Mangkang Salt Wells
Mangkang's salt terraces climb both banks of the Mekong, timber-framed pans still worked after more than a millennium of solar evaporation. Yanjing also holds Tibet's only Catholic village, an unusual overlap of faiths.
Overview
Quick facts about Mangkang Salt Wells
Mangkang's salt terraces climb both banks of the Mekong, timber-framed pans still worked after more than a millennium of solar evaporation. Yanjing also holds Tibet's only Catholic village, an unusual overlap of faiths.
| Type | Industrial Heritage |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) |
| Visit length | About 1.5 hours |
| Opening hours | 10:00–17:30 (last entry 16:30) |
| Good to know | The terraces are working sites; stay on paths and ask before photographing workers. |
How to visit
Practical advice from our Lhasa team.
- Taxi drop-off: Main entrance drop-off
- Bus: City buses stop within a short walk
Hotels near Mangkang Salt Wells
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Best time to visit
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