Why is it not recommended to go to Shigatse (tourist attractions, transportation, weather, scenic spots, travel guide)

Keywords: Shigatse, tourist attractions, transportation, weather, scenic spots, travel guide

In the Tibet Autonomous Region, Shigatse is a popular tourist destination. However, despite its magnificent natural scenery and rich cultural heritage, I would not recommend traveling to Shigatse. This article will explain this point of view from the aspects of tourist attractions, transportation, weather, scenic spots and travel strategies.

1. Tourist Attractions

As the second largest city in the Tibet Autonomous Region, Shigatse has many famous tourist attractions. The most famous of these is Baiju Monastery, one of the largest Buddhist temples in Tibet. In addition, Shigatse also has temples such as Tashilhunpo Monastery and Samye Monastery, as well as natural attractions such as Mount Everest Base Camp. However, although these attractions are attractive, tourists often need to spend a long time and effort to reach them due to the inconvenient transportation in Shigatse.

2. Transportation

The transportation situation in Shigatse is relatively poor and it mainly relies on roads and railways. Although there is a railway connecting Lhasa and Shigatse, trains run slowly and delays often occur due to the complexity of the line and the high altitude. In addition, road transportation in Shigatse is not well developed. The roads are narrow and winding, making them unsuitable for long-distance driving. Therefore, if you choose to travel to Shigatse, you need to make adequate transportation preparations and time arrangements.

3. Weather

Shigatse is located in the plateau area, with a cold and dry climate and low average annual temperature. Especially in winter, the temperature is often below minus ten degrees and the wind is strong. This can be a challenge for visitors who are not used to cold climates. In addition, due to the influence of altitude sickness, some people may experience symptoms of altitude sickness, such as headaches, difficulty breathing, etc. Therefore, if you are not accustomed to cold weather and plateau environment, it is not recommended to choose Shigatse as a tourist destination.

4. Scenic spots

Although Shigatse has magnificent natural scenery and rich cultural heritage, it has relatively few scenic spots compared with other Tibetan areas. Most of the attractions are temples, which may feel monotonous and unattractive to tourists who don't know much about Buddhist culture. Moreover, due to Shigatse's remote location and relatively imperfect tourism facilities and services, tourists' experience may be affected to a certain extent.

5. Travel Guide

If you still decide to travel to Shigatse, here are some suggestions and precautions :

1. Understand the traffic conditions in advance and arrange travel time reasonably;

2. Pay attention to keeping warm and cold, and carry enough clothes and medicines;

3. Adapt In the plateau environment, avoid excessive exercise and drinking;

4. Respect local religion and culture and abide by relevant regulations;

5. Pay attention to safety and follow the tour guide’s instructions.

In summary, although Shigatse has some unique tourism resources, I do not recommend choosing Shigatse as a tourist destination due to inconvenient transportation, cold weather, and relatively few attractions. If you are interested in Tibet, there are other more suitable options. Hope this article is helpful for your travel planning!