Nagqu People's Hospital
Nagqu People's Hospital is the main general hospital of northern Tibet, able to handle altitude sickness and emergencies, and one of the most important medical backups on the Qinghai–Tibet corridor.
Overview
Quick facts about Nagqu People's Hospital
Nagqu People's Hospital is the main general hospital of northern Tibet, able to handle altitude sickness and emergencies, and one of the most important medical backups on the Qinghai–Tibet corridor.
| Type | Hospital |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 4,500 m (14,764 ft) |
| Visit length | About 0.5 hours |
| Opening hours | 24-hour emergency; outpatient 09:00–18:00 |
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 at the hospital gate
Hotels near Nagqu People's Hospital
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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