Lhoka Area
Lhoka Area is composed of twelve counties, sitting at south to Kangdese Mountains and Nyenchen Tonglha Mountains, middle and lower reaches of Brahmaputra River. It is the birthplace of Tibetan. The first King, palace, slave system regime, temple, farm, sacred book, and Tibetan drama are brought from Lhoka. Singing, dancing, painting, clay sculpture, wood and stone inscription, and literature are more unique mysterious delicateness. If you are interested in Tibetan culture and people, you are suggested to go to Lhoka. (Tibet Entry Permit and Alien’s travel permit is a must for foreign travelers)
Yumbulhakang Palace
In Nedong County, eight kilometers to the south of Tsedang Town, Yumbulhakang Palace is the first palace in Tibetan history. It was said that the Yumbulhakang Palace was built in the second century B.C. by the….
Samye Monastery
On the northern bank of the Yarlung Zambo River in Chanang County, Lhoka Prefecture, the Samye Monastery was built in 779 under the….
Changzhu Monastery
The Changzhu Monastery locates on the east bank of the Yalong River in the district of Lhoka. There is a legend behind the Changzhu Monastery. It is….
Lake Yamdrok
In Nagarze County in Lhoka Prefecture, the Yamdrok Lake is 4,400 meters above sea level. The Lake Yamdrok covers an area of 800 square kilometers and….
Tomb of Tibetan King
Located at Chonggye, the tumuli of the Tibetan kings are 30 km from Tsedang. Buried here the kings, the ministers and the….
