Nagqu, Tibet
Nagqu is a high-altitude prefecture-level city in the northern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region, China, sitting at an average elevation of over 4,500 meters (14,760 feet).
Key Facts About Nagqu
- Geography & Size: It is the largest prefecture-level city in China by land area, covering over 350,000 to 430,000 square kilometers of the Changtang grasslands.
- Climate: Features a severe alpine/subarctic climate with long, cold, dry winters, high winds, and low oxygen levels.
- Transportation: It is a key stop along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway and the G109 and G317 national highways.
- Culture & Attractions: Famous for the annual Nagqu Horse Racing Festival held every August, nomadic culture, and scenic alpine lakes like Namtso.
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Nagqu is a prefecture-level city in the north of the Autonomous Prefecture of Tibet. On May 7, 2018, the former Nagqu Prefecture was officially declared the ...
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