Source: Xinhua
04-29-2009 16:32
Some tourist attractions in southeastern Tibet's Shannan Prefecture will open for free during the May Day holiday, according to the Tourism Bureau of the prefecture.
![Photo taken on April 26, 2009, shows a tourist riding a horse at the Yumbulakang Palace, Nedong County, Shannan Prefecture of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Some tourist attractions in southeastern Tibet's Shannan Prefecture will open for free during the May Day holiday. [Xinhua Photo]](http://big5.cctv.com/gate/big5/www.cctv.cn/program/cultureexpress/20090429/images/1240994323976_1240994323976_r.jpg) |
| Photo taken on April 26, 2009, shows a tourist riding a horse at the Yumbulakang Palace, Nedong County, Shannan Prefecture of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Some tourist attractions in southeastern Tibet's Shannan Prefecture will open for free during the May Day holiday. [Xinhua Photo] |
Shannan Prefecture, 3,600 meters above sea level and with a mild climate on the middle reaches of the trunk Yarlung Zangbo River, is considered the cradle of the Tibetans.
To enhance Shannan's popularity and attract more visitors, scenic spots with a profound culture including Tombs of Tibetan Kings (Songtsan Gambo included), Mindrolling Monastery and Samye Monastery will be free of charge to the public from May 1 to May 3.
In addition, two tourists can share one ticket while visiting the Yumbulagang Palace and Trundruk Monastery during the holiday.
