Yalong River Scenic Area
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Yalong River Scenic Area

Update: Dec. 28th, 2012

Yalong River Scenic Area

Yalong River Scenic Area is located in southern Shannan Prefecture, Tibet. It well collected the amazing natural landscapes and mysterious cultural relics. The snow capped mountains, beautiful glaciers; endless pastures, gorgeous river valley, holy mountains and lakes, ancient historical relics and primitive folk customs are of great attraction for tourists planning a Tibet tour.

Yalong River Scenic Area - Yalong River

Yalong River means a big river from the upper reaches in Tibetan. It is originated from Yarlha-Shampo Mountain, which is covered with snow and hidden in the clouds and mists all year around. Yalong River stretches 80 kilometers toward the north and flow into Yarlung Zangbo River at the west of Tsedang Town. Though it is not a long river, it is highly respected by local Tibetans since it is the cradle land of Tibetan and the ancient Tibetan civilization.

Brief Introduction of Yalong River Scenic Area

Yalong River Scenic Area is located at the middle reaches of Yarlung Zangbo River. It enjoys a pretty pleasant climate with bright sunshine and fresh air. Tourists making a Tibet tour would always like to pay a visit to this scenic area to enjoy the breathtaking plateau and river valley landscape and explore the profound Tibetan Buddhism culture and special folk customs.

Yalong River Scenic Area covers an area of 9.2 million square meters in Nedong County, Tsarang County, Gyiacha County, Lotsa County and Gonggar County in Shannan Prefecture. It was listed as a state-level key scenic area in 1988. Currently, it has developed into a scenic area integrated the culture preservation, sightseeing, folk customs experiencing, scientific research and academic research.

Cultural Relics in Yalong River Scenic Area

There is a series of historical and cultural relics in Yalong River Scenic Area, including the most ancient palace in Tibet – Yungbo Lakhang, the oldest monastery in Tibet – Samye Monastery, one of the most important monasteries in Tibet – Trandruk Monastery and the well preserved Tombs of the Tibetan Kings. Besides, the dwellings preserved the architectural features of the Middle Ages, the primitive folk customs and mysterious religious activities are also of great attraction for tourists interested in exploring the Tibetan culture.

There are many ancient villages on both banks of Yalong River. The ancient places of interest provide tourists the chance to witness the ancient Tibetan architectural culture while the local folk customs provide tourists the chance to take a glimpse of their lifestyle.

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