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With elegant surrounding and magnificent decoration, the New Palace is a good place for summer.

Shigatse is not only well-known as the second largest city in Tibet, but also as the abode of Panchen Lama. The New Palace of Panchen stands south of the Tashihunpo Monastery, built by the Tenth Panchen Lama in 1954 as a summer retreat. This magnificent palace houses many cultural relics and art treasures.

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Questions & Answers on Pictures of New Palace of Panchen

Asked by Mrs.Tam Belinda from CHINA HONGKONG | Oct. 09, 2009 00:07

How long does it take from lhasa to guangzhou by train? and how much does it cost?Can I go to Lhasa by myself with the entry permit issued in hong kong.
Deep thanks.

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Answered by Mr.Jamie | Oct. 12, 2009 02:36

The train rus 56 hours from Lhasa to Guangzhou and the ticket fare is 760-800RMB sor hard sleeper, 1200-1250RMB for soft sleeper. Yes, you can enter by yourself.