| Shannan Prefecture | |
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Location  | |
| State | China |
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| Capital | Tsetang |
| Surface | 79,699 km² |
| Inhabitants | 325.063 (2010) |
| [link not working]Institutional website | |
Shannan Prefecture (山南 地区, Shānnán Dìqū) is a prefecture Chinese of the Tibet in the province of Southwest China.
To know
The seat of the prefecture, Tsetang, is located in the Yarlung Valley, and is connected to Lhasa by a reasonably well-maintained asphalted road.
Geographical notes
Shannan Prefecture is located south of Lhasa, and covers an area between the Yarlung Tsangpo River and the border Bhutan. The prefecture is located at an average elevation of 3,600 meters above sea level, and with its mild climate valleys widely considered the most fertile place in Tibet.
Background
The region has played an important role in Tibetan history, and many believe it to be the cradle of Tibetan culture.
Territories and tourist destinations
Urban centers
- Tsetang (泽当 镇; Zedang Zhen) - Shannan Prefecture Regional Headquarters.
- Nang (朗 镇; Lǎng) - Not far from the state border Indian ofArunachal Pradesh.
- Samye - There is the famous and homonymous monastery.
How to get
How to get around
What see
- Samye Monastery - The first Buddhist monastery in Tibet. Located in the city of Samye.
- Tombs of the Tibetan Kings - Traditional burial area where the tomb of Songtsan Gambo is located.
What to do
At the table
Safety
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Shannan Prefecture
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