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Built in 1447, the Tashilhungpo (meaning auspicious Sumeru) Monastery is located on the southern slope of the Nyima Mountain to the west of Xigaze City in Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. It is one of the "Four Famous Monasteries" of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, the other three being Sera, Zhaibung, and Gandain in Lhasa. According to historical documents, the Tashilhungpo Monastery was built under the supervision of the first Dalai Lama Genden Zhuba, a disciple of Master Tsong Khapa, founder of the Gelug Sect (Yellow Sect). When the fourth Panchen Lobsan Qoigyi, titled by the Qing (1644-1911) emperor, became the abbot, it was expanded to a large scale. Since then, the monastery has become the residence of the Panchen Lama. Listed as a key relic under state protection by the State Council on March 4, 1961, the monastery occupies 150,000 square meters. Facing south, the complex is built symmetrically against the Nyima Mountain. Its wall, over 3,000 meters long and built according to the topography of the mountain, surrounds 57 buildings, or more than 3,600 rooms. The earliest building in the monastery is the Coqen Hall, whose construction lasted 12 years. Inside are 48 red pillars that support the ceiling. In the center sits the Panchen's throne. To the left of the hall is the Maitreya Buddha Hall, with an 11-meter-tall, benevolent-looking Maitreya statue inside. To Coqen's right is the Tara Hall, containing a two-meter-tall bronze statue of the White Tara and two clay statues of the Green Tara (Tara referring to Buddha types). The interior is decorated with schist collected at the foot of the Himalayas and radiates a peaceful aura. In front of the hall is a 600-square-meter area where the Panchen gives Buddhist lectures and lamas discuss Buddhist scriptures. On the surrounding stonewalls are engravings of Buddha, the four Heavenly Kings, the 18 arhats, and 1,000 statues of Buddha with different facial expressions. In the middle of the northern wall, there are engraved images of sages such as Tsong Khapa, 80 senior monks, variously styled flying apsaras (spirits), and Bodhisattva (one with perfect knowledge). Gyinalhakang, the Han Chinese Buddhist Temple, houses many gifts to the Panchen -- such as ancient porcelain wares, gold and silver goblets, tea sets, bowls and plates, jade containers, and refined fabrics -- from the Chinese emperors of past dynasties. The earliest objects, the nine bronze Buddha statues, are said to had been brought to Tibet by Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). A red Tara bronze statue is reportedly from the Yuan Dynasty (1206-1368). A 16.5-jin gold seal, inscribed with the three languages of Chinese, Mongolian, and Tibetan, is a gift from an emperor of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). There are also Buddhist beads made of precious stone, imperial mandates, and Buddhist scriptures. Inside the hall hangs a huge picture of a Qing-dynasty emperor dressed in a kasaya (loose-fitting robe) and holding a Dharma wheel. Before the picture is a tablet inscribed with "Long live Emperor Daoguang" (who reigned from 1821-1851). Whenever the emperor issued a decree, the Panchen would kowtow before the tablet to express his gratitude after receiving it. The side hall of the Han Chinese Buddhist Temple is the meeting room where the Qing grand minister resident of Tibet and the Panchen used to meet. West of the Tashilhungpo Monastery is the Maitreya Buddha Hall, which was built in 1914 under the supervision of the 9th Panchen Qoigyi Nyima. The hall is 30 meters high and covers 862 square meters. In the hall, the bronze statue of Maitreya Buddha is the largest of its kind in the world. The statue used 6,700 taels (268 kilograms) of gold and 115,000-odd kilograms of copper. The 26.2-meter-high statue sits on a 3.8-meter-high lotus seat. Its shoulder is 11.4 meters wide; foot, 4.2 meters long; hand, 1.6 meters wide; middle finger, 1.6 meters long; and ear, 2.8 meters long. Between his eyes are inlaid 1,400 pieces of diamond of various sizes, pearls, amber, coral, and other precious stones. In 1985, the State Council allocated special funds to renovate the divine pagoda of the 5th to 9th Panchen Lamas, which had been destroyed. Under the personal supervision of the 10th Panchen, the sacrificial hall built to the memory of past Panchen Lamas was named Tashinamgyi (Auspicious Heaven), which opened on January 22, 1988. The whole project lasted three years and eight months. Covering a floor space of about 2,000 square meters, the hall is 33.7 meters high, and houses the 11.52-meter-high divine pagoda. The gilded pagoda, solemnly and grandly decorated, is covered with a layer of silver and inlaid with precious stones. The remains of the Panchen Lamas in five sandalwood boxes are placed inside. In the hall's center is the bronze statue of the 9th Panchen Qoigyi Nyima, while the walls of the hall present murals depicting the contributions of famous lamas of different sects. The 10th Panchen Erdeni Qoigyi Gyaincain passed away on an inspection tour to Xigaze on January 20, 1989. Three days later, the State Council decided to build a sacrificial hall and a stupa to enshrine the body of the 10th Panchen Lama for people to pay their respects and to memorialize his love for the country and his devotion to Tibetan Buddhism. After the design was carefully chosen, the construction started on September 20, 1990. The state allocated 64.24 million yuan (US$7.93 million) of special funds, and 614 kilograms of gold and 275 kilograms of silver for the hall's construction. The project lasted three years. A grand inaugural ceremony was held on September 4, 1993 and the hall was named Shesongnamgyi, meaning sacrificial hall for the three sages of Paradise, Human World, and Nether World. On August 30, 1993, the body of the 10th Panchen Lama was moved into the stupa. The body was first put in a sandalwood bier, which was then put into a specially made safety cabinet and finally moved into the Precious Bottle in the stupa. At the entrance is a life-size statue of the 10th Panchen Lama. Around the body are a variety of religious articles, such as a kasaya, tangka painting scrolls, Buddha statues, and scriptures. The Tashilhungpo Monastery boasts priceless Buddha statues, Buddha stupas (shrines), and tangka paintings, as well as handwritten Pattra Leaf Sutra (literature), and Gangyur written in gold power ink. In addition, it has a rich collection of porcelain, enamel, and glassware passed down from various dynasties. Frescoes in the Tashilhungpo Monastery are unique in that they feature changing shapes and bright colors, constituting another masterpiece of Tibetan Buddhist art. All these are valuable for Tibetan studies.
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Shigatse connects with three countries of Nepal, Bhutan and Sikkim in the south, Ngari in the west, Nagqu in the north and Lhasa and Shannan in the east. It occupies an area of 176,000 square kilometers, the latitude being between 82'E and 92'20''E and longitude between 27'23''N and 31'49''N. It is 800 kilometers from east to west and 220 kilometers from north to south, with a border of 1,354 kilometers. Historically, Shigatse was called Tsang, which was an important administrative district of Tibet. During the reign of the Tubo Kingdom, the ruling class divided its central part into two divisions of Wei and Tsang,according to geographic conditions.Tsang,with Shigatse as its center, was again divided into Yeru (present-day Nyang Qu River area) and Rulha(present-day upper reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River). The area extends to Gamba La Mountains in the east and Kangdese Mountains in the west. Because Tsang is located mostly along the upper Yarlung Zangbo River, it was also called Houtsang, a name still used today. In the 13th century, the Yuan Dynasty divided Tibet into thirteen 10,000 household units, and Shigatse had six namely, Qoimai, Xalhu, Jigmei, Lhadoiqain, Lhadoilho and Xangba. During the reign of the Pagmo Zhuba Kingdom, this organizational system in Tibet was abolished and replaced with 13 zongs (counties).Shigatse had also set up counties like Rinbung, Shigatse, Bainang and Gyangze. Early the last century, the Tibetan government promoted Shigatse to the level of gyizong (district), which had under its jurisdiction 16 counties and 30 or so independent shikas(manor). After the Peaceful Liberation of Tibet in 1951, two branch Working Committees were established in Shigatse and Gyangze, respectively. In 1956, an administrative office at the district level was established. In 1959,the Prefectural Commissioner's Office was set up in Shigatse and Gyangze, respectively. In 1964, the two offices merged into one and was named Shigatse Prefectural Commissioner's Office, and renamed in 1978 as Shigatse Administrative Office. Under the jurisdiction of Shigatse Administrative Office are the city of Shigatse at the county level, 17 counties of Gyangze, Bainang, Kangma, Yadong, Rinbung, Namling, Xitongmoin, Larze, Sagya, Kamba, Dinggye, Tingri, Nyalam, Gyilung, Ngamring, Saga, Zongba, and Zham port, the largest State trade port in Tibet. In the district are 218 townships (including 12 towns), 1,752 villagers committees and 28 urban residents committees. Included in a population of 609,228 in 1997 were 554,704, or 91.1 percent farmers and herdsmen. Tibetans formed 97 percent of the population, and the other 3 percent was composed of Han Chinese and other 15 ethnic groups, such as Hui, Monggol, Tu, Manchu, Miao and Zhuang. There were 1,875 Xia'erba people. The population in Shigatse forms one-fourth of the population in the Tibet Autonomous Region, and the density of population is 3.3 people per square kilometer. Most of the people live in the Yarlung Zangbo River area, and the western pastoral area is sparsely inhabited. Shigatse is located mostly between the middle of the Himalayas and the middle of the Kangdese-Nyainqentanglha ranges. The southern and northern terrains are high, while the South Tibet Plateau and the Yarlung Zangbo River constitute the low-lying middle area. Formed basically of high mountains, wide valleys, lakes and basins, this land has a varied topography with an average elevation of more than 4,000 meters. The Himalayas, which stretch across southern Shigatse, is the youngest and highest mountain range in the world, with an average elevation of more than 6,000 meters. In that area, five peaks are more than 8,000 meters high namely, Mount Qomolangma (8,848.13 meters), Mount Lhoze(8,516 meters),Mount Kab(8,463 meters), Mount Qowowuyag (8,201 meters) and Mount Xixabangma (8,012 meters). Mount Qomolangma, located on the border between Shigatse and Nepel, is the world's highest peak, the roof of the world. In addition are 14 peaks that stand more than 7,000 meters above sea level. Besides those mentioned above are high mountains such as Karru La, Gyaco La, Ma La, Zom La, Lhagyi and Mari La. All these mountains are spectacular natural views ideal for sightseeing, exploring and conducting scientific investigations.
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Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, covers an area of 544 square kilometers and is "The Land of Gods" in Tibetan, sits on the north bank of River Lhasa, a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangbo River, at an altitude of 3,700 meters. It has a history of over 13 centuries. With more than 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, Lhasa is famed as " the City of Sunshine". It is the capital of Tibet Autonomous Region and the center of Tibet's political, economic, cultural and religious activities. There are many historic sites and famous relics in the city proper and its suburbs, among which the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and Ganden Monastery are world famous. |
Within the boundary of Nankartse County, Yamzhog Yumco covers an area of 678-square kilometers, at 4,441 meters above sea level. It is one of three holy lakes, the others being Namtso and Mampang Yumco. It is the largest inland lake at the northern foot of the Himalayas.
Yamzhog means upper pastureland and "co" mans Lake in Tibetan. When overlooking the Yamzhog Yumco Lake, one might envision a gigantic sapphire within surrounding mountains.
The lake has nine islands, of which one houses the famous Samding Monastery -- a Nyinmapa monastery. This monastery is the only Tibetan monastery to be headed by a female reincarnation. Since it is not a nunnery, its female abbot heads a community of about 30 monks.
The Yamzhog Yumco Lake is rich in hydroelectric power. The drop between the lake surface to the Yarlung Tsangpo River at the foot of the mountain falls more than 800 meters. The Yamzhog Yumco Power Station at such a high altitude is well known in the world.
The charming lake produces abundant fish resources. In the lake and the surrounding expansive pastures, animals and birds grow with vitality. There are dozens of lake islets where birds perch. Shepherds ferry their sheep flocks to the islets during herding season since no wild animals are found there. The sheep return in winter.
Today, both pilgrims and tourists can be seen walking along the lake's perimeter, enjoying the diversified fauna and flora, admiring the snow-capped mountains in the distance and visiting the villages scattered along the shore.
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Located about 90 kilometers west of Gongbo'gyamda County, the Basum Lake is an alpine lake at the middle and upper reaches of the Ba River, which is the largest tributary of the Nyang River. The lake surface is on average about 3,538 meters above sea level. The lake covers an area of 25.9 square kilometers. The deepest part is about 60 meters from the surface. The blue, limpid lake water and the verdant mountain around the lake combine into a charming scene that can be compared with those in Switzerland.
In summer and autumn, when flowers bloom and the air is filled with their fragrance, bees and butterflies are seen shuttling and fluttering among them. Bears, leopards, goats, musk deer, Tibetan snow roosters and other wild animals look for food and sport in the forest. An islet in the center of the lake is an enormous "sheep-back stone" left by glaciation eons ago. Following the direction of the glacier's movement, one can discern distinct traces. On the islet stands a monastery of the Yellow Sect, which was built in the 17th century.
Going upstream from the Basum Lake to the source of the mainstream and the tributaries, one can see large mountain glaciers. With abundant snow, the long tongues of the lakes often stretch into the lush and green forest, the white snow shining through green trees. The bank of the lake is dotted with small villas of unique shapes, making a beautiful and comfortable holiday village.
In 1997, the Basum Lake was listed by the World Tourist Organization as one of the world's best tourist spots.
Lake Rawo-tso
The Rawo-tso, Ranwu Lake in Chinese is a perfect blending of the Swiss Alps snow peaks and glaciers and the streams in Jiuzaigou (a pretty town in central China). Just as depicted in the diary of Mr. Zhang Qingsong (a known professor from the School of Geography, Chinese Academy of Science who has set foot on all the three poles of the planet): 'in my first journey to Tibet in 1975, I took a bus down the Sichuan-Tibet Highway from Chendu to Lhasa. After passing the Henduan Moutain Range, the valleys of the Rivers of Jinsha, Lanchang and Lu, I stayed in the Ranwu Garrison overnight, the poetic scenery of the Ranwu Lake drove away all my fatigues. How amazing are those upright high peaks, white glacier, blue lake water, green grassland, floating white clouds, lush forest Ў'
The Ranwu Lake, the largest in southeast of Tibet, is in the Village of Ran about 130 km from Pomi. The lake, 3,800 meters above the sea level, has a water area of 22 square kilometers. On the bus ride from the Pasho, Chamdo down the Sichuan-Tibet Highway 318, you will see a corner of the lake. This is the most dangerous highway in China.
The Ranwu Lake is surrounded by many scenic highlights. The Snow Mountain in the southwest, the Azhagongla Glacier in the south and the Bosula Peak in the northeast. The melted snow and ice supply the lake with sufficient water and are also the source of many rivers such as Yarlong Tsangpo. The green grassland around the lake, the sky-blue lake water and the white snow mountains constitute a very pretty watercolor. The Amucuo Lake shrinks westwards and finally became a river valley. Its water takes on different colors in different seasons of a year and the water surface is dotted with isles or reefs.
Many of the peaks surrounding the lake are over 5, 000 meters high and thus permanently locked with glaciers. The foot of these peaks, however, is green with pines and cypresses. The lake is especially womanish and tranquil in the arms of the peaks, whose beauty goes beyond words. The browsing herds of cattle and sheep, the barley paddy, bean and cabbage field form an oil painting that can be seen no elsewhere.
Some tourists camp at Rawu lake overnight. But the everning and early morning it will be very cold.
Mt. Everest (Mt. Qomolangma)
Mt. Everest (Mt. Qomolangma), the world's highest mountain with a height of 8844.43 metres (about 9672.39 yards), is the main peak of the Himalaya mountain range. Found in Tibet's Tingri County, it is known in Tibetan by the name, 'Mt. Qomolangma'. Qomolangma, which signifies 'Goddess the Third' in the Tibetan language, is a fitting moniker for the mountain given its pyramidal shape and its almost holy dimensions. Countless glaciers cover its surface all the year round, the longest of which extends over a distance of more than 26 kilometers (about 16 miles). Thanks to her raggedness and mightiness, the Mt. Everest is a desired destination for mountaineering enthusiasts and professional athletes.
The Mt. Everest Natural Reserve Area
The Mt. Everest Natural Reserve Area borders the Tibet Autonomous Region and Nepal, and covers a total area of about 13,050 square miles. The Mt. Everest Natural Reserve Area takes the Mt. Everest as the main role and other vegetations as the attachment. There are various kinds of angiosperms, gymnosperms, ferns, lichens, epiphyte, and so on. More than 50 kinds of wild beasts and over 200 sorts of birds live there. The snow leopard is the chosen animal symbol for the entire reserve area. Thick virgin forests, precious trees, massive glaciers are all in abundance.
Getting there:
You can take shuttle bus from Shigatse or Lhatse to New Tingri (Tingri County is divided into two parts: the old Tingri and the new Tingri), and then, walk the 100 meter (about 109 yards) to Mt. Everest. The best choice is to rent a car from Lhasa to get to the reserve area.
Accommodation:
Rongbuk Monastery is the only place where you can lodge around the Mt. Everest area. The cost is about CNY 25 for each bed. In fact Rongbuk Monastery is a good site to enjoy the beauty of the Mt. Everest both in the morning and at dusk.
Tip:
Anyone who wants to visit Mt. Everest must obtain the appropriate travel permit.
Admission fee: CNY 180 for The Mt. Everest Natural Reserve Area
Hours of operation: 08:30-17:30
The Big Turn of the Yarlung Zangbo River
The Yarlung Zangbo River originates from the middle section of the northern slope of the Himalaya Mountain with an elevation of more than 6,000 meters. It turns south suddenly in Mainling County and cuts the Himalaya Mountain into two sections. Then the river runs through a narrow passage between the two 7,000 meter high peaks of Namjagbarwa and Jialabailei. Its flow averages 1,000 cubic meters per second year round. In one section less than 1,000 meters, the drop is more than 300 meters and its current velocity is more than 18 meters per second. Here is the Yarlung Zangbo Canyon, the first one in the world. Standing by it, you will feel the fascination of the nature, including the precipitous cliffs, hot springs, waterfalls, primeval forests, rare plants and animals.
It takes one month to go through the Yarlung Zangbo Canyon. From July to October is the season for entering the canyon.
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May 15, 2010, 04:42 PMTibet China Travel Service -----Beijing Office
Tibettour : http://www.tibet-tours.cn
Tel：0086-10-51938552/ 51938553
0086-1051938570 51938571
Fax：0086-10-51938553
E-mail:Tibettour01@yahoo.cn
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Web: http://www.tibet-tours.cn
Address：5th floor, MachineryBuilding, NO.248 Guanganmen Wai Street, Xuanwu district, Beijing
Contents
Company Profile
Main Services we offered
Tibet tour
About Tibet
-Tibet introduction
-Tibet attractions
Tibettour : http://www.tibet-tours.cn
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Company profile
China Travel Service---CTS （original Lhasa branch of China, founded in 1987），the Tibet Tourism Corporation, Tibet Qomolangma Tourism Limited, is the earliest established and the largest international travel agency in Tibet. After merged with the Tibet Tourism Corporation in 1989, and with Tibet Qomolangma Tourism Company in 2001, CTS becomes the only travel agency in Tibet to organize the Chinese citizens travel abroad. The subordinate departments of CTS as below： The Managing Director Office, The Finance Department, Sales Department, the outbound tour Department, Tourist Guides Department, Transportation Department, the Personnel Department, The Labor Union and so on .CTS has an experienced and well-trained English, Japanese, German, French and Spanish guide team with more than 30 guides. And it has all kinds of imported off-road vehicles, vans totally more than 30 vehicles. CTS sets office in Nepal, Hong Kong, Beijing and Chongqing. We are maintaining extensive business cooperation with many travel agencies at home and abroad and also receive and organize people form all over the world to travel in Tibet. We also provide the service of traveling and business visiting to Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macao and other area in all over the world for the domestic citizens. Dozens of different characteristic tour routes were presented by us for you to choose. We can also design and make different itinerary for you according to your requirements. Full of human service concept, advanced management, reasonable and preferential prices will take you to experience a wonderful romantic trip in the snowy land --Tibet. Warmly welcome guests from all over the world to Tibet for traveling.
Beijing office of Tibet China Travel Service is the only company in Beijing authorized by Tibet China Travel Service. Our characteristics service is for the traveling from Beijing – Tibet. Professional tour guides, professional ticket booking, professional career spirit, we will take you to Tibet with the best professional service The snowy land welcome for your visiting ...
Main Services we offered
Services offered by Beijing Office of Tibet China Travel Service as following:
Beijing--Tibet tour (Team/Individual tourist from domestic and abroad of China )
Assisting you with the application for Tibet Entry Permit ;
Pre-designed Tibet Tour package booking
Discount hotel booking in Beijing and Tibet
Car Rental in Tibet
Guide services in English, French, German, Japanese and other languages for Tibet traveling
Train Tickets booking within China
Domestic and international Flights ticket booking
Tibet tour
Tibet Classic Tour
Tibet Red River Travel
train/train 10days train/plan 8days plan/plan6days
Lhasa , Potala Palace , Jokhang Temple, Barkhore Street , Namtso ,Yangbajing, Yamdrotso Lake , Tashilhungpo Monastery, Palkor Chode,Shigatse
Tibet charm
Train/train 10days train/plan 8days plan/plan 6days
Lhasa , Potala Palace , Jokhang Temple, Barkhore Street , Namtso ,Yangbajing, Basongtso,. Huge Cypress park, Nyingchi
Tibet panoramic view
Train/train 12days train/plan 10days plan/plan8days
Lhasa , Potala Palace , Jokhang Temple, Barkhore Street , Namtso ,Yangbajing, Yamdrotso Lake , Tashilhungpo Monastery, Palkor Chode,Shigatse, Basongtso. Huge Cypress Park,Nyingchi.
Challenge Mt. Everest (Mt. Qomolangma)
Train/train 12days train/plan 10days plan/plan8days
Lhasa , Potala Palace , Jokhang Temple, Barkhore Street , Namtso ,Yangbajing, Yamdrotso Lake , Tashilhungpo Monastery, Palkor Chode,Shigatse, Mt. Everest (Mt. Qomolangma) .
Paradisiacal traveling
Train/train 12days train/plan 10days plan/plan8days
Potala Palace , Jokhang Temple, Namtso ,Yangbajing, Basongtso,. Renbiao Ciren,Bomi , Rawo-tso Lake ,Nanjiabawa .Huge Cypress village, Nyingchi
Tibet tour
Sightseeing Tour
The Soul of Tibet
The oldest Tibetan monastery Samye. Yumbulakhang - castle of the first Tibetan king. Beautiful Yamdrok Lake. Cultural highlights of Gyantse, Shigatse and Lhasa
Tibet Classic
Cultural highlights of Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse Beautiful Yamdrok Lake
Holy City Lhasa
Cultural highlights of Lhasa. Grand Potala Palace - landmark of Lhasa. Jokhang - the holiest monastery in Tibet. Monasteries Drepung and Sera.
Trekking tour
Tibet Ganden to Samye Trekking tour 10 Days
A trekking from Ganden to Samye is the most popular trekking route in Tibet. During this trek, you will see lakes, beautiful alpine forests and meadows, as well as two centres of Tibetan religious culture. The best time for this trekking is from May to Mid of Oct. Summer will be wet but the mountians are at their greenest and wild flowers spangle the alpine meadows. Before your start this trekking you need a couple of days at Lhasa to acclimatise.
Everest Base Camp Trekking Tour 12 Days
In this 12 days tour,you will not only have a chance to see the beauty of the Lhasa city,such as:Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Sera Monastery,Drepung Monastery,but also can have a look of Yamdroktso Lake,Tashilunpo Monastery,Rongphu Monastery and you even can have a more specific view of the life of the Everest Base Camp and do lots of trekking around Everest Base Camp which will make you never want to leave.
Namtso Lake 12 days trekking tour
In this 12 days tour,you will not only see the the most famous Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Sera Monastery,Drepung Monastery,but also see some famous touring sites such as:Yumbulakang,Trundruk Monastery,and Samye Monastery you even can do lots of trekking around the monasteries.In a word,all these touring sites which make you have a fabulous view about Tibet and never to forget.
Tibet tour
Everest Base Camp Tour
Everst Base Camp 8 day Flight Tour
In this 8 days tour,you will not only have a chance to see the beauty of the Lhasa city,such as:Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Sera Monastery,Drepung Monastery,but also you can have a look of Yamdroktso Lake,Tashilunpo Monastery,Rongphu Monastery and you even can have a more specific view of the life of the Everest Base Camp.
Mt. Evrest Base Camp and Namtso lake 9 day tour
In this 9 days tour,you will not only have a chance to see the beauty of the Lhasa city,such as:Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Sera Monastery,Drepung Monastery,but also can have a look of Yamdroktso Lake,Tashilunpo Monastery,Rongphu Monastery and you even can have a more specific view of the life of the Everest Base Camp.At the end of this tour,you will have a chance to visit Namtso Lake which is the highest salt lake in the world and the one of the three holy lakes in Tibet to enjoy the warmth of Yanpachen Hot-spring.
Lhasa/Tsedang / Yamdrok Lake/Gyantse/Shigatse/E.B.C 10 Day tour
In this 10 days tour,you can see the beauty of Lhasa city about 2 days such as:Potola Palace, Johkang temple,Barkor Market,Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery.At the same time,you can have a look of the beauty of Tsedang which is calles as the cradle of the Tibetan Civiliation:Samye Monastery,then drive to Shigatse,to visit Tashilunpo Monastery,Rongphu Monastery and have a more specific view about Everest Base Camp.
Tibet Culture Tour
Sky Road train to Tibet 9 day tour
Qinghai-Tibet Railway is the world's highest railway. During this tour, you will see some central tibet valleys and countryside sceneries. Along the way visit monasteries, enjoy hot-spring, also the Holy lake Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse famous Kumpum Stupa and the impressive the seat of Panchen Lama Tashilhunpo Monastery. You will learn more about tibetan religious and the Tsang area life style.
Lhasa/Gyantse/Shigatse 6 day trip
In this tour you will not only visit the World Heritage Sites of the Potala and Jokhang Temple, the monasteries Drepung and Sera in Lhasa, but also the Holy lake Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse famous Kumpum Stupa and the impressive the seat of Panchen Lama Tashilhunpo Monastery. You will learn more about tibetan religious and the Tsang area life style.
Lhasa/ Nyingchi/ Namtso/ Shigatse/ Gyangtse/ Lhasa 9 Day tour
The tour covers holy city Lhasa--Potala palace ,Jokhang temple, Barkhor Street,Nyingchi - Yangbache - Namtso - Shigatse -Gyangtse - Yamdrok Lake
About Tibet
1、General introduction
Tibet --- the Roof of the world with the Highest SnoMountain, Mysterious Ancient History and Tibet Culture, the pure blue sky and kindly Tibetan person ...
Lhasa,The capital of China's Tibet Autonomous Region, has a history of more than 1,300 years. It is the political, economic, cultural and transport center of the region. Lhasa covers an area of close to 30,000 square km. It has a downtown of 544 square km and a population of 400,000; 140,000 of its people live in the downtown area. Lhasa is home to the Tibetan, Han, and Hui peoples, as well as many other ethnic groups, but the Tibetan ethnic group makes up 87 percent of the total population.
Another famous area is Shigatse. Historically, Shigatse was called Tsang, which was an important administrative district of Tibet. The Himalayas, which stretch across southern Shigatse, is the youngest and highest mountain range in the world, with an average elevation of more than 6,000 meters. In that area, five peaks are more than 8,000 meters high .
About Tibet
2. Tibet attractions
Potala Palace
Jokhang Temple
Namtso Lake
Tashilhungpo Monastery
Yamdrotso Lake
Basongtso Lake
Rawo-tso Lake
Mt. Everest (Mt. Qomolangma)
Yarlung Zangbo River
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Tibettour : http://www.tibet-tours.cn
Tel：0086-10-51938552/ 51938553
0086-1051938570 51938571
Fax：0086-10-51938553
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Contents
Company Profile
Main Services we offered
Tibet tour
About Tibet
-Tibet introduction
-Tibet attractions
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Company profile
China Travel Service---CTS （original Lhasa branch of China, founded in 1987），the Tibet Tourism Corporation, Tibet Qomolangma Tourism Limited, is the earliest established and the largest international travel agency in Tibet. After merged with the Tibet Tourism Corporation in 1989, and with Tibet Qomolangma Tourism Company in 2001, CTS becomes the only travel agency in Tibet to organize the Chinese citizens travel abroad. The subordinate departments of CTS as below： The Managing Director Office, The Finance Department, Sales Department, the outbound tour Department, Tourist Guides Department, Transportation Department, the Personnel Department, The Labor Union and so on .CTS has an experienced and well-trained English, Japanese, German, French and Spanish guide team with more than 30 guides. And it has all kinds of imported off-road vehicles, vans totally more than 30 vehicles. CTS sets office in Nepal, Hong Kong, Beijing and Chongqing. We are maintaining extensive business cooperation with many travel agencies at home and abroad and also receive and organize people form all over the world to travel in Tibet. We also provide the service of traveling and business visiting to Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macao and other area in all over the world for the domestic citizens. Dozens of different characteristic tour routes were presented by us for you to choose. We can also design and make different itinerary for you according to your requirements. Full of human service concept, advanced management, reasonable and preferential prices will take you to experience a wonderful romantic trip in the snowy land --Tibet. Warmly welcome guests from all over the world to Tibet for traveling.
Beijing office of Tibet China Travel Service is the only company in Beijing authorized by Tibet China Travel Service. Our characteristics service is for the traveling from Beijing – Tibet. Professional tour guides, professional ticket booking, professional career spirit, we will take you to Tibet with the best professional service The snowy land welcome for your visiting ...
Main Services we offered
Services offered by Beijing Office of Tibet China Travel Service as following:
Beijing--Tibet tour (Team/Individual tourist from domestic and abroad of China )
Assisting you with the application for Tibet Entry Permit ;
Pre-designed Tibet Tour package booking
Discount hotel booking in Beijing and Tibet
Car Rental in Tibet
Guide services in English, French, German, Japanese and other languages for Tibet traveling
Train Tickets booking within China
Domestic and international Flights ticket booking
Tibet tour
Tibet Classic Tour
Tibet Red River Travel
train/train 10days train/plan 8days plan/plan6days
Lhasa , Potala Palace , Jokhang Temple, Barkhore Street , Namtso ,Yangbajing, Yamdrotso Lake , Tashilhungpo Monastery, Palkor Chode,Shigatse
Tibet charm
Train/train 10days train/plan 8days plan/plan 6days
Lhasa , Potala Palace , Jokhang Temple, Barkhore Street , Namtso ,Yangbajing, Basongtso,. Huge Cypress park, Nyingchi
Tibet panoramic view
Train/train 12days train/plan 10days plan/plan8days
Lhasa , Potala Palace , Jokhang Temple, Barkhore Street , Namtso ,Yangbajing, Yamdrotso Lake , Tashilhungpo Monastery, Palkor Chode,Shigatse, Basongtso. Huge Cypress Park,Nyingchi.
Challenge Mt. Everest (Mt. Qomolangma)
Train/train 12days train/plan 10days plan/plan8days
Lhasa , Potala Palace , Jokhang Temple, Barkhore Street , Namtso ,Yangbajing, Yamdrotso Lake , Tashilhungpo Monastery, Palkor Chode,Shigatse, Mt. Everest (Mt. Qomolangma) .
Paradisiacal traveling
Train/train 12days train/plan 10days plan/plan8days
Potala Palace , Jokhang Temple, Namtso ,Yangbajing, Basongtso,. Renbiao Ciren,Bomi , Rawo-tso Lake ,Nanjiabawa .Huge Cypress village, Nyingchi
Tibet tour
Sightseeing Tour
The Soul of Tibet
The oldest Tibetan monastery Samye. Yumbulakhang - castle of the first Tibetan king. Beautiful Yamdrok Lake. Cultural highlights of Gyantse, Shigatse and Lhasa
Tibet Classic
Cultural highlights of Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse Beautiful Yamdrok Lake
Holy City Lhasa
Cultural highlights of Lhasa. Grand Potala Palace - landmark of Lhasa. Jokhang - the holiest monastery in Tibet. Monasteries Drepung and Sera.
Trekking tour
Tibet Ganden to Samye Trekking tour 10 Days
A trekking from Ganden to Samye is the most popular trekking route in Tibet. During this trek, you will see lakes, beautiful alpine forests and meadows, as well as two centres of Tibetan religious culture. The best time for this trekking is from May to Mid of Oct. Summer will be wet but the mountians are at their greenest and wild flowers spangle the alpine meadows. Before your start this trekking you need a couple of days at Lhasa to acclimatise.
Everest Base Camp Trekking Tour 12 Days
In this 12 days tour,you will not only have a chance to see the beauty of the Lhasa city,such as:Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Sera Monastery,Drepung Monastery,but also can have a look of Yamdroktso Lake,Tashilunpo Monastery,Rongphu Monastery and you even can have a more specific view of the life of the Everest Base Camp and do lots of trekking around Everest Base Camp which will make you never want to leave.
Namtso Lake 12 days trekking tour
In this 12 days tour,you will not only see the the most famous Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Sera Monastery,Drepung Monastery,but also see some famous touring sites such as:Yumbulakang,Trundruk Monastery,and Samye Monastery you even can do lots of trekking around the monasteries.In a word,all these touring sites which make you have a fabulous view about Tibet and never to forget.
Tibet tour
Everest Base Camp Tour
Everst Base Camp 8 day Flight Tour
In this 8 days tour,you will not only have a chance to see the beauty of the Lhasa city,such as:Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Sera Monastery,Drepung Monastery,but also you can have a look of Yamdroktso Lake,Tashilunpo Monastery,Rongphu Monastery and you even can have a more specific view of the life of the Everest Base Camp.
Mt. Evrest Base Camp and Namtso lake 9 day tour
In this 9 days tour,you will not only have a chance to see the beauty of the Lhasa city,such as:Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Sera Monastery,Drepung Monastery,but also can have a look of Yamdroktso Lake,Tashilunpo Monastery,Rongphu Monastery and you even can have a more specific view of the life of the Everest Base Camp.At the end of this tour,you will have a chance to visit Namtso Lake which is the highest salt lake in the world and the one of the three holy lakes in Tibet to enjoy the warmth of Yanpachen Hot-spring.
Lhasa/Tsedang / Yamdrok Lake/Gyantse/Shigatse/E.B.C 10 Day tour
In this 10 days tour,you can see the beauty of Lhasa city about 2 days such as:Potola Palace, Johkang temple,Barkor Market,Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery.At the same time,you can have a look of the beauty of Tsedang which is calles as the cradle of the Tibetan Civiliation:Samye Monastery,then drive to Shigatse,to visit Tashilunpo Monastery,Rongphu Monastery and have a more specific view about Everest Base Camp.
Tibet Culture Tour
Sky Road train to Tibet 9 day tour
Qinghai-Tibet Railway is the world's highest railway. During this tour, you will see some central tibet valleys and countryside sceneries. Along the way visit monasteries, enjoy hot-spring, also the Holy lake Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse famous Kumpum Stupa and the impressive the seat of Panchen Lama Tashilhunpo Monastery. You will learn more about tibetan religious and the Tsang area life style.
Lhasa/Gyantse/Shigatse 6 day trip
In this tour you will not only visit the World Heritage Sites of the Potala and Jokhang Temple, the monasteries Drepung and Sera in Lhasa, but also the Holy lake Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse famous Kumpum Stupa and the impressive the seat of Panchen Lama Tashilhunpo Monastery. You will learn more about tibetan religious and the Tsang area life style.
Lhasa/ Nyingchi/ Namtso/ Shigatse/ Gyangtse/ Lhasa 9 Day tour
The tour covers holy city Lhasa--Potala palace ,Jokhang temple, Barkhor Street,Nyingchi - Yangbache - Namtso - Shigatse -Gyangtse - Yamdrok Lake
About Tibet
1、General introduction
Tibet --- the Roof of the world with the Highest SnoMountain, Mysterious Ancient History and Tibet Culture, the pure blue sky and kindly Tibetan person ...
Lhasa,The capital of China's Tibet Autonomous Region, has a history of more than 1,300 years. It is the political, economic, cultural and transport center of the region. Lhasa covers an area of close to 30,000 square km. It has a downtown of 544 square km and a population of 400,000; 140,000 of its people live in the downtown area. Lhasa is home to the Tibetan, Han, and Hui peoples, as well as many other ethnic groups, but the Tibetan ethnic group makes up 87 percent of the total population.
Another famous area is Shigatse. Historically, Shigatse was called Tsang, which was an important administrative district of Tibet. The Himalayas, which stretch across southern Shigatse, is the youngest and highest mountain range in the world, with an average elevation of more than 6,000 meters. In that area, five peaks are more than 8,000 meters high .
About Tibet
2. Tibet attractions
Potala Palace
Jokhang Temple
Namtso Lake
Tashilhungpo Monastery
Yamdrotso Lake
Basongtso Lake
Rawo-tso Lake
Mt. Everest (Mt. Qomolangma)
Yarlung Zangbo River
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May 16, 2010, 04:48 AMTashilhungpo Monastery: Residence of Panchen Lama
Best time to go: In August on the Tibetan calendar each year.
Built in 1447, the Tashilhungpo (meaning auspicious Sumeru) Monastery is located on the southern slope of the Nyima Mountain to the west of Xigaze City in Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. It is one of the "Four Famous Monasteries" of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, the other three being Sera, Zhaibung, and Gandain in Lhasa.
According to historical documents, the Tashilhungpo Monastery was built under the supervision of the first Dalai Lama Genden Zhuba, a disciple of Master Tsong Khapa, founder of the Gelug Sect (Yellow Sect). When the fourth Panchen Lobsan Qoigyi, titled by the Qing (1644-1911) emperor, became the abbot, it was expanded to a large scale. Since then, the monastery has become the residence of the Panchen Lama.
Listed as a key relic under state protection by the State Council on March 4, 1961, the monastery occupies 150,000 square meters. Facing south, the complex is built symmetrically against the Nyima Mountain. Its wall, over 3,000 meters long and built according to the topography of the mountain, surrounds 57 buildings, or more than 3,600 rooms.
The earliest building in the monastery is the Coqen Hall, whose construction lasted 12 years. Inside are 48 red pillars that support the ceiling. In the center sits the Panchen's throne.
To the left of the hall is the Maitreya Buddha Hall, with an 11-meter-tall, benevolent-looking Maitreya statue inside.
To Coqen's right is the Tara Hall, containing a two-meter-tall bronze statue of the White Tara and two clay statues of the Green Tara (Tara referring to Buddha types). The interior is decorated with schist collected at the foot of the Himalayas and radiates a peaceful aura.
In front of the hall is a 600-square-meter area where the Panchen gives Buddhist lectures and lamas discuss Buddhist scriptures.
On the surrounding stonewalls are engravings of Buddha, the four Heavenly Kings, the 18 arhats, and 1,000 statues of Buddha with different facial expressions. In the middle of the northern wall, there are engraved images of sages such as Tsong Khapa, 80 senior monks, variously styled flying apsaras (spirits), and Bodhisattva (one with perfect knowledge).
Gyinalhakang, the Han Chinese Buddhist Temple, houses many gifts to the Panchen -- such as ancient porcelain wares, gold and silver goblets, tea sets, bowls and plates, jade containers, and refined fabrics -- from the Chinese emperors of past dynasties. The earliest objects, the nine bronze Buddha statues, are said to had been brought to Tibet by Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). A red Tara bronze statue is reportedly from the Yuan Dynasty (1206-1368). A 16.5-jin gold seal, inscribed with the three languages of Chinese, Mongolian, and Tibetan, is a gift from an emperor of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). There are also Buddhist beads made of precious stone, imperial mandates, and Buddhist scriptures.
Inside the hall hangs a huge picture of a Qing-dynasty emperor dressed in a kasaya (loose-fitting robe) and holding a Dharma wheel. Before the picture is a tablet inscribed with "Long live Emperor Daoguang" (who reigned from 1821-1851). Whenever the emperor issued a decree, the Panchen would kowtow before the tablet to express his gratitude after receiving it. The side hall of the Han Chinese Buddhist Temple is the meeting room where the Qing grand minister resident of Tibet and the Panchen used to meet.
West of the Tashilhungpo Monastery is the Maitreya Buddha Hall, which was built in 1914 under the supervision of the 9th Panchen Qoigyi Nyima. The hall is 30 meters high and covers 862 square meters.
In the hall, the bronze statue of Maitreya Buddha is the largest of its kind in the world. The statue used 6,700 taels (268 kilograms) of gold and 115,000-odd kilograms of copper. The 26.2-meter-high statue sits on a 3.8-meter-high lotus seat. Its shoulder is 11.4 meters wide; foot, 4.2 meters long; hand, 1.6 meters wide; middle finger, 1.6 meters long; and ear, 2.8 meters long. Between his eyes are inlaid 1,400 pieces of diamond of various sizes, pearls, amber, coral, and other precious stones.
In 1985, the State Council allocated special funds to renovate the divine pagoda of the 5th to 9th Panchen Lamas, which had been destroyed. Under the personal supervision of the 10th Panchen, the sacrificial hall built to the memory of past Panchen Lamas was named Tashinamgyi (Auspicious Heaven), which opened on January 22, 1988. The whole project lasted three years and eight months.
Covering a floor space of about 2,000 square meters, the hall is 33.7 meters high, and houses the 11.52-meter-high divine pagoda. The gilded pagoda, solemnly and grandly decorated, is covered with a layer of silver and inlaid with precious stones. The remains of the Panchen Lamas in five sandalwood boxes are placed inside. In the hall's center is the bronze statue of the 9th Panchen Qoigyi Nyima, while the walls of the hall present murals depicting the contributions of famous lamas of different sects.
The 10th Panchen Erdeni Qoigyi Gyaincain passed away on an inspection tour to Xigaze on January 20, 1989. Three days later, the State Council decided to build a sacrificial hall and a stupa to enshrine the body of the 10th Panchen Lama for people to pay their respects and to memorialize his love for the country and his devotion to Tibetan Buddhism.
After the design was carefully chosen, the construction started on September 20, 1990. The state allocated 64.24 million yuan (US$7.93 million) of special funds, and 614 kilograms of gold and 275 kilograms of silver for the hall's construction. The project lasted three years.
A grand inaugural ceremony was held on September 4, 1993 and the hall was named Shesongnamgyi, meaning sacrificial hall for the three sages of Paradise, Human World, and Nether World.
On August 30, 1993, the body of the 10th Panchen Lama was moved into the stupa. The body was first put in a sandalwood bier, which was then put into a specially made safety cabinet and finally moved into the Precious Bottle in the stupa. At the entrance is a life-size statue of the 10th Panchen Lama. Around the body are a variety of religious articles, such as a kasaya, tangka painting scrolls, Buddha statues, and scriptures.
The Tashilhungpo Monastery boasts priceless Buddha statues, Buddha stupas (shrines), and tangka paintings, as well as handwritten Pattra Leaf Sutra (literature), and Gangyur written in gold power ink. In addition, it has a rich collection of porcelain, enamel, and glassware passed down from various dynasties. Frescoes in the Tashilhungpo Monastery are unique in that they feature changing shapes and bright colors, constituting another masterpiece of Tibetan Buddhist art. All these are valuable for Tibetan studies.
Shigatse Introduction
Shigatse connects with three countries of Nepal, Bhutan and Sikkim in the south, Ngari in the west, Nagqu in the north and Lhasa and Shannan in the east. It occupies an area of 176,000 square kilometers, the latitude being between 82'E and 92'20''E and longitude between 27'23''N and 31'49''N. It is 800 kilometers from east to west and 220 kilometers from north to south, with a border of 1,354 kilometers.
Historically, Shigatse was called Tsang, which was an important administrative district of Tibet. During the reign of the Tubo Kingdom, the ruling class divided its central part into two divisions of Wei and Tsang,according to geographic conditions.Tsang,with Shigatse as its center, was again divided into Yeru (present-day Nyang Qu River area) and Rulha(present-day upper reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River). The area extends to Gamba La Mountains in the east and Kangdese Mountains in the west. Because Tsang is located mostly along the upper Yarlung Zangbo River, it was also called Houtsang, a name still used today. In the 13th century, the Yuan Dynasty divided Tibet into thirteen 10,000 household units, and Shigatse had six namely, Qoimai, Xalhu, Jigmei, Lhadoiqain, Lhadoilho and Xangba. During the reign of the Pagmo Zhuba Kingdom, this organizational system in Tibet was abolished and replaced with 13 zongs (counties).Shigatse had also set up counties like Rinbung, Shigatse, Bainang and Gyangze. Early the last century, the Tibetan government promoted Shigatse to the level of gyizong (district), which had under its jurisdiction 16 counties and 30 or so independent shikas(manor). After the Peaceful Liberation of Tibet in 1951, two branch Working Committees were established in Shigatse and Gyangze, respectively. In 1956, an administrative office at the district level was established. In 1959,the Prefectural Commissioner's Office was set up in Shigatse and Gyangze, respectively. In 1964, the two offices merged into one and was named Shigatse Prefectural Commissioner's Office, and renamed in 1978 as Shigatse Administrative Office.
Under the jurisdiction of Shigatse Administrative Office are the city of Shigatse at the county level, 17 counties of Gyangze, Bainang, Kangma, Yadong, Rinbung, Namling, Xitongmoin, Larze, Sagya, Kamba, Dinggye, Tingri, Nyalam, Gyilung, Ngamring, Saga, Zongba, and Zham port, the largest State trade port in Tibet. In the district are 218 townships (including 12 towns), 1,752 villagers committees and 28 urban residents committees.
Included in a population of 609,228 in 1997 were 554,704, or 91.1 percent farmers and herdsmen. Tibetans formed 97 percent of the population, and the other 3 percent was composed of Han Chinese and other 15 ethnic groups, such as Hui, Monggol, Tu, Manchu, Miao and Zhuang. There were 1,875 Xia'erba people. The population in Shigatse forms one-fourth of the population in the Tibet Autonomous Region, and the density of population is 3.3 people per square kilometer. Most of the people live in the Yarlung Zangbo River area, and the western pastoral area is sparsely inhabited.
Shigatse is located mostly between the middle of the Himalayas and the middle of the Kangdese-Nyainqentanglha ranges. The southern and northern terrains are high, while the South Tibet Plateau and the Yarlung Zangbo River constitute the low-lying middle area. Formed basically of high mountains, wide valleys, lakes and basins, this land has a varied topography with an average elevation of more than 4,000 meters.
The Himalayas, which stretch across southern Shigatse, is the youngest and highest mountain range in the world, with an average elevation of more than 6,000 meters. In that area, five peaks are more than 8,000 meters high namely, Mount Qomolangma (8,848.13 meters), Mount Lhoze(8,516 meters),Mount Kab(8,463 meters), Mount Qowowuyag (8,201 meters) and Mount Xixabangma (8,012 meters). Mount Qomolangma, located on the border between Shigatse and Nepel, is the world's highest peak, the roof of the world. In addition are 14 peaks that stand more than 7,000 meters above sea level. Besides those mentioned above are high mountains such as Karru La, Gyaco La, Ma La, Zom La, Lhagyi and Mari La. All these mountains are spectacular natural views ideal for sightseeing, exploring and conducting scientific investigations.
The upper southern Tibetan basin along the Yarlung Zangbo and Nyang Qu rivers is the largest grain production area in Shigatse. It consists of two parts of the densely populated Larze-Rinbung valley and Gyangze-Shigatse plain. Other plains include the Penqoi River valley on the southern Tibet Plateau at the northern foot of the Himalayas and some sparsely scattered small river valleys. These plains sprawl on gentle slopes, with thick soil, temperate climate and plentiful water. With natural conditions suitable for growing crops, they form the major farming areas in Shigatse.
The Introduction Of Lhasa
The Introduction Of Lhasa
Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, covers an area of 544 square kilometers and is "The Land of Gods" in Tibetan, sits on the north bank of River Lhasa, a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangbo River, at an altitude of 3,700 meters. It has a history of over 13 centuries. With more than 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, Lhasa is famed as " the City of Sunshine". It is the capital of Tibet Autonomous Region and the center of Tibet's political, economic, cultural and religious activities. There are many historic sites and famous relics in the city proper and its suburbs, among which the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and Ganden Monastery are world famous.
Before the mid-seventh century when Lhasa, later a central town of Tibetan region, was yet to come into being, the area called Wotang was a marshy land of wildness, frequented by antelopes. On one bright summer day, Songtsan Gampo, leader of the Tubo tribe that had risen to power in the Yarlung River Valley, was struck by the perilous position of an area flanked by two steep mountains, while bathing in the Lhasa River, and decided that this was to be the home of his kingdom. This ambitious Tibetan king moved the center of his rule to Wotangccc and ordered the construction of his residence on the hilltop of Potala. In 641 A.D., Songtsan Gampo who by this time had conquered the whole Tibetan region wedded Princess Wencheng of the Imperial Tang Court. When the princess arrived, she became convinced that Lake Wotang was a devil's heart to be overpowered by the construction of a grand temple after filling up the lake with earth. The princess further suggested that the earth be carried by white goats. This imposing grand temple became a symbol of the kingdom. The temple, later known as Jokhang, was initially named Lhasa, "the Sacred Land" in Tibetan. Over the centuries, Lhasa became a political and religious center of Tibet. Administrative orders were issued from the myriad of imposing palaces; the great temples and monasteries were home to omnipotent liturgical establishment and witnessed the rise of many religious leaders and endless religious ceremonies. The faithful composed the population of the town and Lhasa became a true "Mecca" of Tibet.
Yamdrotso Lake
Within the boundary of Nankartse County, Yamzhog Yumco covers an area of 678-square kilometers, at 4,441 meters above sea level. It is one of three holy lakes, the others being Namtso and Mampang Yumco. It is the largest inland lake at the northern foot of the Himalayas.
Yamzhog means upper pastureland and "co" mans Lake in Tibetan. When overlooking the Yamzhog Yumco Lake, one might envision a gigantic sapphire within surrounding mountains.
The lake has nine islands, of which one houses the famous Samding Monastery -- a Nyinmapa monastery. This monastery is the only Tibetan monastery to be headed by a female reincarnation. Since it is not a nunnery, its female abbot heads a community of about 30 monks.
The Yamzhog Yumco Lake is rich in hydroelectric power. The drop between the lake surface to the Yarlung Tsangpo River at the foot of the mountain falls more than 800 meters. The Yamzhog Yumco Power Station at such a high altitude is well known in the world.
The charming lake produces abundant fish resources. In the lake and the surrounding expansive pastures, animals and birds grow with vitality. There are dozens of lake islets where birds perch. Shepherds ferry their sheep flocks to the islets during herding season since no wild animals are found there. The sheep return in winter.
Today, both pilgrims and tourists can be seen walking along the lake's perimeter, enjoying the diversified fauna and flora, admiring the snow-capped mountains in the distance and visiting the villages scattered along the shore.
Lake Basongtso
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Located about 90 kilometers west of Gongbo'gyamda County, the Basum Lake is an alpine lake at the middle and upper reaches of the Ba River, which is the largest tributary of the Nyang River. The lake surface is on average about 3,538 meters above sea level. The lake covers an area of 25.9 square kilometers. The deepest part is about 60 meters from the surface. The blue, limpid lake water and the verdant mountain around the lake combine into a charming scene that can be compared with those in Switzerland.
In summer and autumn, when flowers bloom and the air is filled with their fragrance, bees and butterflies are seen shuttling and fluttering among them. Bears, leopards, goats, musk deer, Tibetan snow roosters and other wild animals look for food and sport in the forest. An islet in the center of the lake is an enormous "sheep-back stone" left by glaciation eons ago. Following the direction of the glacier's movement, one can discern distinct traces. On the islet stands a monastery of the Yellow Sect, which was built in the 17th century.
Going upstream from the Basum Lake to the source of the mainstream and the tributaries, one can see large mountain glaciers. With abundant snow, the long tongues of the lakes often stretch into the lush and green forest, the white snow shining through green trees. The bank of the lake is dotted with small villas of unique shapes, making a beautiful and comfortable holiday village.
In 1997, the Basum Lake was listed by the World Tourist Organization as one of the world's best tourist spots.
Lake Rawo-tso
The Rawo-tso, Ranwu Lake in Chinese is a perfect blending of the Swiss Alps snow peaks and glaciers and the streams in Jiuzaigou (a pretty town in central China). Just as depicted in the diary of Mr. Zhang Qingsong (a known professor from the School of Geography, Chinese Academy of Science who has set foot on all the three poles of the planet): 'in my first journey to Tibet in 1975, I took a bus down the Sichuan-Tibet Highway from Chendu to Lhasa. After passing the Henduan Moutain Range, the valleys of the Rivers of Jinsha, Lanchang and Lu, I stayed in the Ranwu Garrison overnight, the poetic scenery of the Ranwu Lake drove away all my fatigues. How amazing are those upright high peaks, white glacier, blue lake water, green grassland, floating white clouds, lush forest Ў'
The Ranwu Lake, the largest in southeast of Tibet, is in the Village of Ran about 130 km from Pomi. The lake, 3,800 meters above the sea level, has a water area of 22 square kilometers. On the bus ride from the Pasho, Chamdo down the Sichuan-Tibet Highway 318, you will see a corner of the lake. This is the most dangerous highway in China.
The Ranwu Lake is surrounded by many scenic highlights. The Snow Mountain in the southwest, the Azhagongla Glacier in the south and the Bosula Peak in the northeast. The melted snow and ice supply the lake with sufficient water and are also the source of many rivers such as Yarlong Tsangpo. The green grassland around the lake, the sky-blue lake water and the white snow mountains constitute a very pretty watercolor. The Amucuo Lake shrinks westwards and finally became a river valley. Its water takes on different colors in different seasons of a year and the water surface is dotted with isles or reefs.
Many of the peaks surrounding the lake are over 5, 000 meters high and thus permanently locked with glaciers. The foot of these peaks, however, is green with pines and cypresses. The lake is especially womanish and tranquil in the arms of the peaks, whose beauty goes beyond words. The browsing herds of cattle and sheep, the barley paddy, bean and cabbage field form an oil painting that can be seen no elsewhere.
Some tourists camp at Rawu lake overnight. But the everning and early morning it will be very cold.
Mt. Everest (Mt. Qomolangma)
Mt. Everest (Mt. Qomolangma), the world's highest mountain with a height of 8844.43 metres (about 9672.39 yards), is the main peak of the Himalaya mountain range. Found in Tibet's Tingri County, it is known in Tibetan by the name, 'Mt. Qomolangma'. Qomolangma, which signifies 'Goddess the Third' in the Tibetan language, is a fitting moniker for the mountain given its pyramidal shape and its almost holy dimensions. Countless glaciers cover its surface all the year round, the longest of which extends over a distance of more than 26 kilometers (about 16 miles). Thanks to her raggedness and mightiness, the Mt. Everest is a desired destination for mountaineering enthusiasts and professional athletes.
The Mt. Everest Natural Reserve Area
The Mt. Everest Natural Reserve Area borders the Tibet Autonomous Region and Nepal, and covers a total area of about 13,050 square miles. The Mt. Everest Natural Reserve Area takes the Mt. Everest as the main role and other vegetations as the attachment. There are various kinds of angiosperms, gymnosperms, ferns, lichens, epiphyte, and so on. More than 50 kinds of wild beasts and over 200 sorts of birds live there. The snow leopard is the chosen animal symbol for the entire reserve area. Thick virgin forests, precious trees, massive glaciers are all in abundance.
Getting there:
You can take shuttle bus from Shigatse or Lhatse to New Tingri (Tingri County is divided into two parts: the old Tingri and the new Tingri), and then, walk the 100 meter (about 109 yards) to Mt. Everest. The best choice is to rent a car from Lhasa to get to the reserve area.
Accommodation:
Rongbuk Monastery is the only place where you can lodge around the Mt. Everest area. The cost is about CNY 25 for each bed. In fact Rongbuk Monastery is a good site to enjoy the beauty of the Mt. Everest both in the morning and at dusk.
Tip:
Anyone who wants to visit Mt. Everest must obtain the appropriate travel permit.
Admission fee: CNY 180 for The Mt. Everest Natural Reserve Area
Hours of operation: 08:30-17:30
The Big Turn of the Yarlung Zangbo River
The Yarlung Zangbo River originates from the middle section of the northern slope of the Himalaya Mountain with an elevation of more than 6,000 meters. It turns south suddenly in Mainling County and cuts the Himalaya Mountain into two sections. Then the river runs through a narrow passage between the two 7,000 meter high peaks of Namjagbarwa and Jialabailei. Its flow averages 1,000 cubic meters per second year round. In one section less than 1,000 meters, the drop is more than 300 meters and its current velocity is more than 18 meters per second. Here is the Yarlung Zangbo Canyon, the first one in the world. Standing by it, you will feel the fascination of the nature, including the precipitous cliffs, hot springs, waterfalls, primeval forests, rare plants and animals.
It takes one month to go through the Yarlung Zangbo Canyon. From July to October is the season for entering the canyon.
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