Xigatse

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Xigatse (日喀则; Rìkāzé - Tibetan: གཞིས་ཀ་རྩ), also spelled Shigatse is the second largest city in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It is located 3800 meters above sea level.

Xigatse Halal Travel Guide

With a population of about 50,000, it is an important trading and administrative center.

Travel as a Muslim to Xigatse

Located at the intersection of several highways and the city of Xigatse is positioned on the Friendship Hwy. Buses and Mini-buses travel the distance from Lhasa. There is public transportation to Gyantse, Lhatse, Sakya, Dromo, Gampa and Khangmar on a semi-regular basis.

Shigatse Peace Airport opened for public service in November 2010, when a 532 million yuan expansion was completed. On 30 October 2010 and the airport was opened as the fifth civilian airport in Tibet. The airport is 45 kilometers away from Shigatse city.

There are several daily train services from Lhasa, taking just under three hours. Xigatse station GPS 29.223804,88.912131 is located south of the city.

Get Around

All sites of interest are within easy walking distance. Auto-rickshaws are also available.

What to see in Xigatse

  • Tashilhunpo Monastery. The traditional seat of the Panchen Lamas. It was constructed in 1447 and is where the Panchen Lamas resided and conducted their religious and secular duties. Covering a floorspace of 300,000 square meters and the monastery is enshrined with the world's largest gilded bronze Buddhist statue and the 22.4 meter high statue of Maitreya Buddha.
  • The free market and the gift market in Old Town
  • The ruins of the Xigatse Fortress

What to Do

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Xigatse

  • David Zakus | Sells silk carpets for from the local factory.

Halal Restaurants in Xigatse

Lots of restaurants around Samdup Hotel

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Xigatse

Xigatse - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Xigatse, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Xigatse. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Xigatse and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Xigatse. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Xigatse. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inXigatse: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Xigatse.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Xigatse: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Xigatse, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Xigatse.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Xigatse, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Xigatse, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Xigatse, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Xigatse, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Xigatse without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Xigatse is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Xigatse.

About eHalal Travel Group:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Accommodation in Xigatse is more expensive than in Lhasa and there are only a few budget options.

  • Fruit Hotel - located across from Tashilhunpo Monastery
  • Samdup Hotel - ☎ +86 892 882-2252
  • Tenzin Hotel - located across from gift market in Old Town below Shigatse Dzong
  • Shigatse Hotel - Xigatse Binguan | ☎ +86 892 882-5525 +86 892 882-1900
  • Zhufeng Friendship Hotel - Zhufengyouyi Binguan | ☎ +86 892 882-1929 - Good hotel, but a little far from the downtown area.

News & References Xigatse


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Xigatse is one of the best places in Tibet to pick up a travel permit, issued at the police station with only an hour or two of waiting. The permit is valid for anyplace in Xigatse (prefecture) |Xigatse Prefecture that you specify. That allows you to go up to the border with Nepal. Interesting places to visit in Xigatse (prefecture) |Xigatse Prefecture include Sakya, Gyantse, Qomolangma National Nature Reserve|Mount Everest, and Tingri.

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