Nagqu Town
Nagqu town sits at about 4,500 m, a key node on the Qinghai–Tibet highway and railway and the supply base for the Changtang grasslands. It is small but has fuel, lodging and oxygen supplies.
Overview
Quick facts about Nagqu Town
Nagqu town sits at about 4,500 m, a key node on the Qinghai–Tibet highway and railway and the supply base for the Changtang grasslands. It is small but has fuel, lodging and oxygen supplies.
| Type | Business District |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 4,500 m (14,764 ft) |
| Visit length | About 1 hours |
| Opening hours | Open all day |
| Good to know | Many travellers feel the altitude more here than in Lhasa; keep the first night quiet. |
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: Hotel forecourts along the main street
- Bus: City buses and shared taxis run through the district
Hotels near Nagqu Town
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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