Tibet Destinations

- Shigatse, Tibet
The former capital of Tibet, Shigatse stands 3800 meters above sea level and is now the second largest urban center in Tibet, aided greatly by the fact that this is one of the few places in the area with good transport links to and from Lhasa. Shigatse has always been an important trade and administration center and also has political and religious significance, once being the seat of the Panchen Lama.
- Introduction
- Attractions
- How to get there
- Shopping in Shigatse

Tibet Custom

- Flying With the Soul of the Dead
In a Tibetan valley, before the sun rises, a corpse tied in a fetal position is laid on a large rock on a mountainside. Someone is burning a fire with cypress branches and Indian azalea branches, onto which zanba (roasted highland barley) is sprinkled, and the smoke curls upwards. 　　　　　　　　　　　　>>More
Tibet Culture
- Sacrificial Objects Related to Master Zongkapa
Buddha halls and sutra halls of monasteries are where the Tibetans pay sacrifices to the deities. In addition, the Tibetans create niches for the same purpose at home. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　>>More
Road Story
- Journey to Tibet's Rutog grasslands
The Rutog grasslands lie at the foot of Milha, between Tibet's Lhasa and Gongbo areas and are relatively closer to Lhasa. 　　　　　　　　　　>>More
Tibetan Drink
- Tibetan tea
In Tibet, tea serves many purposes. It is a symbol of hospitality, a sacred offering, and a meal itself. The tea is accompanied by flat cakes of ground corn, barley or buckwheat, called tsamba. It is offered to guests to a village, monastery or private home as a sign of hospitality, and must be consumed before conversation can begin. . 　　　　　　　　　　>>More
Highlights of the Month
- Landmark bridge on Qinghai-Tibet Rail completed
- Nepal-China direct bus arrives in Lhasa
- Oxygen Content Rises in Tibet
- Qinghai-Tibet Plateau likely China's biggest water region
- Scientists size up 'Mother Goddess' mountain
- Tibet to Utilize Renewable Energy
- Tibetan art protected for posterity
- Tibet's development is changing foreigners' attention
- Volunteers aim high with peak clean-up
Photo of the Month
- First Tourist Imaging Ambassador in Tibet
The first tourist imaging ambassador in Tibet was born on April 28, 2005.