Xigaze is a prefecture level city under the jurisdiction of Tibet, and the world's highest peak - Mount Everest is here. In addition, Shigatse has ancient culture and magnificent temple buildings, and the natural landscape is particularly spectacular. So, what are the recommended scenic spots in Shigatse? Here is the ranking of Shigatse's top ten tourist attractions. Let's have a look.
10. Gonrinbozi
Gangrenboqi is the main peak of Gangdise mountain, 6656 meters above sea level. It is recognized as a sacred mountain in the world. At the same time, it is recognized as the center of the world by India, Tibetan Buddhism, Tibetan native bon and ancient Jainism. It is said that a circle around the holy mountain can wash away the sins of a lifetime. Therefore, an endless stream of believers come here every year to make a pilgrimage.
9. Panchen new palace
The new Panchen palace is one of the Panchen palaces of Tibetan Buddhist leaders. The murals here are also beautiful. The palace looks very noble and the architecture is also magnificent.
8. Flannelette glacier
Rongbu glacier is located in the Himalayas of Tibet. This glacier has two tributaries, namely east Rongbu glacier and West Rongbu glacier. There are a variety of beautiful and rare ice tower forests, ice antlers, ice bridges, ice towers and other strange things on the glacier.
7. Jiangzi Zongshan ancient castle
Jiangzi Zongshan ancient castle is actually the county government. It has a strong religious color and belongs to a palace temple. Jiangzi is just another basin. In a lush color, it is particularly eye-catching to suddenly pull up an ochre yellow stone mountain and a white wall and red topped castle on the stone mountain.
6. Little potala palace
The little potala palace is famous for its appearance like the Potala Palace in Lhasa. The terrain here is particularly good, so you can watch the scenery of Shigatse.
5. Peikucuo
Pekucuo is the largest lake in Shigatse. The lake scenery here is very charming. Especially when the weather is sunny, the lake water is bluer than the sky. Ride a bike and slowly tour around the lake. You can see the beautiful scenery when you lift your eyes.
4. Tashilumbu Temple
Zhashlunbu temple is one of the six Gelug temples. Its main hall is the tsochin hall, which is the first hall to see after entering the temple. The temple is majestic and magnificent with gorgeous carvings. It also treasures many precious cultural relics. It is a pure place of Buddhism.
3. Qudenima glacier
Qudengnima glacier has an altitude of more than 5000. It is the water source of well-known mineral water. These springs gush out of the ground after ten years and seven months of mountain circulation. It is rich in minerals and is known as the "sacred water of Tibet".
2. Karola glacier
Karola glacier is one of the three continental glaciers in Tibet and the source of the eastern Nianchu river. Karola glacier is also a scenic spot for many films, such as cloud water ballad and Red River Valley.
1. Mount Everest
Mount Everest is the world's first peak. It is the main peak of the Himalayas, with an altitude of 8844.43 meters. It is not only the highest mountain, but also the most majestic mountain, attracting countless climbers to challenge.