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There’s no doubt that the popular travel destinations like Potala Palace, Johkang Temple, Namtso lake, Everest Base Camp have earned their place in the hearts of travelers. However, besides these famous attractions, many travelers may have question: Where to go while you are traveling in Tibet. There are some lesser visited places, each hold their own treasures and the chance to share more time with.Tibet Vista (www.tibettravel.org) recommends four places in Tsetang Tibet that are not really detailed in the guidebooks, but are great for travelers to experience local culture and get closer to nature.

Mindrolling Monastery

Mindrolling Monastery is the largest and most important Nyingmapa monastery in Tibet. It was founded in the mid-1670s.Throughout its history the monastery has been revered as the “Perfect Place for Emancipation”.The Thangkas and paintings inside the monastery are a fascinating art and well worth a visit.

Yarlung Tsangpo River

The Yarlung Tsangpo is a major international river shared between China, India and Bangladesh. It begins in western Tibet and runs east through the South Tibet Valley. This valley with the Yarlung Tsampo River is the cradle of Tibetan civilization. This is where the first people who came to Tibet settled; it is where the first monastery was established and where the first king built the first castle. It is also the area where Buddhism first took hold.

Trandrunk Monastery

Trandrunk Monastery is one of the earliest Buddhist monasteries in Tibet. It has been founded at the same time as the Jokhang and Ramoche in Lhasa. For those who travel in Tibet, Trandrunk Monastery is a great place to learn about the culture and history of Tibetan Buddhism.

Tombs of the Kings at Chongye

The Tombs of the Kings are scattered over a vast area .The body of each king was buried along with statues, precious objects. Some of the greatest kings of the Yarlung dynasty were buried here. It's said that there are more than twenty tombs.