Tanggula Town
Tanggula Town is a small service settlement on the Qinghai–Tibet highway above 4,700 m, with basic lodging, food and fuel. It serves as the overnight stop before or after the pass, with simple rooms.
Overview
Quick facts about Tanggula Town
Tanggula Town is a small service settlement on the Qinghai–Tibet highway above 4,700 m, with basic lodging, food and fuel. It serves as the overnight stop before or after the pass, with simple rooms.
| Type | Town |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 4,720 m (15,486 ft) |
| Visit length | About 1.5 hours |
| Opening hours | Shops ~09:30–21:00; street open all day |
| Good to know | Sleeping above 4,700 m is hard on most travellers; consider a lower stop. |
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: Nearest drop-off at the street entrance
- Bus: City buses stop at the district edge
Hotels near Tanggula 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. Roads to this area can close in winter.
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