Nagqu Travel Guide - Attractions, Transporation, Weather, Tour

Top Nagqu Attractions and Activities

Though Nagqu is not a very popular destination in Tibet, it never fails to strike the tourists’ heart by its fascinating views. Its long-stretching snow-covered ranges, endless stream of spring, and boundless prairies will be the first impression to people. As you travel deeper in Nagqu, more than natural beauty, you will learn its history, culture, art etc. The most eyes-catching attractions in Nagqu must be Qiangtang Pairie and Nyqinqentanglha Mountains. In addition to them, there are Ancient Xiangxiong Ruins, Basu Rock Paintings, Yarlung Scenic Area etc. The most featured activity in Nagchu is Horsing Racing Fair, which shows performance as well as games.

• How to Get to Nagqu

  

  Nowadays, Nagqu is developed with relatively convenient transportation and you can get to Nagqu by train or driving.

  Train to Nagqu: With the construction of Qinghai-Tibet Railway Station, Lhasa is reached by trains from gateway cities - Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing etc. All the trains between Lhasa and these gateway cities will take a stop in Nagqu Railway Station, so you can easily take a train to Nagchu from Lhasa or these major cities from China. On your train to Nagchu, you will have an unforgettable sightseeing journey. The major sights contain Qinghai Lake, Qarhan Salt Lake, Kunlun Mountains and Hohxil Nature Reserve. If you travel to Nagqu from Lhasa, it only takes about 3.5 hours.

  Driving to Nagqu: Some tourists like to travel to Lhasa by flight firstly and then turn to Nagqu by driving. It is a longer trip to drive to Nagqu from Lhasa, but you can stop for sightseeing or photography whenever you want. The road connects Nagchu and Lhasa is about 330km and it takes nearly 6~7 hours. You can also drive to Nagchu after your Namtso tour, which takes about 5 hours to get there.

• Best Time to Visit Nagqu

  

  Nagqu has a humid subtropical climate with typical features of lack of oxygen, large temperature difference between day and night, no absolute frost-free period, and cold climate throughout the year. There aren’t distinctive seasons in Nagqu and all seasons have a low temperature. Nagqu’s winter is cold and summer is cool. The annual average temperature is about -0.9℃ to -3.3℃.

  The best time to visit Nagqu is May ~ September when you can enjoy picturesque scenery and it is relatively warmly. But rainy seasons also range from May to September and you are suggested to wear waterproof clothes and shoes.

  If you want enjoy the wonderful Tibetan shows and exciting horse-racing competition, you can visit Nagqu during the Nagqu Horse Racing Fair, predicted to take palace in August of September of 2017.

• Where to Accommodate in Nagqu

  

  Nagqu accommodation mostly centralized in Nagqu County – capital of Nagqu prefecture. Despite that no luxuries hotels is available at present, there are several starred comfortable hotels and economic guesthouses for your choice. Some of the hotels not only provide good facilities, cozy rooms and good food , but also give you pleasant service which make you at home.

  Among these various hotels, Zhongxin Nagqu is the most recommended one located about 10km to Nagqu Railway Station and you travel between them within 20 minutes' driving. Combining accommodation, dining, business, recreation and shopping together, Zhongxin Nagqu Hotel is a comprehensive hotel. The hotels have different kinds of rooms to supply different guests’ needs. All the rooms are full-equipped and well-decorated.