Nagqu Attractions, Top Things to Do in Nagqu

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.

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.
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, 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. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and grasslands, Namtso is favored by nomads and tourists.

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A train running on Qinghai-Tibet rail line.

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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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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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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Qiangtang Prairie

Qiangtang Prairie is one of the five largest pastures in China. Strolling under the blue sky and white clouds of the Qiangtang Grassland, you will feel a kind of natural and profound beauty. Colorful tents, festive costumes, sacred lakes and so on will intoxicate you.

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Cona Lake

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

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Tashi Dor Monastery

Most travelers head for Tashi Dor Monastery(扎西岛寺), which situated on a hammerhead of land just into the southeastern corner of Namtso Lake. Founded in 1498 by the Gonto Batushe, Tashi Dor Monastery belongs to the Nyingma Sect.

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