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What should one pay attention to when going to Lhasa for the first time?
1. Do you want to exercise before going to Tibet? The fear of traveling to Tibet is altitude sickness, so everyone wants to exercise before going to Tibet. In fact, altitude sickness is not necessarily related to physical strength, but to the adaptability and adjustment ability of the body, and no deliberate exercise is needed. If you feel uneasy, you can also do aerobic exercise and some jogging one or two months in advance, but you should pay attention to rest one week before departure and don't do any more exercise. 2. Who are not suitable for coming to Tibet? The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has a harsh environment, which requires certain personnel to enter Tibet. Generally speaking, there is no problem for most people to travel to Tibet, except some people with serious diseases, such as the following categories: 1. People with heart disease, blood disease and cerebrovascular disease; 2. Suffering from various respiratory diseases; 3. Suffering from epilepsy, schizophrenia and uncontrolled diabetes; 4. Had altitude sickness, such as altitude edema, altitude brain edema, altitude heart disease, etc. ; 5. High-risk pregnant women; 6. Suffering from a bad cold, fever or respiratory infection. 3. What are the symptoms of altitude sickness? Altitude sickness varies from light to heavy according to people's physique. The mild symptoms are only headache, tinnitus, asthma, general fatigue and insomnia, which will disappear after the body adapts. In severe cases, there will be symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, cyanosis and diarrhea. 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 alleviate altitude sickness? There are many medicines to prevent altitude sickness. You can tell them by consulting a doctor in a pharmacy. The most familiar rhodiola sachalinensis, including capsules, oral liquid and prototype rhodiola sachalinensis, can be soaked in water. These preventive drugs are generally taken about ten days in advance, and the effect is not great after entering Tibet. Sometimes, even taking preventive medicine, hyperreflexia is inevitable. How can ability alleviate, reduce oneself pain? Drugs for relieving hyperreflexia include American ginseng, inosine tablets or chicken liver oral liquid, and Gao Yuan 'an. If you have a headache, you should take Baifuning painkillers, and glucose can also relieve altitude sickness. After altitude sickness, you should stay in bed more, reduce exercise and give priority to a light diet. If it is serious, you can take oxygen inhalation, but oxygen inhalation is not the best way. You'd better not go to Tibet if you have a cold. Why can't I go to Tibet if I have a cold? When you catch a cold, your lungs and trachea will become inflamed. At this time, the human body's resistance is poor, the plateau oxygen is less and dry, and the cold is easy to get worse, and the common cold will become pneumonia, pulmonary edema or bronchitis. Everyone is unwilling to bear the consequences. If you catch a cold, cure it before you start. 6. When is the best time to go to Tibet? All the year round, May to October is the best season in Tibet, warm and comfortable but not hot. But this time is also the peak season for tourism in Tibet. There are more tourists, the consumption of related industries is also rising, and your tourism consumption expenditure is also high. 1 1 month to April of the following year, although it is cold, it is sunny and warm as spring during the day. There are few tourists at this time, and what you see is the authentic Tibetan customs. 7. What is the best way to enter Tibet? There are three main ways to enter Tibet: car, train and plane. Car consumption takes a long time and the consumption expenditure is relatively high, but it takes a long time for the body to adapt to the plateau; The time for the train to enter Tibet is shorter than that for the car, and it can be entered in stages, with the least expenditure, so that the body can gradually adapt to the altitude and reduce the probability of high reaction; It takes only a few hours for the plane to enter Tibet, but the altitude changes dramatically, and the probability of high inversion is also the highest, and the cost is quite high. 8. Where does Tibet need a border card? Although there are many donkey friends in Tibet who are keen to go, not all places can go casually, and some places need border cards to go. Need to enter the following areas: Shigatse area: Zhongba County, Saga County, nyalam county, Dingri County, Kangma County, Yadong County, Gamba County, Ding Jie County and Jilong County; Shannan region: Cuona County, Zi Long County, Luozha County and Langkazi County; Linzhi area: Milin County, Langxian County, Chayu County and Medog County; Ali area: Pulan County, Zada County, Ritu County and Gaer County; If you have a valid passport and an exit visa, you can show your passport in some places where there is no border card, such as going to Nepal. 9. How to apply for Tibet border card? There are two places where you can apply for a border card, one is the public security bureau where your household registration is located, and the other is the Tibet Frontier Corps. It is more convenient to handle it at the public security bureau where your account is located. Generally, it is free, and some places will charge a little. The border guards in Lhasa, Shigatse and Linzhibian in Tibet can also apply for border cards, but the procedures are more troublesome. If you apply yourself, it may take a lot of time and energy. It's best to find a local travel agency to entrust, generally 100 yuan, valid for one month. Real-time dynamic telephone consultation: 1398987403 10. What should I pay attention to when I first arrive in Tibet? When you first arrive in Tibet, you'd better not rush to other places to play. You'd better take a rest and walk around the city to adapt yourself to the plateau environment. Generally speaking, it is recommended not to take a bath and go to bed early on the day of arrival. The plateau is relatively dry, and many people are prone to nosebleeds after coming to Tibet. You can ask the doctor to prescribe some ointment to lubricate the nasal cavity. In addition, drink plenty of water and eat light food first. Before going to bed, you can put a washbasin of water in the bedroom. The air is not so dry, which helps to alleviate the high reaction. 1 1. What's the climate like in Tibet in summer? What should I wear? Compared with other tourist cities in the mainland, the summer in Tibet is relatively refreshing. During the day, the temperature is basically around 25 degrees, and at night it drops to around 10 degrees, and the temperature difference is a bit large. It is best to wear trousers and long sleeves during the day and pay attention to sun protection. Just add a coat at night. July and August are two seasons where rainfall is concentrated in Tibet, but basically it is sunny during the day and rainy at night, but it is better to take rain gear with you in your bag just in case. Special note: Tibet's high-altitude scenic spots are very cold in summer, so it is necessary to bring winter clothes to keep warm. The high-altitude scenic spots frequented mainly include Namtso, Everest (base camp) and Ali. 12. The sunshine in Tibet is very strong. How to prevent the sun? Tibet Plateau is relatively dry, with less water vapor and clouds in the atmosphere and less reflection of ultraviolet rays, so there are more ultraviolet rays reaching the ground. When traveling outdoors in Tibet, you should pay attention to sun protection. Besides wearing long pants, sun hat, sunglasses and masks or masks, you should also add sunscreen with high SPF to your skin. Also, drink more water. Water loss in plateau activities is more serious. 13, is it appropriate to travel to Tibet in winter? Will it be cold? Winter in Tibet is very beautiful, and the mountains on the plateau are covered with a thick layer of snow, which is very charming in the warm sunshine in winter. In terms of temperature, Tibet is about MINUS 10 degrees in winter, which is warmer than most cities in the north, and it is sunny and very warm during the day. In most parts of Tibet, it is enough to wear thick down jackets. Except for Ali and Naqu, the temperature is basically below MINUS 10 degrees. Although it is cold at this time, there are fewer tourists visiting Tibet, and all kinds of expenses are relatively low. You can go to most scenic spots except a few because of heavy snow. 14. What's interesting about going to Tibet in winter (off-season)? Although it is cold to travel to Tibet in winter, compared with the peak season, there are fewer people staying, eating and visiting scenic spots, and the price is very favorable, so the tourism expenditure is much less. In winter, people are most keen to wander around the city. Sunbathing at the entrance of Potala Palace Square and Jokhang Temple, and strolling around Barkhor Street. If the weather is good and there is no mountain closure, you can go to Namtso, while Everest and even Ali can go almost all year round, and the price will be much cheaper at this time. You can also go to hot springs, Yangbajing Hot Springs, Riduo Hot Springs and Dezhong Hot Springs. Watching snowflakes fall in hot springs is also a great enjoyment of life. 15. Can I go to Mount Everest and Namtso in winter? When the weather is fine in winter, as long as there is no mountain closure, you can generally go to Mount Everest. But you can't spend the night. First of all, it's too cold up there, and nearby hotels and restaurants will close at this time. If you encounter mountain closure and road closure, you can consider going to Linzhi, Shannan, Shigatse and other warmer attractions. 16. What's the cell phone signal like in Tibet? In most parts of Tibet, mobile phone signals are basically covered now, so there is no need to worry about urban areas. Combining all aspects of information, mobile signal is better. If it is a remote place, there may be no signal in some places. If you want to go, get ready. 17. Which bank in Tibet is more convenient to withdraw money, and what bank card is better to bring? Agricultural Bank of China and postal savings are the most convenient in the whole Tibetan area. In Lhasa, in addition to these two companies, there are many China Bank and China Construction Bank, and there are many outlets of these banks, as well as Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, but there are only four outlets at present. 18. How many days does it take to take the Sichuan-Tibet line? Now more and more people like to ride into Tibet on foot and take the Sichuan-Tibet line, which is divided into the south line and the north line. The natural scenery along the southern line is better than that along the northern line, so most people choose the southern line. In terms of time, if it goes well and there is no delay, it will usually take a week and a half to reach Lhasa. 19. How many days does it take to enter Tibet from Chengdu by car? The time to ride into Tibet depends on the individual's itinerary, physical strength and road conditions. The time spent in different situations is different. Generally speaking, fifteen to thirty days is the interval between everyone, with an average of about twenty days. 20. How about accommodation along the Sichuan-Tibet line? The Sichuan-Tibet line passes through small counties and towns along the way, and basic accommodation can be met. Star hotels with good conditions are generally guest houses, hotels and family hotels. If you are lucky, you can stay with collectors. You don't have to worry about accommodation when you drive or ride on the Sichuan-Tibet line. 2 1. Is the Sichuan-Tibet line dangerous? The Sichuan-Tibet line has a daunting title-the line of death, but the scenery along the way is beautiful, and many people are still willing to go to Sichuan and Tibet. However, this title is far from reality. After the cash reform, the situation has been much better. However, in the rainy season, there are still many debris flow sections, so we should pay attention to safety. There are two sections that are the most dangerous: natural disasters and wheat, which are dangerous only in rainy season and are good at ordinary times; There is also a 99-way turn in Yelashan. It's dangerous to go downhill here, so be very careful. 22. What about the accommodation and meals on the New Tibet Line? The new Tibet line runs through Ali area, and most areas belong to no man's land. Compared with Sichuan-Tibet and Yunnan-Tibet, the accommodation and dining environment are far from each other. Self-driving walking speed is relatively fast, and everyone can reach every county town quickly, and food and accommodation can be well solved; If you are riding, you should prepare enough food and tent sleeping bags, and you may have to solve the problem of food and shelter all the way. 23. Which cities in the mainland have direct flights to Lhasa? Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming, Lanzhou, Xi, Xining and Diqing. How many airports are there in Tibet? There are four airports in Tibet, namely, Lhasa Gongga Airport, Linzhi Milin Airport, Qamdo Bangda Airport and Ali Kunsha Airport. You can choose your destination according to where you want to go. 25. How can I get from the airport to the downtown area? Lhasa Gongga Airport is about 70 kilometers away from the urban area. Usually, there is a direct civil aviation bus, which runs every half hour and takes about an hour to get to the city. The fare is 25 yuan. You can also take a taxi by yourself, but the price is more expensive. Generally, it is near 200 yuan, so it is cost-effective to find someone to carpool. 26. Which cities have direct trains to Lhasa? How much is once in a while? Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xining and Lanzhou have all opened direct trains to Lhasa. Trains enter Tibet every day in Beijing, and other places leave every other day. 27. Is it difficult to buy a train ticket to and from Tibet? Train tickets to Tibet are hard to get all year round, especially during the peak tourist season in Tibet from May to 10. It is best to book tickets ten days in advance. Tickets to Tibet are ok in the off-season, but difficult to buy in the peak season. In the peak season, if you can't buy tickets, you can entrust a travel agency to buy tickets, whether in Tibet or outside Tibet. 28. How can I get to the city from the railway station? The train station has buses that go directly to the city, including 1, 13, 14. Tickets are all one yuan. There is no bus in Lhasa at 9 pm. If the train is late, you can only take a taxi to the city. It's usually 30-40 yuan to take a taxi. You can share the fare if you find someone to carpool. It's cheaper. 29. Is there a youth hostel in Lhasa? How about the price? There are many youth hostels in Lhasa. Take the core area of the city as an example: there are Damei Tibetan Youth Hostel near Potala Palace (mostly for self-help tours, telephone number 089 1-6728878), Yak Hotel near Jokhang Temple (foreigners get together, landline number 089 1-6323496), and Pegasus near Jokhang Temple. In terms of price, it is much cheaper in the off-season, with a single room in the range of 80- 150 yuan, and the charge in the peak season will be doubled or even more, and the single room is basically in the range of 150-350 yuan. It is recommended not to live too far away and not to consider suburbs such as railway stations. 30. What are the conditions of star-rated hotels in Lhasa? How about the price? In Lhasa, there are all kinds of star-rated hotels, and the prices fluctuate according to the off-season. Generally speaking, a three-star hotel costs about 200-500 yuan, a four-star hotel costs 600- 1400 yuan, and a five-star hotel costs 2500-3500 yuan. Now the accommodation conditions are also very good, which is no different from the mainland. Hotel hotel reservation, off-season housing is not tight, everyone has a room to live; Accommodation is very tight in the peak season, so it is best to book ten days in advance to avoid delaying your travel itinerary. 3 1. What other dishes are there in Tibet besides Tibetan food? In Tibetan areas, besides local Tibetan food, Sichuan cuisine is the most popular, and there are various Muslim noodle restaurants in the streets. At present, there are basically mainland dishes here, but there are also some special dishes, such as Nepalese food, Indian food and western food. There are no KFC, McDonald's and Pizza Hut here, only Dicos. 32. What are the Tibetan meals? The Tibetan food here is related to the local planting and breeding industry, and the common ones are: stewed yak meat with radish, sheep blood enema, lamb chops, frozen pigskin, full mountain pot rice, Ciba, Cordyceps matsutake chicken, butter-fried highland barley, auspicious conch, yogurt bibimbap, beef curry rice, sausage and air-dried beef. You can try it if you are interested, but the taste is very different from the customs in the mainland. 33. What snacks are there in Tibet? Tibetan snacks are delicious and distinctive. There are Tibetan noodles, Tibetan jiaozi, Tibetan steamed buns, sweet tea, butter tea, bean jelly, cold noodles, French fries, yak yogurt, beef patties, milk residue and yogurt ice cream. 34. Do buttered tea and sweet tea taste good? Buttered tea and sweet tea are local daily drinks. Sweet tea should be acceptable to everyone, but buttered tea will feel fishy and not delicious. But drinking butter tea can alleviate altitude sickness to a certain extent, and it is also good to try it for this reason. 35. Where can I eat Nepalese food in Lhasa? In Lhasa, many restaurants offer Nepalese cuisine, among which the famous ones are Yuxue Restaurant, Xinmanzhai Participating Group, Lhasa Kitchen, Gangla Mei Duo and Maggie Ami. Namasud Restaurant is a Nepalese restaurant, authentic Nepalese cuisine, on the second floor of Lhasa Cinema.