Ngari Prefecture Museum
The Ngari museum sets out Zhangzhung civilisation, the Guge kingdom and Bon heritage with mural copies, excavated objects and rock-art rubbings. Visiting before Zanda and Burang makes the ruins far easier to read.
Overview
Quick facts about Ngari Prefecture Museum
The Ngari museum sets out Zhangzhung civilisation, the Guge kingdom and Bon heritage with mural copies, excavated objects and rock-art rubbings. Visiting before Zanda and Burang makes the ruins far easier to read.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 4,300 m (14,108 ft) |
| Visit length | About 1.5 hours |
| Opening hours | 10:00–17:30 (last entry 16:30) |
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 Ngari Prefecture Museum
Sorted by walking or driving distance when we have it; otherwise hotels we use in the same city.
Best time to visit
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