Nyainqentanglha Mountains
In Tibetan, 'Nyainqen' means 'second to' or 'inferior to', meaning this range is second only to the Tanggula Mountains. The mountain god of the Nyainqentanglha, also called Tanglha Yaxiu,…
Nyainqentanglha Mountains, Nagqu · AI illustration for China Trip
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Opening hours
- Open all day (all year 2026)
- Time needed
- 0.5–1 day
- Address
- 100 km north of Lhasa
- Getting there
- Tanggula Pass is 604 km from Golmud. It is generally visited in passing when travelling to Lhasa by train or bus. Hiring a car from Golmud to visit it on its own is not recommended.
- Guidebook rating
- 5 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 623. Open in Google Maps
About Nyainqentanglha Mountains
In Tibetan, 'Nyainqen' means 'second to' or 'inferior to', meaning this range is second only to the Tanggula Mountains. The mountain god of the Nyainqentanglha, also called Tanglha Yaxiu, is said to rule the hundreds of ranges of northern Tibet. The mountain looks different when viewed from each direction. The best viewpoints are Qiatuo Monastery, Duojia Monastery and the Zhaxi Peninsula by Namtso Lake, and the stretch of the Qinghai-Tibet Highway along the range's southern side.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Nyainqentanglha Mountains cost?
Admission to Nyainqentanglha Mountains is Free, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Nyainqentanglha Mountains?
Nyainqentanglha Mountains is open Open all day (all year 2026).
How do I get to Nyainqentanglha Mountains?
Tanggula Pass is 604 km from Golmud. It is generally visited in passing when travelling to Lhasa by train or bus. Hiring a car from Golmud to visit it on its own is not recommended.
How long should I spend at Nyainqentanglha Mountains?
Plan on 0.5–1 day for Nyainqentanglha Mountains.
Where is Nyainqentanglha Mountains?
Nyainqentanglha Mountains is in Nagqu, Tibet Autonomous Region, in the Southwest of China. 100 km north of Lhasa
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