Herds in countryside near Shigatse, #Tibet, #China. #Autumn #Travel | China Discovery | Facebook

23K views · 477 reactions | The Lhasa-Shigatse Railway celebrates its 10th anniversary of operation! Often dubbed the“railway closest to the sky”, it has many beautiful views along the way, including Mount Everest, the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple... It’s like traveling through a plateau oil painting!#ChinaTech#train#Xizang | Real Time China | Facebook

On the drive from Lhatse to Shigatse, there is a notable midpoint marker that attracts travelers. This spot is significant because it highlights the vast distances within China: from this marker, Shanghai is approximately 5,000 km away. The stone marker serves as a reminder of the immense scale of the country and is often a popular stop for photographs. For overland travelers, Shigatse is also a key checkpoint for permits and vehicle documentation. Here, visitors typically: Obtain a Chinese numb

6K views · 109 reactions | Tibet Shigatse Tashilhunpo Monastery Unique Colors of Every Town | Nomadi | Facebook

Tashilhunpo Monastery, located in Shigatse City of the #Xizang...