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Shannan Prefecture

: Situated in northern Fujian Province, Nanping City has an area of 26.300 square kilometers and a...

: In the western part of Tibet, Ngari has an average elevation of more than 4,500 meters and is...

: Location: Daxinganling is in the north end of China's territory. It is west to Xiaoxinganling,...

Shannan Prefecture, a prefecture 3,600 metres above sea level and with a mild climate in the middle reaches of the trunk Yarlung Zangbo River, was the cradle of the Tibetans. Among Shannan's cultural relics are Samye Monastery, Tombs of Tibetan Kings (Songtsan Gambo included), Chang-zhug Temple, and Yarlung River, a mysterious and breathtaking national scenic zone that showcases Tibet's snow mountains and glaciers, idyllic pastoral farms, alpine vegetation, historical sites, and folkways.

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Yalong Scenic Area

Yalong Scenic Area

In Shannon Prefecture, it is a picturesque gallery composed of pastureland, river valleys, the snow-clapped mountains and glaciers and ancient religious sites. The customs are unique here. Also it...
Yombulagang Palace

Yombulagang Palace

In Nedong County, eight kilometers to the south of Zetang Town, it is the first palace in Tibetan history. It was said that the palace was built in the second century BC by the first king Nyatri...
Samyae Monastery

Samyae Monastery

On the northern bank of the Yarlung Zambo River in Chanang County, Sharman Prefecture, the monastery was built in 779 under the supervision of Master Padmasambhava and Tibetan king Trisong Detsen....
Minzholing Monastery

Minzholing Monastery

The monastery was built in the late 10th century and had its current name when it was rebuilt in 1677. It is one of the three great monasteries of the Rnyingma Sect. The monastery has paid...
The Hot Springs in Oiga

The Hot Springs in Oiga

In a small pastureland in the Oiga Town there are seven hot springs. The spring water is effective for treating the stomach and eye diseases and welcomed by local people. Of these hot springs, the...
Changzhug Monastery

Changzhug Monastery

Standing by the highway on the east bank of the Yalong River in Nedong County, Sharman Prefecture, this monastery was built in the seventh century and has been repaired in various historical...
Tombs of the Tibetan Kings

Tombs of the Tibetan Kings

On the Mure Mountain opposite to Qonggyai County seat in Sharman Prefecture, this burial ground of the 29th-40th Tsanpos of the Turbo kingdom is the only group of the tombs of the Tibetan kings in...
Lake Yamzho Yumco

Lake Yamzho Yumco

In Nagarze County in Sharman Prefecture, the lake is 4,400 meters above sea level. It covers an area of 800 square kilometers and is 30-40 meters deep. Yamzho means upper pasture and Yum means...