Shigatse Maps

Shigatse is the second largest city in Tibet Autonomous Region, well-known as one of the most popular tourist destinations with its ancient culture, magnificent temple architecture, splendid senic spots, as well as its superior geographical location. In Tibetan language, Shigatse means "a manor of the most fertile land" because the region has sufficient sunshine and also developed agriculture. With a history of more than 600 years, Shigatse was also the political, religious, and cultural center of later Tibet in history. If you are about to travel to Everest in Shigatse when you are in Tibet, you can spend several minutes to check maps of Shigatse and get to know its location, attractions, transportation information through maps.

Shigatse Location Map

Shigatse area is located in the southwest of Tibet Autonomous Region and southwest of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, where Brahmaputra River and the Nanchu River confluent. From the map, you will see that Shigatse is next to Ngari area in the west, Nagqu City in the north, Lhasa and Shannan City in the east. Besides, it borders with Nepal, Bhutan, India and other countries. The total area of Shigatse is 182,000 square kilometers with a population of 798,153 according to the data of China’s seventh census.

Shigatse Location Map

Shigatse City Map

At an elevation of 3,800 meters above sea level, Shigatse City enjoys an area of 3,700 square kilometers. Shigatse Airport and Shigatse Railway Station are accessible for tourists. The map will show you where are the hospitals, markets, bank, restaurants, hotels, post office and some attractions in Shigatse.

Shigatse Administrative Map

At present, Shigatse administrates 1 prefecture-level district and 17 counties, namely Samzhubze District, Gyangze County, Lhatse County, Sagya County, Tingri County, Nyalam County, Bainang County, Gamba County, Dignnye County, Yadong County, etc.

Shigatse Tourist Map

Shigatse is famous for its glorious natural sites and grand monasteries. The most popular and famous attraction in Shigatse is definitely Mount Everest. Lots of people will make it the must in their travel plan in Tibet. Besides, there are also some other great attractions for tourists to discover, including Tashilhunpo Monastery, Sakya Monastery, Shalu Monastery, Nartang Monastery, Palkor Chode Monastery, Rongbuk Monastery, Rongbuk Glacier, Summer Palace of the Panchen Lamas, and so on. Go north from Shigatse, you will reach Nagqu, and go east will get to Lhasa and Shannan. If you go south, you will finally arrive at Nagri.

Shigatse Tourist Map

Shigatse Transportation Map

Shigatse Heping Airport is located 43 kilometers from Shigatse city. Currently, Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport will run a flight everyday to connect with Shigatse Heping Airport. Besides, buses are also available between Shigatse with Lhasa, Gyantse and Lhatse. If you plan to get to some places in Shigatse where has no buses available, you can have an overland tour via National Highway 318, the Shigatse - Yatung Highway, the Lhasa - Purang Highway, and the China-Nepal Friendship Highway.

Shigatse Transportation Map