Nagqu Horse Racing Festival Ground
The Nagqu racecourse hosts the Changtang horse festival each August, when herders in full dress compete in racing, archery and song. Off-season the ground is empty; during the festival a tent city appears around it.
Overview
Quick facts about Nagqu Horse Racing Festival Ground
The Nagqu racecourse hosts the Changtang horse festival each August, when herders in full dress compete in racing, archery and song. Off-season the ground is empty; during the festival a tent city appears around it.
| Type | Sports Venue |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 4,500 m (14,764 ft) |
| Visit length | About 1.5 hours |
| Opening hours | Event-based schedule |
| Good to know | Dates change yearly; book lodging far ahead for festival week. |
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: Venue forecourt drop-off
- Bus: City buses serve the venue
Hotels near Nagqu Horse Racing Festival Ground
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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