Yarlang

Yarlang is a locality in , and has an elevation of 3,799 metres. Yarlang is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near the town .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Tombs of the Tibetan Kings and Riwo Dechen Monastery.

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The Valley of the Kings or Chongye Valley is a valley in , , within the People's Republic of China. It is the location of eight tumuli, which are believed to be the burial mounds of eight to ten Tibetan rulers.

Buddhist temple
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is a Buddhist temple.

Ruins
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was a castle located in the Chingwa district of Chonggyä in central . According to legend, it was home to the kings of Tibet before Songtsen Gampo moved his capital to .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Qonggyai.

Town
Photo: Jan Reurink, CC BY 2.0.
is a town.

Yarlang

Latitude
29.01062° or 29° 0′ 38″ north
Longitude
91.67902° or 91° 40′ 45″ east
Elevation
3,799 metres (12,464 feet)
Open location code
7MXH2M6H+6J
Geo­Names ID
6547355
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Satellite Map

Discover Yarlang from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Yarlang” goes by many names.
  • Tibetan: “ཡར་ལངས”

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