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Lhasa
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The downtown and suburban areas teem with cultural relics
and places of historical interest. The Potala Place, the Jokhang
Monastery, the Zhaibung Monastery, the Sera Monastery, and the
Gandain Monastery are all located in the city, are known to
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Xigaze
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Tucked away at an elevation of 3,800 meters, Xigaze has a
history of some 500 years. It is home to the Tashilhungpo Monastery,
the resident monastery of the Panchen Erdeni. It is also the
political and religious center in inner Tibet. Inside the monastery
is the giant bronze statue of Qamba Buddha. To its south is
the Qomolangmo. Around it are the Sagya Monastery, the Palkor
Monastery and the Xahlu Monastery. |
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Shannan
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Here is the cradle of the Tibetan race. Sitting on the southern
bank of the middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, Shannan
has an elevation of 3,600 meters and enjoys a temperate climate.
The Yarlung River Scenic Spot, at the national level, houses
some famous ancient monasteries such as the Samye and the Qamzhub
Monasteries, as well as sites of historical interest such as
the Yungbolhakang Palace and the Tombs of Tibetan Kings. |
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Nyingchi
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Located on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River in
southeast Tibet, Nyingchi, with an average elevation of 3,000
meters, enjoys humid air and is known for its charming scenery.
It is home to a number of ethnic minorities including Moinba
and Lhoba. Scenic spots include the Namjagbarwa Peak, the Yarlung
Zangbo Grand Canyon, and the Basum Co Lake. The landscape in
Zayu and Bome are attractive, too. |
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Ngari
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Located in the western part of Tibet, Ngari, with an elevation
averaging 4,500 meters, is known as the ooof of the roof of
the world.g The prefecture teems with lakes and is scarcely
populated. It is a paradise for wild yaks, Tibetan antelopes,
Mongolian gazelle, wild Tibetan donkeys and other species of
wildlife. Places of historical interest include the ruins of
the Guge Kingdom, the Toding Monastery and the site of the ancient
Dorshang Castle in the western part of Ngari; as well as holy
mountains and holy lakes in Burang. |
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Nagqu
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Located in northern Tibet with an elevation of over 4,500
meters, Nagqu is referred to as the Northern Tibet Plateau.
Bisected by the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, it features convenient
transport facilities and unique scenery and historical sites,
including the ruins of the Zhangzhung Culture, monasteries of
the Bon religion, and the holy lake of Nam Co. |
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Qamdo
Prefecture
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Located in the Hengduan Mountain Ranges, the Qamdo Prefecture
sits in the area drained by the Jinshajiang, Nujiang and Lancangjiang
Rivers. It boasts a sweep of picturesque, richly endowed land
dotted with majestic peaks and covered by vast expanse of forests.
The prefecture is known for its historical ruins and unsophisticated
folklore. |
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