Things to do in Shannan

The Qonggyai Tibetan King's Tombs truly exude a profound sense of history! Nestled against mountains and facing a valley, the entire mausoleum area is tranquil and solemn, serving as the final resting place for the successive Tibetan kings of the Tubo Dynasty. Strolling through it feels like stepping back a thousand years. Untouched by excessive commercialization, the pristine atmosphere is undeniable, with ancient tombs and relics scattered throughout. It's particularly suitable for tourists who appreciate history and culture, and for those seeking to explore Tibetan culture. It offers opportunities for taking beautiful photos while immersing oneself in the rich history of the Tubo Kingdom.

If you have time, you can come here to take a look and experience it.

Lebu Valley is the Chinese-controlled zone in the Menyu region, which includes four Menba townships (Gongri, Jiba, Mama, Le Township). It is a southward-extending canyon in the eastern section of the Himalayas, from the Bora Pass at an altitude of 4,500 meters to the bottom of the Lebu Valley at an altitude of 2,800 meters. The Menyu region is Lebu Valley plus the Indian-controlled Tawang region. ​Tsangyang Gyatso was born here in 1683. He is the only Dalai Lama who is neither Tibetan nor Mongolian. Although he is talented, he is indeed a victim of the power struggle. ​In 1962, General Zhang Guohua commanded the self-defense counterattack against India on the border here.

Tibet is a sacred place in my mind. It has pure air, clear streams, beautiful plateau meadows, and gentle yaks walking. I had some altitude sickness here, but I was still excited to see such a beautiful scenery.

The Cogyal Glacier (also known as Glacier 40) is located at the foot of the Zhuomula Rikang Snow Mountain in Lhozha County, Shannan Prefecture, Tibet, with an altitude of 5,300 meters, the same height as the Everest Base Camp in Shigatse Prefecture. The moraine, moraine lake, ice tongue, serac forest, ice stalactites, ice cracks, ice lake, ice caves, etc. can be viewed up close. It is a rare place with beautiful scenery.

It was so exciting and fun. I felt really good. The instructor was very patient. It was safe for the first time. The landing was also very smooth. The weather was very good today. It was really different to see Yanghu Lake from the sky. I could play for more than 20 minutes. The lady on the scene had a good attitude and the customer service also called to send me the location, which was very professional.

Kulagangri Baimalin Lake has beautiful scenery and the villagers are warm

🌟The Shannan Museum in Tibet is a treasure house of history and culture! Stepping into the museum, it feels like traveling back to the ancient and mysterious Tubo Dynasty. The museum is rich in exhibits, from precious cultural relics to exquisite murals, each of which tells the long history of Shannan. The vivid explanations of the tour guides make the ancient stories come alive. Here, you can not only appreciate the charm of Tibetan culture, but also feel the profound heritage of this land. Shannan Museum is a great place to understand Tibetan culture!

The Yajiang River Valley is located halfway from Lhasa to Yamdrok Lake. It is actually an observation deck overlooking the Yarlung Zangbo River Valley. The small platform is filled with various stalls on both sides, selling various Tibetan gadgets. There are many Tibetan mastiffs tied to the cliffs near the river bank for tourists to take photos and group photos. It costs 20 yuan to take any photo. I took some photos with courage. The Tibetan mastiffs are quite well-behaved. The boss will also train them to look at the camera. Then a big Tibetan mastiff looked up at me, and I felt scared. It is also a popular check-in spot.