Follow my footsteps into Tibet · First Stop: Shigatse

🚂 Lhasa → Shigatse Transportation Guide
Taking the train for independent travel is fantastic! There are 5 daily departures with modern bullet train carriages～
Just over 2 hours journey for only 64 yuan💰 - more comfortable and economical than buses (90 yuan)～
Morning trains are recommended, arriving before 10:30am to start your trip perfectly～

🌞 Day 1 · Leisurely Exploring Shigatse
Head straight to Gongjue Linka and People's Park by the Nianchu River in the afternoon🌳
Sunlight bathes the lawns - every snapshot becomes healing landscape photos (Pics 5~11)
Don't miss the water curtain light show at People's Park at night✨ Pic 11 is breathtakingly beautiful～

🌙 Stay overnight for authentic experiences
Wake up early next day to join locals in their sacred mountain circumambulation ritual!
Walking around Tashilhunpo Monastery offers panoramic views of Shigatse (Pic 3)
You'll also see Shigatse Dzong (Little Potala Palace) in morning light - spectacular! (Pic 4)

🗓️ Must-visit · Tashilhunpo Monastery
⏰ Opening: 8:00
🎫 Ticket: 100 yuan
Wander slowly through the monastery, feel spiritual power - golden roofs against red walls are awe-inspiring in sunlight～

🚌 Local Travel Tips
Bus station is right outside train station - electric scooters recommended for city travel🛵
Starting at 4 yuan, perfect for exploring alleys - stop anywhere to enjoy views～

✨ Hidden Gems
With extra time, visit northern vegetable farms and cattle ranches
Winter visitors might spot black-necked cranes! (Pics 12~15) Full of wild natural charm～

Shigatse moves at its own peaceful pace, preserving Tibet's purest plateau charm～ Follow this guide for an authentic experience～ 🌿