Drak Yangdzong Hot Springs
A traditional village hot spring in a steep river valley northeast of Lhasa, with separate men's and women's pools below a hillside nunnery. A favourite local soak often combined with a Drigung monastery visit.
Overview
Quick facts about Drak Yangdzong Hot Springs
A traditional village hot spring in a steep river valley northeast of Lhasa, with separate men's and women's pools below a hillside nunnery. A favourite local soak often combined with a Drigung monastery visit.
| Type | Hot Spring |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 4,200 m (13,780 ft) |
| Visit length | About 2 hours |
| Opening hours | Pools roughly 08:00-22:00 |
| Good to know | A traditional village hot spring in a steep river valley northeast of Lhasa, where separate men's and women's pools sit below a hillside nunnery - a favourite local soak on the way to Drigung |
How to visit
Practical advice from our Lhasa team.
- Walk slowly. Steep stairs at altitude are harder — come on your second or third day, not the day you arrive.
- Taxi drop-off: Village spring entrance below the hillside nunnery
- Bus: No direct bus; shared vans or chartered cars from Lhasa via Maizhokunggar, about 2 hours
Hotels near Drak Yangdzong Hot Springs
Sorted by walking or driving distance when we have it; otherwise hotels we use in the same city.
Best time to visit
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