Nagqu Museum
Nagqu Museum is devoted to Changtang ecology and nomadic culture, showing yak-hair tent parts, herding tools, northern Tibetan dress and wildlife specimens. An hour here is a good introduction to grassland life.
Overview
Quick facts about Nagqu Museum
Nagqu Museum is devoted to Changtang ecology and nomadic culture, showing yak-hair tent parts, herding tools, northern Tibetan dress and wildlife specimens. An hour here is a good introduction to grassland life.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 4,500 m (14,764 ft) |
| Visit length | About 1.5 hours |
| Opening hours | 10:00–17:30 (last entry 16:30) |
| Good to know | Indoor stop is a good idea on cold, windy days. |
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: Main entrance drop-off
- Bus: City buses stop within a short walk
Hotels near Nagqu Museum
Sorted by walking or driving distance when we have it; otherwise hotels we use in the same city.
Best time to visit
Average daily high and low in °C, and monthly rain in mm. Winter is cold and dry, with fewer visitors and lower hotel prices.
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