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Shannan also known as Lhoka , lying 150 kilometers from Lhasa in southern Tibet, is bordered by Lhasa to the north and in the neighborhood of Shigatse and Nyingchi to the west and east. Boundary in south with India and Bhutan , Shannan is the birthplace of the Tibetan people and Tibetan culture. It boasts many “firsts” in Tibetan history, including the first palace, Yongbulakang Palace; the first Buddha hall, Trandruk Monastery; and the first monastery, Sangye Monastery. Shannan is covered with the most representative scenery in Tibet including snow mountains, lakes, hot springs, canyons, grasslands, high mountains and virgin forests. Yamzho Yumco Lake, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, is regarded as "turquoise earrings of the goddesses". The blue lake water changes with the light. There is a road along the lake not far from the Snow Mountain. Walking or camping by the lake is the best way to appreciate Yamzho Yumco Lake. History of Shannan
Shannan is located in the catchment area of the Yapan River, hence its old name of Yapan. The region is the headstream of the Tibetan nation and culture. About forty or fifty thousand years ago, the first ancestors of the Tibetan people moved there. During the early years of the 2nd Century BC, the first Tibetan Kingdom got its start. A legend passing around in this region is about monkeys changing to human beings. The first farmland and village, the first king and palace as well as the first monastery of the high land were also all born here.
What to see in Shannan?
The region of Shannan lies in the south of the Kangdese Mountains and Mt. Nyainqentanglha on the middle and lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River. Its southern area is higher than the north and the west is higher than the east. There are lofty mountains standing and lakes and rivers crisscrossing in the south and west region of Shannan. The whole region is situated in the valley zone between the Kangdese Mountains and the Himalayas.
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| Yamdrok Yumtso Lake | Tombs of Tibet Kings | Yumbu Lhakhang Palace |
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| Mindroling Monastery | Samding Monastery | Trandruk Monastery |
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| Samye Monastery | Lhamo Latso Lake | Lake Namtso |
When to visit Shannan?
Enjoying a semi-dry continental plateau climate, the region has four vague seasons with an annual average temperature of 5-8ºC. During the rainy season from June to September, rain usually falls at night which is a salient characteristic of the weather in this plateau area. In consideration of the road and traffic conditions, the months April to October are the best time to pay a visit.
How to reach Shannan?
The regular route to Shannan is getting to Lhasa by air and taking buses from Lhasa Bus Station at 1, Minzu Lu, Chengguan District to the capital of the region, Tsedang Town. The distance between them is about 190 kilometers. The address of Shannan Bus Station is 21, Gesang Lu, Tsedang Town, Nedong County.In Quxu County of Lhasa, Tsedang Town, Chonggye County, Gonggar County and Nanggarze County lodgings can be found while traveling to Shannan.
Shannan Travel Tips
Local Highlights: As mentioned, Shannan is the cradle of the Tibetan nation and culture, where the first farmland, village, palace, temple, and sutra were given birth. In fact, it is also the birthplace of Tibetan Opera. Festivals and customs, garments and ornaments there are greatly affected by the opera. Different masks represent different characters. The red is for the king, the green for the queen, the yellow for the Living Buddha and god, while the mask, with half in black and half in white, is for the informer or witch.
Special Local Products: Tibetan incense, Thangka (religious painting), golden, silver and jade ornaments, hanging carpet, Tibetan Opera mask, Gyatsa walnut.
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