The Lhasa River is the Mother River of the Tibetans

  The Lhasa River is the Mother River of the Tibetans, which witnessed the changes of ancient Tibetan culture. The drainage area of the Lhasa River serves as the center of politics, economy, culture, transportation and religion in the whole Tibet which Tibetans would like to visit and enjoy the beautiful scene.
  Lhasa River as a seasonal river is different from other rivers which can sail normal boats during its dry season for the shoal exposed in the air. However, clever Tibetans make special boats with yak leather and sail on this river without any difficulties.

 

  The Lhasa River, the mother river for Tibetans, has witnessed the changes in ancient Tibetan culture. The drainage area of the river is famous for its beautiful scenery and is visited by Tibetans. It also serves as the center of politics, economy, culture, transportation and religion of the whole Tibet.
  The Lhasa River originates from Nyangqentanglha Mountain (5,020 meters about sea level) on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. As one of the five major tributaries of the Yarlung Zangbo, it is 551 km long and its drainage area covers nearly 30,000 square km.

  As a seasonal river, it is different from other rivers which can sail normal boats during its dry season for the shoal exposed in the air. However, clever Tibetans make special boats with yak leather and sail on this river without any difficulty.