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Yungbulakang Palace
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Yungbulakang Palace

山南雍布拉康

Tibet, Shannan★ 4.7·29.6496°N, 91.9422°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
3-4 hours
Rating
4.7 / 5.0

About Yungbulakang Palace

Perched on a hillside in Shannan, Yungbulakang Palace is traditionally regarded as the first palace ever built in Tibet. This compact fortress, with its striking red-and-white walls, overlooks the fertile Yarlung Valley and nearby fields of barley.

Highlights

• Tibet's first palace: a hilltop fortress above the Yarlung Valley. • Linked to the first Tibetan king and early cultivation.

Suggested Route

Climb (or ride) the hill to the palace, visit the halls and enjoy valley views; allow 1-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Shannan/Nedong dining; hotels.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, donkey/horse ride up and steps.
Travel Tips

Best visited in morning for fewer crowds. Bring snacks as food options may be limited inside.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June-September

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

Open all day (ticket office 08:00-16:30)

Getting There

No metro; ~12 km from Tsedang (Shannan city); nearest airport: Lhasa Gonggar (~90 km); by road from Shannan.

Reservation

Ticket ~CNY 60; on-site purchase.

Ticket Price

Free admission

Address

Shannan City Naidong District Zedang Town Dongnan11kmchudezhaxicirishanshang

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
山南雍布拉康

山南市乃东区泽当镇东南11km处的扎西次日山上

Shannan City Naidong District Zedang Town Dongnan11kmchudezhaxicirishanshang

29.6496, 91.9422

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