Shigatse Railway Station

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Shigatse Railway Station is the western terminus of the Lhasa–Shigatse line and the rail gateway to Tsang. Trains run from Lhasa in about three hours, crossing the Yarlung Tsangpo valley.

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TypeRailway Station
Altitude3,840 m (12,598 ft)
Visit lengthAbout 0.5 hours
Opening hours06:00–23:00

Overview

Quick facts about Shigatse Railway Station

Quick answer

Shigatse Railway Station is the western terminus of the Lhasa–Shigatse line and the rail gateway to Tsang. Trains run from Lhasa in about three hours, crossing the Yarlung Tsangpo valley.

TypeRailway Station
Altitude3,840 m (12,598 ft)
Visit lengthAbout 0.5 hours
Opening hours06:00–23:00
Good to knowPassport checks apply to foreign travellers; arrive an hour before departure.

How to visit

Practical advice from our Lhasa team.

  • Walk slowly. Steep stairs at altitude are harder — come on your second or third day, not the day you arrive.
  • Taxi drop-off: Designated taxi rank on the station forecourt
  • Bus: City buses and taxis meet each train

Hotels near Shigatse Railway Station

Sorted by walking or driving distance when we have it; otherwise hotels we use in the same city.

Shigatse
Tian Lin Hotel
Shigatse
Jiangzi Nyangchu Manor House Hotel
Shigatse
Vienna International Hotel (Shigatse Railway Station)
Shigatse
METEORLAND Hotel (Binhe Road, Sangzhuzi District, Shigatse)
Shigatse
Shigatse Summer Palace Healing Hotel
Shigatse
QoMoLangZong Hotel Kayrung
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Best time to visit

Average daily high and low in °C, and monthly rain in mm. Winter is cold and dry, with fewer visitors and lower hotel prices.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec23°-10°130 mm
Daily highDaily lowRain
BestGoodCold or limited access

Nearby

Historic District
Shigatse Old Town

日喀则老城

Heritage Building
Shigatse Dzong Ruins

日喀则宗山遗址

Museum
Shigatse Museum

日喀则市博物馆

Museum
Shigatse Everest Culture Museum

日喀则珠峰文化博物馆

Hospital
Shigatse Tibetan Medicine Hospital

日喀则藏医院

Visitor Center
Shigatse Visitor Service Centre

日喀则游客服务中心

Questions

Shigatse Railway Station is at about 3,840 m (12,598 ft) above sea level. Plan a slow first day and drink plenty of water.
The better months are usually May, June, September, October.
Yes. All foreign visitors need a Tibet Travel Permit, and some areas need extra permits. We file them for you with every booking.
About 0.5 hours

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