Nagqu is located in northern Tibet, between the Tanggula Mountains, Nyenchen Tanggula Mountains, and the Gangdise Mountains. Standing at an average altitude of over 4500 meters, it has the unique nomadic culture, sacred religious culture, as well as secret and stunning natural landscapes. This secret holy land attracts thousands of tourists from home and abroad with its unique charm every year. Walk into Nagqu, you will be overwhelmed by the picturesque natural scenery, such as snow-covered mountains, boundless prairies, fascinating geothermal springs, holy large lakes, etc. In addition, the Nagqu Annual Horse Racing Festival in August is also a highlight, which shows plentiful performance as well as traditional culture. The following famous Nagqu attractions will help you to have a perfect Nagqu trip.
- Yampachen Hot Springs
- The Yampachen Hot Springs is located in Dangxiong County, 90 kilometers northwest of Lhasa city, covering an area of 7,000 kilometers. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, it is a natural wonder. It is said that the hot springs here can cure many kinds of chronic diseases.
- Namtso Lake
- At an altitude of 4718 meters, Namtso Lake has clear water with the stunning scenery. It is one of the great three lakes in Tibet, also one of the famous Buddhist holy sites.
- Tashi Dor Monastery
- Tashi Dor Monastery is located on Namtso Lake Island. Historically it has been the practice site of the great living Buddhas.
Namtso Lake - Ideal Place for a Spiritual Journey
Yampachen Hot Springs
Qiangtang Prairie
Tashi Dor Monastery
Qinghai Tibet Railway
Kunlun Mountains
Cona Lake
Recommended Tour Itineraries in Nagqu Prefecture
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daysThis itinerary takes tourists to explore the mystical Sherpa culture in Kathmandu, and then fly to Lhasa to enjoy the most fantastic natural sceneries including sacred Namtso Lake, is often described as being next to heaven because of its stunning beauty.
This excurse involves in Mt. Everest and holy Namtso Lake. In the Tibetan language, it means “the lake of heaven”. You will understand the reason for this name when you get there, the stunning landscape is really like from heaven.
The tour will take you to some great cities in Tibet and show you the dreamy natural views and the origin of Tibetan Buddhism. After a 4-day visiting in Lhasa, you will head to the east and discover the symbols of the Tibet culture then enjoy the two of top three holy lakes.
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