Shannan Attractions

Yumbulagang Palace is the first palace in Tibet. It was built for the first Tibetan King by Bon believers in the 2nd century, and became the summer palace of King Songtsan Gampo and Princess Wencheng.

Tombs of Early Tibetan Kings, locates on Mure Mountain at the southern bank of the Yarlung Zangbo River, with nine recognizable mausoleums, kept the spirit of those early Tibetan Kings.

Trundruk Monastery is one of the earliest Buddhist temples in Tibet. It is said that the Trundruk Monastery was built by King Songtsan Gampo and later became the winter palace of the King and Princess Wencheng in Tsedang.

Mindroling Monastery is located at east of Zanan River. It is one of the six most famous Tibetan Buddhism monasteries of the Nyingmapa Sect

Built in the 8th century, Samye Monastery was the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet and was famous for its sacred mandala design.

Yamdrok Lake is one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet. It is over 72 km (45 miles) long. The lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and is fed by numerous small streams.