Shigatse Photos

Palkhor Monastery is located in the northeast of Gyantse County, about 100 kilometers (62.1 miles) east of Shigatse City. Palkhor Monastery is very special in Tibetan Buddhism history because in the temple, there are three sects of Tibetan Buddhism - the Gelug Sect, the Sakya Sect and the Bkav-gdam Sect. The temple is also famous for the Palkhor Tower which is the main building of the temple.

Gyantse Old Street is a small walking street in Gyantse Ancient Town. Along the two sides of the street, there are rows of old-styled Tibetan houses. The famous Zongshan Castle and Baiju temple is very close to the old street.

Tashilhunpo Monastery is located in the west of Shigatse City. Covering an area of 300,000 square meters (74 acres), it is the largest temple in Shigatse Area. Tashilhunpo Monastery earns its fame for the splendid buildings and halls, such as the Dajing Hall, Lingta Hall, Han Temple and Qiangba Temple.