Shigatse is a prosperous Buddhism city as it is the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama. In the past it was the most important political and cultural center of Tsang. A series of majestic buildings added strength to its political status. Nowadays, these buildings, the former symbols of power, have been converted into tourist highlights of the city. These cultural relics, especially the monasteries, with their mystery and rich holy color tell the history of Shigatse and show the status of Buddhism in people's lives. In addition to the cultural relics, Shigatse occupies a charming high-plateau land with attractive natural beauty. The complex landscape of this region endows it with various natural tourism resources. Many special types of natural scenery like Mount Qomolangma (Mt. Everest), the world's highest peak and other snow-capped high peaks add much charm to this remote land.
Shigatse is a prosperous Buddhism city as it is the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama. In the past it was the most important political and cultural center of Tsang. A series of majestic buildings added strength to its political status. Nowadays, these buildings, the former symbols of power, have been converted into tourist highlights of the city. These cultural relics, especially the monasteries, with their mystery and rich holy color tell the history of Shigatse and show the status of Buddhism in people's lives. In addition to the cultural relics, Shigatse occupies a charming high-plateau land with attractive natural beauty. The complex landscape of this region endows it with various natural tourism resources. Many special types of natural scenery like Mount Qomolangma (Mt. Everest), the world's highest peak and other snow-capped high peaks add much charm to this remote land.
Tashilhunpo Monastery:
The famous Tashilhunpo (Monastic City) is situated in Shigatse. It is one of the principal monastery of Tsang Province, is one of the great six centers of the Gelugpa Sect and one of the largest, most vibrant monastery in Tibet, the only one that does justice to the term “Monastic city”. It was founded in 1447 by Tsong Khapa’s nephew and disciple, Gendundrub, the first Dalai Lama; it was substantially enlarged under the fourth Panchen Lama, Lobsang Chokyi Gyaltsen (1570-1662).
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Shigatse is one of the biggest cities of Tibet and known as an official throne of Panchen Lamas. Various unknown pilgrimage start from here. Near Shigatse are the Wuyuk and Tobgyal Valleys, home to highly respected Buddhist and Bonpo institutions.
