Yarlung Valley is the home of Tibetan Civilization. The famous Yarlung Tsangpo or the Bhramaputra river flow through this valley.
Legend has it that in this valley, the father monkey and the mother ogress gave birth to six offsprings who gradually multiplied and evolved into the first humans on this highland of Tibet. Later, the first Tsenpo (king) was enthroned in Tibet’s first palace in this valley.
Most of the region is quite fertile, and the first fields were also cultivated here. In the 8th century, the first Buddhist monastery of Tibet called Samye was found on the river’s north side. Many Buddhist masters are trained in this monastery. Today it is one of the main grain production areas of Tibet.
The people of this prefecture are famous for various handicrafts, and the hand made woollen fabric from here is well known all over the Tibetan area.
This is the birthplace of many famous people in Tibet’s history, such as Terdak Lingpa, Yeshe Tsogyal and the fifth Dalia Lama.
Travellers guide to the Yarlung Valley
In this valley, you can find many first things in Tibet; the first monastery, the first temple, the first palace, the first fields and the tombs of Tibetan kings.
It is highly recommended to visit the Yarlung valley if you are interested in Tibetan culture and history. You can find more temples and places to visit in Tibet here.
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