Medog Town
Medog Town sits at about 1,200 m, the lowest county seat in Tibet, surrounded by subtropical rainforest and banana groves. It was the last county in China to gain a road, and access still depends heavily on weather.
Overview
Quick facts about Medog Town
Medog Town sits at about 1,200 m, the lowest county seat in Tibet, surrounded by subtropical rainforest and banana groves. It was the last county in China to gain a road, and access still depends heavily on weather.
| Type | Town |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) |
| Visit length | About 1.5 hours |
| Opening hours | Shops ~09:30–21:00; street open all day |
| Good to know | Allow buffer days; the road can close with little notice. |
How to visit
Practical advice from our Lhasa team.
- Taxi drop-off: Nearest drop-off at the street entrance
- Bus: City buses stop at the district edge
Hotels near Medog 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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