Tsetang Town
Tsetang is the seat of Shannan at about 3,550 m in the Yarlung valley, regarded as one of the birthplaces of Tibetan civilisation. Hotels and restaurants cluster here, making it the usual base for Samye, Yumbulakang and Yamdrok Lake.
Overview
Quick facts about Tsetang Town
Tsetang is the seat of Shannan at about 3,550 m in the Yarlung valley, regarded as one of the birthplaces of Tibetan civilisation. Hotels and restaurants cluster here, making it the usual base for Samye, Yumbulakang and Yamdrok Lake.
| Type | Business District |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 3,550 m (11,647 ft) |
| Visit length | About 1 hours |
| Opening hours | Open all day |
How to visit
Practical advice from our Lhasa team.
- Taxi drop-off: Hotel forecourts along the main street
- Bus: City buses and shared taxis run through the district
Hotels near Tsetang Town
Sorted by walking or driving distance when we have it; otherwise hotels we use in the same city.
Best time to visit
Average daily high and low in °C, and monthly rain in mm. Winter is cold and dry, with fewer visitors and lower hotel prices.
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