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Introducing Yarlung Valley
Yarlung is considered the cradle of Tibetan civilisation. It was from Yarlung that the early Tibetan kings unified Tibet in the 7th century and their massive burial mounds still dominate the area around Chongye. Yumbulagang, perched on a crag like a medieval European castle, is another major attraction of the area and the site of Tibet’s oldest building.
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The major attractions of the Yarlung Valley can just about be seen in a day, but this is a beautiful part of Tibet for extended hiking and day walks. The main problem is the Tsetang PSB, who seem intent on limiting tourism to guided groups.
Some travellers band together in Lhasa for a three- or four-day trip out to the Yarlung Valley by way of Tsetang, taking in Samye and Mindroling en route. The total cost (including permits and guide) for a Land Cruiser for such a trip is around Y2800. It’s more cost-effective to add a Yarlung extension onto a trip to the Nepali border if you are heading that way.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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