Tips for Travel to Damgxung in Nagqu

Tips for Travel to Damgxung in Nagqu – Transportation

Damgxung County enjoys a convenient transportation. The world famous Qinghai-Tibet Highway stretch cross Damgxung County and the road condition between Nagqu and Yampachen is pretty good. The Qinghai-Tibet Highway and the road heading to Namtso Lake form the most important divergence in Damgxung County. There are shuttle buses between Damgxung County Seat and the scenic spots around the county. There is a shuttle bus between Damgxung and Namtso Lake (about 48 kilometers away) every 30 minutes in the peak season of Tibet tour. Tourists making a Tibet tour and willing to pay a visit to Yampachen Hot Spring which is about 80 kilometers from the Damgxung County could also get a vehicle conveniently.

Tips for Travel to Damgxung in Nagqu – Board & Lodging

There are numerous gust houses in Damgxung County Seat though there is no star-standard hotel at present. Some of the guest houses are equipped with private bathroom, air-conditioner, television and shower facilities. For tourists planning to visit Lake Namtso (with an altitude of 4718 meters) and being worried about the high altitude and limited accommodation condition there, stay overnight at Damgxung County Seat would be the best choice.

Tourists with better physical condition and well adaptability to the high altitude could also spend a night at Namtso Lake to enjoy the breathtaking sunset and star sky. There are few guest houses in Namtso Lake Scenic Area and the beds there are always in large demand in the peak season of Tibet tour. To ensure a good sleep in the night, tourists are strongly suggested to prepare a warm sleeping bag since the temperature in the night is very low at Namtso Lake. Besides, tourists could also rent the tent and relevant equipments at Lhasa for camping at Namtso Lake. Sometimes, a hilarious campfire party would be held by the lake and that would be very interesting for tourists.

The price of the food in Damgxung County Seat is relatively higher than Lhasa for there is less restaurants and more demands. Most of the restaurants here only provide local Tibetan style foods and Sichuan flavor dishes. The catering price in Damgxung County Seat is higher than Lhasa due to the high transportation cost of vegetables and fruits. Tourists making a Tibet tour here are highly advised to take a taste of the fresh mushrooms here. These mushrooms with rich nutrients were picked up by the local Tibetans from the mountain areas.

Tips for Travel to Damgxung in Nagqu – Shopping

Damgxung County is quite noted for its cordyceps with high medicinal value. Most of them are picked up from the remote mountain areas with high altitude. These cordyceps have been the favorite souvenirs for tourists making a Tibet tour here. There is prosperous cordyceps dealing in Ngaqu but there is no fixed market on fixed days. Tourists here could always get some cordyceps with reasonable price from the scattered local Tibetans who come to sell their herbs by the street. A Tibetan English speaking guide could help you to communicate with the local Tibetans selling their cordyceps.