Map of Baqen County Location

Baqen County (巴青县) is located in the northern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), China, within Nagqu Prefecture. It is situated on the Tibetan Plateau, an area known for its high-altitude landscapes and remote, rugged terrain.

Geographical Coordinates:

  • Latitude: 31.7433° N
  • Longitude: 91.3674° E

Borders with Neighboring Areas:

  • To the North: Baqen County borders Qinghai Province, specifically the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Hainan.
  • To the South: The county borders Nagqu and is located near the Tibetan Plateau.
  • To the East: It shares borders with areas in Lhasa Prefecture.
  • To the West: Baqen County is close to the borders of Tibet’s Ngari Prefecture, a more western and remote region of Tibet.

Baqen County is a high-altitude, remote area in northern Tibet, located within Nagqu Prefecture. The county is surrounded by rugged Tibetan Plateau landscapes and borders Qinghai Province to the north. It is strategically placed for travelers heading towards Tibet’s central and western regions.