Nangchen County

A Tibetan county on the upper Mekong, with many ancient monasteries, deep canyons and distinctive folk culture and handicrafts.

Nangchen County lies in the southeast of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, bordering Chamdo in Tibet, with the Za River valley of the upper Mekong (Lancang) running through it. Its elevation is relatively low and canyon and forest scenery is rich. The county is dotted with historic Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, and traditional crafts such as black pottery and Tibetan medicine are distinctive, making it a good place for an in-depth experience of Kham Tibetan culture and natural scenery. Summer and autumn are the most suitable seasons. Most visitors arrive by chartered car or self-drive via Yushu City.

Destinations

• Nangqian

Itineraries

• Golog, Yushu & Nangqian: 10-Day Deep Kham Itinerary – Head south from Xining via Guide, Maqên, and Madoi to Yushu and Nangqian, venturing deep into the Kham region of the Sa…