the northern slope of the Chomulla Rikang Snow Mountain in Lodha County, Shannan Prefecture, Tibet. It is named after the No. 40 boundary monument adjacent to the border between China and Bhutan.

There are at least four or five names for this glacier, including 40 Glacier, Punan Glacier, and Rijie Gyatso Glacier

Our route designers compiled information and visited the great masters , and finally learned the real name of this glacier-Zongop Glacier.

The Zongop Glacier is the most accessible terrestrial mountain glacier discovered so far. It can be touched at close range without special equipment.

This area is located at the junction of China and Bhutan and has many snow-capped mountains. As a result, the extremely developed continental mountain-type glaciers here have been created. Taking a photo on the pristine glacier is like walking from another world.

Lake - Lover's Tears Duoqingcuo

Duoqingcuo, also known as "Duoqingcuo", is a rarely populated mountain lake with sparkling blue water. , waterbirds soar freely above the lake, the nearby snow-capped mountains (Kangchenda Snow Mountain, 6678 meters above sea level) and the distant Zhuomulari Snow Mountain and Duoqingcuo look at each other from a distance, forming a magnificent and beautiful scene. picture.

In autumn, the pastures around the lake are lush, various wildflowers bloom on the meadows on the shore, and groups of waterbirds play in the lake.

Cows and horses are grazing leisurely on the shore, creating a peaceful and peaceful plateau scenery. Langjitso

Langjitso is located halfway up the Lado Mountain behind Zha Village. It is also known as "Langqingcuo Mjiem Lake" and is a famous sacred lake in Gyirong.

Langjitso is surrounded by mountains, the blue lake is quiet and quiet, and there are few people.

Standing by the lake and watching intently, those who are destined can see the face of Master Padmasambhava in the reflection. It is very miraculous. Believers from far and near will also come here to pay homage to the lake.

If you walk around the lake, you will see Qumgula and Riwubamba Snow Mountain in the distance reflected in the lake. It can be said to be a holy land on earth.

Canyon - Gyirong Valley, a gap left by the mountains

Gyirong means "comfortable village" and "happy village" in Tibetan. Legend has it that in the late 8th century AD, the king of Tibet When Trisong Detsen invited Master Padmasambhava to Tibet from India, the master passed through Jilong Valley (today's Jilong Town area) and stayed here for one night.

The master was impressed when he saw the beautiful mountains and clear waters here and the bright scenery. He also saw that the river water in the valley was as white as milk and the pebbles at the bottom of the stream were as smooth as jade. He was even more amazed. So before leaving the next day, he happily The place was named "Geelong" to express its infinite praise, and the name "Geelong" has been passed down to this day.

Jilong Valley is the westernmost of the five ditches in the Shigatse area. It is the longest, deepest and most beautiful ditch, and is listed as the first of the five ditches. Among the peaks of the Himalayas, the altitude of Mula Mountain is not outstanding, but it has become the starting point of the northern part of Jilong Valley.

Going from here to the south is the subtropical land where the warm and humid air currents of the Indian Ocean linger; from here to the north is the alpine world of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The strange functions of nature make it a place with high mountains, dense forests, deep valleys and pleasant scenery.

The green mountains are as thick as blue as ink, the water is as clear as a mirror, and as green as another piece of grass. The forest is lush and green, and everything is green as far as the eye can see.

Snow Mountains - the top of the world, seven world-class peaks

The Himalayas lie in the south of Shigatse and stretch for more than 2,000 kilometers in Tibet. They are the most developed areas of snow mountains. Seven of the world's fourteen snow-capped mountains exceeding 8,000 meters are located in this area.

Going all the way and climbing over the passes of seven peaks, you can get a close-up view of the towering figures of various world peaks.

Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Manaslu, Shishapangma.

Tibetan people like to give each snow-capped mountain a kind of divine meaning. There are many snow-capped mountains standing there, just like being surrounded by gods, and you can experience a feast of snow-capped mountains.

Only after truly seeing the face of each sacred snow mountain can you understand which one is your favorite snow mountain. Mount Everest Makalu Mount Shishapangma Peak

Hot Springs - Kaga Hot Spring in the Gentle Hometown Xietongmen

The number of hot springs in Tibet ranks first in the country, and is closely related to the Mount Everest region The youth of the country is closely related to the changing geological conditions. The hot springs in the Shigatse area are relatively concentrated. There are 169 hot springs that have been identified so far. It is one of the areas rich in hot spring resources.

Such rich hot spring resources have become an experience not to be missed when traveling to Shigatse.

The Kaga Hot Spring in Xietongmen is a famous hot spring resort in the Shigatse area. It has high mineral content and can treat many diseases by soaking and bathing. It has now become a tourist resort.

Village - the paradise jeep village on the top of the mountain

Starting from Jilong Town to the south, after about 10 minutes of driving, the jeep suspension bridge is right in front of you. Park the car next to the suspension bridge.

Standing on the suspension bridge hung with prayer flags and looking down, the canyon is deep and narrow. The deepest drop of Jipu Canyon is 300 meters. The rumbling sound of the Zangbu River in Jilong is endless and powerful. You can feel it. The wind blows from Nepal.

After walking across the suspension bridge, you will find Jeep Village, a small village like a paradise. After walking for 20 minutes through Jeep Village, you can reach a small temple in the dense forest. The temple is built against the entire rock wall and is the center of the village. 's holy place.

If you are lucky, you can encounter various wild animals. Zacun

Exit Jilong Town and head east towards the Resuo Port. Not far away, you can see the road sign of Nocun. If you continue walking forward, a winding mountain road will appear in front of you.

Going up the mountain from here, the continuous zigzag mountain road is extremely steep, making it almost impossible for cars to drive. After about 50 minutes' drive, we arrived at Zha Village, a place with outstanding people, harmonious people and rich products.

In Yuzha Village, Nomura can be seen from a distance. Viewing the snow-capped mountains here is also an excellent visual enjoyment.

Alpine azaleas bloom from April to May every year. At that time, the streets in the village are covered with purple, and the lush trees add a touch of green, just like a watercolor painting with all the ink. , the paradise described by Tao Yuanming seems to have reappeared in the human world, giving people the illusion of being in a fairyland, and its beauty is even better than that of Nomura.

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Explore the beautiful scenery behind Shigatse

See the snow-capped peaks

Look at the canyon with beautiful grass

Look at the paradise filled with flowers