Tibet travel precautions and essential items
Many students have already gone on summer vacation in July and August. Tibet is a place many friends want to travel. The blue sky, white snow-capped mountains, beautiful lakes, and unique humanities are all fascinating. Fascinating, so what should you pay attention to when traveling to Tibet? Transportation to Tibet
Plane: Fly directly to Lhasa. After getting off the plane, it is most economical to take the civil aviation bus, 30 yuan/person
Train: You can take the bus from the train station to Lhasa city 13. Route 14, 1 yuan/person
Self-driving: If you choose to travel by self-driving, you must prepare a detailed guide
Carpooling/chartered car: Depending on the car model, season, and route, the chartered car fee will vary There will be a certain ups and downs (remember to prepare the green health code and bus code when entering Tibet)
ps: The editor has seen many friends saying that flying directly to Lhasa is easy to get high, and the train is relatively better . Altitude sickness
When you enter the plateau from the plains, you will have altitude sickness to some extent. Symptoms of altitude sickness generally include: headache, shortness of breath, chest tightness, fatigue, etc. Many reaction symptoms are caused by psychological effects. Before entering the plateau, you should have a physical examination, exercise appropriately, and take rhodiola rosea in advance to increase your plateau adaptability. The slower you enter the plateau, the better your body will adapt. It is recommended that you avoid strenuous exercise or overeating when you first arrive at the plateau. It is generally not recommended to take a shower on the first night after arriving at the plateau to prevent your pores from opening and catching a cold, which may lead to severe pulmonary edema. Travel preparation
Documents: ID card, student ID card (required), border security permit, household registration book (children)
Electrical appliances: chargers, power banks, headphones, selfie sticks , camera
Clothing: underwear, pajamas, sun protection jacket, jacket, comfortable and loose pants, hard-soled outdoor or hiking high-top shoes
Accessories: hat, sunglasses, scarf, shawl
Personal care: high-power sunscreen, lip balm, moisturizing cream, other beauty products
Daily necessities: rain or shine umbrella, thermos cup, toothbrush and toothpaste, towel, U-shaped Pillows, eye masks, small humidifiers, disposable bed sheets and quilt covers (accommodation conditions in some places are not very good)
Drugs: glucose oral solution, motion sickness medicine, high anti-reaction medicine Weather and temperature
The average temperature in Tibet in summer is 12 to 25 degrees, with many sunny days and strong ultraviolet rays during the day. Be sure to wear a sun hat and apply sunscreen, otherwise you will really transform from an urban beauty to a primitive man. Guide to the Potala Palace
The Potala Palace is a must-visit attraction when traveling to Tibet. Tickets to the Potala Palace are hard to come by in peak season. You must make a reservation in advance. Follow the "Potala Palace Ticket Reservation System" applet and make a reservation at least one day in advance. On the first day in Lhasa, you must not climb the Potala Palace. Firstly, there are many steps and it takes a lot of energy. Secondly, due to the altitude factor, it is easy to get altitude sickness. It is recommended to wait two or three days after arriving in Tibet to adapt to the plateau before going. Otherwise, Bu Photography is not allowed in many places inside the Dara Palace. Border Defense Permit
Not all places in Tibet can move around freely. Some places require you to apply for a border permit in advance. You must apply for it at your place of residence before departure. If you apply for it in Tibet, there are many procedures. Please ask a travel agency to apply for it. 100 yuan/person in peak season and 50 yuan/person in low season. The following cities and towns require a border defense permit:
Shannan City: Cona County, Longzi County, Luozha County, Langkazi County
Lingzhi City: Milin County, Lang County, Chacha County Yu County, Medog County
Shigatse City: Zhongba County, Saga County, Nyalam County, Tingri County, Kangma County, Yadong County, Gangba County, Dingjie County, Jilong County
Ngari area: Pulan County, Zada County, Ritu County, Gar County Catering
In Tibet, Sichuan food and Tibetan food are the most popular. If you don’t like spicy food, Friends, you need to explain the tourist products to the front desk in advance
When buying tourist products in Barkhor Street, you must bargain for the price, and do not bargain after you take the item. You must bargain for the price before taking the item. Visiting temples
You must not wear skirts when visiting Tibetan temples. Skirts and shorts are not allowed in Tibetan temples. If you don’t pay attention, your trip will be in vain. In addition, most Tibetan temples It is not allowed to take pictures inside the temple. Friends who want to take pictures need to consult in advance, so be sure to pay attention! Taking pictures in scenic spots
In many scenic spots in Tibet, you need to pay to take photos with Tibetan mastiffs, yaks, and cutely dressed sheep. The fee is 10~ Transportation in Lhasa city ranges from 20 yuan
Lhasa city buses are 1 yuan/person. The starting price of Didi is about 15 yuan. When taking the bus, you need to prepare cash in advance or place a Cloud QuickPass payment in advance. Lhasa Public Transport WeChat QR code scanning is not supported for travel suggestions
When visiting Tibet for the first time, it is recommended to forget the direction of Linzhi, because Linzhi is the place with the lowest altitude in Tibet, with an average altitude of about 3,000 meters. If you are not used to the plateau for the first time, you can go there first Lin Zhi needs to get used to it.