Tsetang

Tsetang, the capital of Shannan Prefecture, is one of the largest cities in Tibet. It sits on the south bank in the middle section of the Yarlung Tsangbo River with a moderate climate at an altitude of 3,600 meters. It is also recognized as the birthplace of earliest Tibetans, who came from the mating of a monkey and a beautiful cannibal ogress.

Known as the cradle of Tibetan's civilization, Tsetang is home to many cultural heritages. Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery built in Tibet, is located ...