Shuanghu County
Shuanghu County Overview
Chinese Name: 双湖县 English IPA: Shuān Húxiàn Location: Northwest of Northern Tibetan Plateau of Tibet Autonomous Region Population (city): More than 14,000 Language: Mandarin, Tibetan language Zip code: Tel code: Time zone:
Located in the northern Changtang Plateau, with an average elevation of 5,000 meters above the sea level, Shuanghu County is the world’s highest county-level district within the Nagqu Prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China which means two lakes including Kangru lake and Rejiao lake. Shuanghu County, formerly Shuanghu Agency, is formally found on July 26, 2013 and has been the youngest county-level district in China. At present, Shuanghu County has its own People’s Congress, Political Consultative, procuratorate, court and other administrative units.
Highlights
• The Puruogangri Ice Field: The Puruogangri, the largest modern ice field in the Tibetan Plateau with an area of over 400 km2 in total, is in the inner plateau although it is very difficult to reach,
• Dagze Lake: It is one of many inland lakes in Tibet, with a present area of 260 km² (100 square miles). In glacial times, the region was considerably wetter, and lakes were correspondingly much larger.
• Nagqu Active Volcano: In fact, there is something about trekking up an active volcano that feels fundamentally human. Nothing survives at the top of a volcano. No vegetation; even birds avoid flying by them. Often, the only signs of life near the fuming sulphur pits and rivers of lava, are the humans staring right into them.
Other Destinations in Nagqu
- Baingoin County
- Seni District
- Shuanghu County
- Sog County
- Nyima County
- Amdo County
- Baqên County
- Biru County
- Lhari County
- Nyainrong County
- Xainza County
Shuanghu County Attractions
Located in the northern Changtang Plateau, with an average elevation of 5,000 meters above the sea level, Shuanghu County is the world’s highest county-level district within the Nagqu Prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China which means two lakes including Kangru lake and Rejiao lake. Shuanghu County, formerly Shuanghu Agency, is formally found on July 26, 2013 and has been the youngest county-level district in China. At present, Shuanghu County has its own People's Congress, Political Consultative, procuratorate, court [...]
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Shuanghu County Tours
Shuanghu Tour is one of the attractive tours in Tibet, which can provide tourists of stunning views in Tibet. It couldn't be better to tour Shuanghu County when travelling in Tibet. As the Top Tibet tour operator, Mysterious Tibet promises to present the ultimate travel experience to world-wide tourists via a galaxy of carefully-engineered tour products. Our quality service begins as our thoughtful travel consultants handle your emails to inquire a customized Tibet tour. All our seasoned Tibetan guides are [...]
Climate & When to Go
Shuanghu county is subfrigid zone arid climate.The annual non-frost period is less than 60 days, and the high winds of the 8th grade or above are as high as 200 days. The freezing time exceeds 280 days with the annual average temperature of minus 5 degrees Celsius.The annual temperature difference is greater than the daily temperature. [...]
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Transportation
You can reach Shuanghu by train, plane or bus. Meanwhile, the transportation is very convenient in Shuanghu such as metro, bus and ship, which can help you reach everywhere in the city. We will provide you with a comprehensive guide to Shuanghu, giving you a perfect travel service at your leisure. [...]
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Festivals and Activities
Most Tibetan festivals are full of the color of religion. In addition to annual large-scale worship rituals to Buddha and Buddhist masters, Tibetan people will also hold a series of festivities associated with religious life and agricultural production consisting of religious festivals and folk ones. There are almost a hundred festivals in a year, some of which even last for ten days. [...]
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Travel Tips
Every tourists need the travel tips listed below when traveling to Shuanghu County. Avoid High Altitude Reaction: With the high altitude of about 5000 meters, changeable weather and strong wind during the day and night in Shuanghu, you’d better bring some warm clothes and medicine. Please remember to bring sunglasses with you. Meanwhile, please do not act and move too fast even though you're taking photos and enjoying the stunning views. [...]
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Useful Maps
The maps give tourists an overview of Shuanghu In this case, tourists can get a clear idea about where they are and where they want to go in Shuanghu of Tibet. [...]
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Shuanghu County Accommodation
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