How to Get to Nagqu

Nagqu Railway Station is a transfer and supply hub on the Qinghai-Xizang Railway, and it ranks as the world’s highest-altitude railway station. It is located in Omadige Village, Mendi Township, about 2 kilometers west of downtown Nagqu, right beside the Qinghai-Xizang Highway.

A number of trains stop here: Train T27 & T28 from Beijing; T21, T22, T23 & T24 from Chengdu; T221, T222, T223 & T224 from Chongqing; K917 & K918 from Lanzhou; and N917 & N918 from Xining.

As a major town in Xizang and a key transportation hub along the Qinghai-Xizang route, Nagqu enjoys highly convenient transport links to surrounding areas. There are frequent regular buses heading for Lhasa and Qinghai.

Various vehicles run between Nagqu and Lhasa, including Santana sedans, Jinbei vans and medium-sized coaches. Fares range from 60 to 100 yuan, with departures available from morning till afternoon every day.

Charter prices fluctuate with seasons and market demand. If you enter Xizang via the Qinghai-Xizang route, you have a wide choice of vehicles. Thanks to the good road conditions, not only off-road vehicles but also ordinary cars such as Santana sedans and small vans are suitable for this route. You can rent a car starting from Xining or Golmud.

For safety and reliable service, choose vehicles operated by formal fleets or state-owned companies.

Watch out for scammers in Xining and Golmud. They often post fake travel information claiming imminent departures. In fact, they will keep waiting until the vehicle is fully loaded, which may take several days. Besides, they charge fares hundreds of yuan higher than the standard price.