Shannan Facts
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Chinese Name: 山南 (shān nán)
Population: 375,300
Area: 79,300 square kilometers (30,618 square miles)
Location: in the south of Tibet, southwest China
Administrative Division: 1 districts (Nedong); 11 counties (Dranang, Gonggar, Sangri, Chonggye, Qusum, Comai, Lhuntse, Gyatsa, Lhuntse, Cona, Nagarze)
Area Code: 0893
Zip Code: 856000
GDP (2018): CNY 16.432 billion (USD 2.483 billion)
Nationalities: Tibetan, Han, Hui
The Birthplace of Tibetan Culture & Best Place to See Tibetan Customs
Lying in southern Tibet, Shannan also known as Lhoka is bordered by Lhasa to the north and in the neighborhood of Shigatse and Nyingchi to the west and east. Its south boundary is with India and Bhutan. This city is only 150 kilometers (93 miles) from Lhasa. Shannan is the birthplace of the Tibetan people and Tibetan culture. It boasts many “firsts” in Tibetan history, including the first palace, Yongbulakang Palace; the first Buddha hall, Trandruk Monastery; and the first monastery, Sangye Monastery.
Besides, Shannan is covered with the most representative scenery in Tibet including snow mountains, lakes, hot springs, canyons, grasslands, high mountains and virgin forests. Yamzho Yumco Lake, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, is regarded as "turquoise earrings of the goddesses". The blue lake water changes with the light. There is a road along the lake not far from the Snow Mountain. Walking or camping by the lake is the best way to appreciate Yamzho Yumco Lake.
How to Get to Shannan
The regular route to Shannan is getting to Lhasa by air and taking buses from Lhasa Bus Station at 1, Minzu Lu, Chengguan District to the capital of the region, Tsedang Town. The distance between them is about 190 kilometers (118 miles). The address of Shannan Bus Station is 21, Gesang Lu, Tsedang Town, Nedong County.
In Quxu County of Lhasa, Tsedang Town, Chonggye County, Gonggar County and Nanggarze County lodgings can be found while traveling to Shannan.
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Enjoying a semi-dry continental plateau climate, the region has four vague seasons with an annual average temperature of 5-8℃ (41-46.4℉). During the rainy season from June to September, rain usually falls at night which is a salient characteristic of the weather in this plateau area. In consideration of the road and traffic conditions, the months April to October are the best time to pay a visit.
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