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Qiangtang Nature Reserve
4A Tourism Area

Qiangtang Nature Reserve

那曲羌塘自然保护区

Tibet, Naqu·29.6654°N, 91.9580°E
Ticket Price
CNY 50 (peak season), CNY 30 (off-season)
Duration
Half day

About Qiangtang Nature Reserve

A scenic natural area in Naqu, Tibet, offering diverse landscapes, outdoor activities, and beautiful views. • A vast high-altitude wilderness: home to wild yak, Tibetan antelope (chiru) and kiang. • An extreme remote plateau.

Highlights

• A vast high-altitude wilderness: home to wild yak, Tibetan antelope (chiru) and kiang. • An extreme remote plateau.

Suggested Route

Accessible only on organized expeditions from Naqu; wildlife drives to designated areas; allow a full day+ (permits needed).

Food & Lodging

Naqu town offers Tibetan food and basic hotels; bring supplies for expeditions.

Facilities

Minimal: ranger stations and no tourist infrastructure; permits required.
Travel Tips

Wear layers as mountain weather can change quickly. Photography is best in golden hour.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June-September

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Open all day (ticket office 08:00-16:30)

Getting There

Vast reserve across northern Tibet; access from Nagqu (~300 km north); no metro; nearest airport: Nagqu (~indeterminate); remote, permits/restrictions.

Reservation

Restricted; entry permits and guide required; not a standard ticketed site.

Ticket Price

CNY 50 (≈ $7.0) (peak season), CNY 30 (≈ $4.2) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
那曲羌塘自然保护区

29.6654, 91.9580

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