Nagqu Railway Station
Nagqu Station is the main passenger stop on the Qinghai–Tibet railway in northern Tibet, with trains to Lhasa, Golmud and Xining. At about 4,500 m the platform is bitterly cold in winter, and carriages are oxygen-supplied.
Overview
Quick facts about Nagqu Railway Station
Nagqu Station is the main passenger stop on the Qinghai–Tibet railway in northern Tibet, with trains to Lhasa, Golmud and Xining. At about 4,500 m the platform is bitterly cold in winter, and carriages are oxygen-supplied.
| Type | Railway Station |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 4,500 m (14,764 ft) |
| Visit length | About 0.5 hours |
| Opening hours | 06:00–23:00 |
| Good to know | Trains are sealed and oxygen-enriched; step outside briefly only. |
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: Designated taxi rank on the station forecourt
- Bus: City buses and taxis meet each train
Hotels near Nagqu Railway Station
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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