Shiquanhe Town
Shiquanhe is the seat of Ngari at about 4,300 m and the supply hub for the Xinjiang–Tibet highway and the Ngari north–south loop. Fuel, lodging, oxygen and basic repairs are available before the long empty stages west.
Overview
Quick facts about Shiquanhe Town
Shiquanhe is the seat of Ngari at about 4,300 m and the supply hub for the Xinjiang–Tibet highway and the Ngari north–south loop. Fuel, lodging, oxygen and basic repairs are available before the long empty stages west.
| Type | Business District |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 4,300 m (14,108 ft) |
| Visit length | About 1 hours |
| Opening hours | Open all day |
| Good to know | Stock up here: the next reliable services are hundreds of kilometres away. |
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 Shiquanhe 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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