Before entering Tibet

1. There is no need to do too much exercise or exercise before entering Tibet. You just need to look forward to your trip to Tibet with peace of mind. State of mind determines the satisfaction of travel.

2. Train tickets are now issued 30 days in advance in 2017. The earlier the flight tickets are booked, the cheaper they should be. Especially from March to May, the discounts on air tickets are large, and Tibet tourist attractions are basically open. It’s not cold. Going to Tibet during this period is the most cost-effective.

3. Foreigners and Taiwanese should go to local travel agencies in Tibet to apply for an entry permit at least one month in advance. Compatriots from Hong Kong and Macao can enter Tibet without an entry permit. Only local travel agencies in Tibet authorized by the Tibet Tourism Development Committee can apply for this document. Travel agencies in other provinces will ask Tibetan travel agencies to handle the entry procedures for Tibet.

4. People with heart disease, asthma, and high blood pressure are not recommended to enter Tibet. Do not enter Tibet blindly. Travel agencies generally politely refuse to accept people over 70 years old.

5. If you are visiting Tibet for the first time, it is recommended to take some regular tourist routes, such as Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Basongtso in Nyingchi, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, Yanghu Lake in Shigatse, and Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, and finally visit Namtso. It is appropriate to stay in Tibet for about a week.

6. Baidu Map is very easy to use. Download the Tibet offline map in advance. If you don’t know where the scenic spots are, you can just search them.

7. If you are going on an in-depth tour for the first time, such as Ali Mountain, Bomiranwu, Medog Hiking, Everest Base Camp and other routes, it is recommended to learn about the best travel seasons for these attractions online in advance. Currently, the months with the best value for money are early April to mid-May and the whole month of September.

8. At present, the security in Tibet has always been very good. Don’t listen to some rumors. Over the past few years, the local security situation in Tibet has been one of the best in the country. Travel with confidence.

9. Before entering Tibet, try not to smoke or drink to avoid upper respiratory tract infections. Reduce a lot of physical labor and recharge your batteries.

10. You can bring some dry food, raisins, and American ginseng slices with you. Tibet has a long journey, so it is easy to replenish energy on the way.

11. Learn some useful knowledge about altitude sickness. Altitude sickness has nothing to do with flying into Tibet. Taking a train into Tibet allows the body to slowly adapt to the gradually rising altitude. However, it takes more than 40 hours to reach Tibet by train from many cities. It is really tiring. Many tourists start to suffer from high altitude sickness at Tanggula Pass because of the long journey. At this time, you can Choose to take the train in two sections, stay in Xining or Xi'an for a day or two, and then buy a train ticket from Xining to Tibet (friendly reminder: there are too many scalpers in Xining, and train tickets are priced too high). If you don’t have much time and have plenty of money, it is recommended that you choose to fly into Tibet. The statement on the Internet that “flying into Tibet will cause altitude sickness” is incorrect. Altitude sickness is not caused by flying. Some people travel slowly by car. There is still high reaction when entering Tibet slowly. It is worth mentioning that no matter you enter Tibet by plane, train or car, do not wash your hair or take a bath on the day you arrive in Lhasa. Take more rest. You are really a germaphobe. After washing your hair, be sure to blow-dry it.

12. Before entering Tibet, tourists can go to local pharmacies to buy anti-altitude sickness drugs, such as Nuodikang, Gaoyuankang, Gaoyuanan, Gaoyuanshuning and other drugs, 3-5 days in advance Take it every day.

During the journey

1. April and May are the best periods for viewing Mount Everest. It is recommended to stay at Mount Everest Base Camp for one night to watch the sunrise and sunset.

2. In the summer of July and August, Bomiranwu and Medog enter the rainy season, so avoid going to these areas as much as possible.

3. Namtso in April begins to enter the ice-breaking period, but you still pass through Nagen Mountain and may encounter heavy snow. Travel agencies generally recommend that tourists be mentally prepared to return.

4. On the day of arriving in Lhasa, some tourists may experience slight dizziness, bloating, and dry and purple mouth. There is no need to worry too much. It will take 1-2 days to recover naturally.

5. During the trip, prepare some spare daily necessities, such as lipstick, sunglasses, and cold medicine, in case of emergency.

6. When you first arrive in Tibet, do less exercise and drink more water. Don’t take a bath; eat light meals and drink plenty of water (not drinks); don’t rush to play around. First, stroll around Lhasa to allow your body to slowly adapt to the plateau, and then go to places with higher altitudes; rest more.

7. Single women are not recommended to take a ride on the Sichuan-Tibet Line.

The Sichuan-Tibet Line has a southern line and a northern line. The total length of the southern line is 2,140 kilometers, and the total length of the northern Sichuan-Tibet Line is 2,412 kilometers. Generally, the southern line is used for hiking and riding, and it takes about a week. Currently, it is not recommended for single young women to hike the Sichuan-Tibet Line. Life is the most important thing.

8. It is cheaper to rent a car in Tibet with less effort. Do not rent a black car in Tibet or take a stranger’s car to avoid unnecessary trouble.

9. Due to the special conditions in Tibet, most hotels with 3 stars and below are lagging behind in terms of hardware and software compared with hotels of the same level in the mainland; Due to the region and culture, the hotel staff's service awareness is relatively weak and their attitude is relatively straightforward. Please understand; most hotels do not have air conditioning and have electric blankets. If you need to add a quilt, please contact the front desk clerk.

10. Do not bring large amounts of cash into Tibet. Now local bank ATM machines in Tibet have been set up in many towns.