Tour to Shannan Prefecture of Tibet

Shannan Prefecture is the birthplace of Tibetan culture. It is located on the southern bank of the middle reaches of Yarlung Zangbo River and is about 3600 meters above the sea level. It enjoys a temperate climate.

Tour to Shannan Prefecture of Tibet – Catering

The leading dishes here are Sichuan-style and Tibetan-style dishes. Pickled vegetables are about 15-20 RMB each dish. There are also some newly opened bars and cold drink shops. Their western-style designs and fashionable atmosphere attract lots of visitors in the evening.

Tour to Shannan Prefecture of Tibet – Hotels

Hotels are mainly located at Nedong Road in Xincheng District of Shannan Prefecture. The prices of the hotels vary according to their facilities. Visitors could choose different levels of hotels up to their demand and their tour budget.

Tour to Shannan Prefecture of Tibet – Transport Means

It takes about three hours by bus from Lhasa to Zetang. The shuttle buses leave Lhasa for Zetang in the morning every day. In Zetang there are buses to Konggar, Qonggyai (the tombs of the Tibetan Kings are located at here) and Cona counties (passing through Yombulagang Palace). The main transport means in the city are motor tricycles.

Tour to Shannan Prefecture of Tibet – Amusement Centers

There are various styles of bars, cafes, teahouses, net bars, sweet teahouses, Tibetan-style bars, karaoke rooms and other amusement centers of different grades to meet needs of tourists from different countries and places. Visitors here could not only see some familiar things as well as some local and special things.

Tour to Shannan Prefecture of Tibet – Shopping

Visitors at Shannan Prefecture could buy necessities and handicrafts in various scenic spots, hotels and stalls along the streets. Visitors could also buy some souvenirs in the craft shops such as tapestries, carpets, bamboo articles, Tibetan-flavor cakes, musks, Tendrilled fritillary bulb, Chinese caterpillar fungus, Gyaca wooden bowls, Gyaca apples, Gyaca walnuts, Qusum pads, and stone vessels from Dargo Village.