Tashilhunpo Monastery is the residence of the Panchen Lama and the largest monastery in the Tsang region. It houses the largest Buddha display platform in Tibet. Every year, around the 15th day of the fifth month of the Tibetan calendar, Tashilhunpo Monastery exhibits giant thangkas of the Past Buddha, Present Buddha, and Future Buddha over three days, which is quite spectacular.
Sangzhuzi Fortress
Sangzhuzi Fortress in Shigatse is located on the west side of the city. It can be reached by driving along Provincial Road 204 for about 1.5 hours. This building is now the Shigatse Museum. Due to its typical Tibetan castle style, it is also known as the 'Little Potala Palace'.
Yarlung Tsangpo River
From Lazi County, take G318 and then switch to G219. After a short drive, you will cross the Yarlung Tsangpo River. This area belongs to the middle reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, where the river surface is flat and wide, and the terrain is mainly river valley plains. The Yarlung Tsangpo River is the highest major river in the world, and the agricultural areas of the Tibet region are mainly concentrated in its basin. West of Lazi, the Yarlung Tsangpo River is collectively known as Dazhuokabu, which means 'water flowing from the mouth of a good horse'.
Everest Base Camp
A living area established to observe the core area environment of Mount Everest. There are two within China: the West Slope Base Camp is located in Tashi Dzong Township, Tingri County, Shigatse Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region; the East Slope Base Camp is located in the Gama Valley area of Qutang Township, Tingri County. It is at an altitude of 5200 meters, approximately 19 kilometers in a straight line from the summit of Mount Everest, and is a national AAAAA-level tourist area. There is also a base camp within Nepal.
Mapang Yongcuo
Drive along G219 for about 7 hours and 30 minutes to reach Baga, then turn onto G564. On the left side of the road is the sacred lake Mapang Yongcuo. This 'Invincible Blue Lake' is one of the three sacred lakes in Tibetan Buddhism and also a holy site in Hinduism. The lake has extremely high water transparency and abundant aquatic plants.
Lake Rakshastal
Lake Rakshastal, also known as the 'Ghost Lake', is separated from Lake Manasarovar by only a road, yet the scenery is vastly different. The lakeshore has almost no vegetation, and the water is not drinkable for humans or animals. On clear days, one can directly view the towering pyramid-shaped peak of Mount Kailash from Lake Rakshastal.
Mount Kailash
Mount Kailash is the main peak of the Gangdise Mountains, with an altitude of 6,656 meters. It is considered a sacred place by multiple religions and is therefore also known as the 'King of Sacred Mountains'. The peak is often shrouded in clouds and mist, and it is said that those who are fortunate enough to see it will have good luck.
