Welcome to Lhoka Prefecture
The serene waters of the braided Yarlung Tsangpo river meander through a swathe of land flanked by dramatic sand dunes and rich in Tibetan history – Lhoka prefecture (ལྷོ་ཁ།, 山南, Shānnán). It’s only a couple of hours from Lhasa and the numerous attractions are relatively near one another, allowing you to see the main sights in two or three days. Remote monasteries, royal tombs, ruined stupas, meditation retreats and medieval palaces are only some of the highlights you can visit in a three-day itinerary. With more time you could spend days exploring the various side valleys on foot or by mountain bike.
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