Located on the south bank of the middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, Lhoka(also called Shannan) region is known as the cradle of Tibetan Civilization. It's ever become the ruling center twice in the history of Tibet. The famous Tubo Regime (a historical period of Tibet) was derived from Lhokha's agricultural civilization.
Lhokha is a combination of natural and cultural scenery. It is favored greatly by nature. Here, you can find different types of scenes, snow-capped mountains and glaciers, fertile farmland and pastures, sacred mountains and lakes, historical relics, and simple folklore, all of which have formed a mysterious and wonderful picture.
From one of the top three holy lakes in Tibet - Yamdroktso to the legendary Lhamo La-tso Lake, from the first monastery in Tibet - Samye Monastery to the first palace in Tibet - Yungbulakhang, every site is the best place for you to explore. Here is a complete list of attractions in Lhoka. View more>>
With the development of transportation, Shannan can be reached by multiple means. Normally, there are two main ways for travelers to get to Shannan.
Fly to Shannan
The largest airport - Gonggar Airport is located in the Gonggar County of Shannan. It provides domestic and international flights. Travelers can get there from the following cities: Beijing, Chengdu, Xian, Shanghai, Chongqing, Kunming, Shangri-La, Kathmandu, etc. After you arrive at Gonggar Airport, you can take a private transfer to the tourist destination.
Drive to Shannan
Generally speaking, Lhasa is the first destination for tourists. After their arrival in Lhasa, they will spend several days touring Lhasa, then head to other places. The distance between Lhasa and Tsedang is about 160km. Domestic travelers can take the daily shuttle transfer from Lhasa to Tsedang. While foreigners need to go there by a private tourist vehicle. The Airport High Express and S101 National Highway are the main roads for tourists. View more >>
The main characteristic of Tsedang is the continental plateau climate. The annual temperature of Tsedang ranges from 5 to 8°C. The rainy season is from June to September, and it always rains at night. The rainfall in the whole year is about 450 millimeters.
The best time to visit Tsedang is from May to November. If you want to visit some low-altitude places such as Samye Monastery, Yungbulakang Palace, and Yamdrok Lake, you can also go to Tsedang in winter. Summer is the ideal time for travelers because of the warm weather. The maximum temperature in the daytime is about 16 ℃, and the minimum temperature at night is about nine degrees. View more >>
There's one four-star hotel, many three-star hotels, and a variety of guesthouses for visitors to choose from. The price is between 200 and 500 yuan. We recommend our customers stay at Tsedang because most of the accommodation in Lhoka concentrates on Naidong Road in the town. View more>>
In Lhoka, you can try the authentic Tibetan meal. The staple food is mainly beef and mutton, complementary food is vegetables and various kinds of snacks made of highland barley, such as Zanba, crisp cheesecake. The drinks mainly include butter tea, sweet tea and highland barley wine, etc. But some people can't get used to it, so please lower your expectations. The Tashi Restaurant and The Lhasa Restaurant are recommended.
1 - The history of Shannan dates back to ancient Tibet time. In the past, Shannan is known as the Yalong which is a name for a river. As the birthplace of Tibetan culture, Shannan was the center of the first Tibetan Empire.
2 - The complex geographic environment shapes the unique terrain in Shannan. With lower terrain in the north and east, Shannan enjoys majestic landscapes. Grand mountains, tranquil lakes, deep valleys, and running rivers spread from the south to the east, which makes Shannan more mysterious and attractive.
3 - Shannan is famous for the soft jade in Qonggyai County, Pulu and textile products in Jedexoi, traditional Tibetan incense, Thangka, Tibetan Opera masks and so on.
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