Nujiang (Salween) River Source
那曲怒江源头
About Nujiang (Salween) River Source
Highlights
Suggested Route
Food & Lodging
Facilities
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
View on interactive map →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.
External booking links. Prices may vary.
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Open all day (ticket office 08:00-16:30)
In Nagqu Prefecture (e.g. Biru/Amdo), remote; no metro; nearest airport: Nagqu (~100 km); rugged access.
Reservation policy unclear; advise booking ahead via official platform.
Peak season CNY 80 (≈ $11), off-season CNY 50 (≈ $7.0)
29.6367, 92.0494
Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.
