Nagqu Attractions, Top Things to Do in Nagqu

In the Naqu region, the vast Qiangtang grassland and the mysterious no-man's land in northern Tibet will leave a deep impression on tourists. Heavenly Lake Namtso in northern Tibet has many tourists and believers who come to visit it every year. In addition, Selincuo Lake - the largest lake in Tibet, Sepu Kangri - the sacred mountain of Bon, Cona Lake - one of the highlights of Qinghai Tibet Railway, and Tangra Yumcuo - the sacred lake of Bon, are all popular tourist destinations. In addition, the Nagqu Annual Horse Racing Festival in August is also a highlight, which shows plentiful performance and traditional culture.

Namtso, located in the central Tibet autonomous region, is the second largest lake in Tibet.

Namtso Lake

Namtso Lake is one of the top three holy lakes in Tibet, also is called as "heavenly lake" by locals. It's an ideal place to take a spiritual journey.

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Sepu Kangri

Sepu Kangri is located in Biru County, Nagqu, Tibet. Sepu means "white snow god," which is revered as one of the Bon sacred mountains in Tibetan Buddhism.

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Qiangtang Prairie

Strolling under the blue sky and white clouds of the Qiangtang Grassland, you will feel a kind of natural and profound beauty.

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Yampachen Hot Springs

Yampachen hot springs of high mineral contents are said to be able to cure many disease. It is easy and relaxed to take a bath in the hot spring.

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Tangra Yumco

Tangra Yumco is the largest sacred lake of the Bon religion in Tibet. It is regarded as the holy land together with the Darguo Mountain on the south bank.

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Kunlun Mountains

Kunlun Mountains, also known as Kunlun Xu, stretch through Xinjiang and Tibet to Qinghai. Ancient mythology believes that Queen Mother of the West lives here.

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Cona Lake

Located in Amdo, Cona Lake is the highest freshwater lake in the world. If you take a train to Tibet, you can enjoy the stunning views of this holy lake.

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Tashi Dor Monastery

Tashi Dor Monastery is situated on a hammerhead of land just into the southeastern corner of Namtso Lake. It belongs to the Nyingma Sect.

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival

Nagqu Horse Racing Festival is the greatest event in northern Tibet to enjoy an attire feast, delicious Tibetan food, as well as singing and dancing.

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Qinghai Tibet Railway

Qinghai-Tibet Railway starts from Xining to Lhasa, with a total length of 1,956 kilometers. It's the highest and longest plateau rail line in the world.

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