BECOME A PARTNER
Tibet Roof of World
0
Your Cart
No products in the cart.
Tibet Roof of World
Facebook Threads Instagram Youtube
BECOME A PARTNER
Gateway to Mount Everest

Shigatse

Shigatse, the 2nd largest city in Tibet and it is the gateway to Mt. Everest with rich culture, spiritual and breathtaking scenic haven.

Location
Western Tibet
Altitude
3,800m
Famous For
Tashilhunpo Monastery
Gateway To
Mt. Everest

Overview

Shigatse, Tibet’s second largest city and the heart of U-Tsang (Tibet’s west), is a warm and soul-stirring plateau gem with a 600-year-old story.

Its Tibetan name means "the manor with the best soil", sitting at 3,800 meters above sea level where the Yarlung Zangbo and Nianchu Rivers meet – a fertile river valley known as one of Tibet’s "granaries", blessed with bright sunshine and gentle plateau breezes.

Culture & Spiritual Life

This is the sacred home of Panchen Rinpochen, where Tashilhunpo Monastery’s golden roofs glow softly in the morning light.

Inside the monastery, the giant bronze Maitreya Buddha stands quietly, and the air is filled with the faint scent of Tibetan incense, calming every traveler’s heart.

Shigatse is also the birthplace of Tibetan opera， local people sing and dance to traditional folk at festivals, their smiles as bright as the plateau sun.

You’ll find exquisite handcrafts here too – delicate Thangka paintings, sharp Tibetan knives, and fragrant Sakya incense, all carrying the wisdom and warmth of local artisans passed down for generations.

Natural Beauty

For nature lovers, Shigatse is the gateway to the world’s top. The majestic Mount Everest stands proudly to its south.

At Everest Base Camp, you can watch the snow-capped peak turn golden at sunrise and gaze at the starry sky that’s so clear it feels within reach.

Beyond the world’s highest peak, there are the quiet Himalayan valleys, blue plateau lakes, and vast grasslands – every view here is a pure gift from the plateau.

Travel Experience

It’s a place where sacred temples blend with pastoral life, where grand snow mountain scenery meets simple folk warmth.

More than just a travel destination, it’s a plateau home that lets you slow down and feel the true beauty of Tibet.

Need More Information?

For more information about Tibet tours and Shigatse travel, you can email us at info@tibetroofofworld.com . Our experienced local Tibetan travel experts will help you create a smooth and unforgettable Tibet travel experience.

Powered by
►
Necessary cookies enable essential site features like secure log-ins and consent preference adjustments. They do not store personal data.
None
►
Functional cookies support features like content sharing on social media, collecting feedback, and enabling third-party tools.
None
►
Analytical cookies track visitor interactions, providing insights on metrics like visitor count, bounce rate, and traffic sources.
None
►
Advertisement cookies deliver personalized ads based on your previous visits and analyze the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
None
Powered by

1: Tibet Travel Permit

Without Tibet Travel Permits, you cannot enter Tibet (Tibet Autonomous Region), China, but it is not difficult to obtain the permit, registered company like TRW, it can be easily obtain it for you if your Tibet Tour has been confirmed with a legit registered local travel company.

2: Alien Permit

Alien Travel Permit (ATP) is an additional permit which is required if your itinerary is in Gyirong, Kailash, Ngari and EBC in western part of Tibet,Tsedang,Nyinchi, Ranwo Lake, Basum Lake, Sakga or Shalu Monasteries in Shigatse area,

3: Military Permit

The Military Permits as you can see from the word, this permit is related to military department, thus, this travel document is mainly issued by the military authority in Tibet, in fact, this permit is compulsory for entering to any border regions between China and neighboring countries. Military permits are required for visiting following places in Tibet apart from TTP.

  • Ali (Far Western Tibet)
  • Guge Kingdom (Far Western Tibet)
  • Gyirong (New Border to Nepal)
  • Lake Manasarovar (Near Mt. Kailash in Far Western Tibet)
  • Kailash (Western Tibet)
  • Nyima country (Border country between Ali and Nakchu Prefecture)
  • Cochin

NOTE: This permit can apply only from Lhasa, Tibet, you don’t have to worry about it as our company (TRW) will obtain such permits on your behalf and you just need to cooperate by sending your scanned copies of China Visa/TGV and Passport to your travel consultant. If you want to know more details about Tibet Travel Permits, you can contact us at info@tibetroofofworld.com Our professional travel consultants will reply to you with their extensive knowledge and rich Tibet tour experiences

Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) is the basic required permit to travel to Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), every foreign travelers must need Tibet Travel Permit to enter to Tibet along with your Chinese Visa or Tibet Group Visa. Though it seems very hard or confusing, it just takes few simple steps, and your travel agency will do the rest.

Tibet Travel Permit is mainly obtained from Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa, Tibet, which contains the tourist’s information and confirmed itineraries.

According to the latest Chinese regulations for foreign visitors, passports must have a validity of six months (at least) to apply for a Chinese visa. This requirement also applies when traveling to Tibet along with Tibet Travel Permit.

W @