Sakya Monastery is rated as a national 4A scenic site

July,28 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

Sakya Monastery in Shigatse was rated as a national 4A scenic site a few days ago. Sakya monastery is situated 25 km southeast of a bridge which is about 127 km west of Shigatse on the road to Tingri in the Tibet Autonomous Region. This monastery is seat of the Sakya or Sakyapa school of Tibetan Buddhism and reputed as the "Second Dunhuang" due to its colossal collection of scriptures, murals and Thangkas.
So far there are three national 4A scenic sites in Shigatse, Tibet. They are Mount Everest, Tashilhunpo Monastery and Sakya Monastery. Facilities at and around these sites are being improved day by day.

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With exceptional passion and outstanding leadership, Mrs. Catherine has dedicated herself to Tibet inbound tourism and China tour for 15 years. As one of the handful females who see great potential of Chinese inbound tourism, Catherine has made great contribution to promoting Tibet tourism and enhancing the employment of Tibetans and prosperity of local Tibetan community.

Over the years, she travelled overseas with Tibet Tourism Bureau many times to promote Tibet tourism. Currently, Catherine works as the marketing director of Tibet Vista, an opinion leader behind the whole team of Tibet Vista.

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