Nêdong District (; zh, s=乃东区) is a district of
Shannan in the
Tibet Autonomous Region
The Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), often shortened to Tibet in English or Xizang in Pinyin, Hanyu Pinyin, is an Autonomous regions of China, autonomous region of the China, People's Republic of China. It was established in 1965 to replace the ...
, China. Nêdong District has a storied administrative history rooted in its strategic location along the
Yarlung River.
Tradruk Temple, an important early
Buddhist monastery
A monastery is a building or complex of buildings comprising the domestic quarters and workplaces of monastics, monks or nuns, whether living in communities or alone (hermits). A monastery generally includes a place reserved for prayer which may ...
dating to the reign of
Songtsen Gampo, is located in the
Yarlung Valley in Nêdong as is
Yungbulakang Palace.
History
Originally part of the ancient
Tibetan Empire
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, it served as a key administrative center during the 7th–9th centuries CE, with
Yumbu Lakhang Palace symbolizing its royal legacy.
During the
Yuan Dynasty
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(1271–1368), the area was incorporated into the Central Government's governance as part of the
Ü-Tsang region.
In the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1912) periods, Nêdong evolved into a county-level entity, overseeing local affairs and serving as a cultural nexus.
In 1959, Naedong County was established under the jurisdiction of the Shannan Special Administrative Region.
In 1970, the Shannan Special Administrative Region was renamed
Shannan Prefecture. In February 2016, the
State Council approved the abolition of Shannan Prefecture and Nedong County, establishing Shannan City at the prefectural level and Nedong District under
Shannan City.
Administrative divisions
Nêdong District contains 1
subdistrict A subdistrict or sub-district is an administrative division that is generally smaller than a district.
Equivalents
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* Kelurahan, in Indonesia
* Mukim, a township in Brunei, Ind ...
, 1
town
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The criteria for distinguishing a town vary globally, often depending on factors such as population size, economic character, administrative stat ...
and 5
townships.
Climate
Gallery
NH-46-10 Tsetang Tibet.jpg,
Yarlung Valley women.jpg,
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Nedong County
Counties of Tibet
Shannan, Tibet