Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Perfectly positioned in the courtyard of Pelkhor Chöde, this is the place to share a bowl of
thenthuk
(noodles) or
momos
(dumplings) with your fellow pilgrims. Choose from pleas-
ant interior and exterior seating and an extensive menu that offers far more than the normal
monastery
thugpa
.
Tashi Restaurant
NEPALI, INTERNATIONAL
This Nepali-run place (a branch of Tashi in Shigatse) whips up tasty and filling Indian
fare. It also has the usual range of Western breakfasts and Italian and Chinese food. The
decor is Tibetan but the Indian movies and Nepali music give it a sub-continental vibe.
Gyantse Kitchen
TIBETAN
This local favourite serves Western, Tibetan and Indian favourites, from chicken sizzlers to
breakfast pancakes, plus unique fusion dishes like yak pizza. The friendly owner, who may
join you for a drink, donates a portion of his income to support poor families in Gyantse.
Entertainment
Sound and Light Show
PERFORMING ARTS
New in 2014 is this ambitious new nightly song-and-dance show. It's aimed squarely at
Chinese tour groups but is performed on a grand scale, using the entire old town as its
backdrop. Expect plenty of happy, shiny minority dances from the all-Tibetan cast of 300.
Information
Agricultural Bank of China
BANK
At the time of research the ATM here was not accepting foreign cards or changing cash, so
you'll have to go to Shigatse to access your money.
