Yarlung Valley
The Yarlung Valley in Tibet is formed by the Yarlung Tsangpo River.
Description
The term refers especially to the district where it joins with the Chongye River, and broadens out into a large plain about 2 km wide, before they flow north into the Yarlung Tsangpo River or Brahmaputra.
It is situated in Nedong County of Lhokha Prefecture (Ch. Shannan Prefecture) in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
The capital of Lhokha Prefecture, Zêtang, in the Yarlung Valley, is one of Tibet's largest cities, and is 183 km southeast of Lhasa. Coordinates: 29°12′N 91°46′E
Agriculture
The Yarlung Valley was originally well-forested and suitable for agriculture.
The Tsetang district is famous for its apples and pears.
History
The Yarlung and the adjoining Chongye Valley formed the original seat of the Yarlung dynasty of Tibetan kings and controlled important ancient trade routes into India and Bhutan.
The first Tibetan Emperor, Songtsen Gampo (605 or 617? - 649), moved the capital to Lhasa after greatly expanding his territories and power.
See also
External links
- Yarlung Valley @ Wikipedia
