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Shannan (Lhoka) Travel Advice
Lying at the valley between the Gangdise Mountains and the Nyainqentanglha Mountains, Shannan (or Lhoka), has an average elevation of 3700 meters with Tsedang Town as its economic, cultural and transportation center. Covering an area of 79,700 square kilometers, Lhoka is highly reputed as the cradle of Tibetan civilization, which houses the earliest monasteries, ancient palaces, holy lakes in Tibet, like Samye Monastery, Trandruk Monastery, Yumbulagang Palace, the Tombs of Tibetan kings, Yamdrok Lake, Lhamo La-tso, etc.
Surrounded by Lhasa on the north, Shigatse on the west, Nyingchi on the east and India and Bhutan on the south, Lhoka has a very convenient traffic system. You can take the Tibet train to Lhasa first and then follow the scenic G318 and S101 to Tsedang Town. Or you can take the flight to Gonggar Airport directly, which is just 96km to Tsedang, Lhoka. After that, you can travel west to Shigatse or east to Nyingchi as you like. And the best travel time to Tsedang for tourists is spring and autumn.
To help you work out a wonderful trip to Lhoka, southern Tibet, we, Tibet Vista team, have nailed down loads of useful travel advice for your Tibet Shannan tour. From Tsedang weather to travel map, from transportation to elevation in Tsedang, here you’ll find what you need exactly!
Most Useful Travel Articles to Help your Tsedang Tour Planning
Here we have handpicked the most frequently asked questions on Lhoka travel and tours, like how to arrange day trip in Lhoka, best time to visit Lhoka, what and where to eat in Tsedang, how to plan a Lhamo Lhatso Trek, etc. By the way, you are warmly welcomed to send your inquiry to our Tibet travel gurus and we’re already here to help you out.
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Lhoka Travel: Ultimate Guide to Your Shannan Tour PlanningLhoka is the heartland of ancient Tibet, and the cradle of Tibetan civilization and culture. But how to travel Lhoka? Here you'll find the most classic Tsedang tour itineraries, transportation, weather info, accommations, etc.
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Tsedang Altitude: how to visit Lhoka with varied elevationsLhoka also known as Shannan, is the cradle of Tibetan civilization. There are numerous attractions, such as Yamdrok Lake, Valley of the Kings, Yumbulakang Palace, Samye Monastery, etc. Click to find more about the chief attractions of Lhoka, Tibet.
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Tsedang Weather and Climate: when to visit Lhoka at the right time?July to August is the best time to visit Lhoka, although the prefecture is good for visiting throughout the year. Lhoka has a semi-arid and sub-humid climate, that is good for all kinds of travelers throughout most of the year.
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Tsedang Transportation: how to travel easily in Tsedang and beyondKnown as the cradle of Tibetan Civilization, Tsedang is also the traffic center of Lhoka prefecture of Tibet. But how to get to Tsedang, by flight, train or road? This article offers you the ultimate guide about Tsedang transportation. Click here to know more details.
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Map of Lhokha City, the Cradle of Tibetan CivilizationLhokha Maps and Prefecture clear presents the location of Tsedang in Tibet, the main streets and roads, tourist attractions, hotels, restaurants in Tsedang and other valuable info.
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Lhoka Food and Restaurant: the Best Guide to Dining in Tsedang, Samye, Mindroling and YamdroktsoUltimate Lhoka dining guide helps you find out what and where to eat while visiting Tsedang, Samye Monastery, Mindroling Monastery, and Yamdrok Lake, etc.
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Tsedang Day Tours: how to arrange day trip in LhokaTsedang boasts a combination of natural and cultural scenery. There are a great variety of sights are worthy to experience here. Check the most classic Tsedang day trips.
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Samye Monastery Tour: how to plan the day tour in Samye MonasteryHow to plan a day tour to Samye Monastery? Here is the ultimate guide to Samye Monastery day tour, including travel permit, highlights of Samye Monastery, way to travel from Lhasa to Samye, attractions around Samye Monastery, etc.
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Lhamo Lhatso Lake Trekking: How to Plan a Lhamo Lhatso TrekIf you are looking for one of the most spiritual treks in the world, then this epic adventure to the Lhamo Lhatso Lake, undoubtedly, is one of the best options you have in Tibet.
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How to Plan a 4-day Lhasa Nyingchi Shannan Self-Driving Tour?Here you’ll get the most useful info on a self-driving adventure to Nyiingchi and Shannan from Lhasa, including documents needed for self-driving in Tibet, detailed itinerary and tourist sightseeing in Lhasa Nyingchi Tsedang tour.
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Top 3 Tibetan Monasteries of Nyingma Sect in LhokaKnown as the cradle of Tibetan civilization, Lhoka, is the best place to explore Nyingma Sect monasteries in Tibet. Follow our steps to the top 3 Nyingma monasteries in Lhoka.
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Top 2 Must-Visit Hermitages in LhokaTo explore Tibetan culture, Lhoka is a must-visit place. If you are a cultural explorer and happen to visit Lhoka, do make a detour to visit Chim-puk Hermitage and Drak Yangdzong. And there are good reasons below.
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Ultimate Travel Guide to Yamdrok Lake in TibetUltimate Travel Guide to Yamdrok Lake tells you all the useful travel tips for Lhasa to Yamdrok Lake tour, like best time to visit, what to see, photography advice, packing list, etc. Check more about which one is better for different travelers, Yamdrok Lake, Namtso Lake, or Manasarovar Lake?
Recommended Southeastern Tibet Tsedang Tour Itineraries
Neighboring Lhasa, Nyingchi, and Shigatse, Shannan houses tons of cultural and historic relics. Travelling along Yarlung Tsangpo River, you can visit the first Palace in Tibet - Yumbulagang, appreciate the peal Thangka in Trandruk Monastery, explore the first temple in Tibet - Samye Monastery, even make a detour to the meditation retreat of Guru Rinpoche - Chim-puk Hermitage. After that, you can travel west to Shigatse and catch a glimpse of Yamdrok Lake, Tashilhunpo Monastery and Mount Everest, or head east to visit Nyingchi and finally get back to Lhasa.
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