Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet, is the center of the post-Tibet. And it is also the place where the Panchen Lama was stationed in the past. In addition, there is also the Tashilhunpo Monastery. At the same time, it is also an important border which connects Nepal, India and Bhutan. There are many ports such as Zhangmu, Gyirong and Yadong. Here you can enjoy a more simple Tibetan life and understand the Tibetan culture. Apart from the Tashilhunpo Temple and Zongshan ruins in the urban area, there is also the world's highest peak, Mount Qomolangma, all of which are important tourist attractions in Shigatse.
Altitude is the most concerned issue for visitors to Shigatse. This article will provide tourists with some suggestions.
The average altitude of Shigatse city is about 3,800 meters above sea level, slightly higher than the altitude of Lhasa which is 3,600 meters above sea level. Many scenic spots in the city, such as Tashilhunpo Temple and the little Potala Palace, are about 3,800 meters above sea level.
Shigatse covers a wide area, including 5,200 meters of Everest Base Camp, 3,900 meters of Baiju Temple, and 5,400 meters of Karola Glacier. The altitude of Everest Base Camp is about 5,200 meters, but this is not the highest altitude in Tibet's scenic area.The altitude of the Karola Glacier is 5,400 meters. The observation platform of the snow-capped mountain at the peak of the world's 8,000m also reaches an altitude of 5,230 meters at the pass of Wula Mountain.
If you want to travel to Shigatse, you are supposed to stay in Lhasa with the relatively low altitude for about 3 days in advance so that you can adapt to the altitude. After the symptoms of altitude sickness are alleviated, you can continue to travel to Shigatse. Our agency will arrange the trip for the tourists and leave enough time for visitors to adapt to the weather and climate in Tibet. The journey of Tibet will start after adjusting well.
1. Ensure you are in good health before traveling to Tibet and you are free from colds, cardiovascular diseases, etc. Traveling to Tibet is not restricted by age, but there are certain requirements on the physical health of tourists.
2. It's advised to stay in Lhasa for about three days to ensure that you can adapt to the altitude sickness and then go to Shigatse.
3. Choose the most comfortable way for you to travel. If you have motion sickness or other uncomfortable feelings, you can choose a more spacious car or travel by train. Our customized tour can provide you with the most comfortable service.
Generally speaking, as long as the symptoms of altitude sickness did not increase during the adjustment period in Lhasa, there will be no severe altitude sickness in the subsequent trip. Mild symptoms such as dizziness are normal and don't affect the journey too much. According to our years of tour experience, as long as you do not have cardiovascular diseases, cold and you are healthy when entering Tibet, the tourist attractions of Tibet will not pose too much threat to your health.
If the symptoms of altitude sickness occur during a trip to Shigatse, it’s advised to do as follows:
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