Nagqu
Nagqu Overview
Chinese Name: 西藏那曲县 English IPA: Nagqu prefecture Location: North of Tibet Population (city): 490,000 Language: Tibetan and Han Language Zip code: 852000 Tel code: 0896 Time zone: UTC+8
Located in the north of Tibet-between Tanggula Mountains and Nyenchen Tangula Mountains, Nagqu get its name from the Nagqu River(upstream of Nujiang River). Nagqu features in its protected wildlife, unpolluted grassland, bright snow mountains, azure blue lakes and unsophisticated Tibetan life. Especially in August, the famous Horse Racing Festival will be held in Nagqu.
Highlights of Nagqu
- Colorful Ethnic Culture: In the ancient and holy land of Nagqu, since ancient times, there have been 17 ethnic groups including Tibetan, Han, Hui, Uyghur, Yi, Salar, Uygur, Miao, Mongolian, Tujia. In the long-term common life, the people of all nationalities have established a deep friendship. Especially in recent years, children of all ethnic groups live in harmony, unite wisdom, and create a good situation for the development and stability of the Nagqu area, making an indelible contribution to regional economic and social development.
- Paradise for Visitors: The beautiful Lake Tangra Yumco-the holy lake worshiped by the ancient Yongzhong Bonism, which is the most ancient religion in Tibet area, the spectacular Purog Kangri Glacier-the third largest glacier in the world except for the South and North Pole, the ancient Zandan Monastery -one of the influential monastery in Nagqu area, the gorgeous Siling Tso Lake-the largest lake in Tibet are the must-see attractions when you come to Nagqu.
- Rich in Natural Resources: Nagqu can be regarded as the kingdom that is rich in all sorts of natural resources. Nagqu is extremely rich in water resources, with a total surface water resources of about 54 billion cubic meters, groundwater resources of about 25.1 billion cubic meters and a further 8.8 billion cubic meters in glacial ice storage. The mineral reserves of iron, chromium, gold, antimony, lead and zinc, copper, boron, lithium, rock salt and gypsum in Nagqu are large, and the resource advantages are obvious. The wild plants in Nagqu are mainly Chinese caterpillar fungus, Fritillaria, Snow Lotus, and a small number of shrubs. There are mainly wild goats, blue sheep, river deer, lynx, kiang, black bear, fox, wolf, etc. in Nagqu.
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
Nagqu Attractions
Top Nagqu Attractions include Changtang Plateau, Nyenchen Tangula Mountains, etc. Plan your Nagqu Tour and visit the top attractions of Nagqu. Nagqu never fails to draw the tourists’ attention by its charm though it’s not a very popular destination in Tibet. Speaking of Nagqu, what people come into thought is the long-stretching snow-covered ranges, the endless stream of spring, and boundless prairies. Nagqu’s history and culture will make you love it more. The most eyes-catching attractions in Nagqu [...]
Nagqu Tours
Nagqu Tours offer travelers different kinds of tour packages of Nagqu for your Tibet Travel. Nagqu is always an extended destination from Lhasa, so Nagqu Tours are always bonded with Lhasa tours. Tourists usually explore the landmarks of Lhasa, including Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Norbulingka, etc. After finishing the sightseeing in Lhasa, drive to Nagqu to enjoy the views in Nagqu. Travelling to Nagqu during the Horse Racing Fair is a [...]
Climate & When to Go
Nagqu Weather & Climate describes information with temperature & precipitation. Find out the best time to visit Nagqu and see the season highlights in Nagqu Tibet. It also tells you what to wear in different seasons and clothes packing for your trip to Nagqu Tibet. Nagqu Climate and Weather Nagqu belongs to the sub-frigid zone, with extremes of cold and wind, is an area prone to extremely dry air and violent storms. Throughout the year, there is no period where there is [...]
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Transportation
Nagqu Transportation Guide serves you some information and introduces fights to Nagqu, Nagqu trains, Nagqu bus, Nagqu taxis and ways of getting to & around Nagqu in Tibet. Nagqu is a prefecture-level city located in the northern part of Tibet – between Tanggula Mountains and Nyenchen Tangula Mountains. It borders Xinjiang & Qinghai Province in the north and Chamdo Prefecture in the east, adjoin Lhasa, Nyingchi, Shigatse in the south and Ngari in the west. Covering an area [...]
Festivals and Activities
Nagqu Festivals and Activities include a brief introduction of festivals and activities for Nagqu Festival Tour and tell travelers what to do in Nagqu, such as including Tibetan New Year and more events. Nagqu, belonging to Tibet, is the political, economic, cultural, transportation, information and communication center of northern Tibet. It has an altitude of 4,450 meters, the maximum distance of 233 km east-west, north-south maximum distance of 185 km, with a total area of 16,195 square kilometers. In 2000, [...]
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Travel Tips
Nagqu Travel Tips introduces some information about Nagqu travel, including useful numbers, transportation, best time to visit, dressing tips, post offices, banks and hospitals, etc. When plan your trip to Nagqu, view our answers to questions about Nagqu travel to get better understanding of Nagqu Tibet. Nagqu is a prefecture-level city located in the northern part of Tibet – between Tanggula Mountains and Nyenchen Tangula Mountains. It borders Xinjiang & Qinghai Province in the north and Chamdo Prefecture in [...]
Useful Maps
If we go to somewhere new, maps are good support for us. To help you have a better understanding of Nagqu, we provide you different Nagqu maps including Nagqu transportation map, Nagqu tourist attractions map, Nagqu region map and Nagqu location map, etc. Nagqu is a prefecture-level city located in the northern part of Tibet, between Tanggula Mountains and Nyenchen Tangula Mountains. It borders Xinjiang & Qinghai Province in the north and Chamdo Prefecture in the east, adjoin Lhasa, Nyingchi, Shigatse in [...]
Nagqu Accommodation
Nagqu Accommodation introduces the recommended hotels in Nagqu Tibet, like Nagqu Sanyi Hotel, Nagqu Keston Hotel, which are most favored ones among tourists. As a renowned tourist destination in Tibet, more and more hotels gather in Nagqu. Nagqu Hotels are mostly centralized in Nagqu County which is the capital of Nagqu prefecture. You will find ample of hotels in the city with most of them being budget or a little above budget. All your basic needs will be met here [...]
