Shannan Travel Guide
Shannan Prefecture is known as the Birthplace of Tibetan Civilization. It lies to the south of the Nyainqentanglha Mountains, along the middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangpo River, and enjoys a comparatively mild climate.
The prefecture covers an area of around 80,000 square kilometers, with an average altitude of about 3600m and a total population of 320,000, including mostly Monba, but also Tibetan, Han, Hui and Lhoba people.
Shannan is the most prosperous and oldest part of Tibet. The well-known Tubo Regime (a historic period in Tibetan history) was derived from the agricultural civilization in Shannan. Shannan was the origin of the Tibetan civilization and became the ruling center twice in Tibetan history. more about Shannan »
- Chinese Name: 山南
- Chinese Pinyin: shān nán
- English Name: Shannan
- Location: Southwest of China
- Latitude: 29°02' N
- Longitude: 91°41' E
- Area: 79,700 sq. km. (30,772 sq. mi.)
- Time Zone: (UTC+8)
- Area Code: 0893
- Population: 318,000
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How far a drive is it from Lhasa to lhoka?
Thank-you very much,
RHA
Asked by RH Alexander (Sep. 22, 2010) Reply
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Jean Fu (Sep. 23, 2010) replied:
It is about 110kms from Lhasa to Lhoka, about 2.5 hours by drive. We offer private tour from Lhasa to the Lhoka. Should you need any service, such as transfer, travel guide, please feel free to contact us.
It is about 110kms from Lhasa to Lhoka, about 2.5 hours by drive. We offer private tour from Lhasa to the Lhoka. Should you need any service, such as transfer, travel guide, please feel free to contact us.
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