What should you pay attention to when going to Tibet for the first time?
Tibet self-driving tour is indeed full of passion and challenge for many tourists. Many tourists hope to go to Tibet for an excellent self-driving tour in their lifetime and experience the most magical side of nature. , let me share with you specific play guides and strategies.
1. Do you need to exercise before going to Tibet?
The most feared thing when traveling to Tibet is altitude sickness, so everyone will want to exercise before going to Tibet. In fact, there is no necessary connection between altitude sickness and physical strength. It is only related to the body's ability to adapt and adjust. It does not require deliberate exercise. If you feel uneasy, you can also do aerobic exercise and some jogging one or two months in advance, but you should take a rest one week before departure and do not exercise anymore.
2. Who is not suitable to come to Tibet?
The environment in the Tibetan Plateau is relatively harsh, and there are certain physical requirements for people entering Tibet. Generally speaking, most people have no problem traveling to Tibet, except for some people who suffer from serious physical diseases, such as the following categories of people: 1. People suffering from heart disease, blood disease and cerebrovascular disease; 2. Those who suffer from various respiratory diseases; 3. Those who suffer from epilepsy, schizophrenia and uncontrolled diabetes; 4. Those who have ever had altitude sickness, such as altitude edema, altitude cerebral edema, altitude heart disease, etc.; 5. High-risk pregnant women ;6. Suffering from severe cold, fever or respiratory infection.
3. What are the symptoms of altitude sickness?
Altitude sickness can range from mild to severe depending on a person’s constitution. Mild symptoms include headache, tinnitus, asthma, general weakness and insomnia. The symptoms will disappear when the body gets used to it; in severe cases, there will be vomiting, nausea, purple face, diarrhea and other symptoms. In this case, it is best to take medicine or consult a doctor to avoid serious consequences.
4. How to prevent altitude sickness? How to relieve altitude sickness?
There are many medicines to prevent altitude sickness. Just go to the pharmacy and consult a doctor to tell you. The one that everyone is most familiar with is Rhodiola rosea, which comes in capsule form, oral liquid form, and prototype Rhodiola rosea, which can be soaked in water and drunk. These preventive medicines are generally taken about ten days in advance, and taking them after entering Tibet has little effect.
Sometimes, even if you take preventive medicine, hyperlipidemia still inevitably occurs, so how can you relieve it and reduce your pain? Medicines for relieving hypersensitivity include American ginseng, glucose, and Gaoyuanan; if you have a headache, you can take Baifu Ning analgesic.
After altitude sickness, you should still stay in bed more, exercise less, and eat a light diet. If it is severe, oxygen inhalation can be used, and the effect of oxygen inhalation is more obvious.
5. It is best not to go to Tibet if you have a bad cold.
Why can’t you go to Tibet if you have a cold? When you have a cold, inflammation will occur in the lungs and trachea. At this time, the body’s resistance is weak, and the plateau has less oxygen and is relatively dry, so the cold can easily get worse. A common cold can turn into pneumonia, pulmonary edema or bronchitis, consequences that no one is willing to bear. If you catch a cold, cure it before setting off. A mild cold is generally not a problem.
6. When is the best time to go to Tibet?
In the whole year, April to October is the best season in Tibet, with comfortable climate and beautiful scenery. But this is also the peak season for tourism in Tibet. There are a lot of tourists. Consumption in related industries is also rising, and your tourism consumption expenditure is also high. From November to April of the following year, although it is relatively cold, the sun is very bright and warm during the day. There are very few tourists during this time, and what you see is the authentic Tibetan style. July and August are the rainy season in Tibet, but it usually only rains sometimes at night, when there are more people.
7. What is the best way to enter Tibet?
There are three main ways to enter Tibet: car, train and plane. Cars take a long time and have relatively high consumer expenditures, but it takes a long time for the body to adapt to the plateau; trains take a shorter time to enter Tibet than cars, and can be entered in sections, with the least consumer expenditures, and the body can slowly adapt. The height above sea level reduces the probability of altitude sickness; it only takes a few hours to fly into Tibet, but the change in altitude is drastic, the probability of altitude sickness is also the highest, and it requires a lot of expenses. Suggestion, train in, plane out.
8. Which places in Tibet require a border defense permit?
Although many travelers are keen to go to Tibet, not all places can be visited casually, and some places require a border defense permit.
The following areas require a border permit to enter:
Shigatse area: Zhongba County, Saga County, Nyalam County, Dingri County, Kangma County, Yadong County , Gangba County, Dingjie County, Jilong County;
Shannan Region: Cona County, Longzi County, Luozha County, Langkazi County;
Lingzhi Region: Milin County , Lang County, Chayu County, Medog County;
Ngari Region: Pulan County, Zada County, Ritu County, Gar County;
If you have a valid passport , and also apply for exit visas. If you go to Nepal via Geelong, you don’t need to apply for the border security permit in Geelong.
9. How to apply for a Tibet Border Defense Permit?
There are two places where you can apply for a Border Defense Permit, one is at the Public Security Bureau where your household registration is located, and the other is at the Tibet Border Defense Corps.
It is more troublesome to apply at the public security bureau where your household registration is located. It is usually free, and some places will also charge a small fee; it is best to find a local travel agency in Lhasa to entrust the application. For four people, you only need to provide the original ID card. The validity period is one month. Note: It is very difficult to obtain the Lhasa Border Security Permit now. It is recommended to apply for it at the place of residence. If you go to Lhasa to join a group tour to Mount Everest or Ngari, the border defense permit travel agency can handle it.
10. What should you pay attention to when you first arrive in Tibet?
When you first arrive in Tibet, it is best not to rush to other places to play. It is best to rest first and play around in the city. The body adapts to the plateau environment. Generally speaking, it is recommended not to take a shower on the day you arrive and go to bed early. The plateau is relatively dry, and many people are prone to nosebleeds after arriving in Tibet. You can ask a doctor to prescribe some ointment to lubricate the nasal cavity and apply it. In addition, you should drink more water and eat light food first. You can put a basin of water in the bedroom before going to bed. The air will not be so dry, which will help relieve high reflexes.
11. What is the weather like in Tibet in summer? What kind of clothes should I wear?
Compared with other tourist cities in the mainland, Tibet’s summer is relatively refreshing, and the temperature is basically around 100% during the day. The temperature is around 25 degrees, and drops to around 10 degrees at night, so the temperature difference is a bit big. It is best to wear long pants and long sleeves during the day, and pay attention to sun protection. Just add a jacket at night. July and August are the rainy season in Tibet, but it’s basically sunny during the day and rainy at night, but it’s a good idea to carry rain gear with you in your bag, just in case. As a special reminder, the high-altitude scenic spots in Tibet are very cold in summer, so you need to bring winter clothes to keep warm. Frequently visited high-altitude scenic spots mainly include Namtso, Mount Everest (base camp), Ali, etc.
12. The sunshine in Tibet is very strong, how to protect yourself from the sun?
The Tibetan Plateau is relatively dry, with few clouds and less reflection of ultraviolet rays. In addition, due to the high altitude, it does not reach the ground There is a lot of ultraviolet rays. When traveling outdoors in Tibet, you should pay attention to sun protection. In addition to wearing long clothes and long trousers, a sun hat, sunglasses, and a face mask or mask, you should also apply sunscreen with a high SPF to your skin. You should also drink more water, as water loss is serious during plateau activities.
13. Is it suitable to travel to Tibet in winter? Will it be very cold?
Tibet is very beautiful in winter. The plateau and mountains are covered with a thick layer of white snow. It's very charming in the warm winter sunshine. In terms of temperature, the temperature in Tibet in winter ranges from minus 10 degrees to over 10 degrees, which is relatively warmer than most cities in the north. There is plenty of sunshine during the day and it is very warm. In most areas of Tibet, a thick down jacket is enough, except in the Ngari and Nagqu areas, where the temperature is basically below minus ten degrees.
Although it is relatively cold at this time, there are fewer tourists visiting Tibet, and all kinds of expenses are relatively low. Except for a few scenic spots that cannot be visited due to heavy snow and road closures, most scenic spots can be visited.
14. What is fun about traveling to Tibet in winter (off-season)?
Although it is colder when traveling to Tibet in winter, compared to the peak season, accommodation, meals, and sightseeing are more popular. The price is less, and there are many discounts on the price, so the travel expenses will be much less. In winter, everyone is most interested in wandering around the city. Bask in the sun at the Potala Palace Square and the entrance to the Jokhang Temple, and wander around Barkhor Street. If the weather is good and there is no mountain closure, you can go to Namtso. You can go to Mount Everest and even Ali almost all year round, and the price will be much cheaper at this time. You can also go to hot springs, Yangpajing Hot Spring and Dezhong Hot Spring. Watching the snowflakes fall in the hot spring is also a great enjoyment in life.
15. Can I go to Mount Everest and Namtso in winter?
When the weather is good in winter, as long as there are no mountain or road closures, you can usually go to Mount Everest. But you can't stay overnight. First, it's too cold up there, and nearby hotels and restaurants will be closed during this period. If you encounter mountain and road closures, you may consider going to warmer scenic spots such as Nyingchi, Shannan, and Shigatse. It can be said that Namtso and Mount Everest can be visited all year round.
16. How is the mobile phone signal in Tibet?
In most areas of Tibet, mobile phone signals are now basically covered, and there is no need to worry in urban areas. Based on all aspects of information, mobile The signal with Telecom is relatively good. If it is a remote place, there may be no signal in some places, so be prepared if you plan to go there. Lhasa, Nyingchi, Shigatse and other major cities have 4G.
17. Which bank is more convenient for withdrawing money in Tibet, and which bank card is better to bring?
In the entire Tibetan area, Agricultural Bank of China and Postal Savings are the most convenient. In Lhasa, in addition to these two, there are also Bank of China and China Construction Bank. These banks have more outlets. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China also has one, but currently there are only four outlets. Nowadays, it is very convenient to pay via WeChat or Alipay in Lhasa.
18. How many days does it take to hike and hitchhike along the Sichuan-Tibet Line?
More and more people now like to hike and hitchhike into Tibet and take the Sichuan-Tibet Line, which includes the southern line and the northern line. The natural scenery along the southern route is better than that of the northern route, so most people choose the southern route. In terms of time, if everything goes smoothly and there is no delay, it usually takes one and a half weeks to reach Lhasa. It is recommended to go together.
19. How many days does it take to ride from Chengdu to Tibet?
The time it takes to ride to Tibet depends on your itinerary, physical strength, and road conditions. The situation is different, so The time spent is also different. Generally speaking, one month is average.
20. How is the accommodation situation along the Sichuan-Tibet Line?
The Sichuan-Tibet Line passes through small counties, towns, and villages, so basic accommodation is sufficient. Hotels with good conditions and star ratings are generally guest houses, hotels and family inns. If you are lucky, you can stay in Tibetan homes. Driving or riding on the Sichuan-Tibet Line, you don’t have to worry about accommodation at all.