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Tsedang, the capital of Lhokha Prefecture, is reputed as "the cradle of Tibetan Civilization", and located at the middle and lower reaches of Yarlung Zangbo River. As the birthplace of earliest Tibetans, it enjoys a comparatively mild climate and vast fertile land. A field in the village near Tsedang Town is said to be the first farming field in Tibet.
Tsedang boasts a combination of natural and cultural scenery. Spectacular ranges, beautiful lakes, numerous springs and peaceful river valleys constitute its featured landscapes. Famous tourist sights in this area include the first monastery in Tibet—Samye Monastery, the first palace in Tibet—Yungbulakhang, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet—Yamdrok-Tso, burial site of Tibetan Kings, Trandruk Monastery, Samding Monastery…
It is 1 of 3 Holy Lakes in Tibet (the other 2 are Namtso Lake and Lake Manasarovar).
The serene waters of the braided Yarlung Tsangpo meander through a swathe of land flanked by dramatic sand dunes and rich in Tibetan history.
Chim-puk Hermitage is a warren of caves northeast of Samye that was once a meditation retreat for Gulug Rinpoche.
Dating back to the 7th century reign of Songtsen Gampo, it is also one of Tibet’s demoness-subduing temples.
Samye Monastery is thought to be Tibet’s 1st monastery and its 1st university.
Yumbulagang is considered the oldest building in Tibet.
There are 2 rivers and 7 hot springs. They have been divided into white water, black water, hot water, warm water and cold water.
It is the largest and most important Nyingmapa monastery.