Traveling is a very happy thing. If you plan to travel to Tibet, you will get a lot of points! But if you encounter some troubles or regrets because of your carelessness or some planning reasons, it is not worth the candle. What problems have you encountered during your trip to Tibet? I believe that friends who have seen it can avoid these problems next time!
the first one: luggage
Tibet travel is a long journey, and there are stops and stops along the way. However, some friends are always afraid that they will forget something like this when they come to Tibet for the first time, so they finally take big bags and small bags on the road. On the way, I found that many things are actually useless, and I will spend a lot of effort to be too tired. Friends who go next time must pay attention to this.
second: certificate!
this is a no-no for a trip to Tibet! Because Tibet is different from other places, there are many military stations in Tibet. If you plan to visit Tibet safely, you must bring many documents, such as ID card, driver's seat, student ID card and so on. It is not unreasonable for a tour guide to ask you to bring several copies when you are in Tibet.
Third: Sun protection
Girls are most afraid of being tanned. There have been several posts on the Internet saying that the comparison of these girls before and after going to Tibet is really exaggerated. It is not unreasonable to say that Lhasa is a sunny city. Ultraviolet rays will make your skin red, peeling and even peeling. Both men and women should be prepared for sun protection here! A perfect trip can't be ignored in many small things, but if you really give yourself some trouble because of these things, I hope you can face it positively and optimistically, even if you have some regrets, it won't affect your good mood. I hope everyone can have a good trip!
1. Before entering Tibet:
a. Psychological preparation:
Good psychological quality is a panacea for overcoming and defeating altitude sickness.
A large number of examples have proved that maintaining an open-minded and optimistic mood and establishing strong self-confidence can weaken the physical discomfort in altitude sickness zone. On the contrary, anxiety, overthinking, and slight discomfort will increase the oxygen consumption of brain tissue, thus aggravating physical discomfort and prolonging self-healing time.
b, physical preparation:
Get enough sleep and rest before entering Tibet. Patients with severe hypertension and heart disease should not enter Tibet. Before entering the plateau, alcohol and tobacco are prohibited to prevent upper respiratory tract infection. Avoid being overworked, save your strength and have a good rest. Take American ginseng properly to enhance the anti-hypoxia ability of the body. If there is a respiratory infection, it should be cured before entering the plateau.
c, personal belongings:
The altitude of the plateau is high, the sunshine is strong, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. You need to prepare long-sleeved clothes, sweaters and jackets, and bring sunglasses, sun hats, sunscreen, lip balm, cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, aspirin, diazepam and other items. It is the most common reaction to enter the plateau. It is best for those who first arrive at the plateau to prepare more commonly used drugs, such as Rhodiola, Jigan oral liquid, cold medicine, anti-inflammatory drugs, old-fashioned headache powder and so on. Everyone who enters the plateau will feel altitude sickness to varying degrees, such as headache, chest tightness, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, etc. Generally speaking, after 1-2 days, the above symptoms will be gradually alleviated or disappeared. However, patients with severe heart disease, lung disease and hypertension should not travel to the plateau. Friendly reminder: enough film, camera battery, cash, global mobile phone, wet tissue and personal hygiene products.
Special note: Please prepare down jackets and sleeping bags when traveling to Mount Everest.
2. Precautions
A. Before entering the plateau, you can consult people who have lived in the plateau for precautions, so as to be aware of them and avoid unnecessary tension.
B. before entering the plateau, alcohol and tobacco are prohibited to prevent upper respiratory tract infection. Avoid being overworked, save your strength and have a good rest. Take American ginseng properly to enhance the anti-hypoxia ability of the body. If there is a respiratory infection, it should be cured before entering the plateau.
C. Good psychological quality is a panacea for overcoming altitude sickness. A large number of examples have proved that maintaining an open-minded and optimistic mood and establishing strong self-confidence can weaken the physical discomfort in the altitude sickness zone. On the contrary, anxiety, overthinking, and slight discomfort will lead to high altitude tension, but it will increase the oxygen consumption of brain tissue, thus aggravating physical discomfort and prolonging the self-healing time.
D. If you have never been to the plateau, you must have a strict physical examination before entering the plateau. Patients with severe anemia or hypertension should not enter the plateau with their eyes closed.
Third, on the way to the plateau
A. Oxygen and drugs for preventing and treating acute altitude sickness, such as Rhodiola, Gaoyuanning and Nuodikang capsules, should be prepared as much as possible, as well as drugs for preventing and treating colds, antibiotics and vitamins, just in case.
B. Due to the cold climate in the plateau and the large temperature difference between day and night, it is necessary to prepare enough warm clothes to prevent catching cold. Both cold and respiratory tract infection may cause acute altitude sickness.
C. If severe symptoms of altitude sickness appear on the way to the plateau, they should be treated immediately, and aminophylline or nifedipine 2mg should be taken under the tongue in time. In severe cases, oxygen should be inhaled. In case of severe chest tightness, severe cough, dyspnea, pink foam sputum cough, or slow response, apathy, or even coma, in addition to the above treatment, you should go to a nearby hospital for rescue as soon as possible, or transfer to a lower altitude area as soon as possible for treatment and recovery.
D. Because it takes time and labor to enter the plateau by car, the accommodation conditions on the way are poor and the physical strength is high, in addition to the above items, water or drinks and delicious and digestible food should be prepared to replenish the necessary water and heat for the body in time.
Fourth, answer questions
1. You don't need to do any exercise before entering Tibet. Many people are afraid of altitude sickness and think that they should keep fit before going to Tibet. In fact, high reflexes have nothing to do with being strong. Ordinary people don't need to exercise deliberately. If you are really worried, you can jog one month in advance, but don't exercise one week before you leave.
2. Altitude sickness is also divided into mild and severe. When entering a plateau like Tibet for the first time, some people will have symptoms such as headache, tinnitus, shortness of breath, general weakness, insomnia, etc., and more seriously, they will even have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, palpitation and purple face. Generally, a slight high reaction will get used to it within 1~2 days after the first visit to Tibet. Severe altitude sickness includes cerebral edema and pulmonary edema, so be sure to send it to the nearest hospital immediately, otherwise it may lead to shock, and in severe cases, it may threaten death.
3. Altitude sickness has nothing to do with flying into Tibet. Going to Tibet by train will help your body adapt to the rising altitude. However, it takes more than 4 hours to get to Tibet by train in many cities, which is really exhausting. Many tourists start to revolt at Tanggula Pass because of their 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 for going to Tibet in Xining (friendly reminder: there are too many scalpers in Xining, and the train ticket is too high). If you don't have much time and the economy is affluent, it is worth recommending that you choose to fly to Tibet. The online statement that "altitude sickness will occur when you fly to Tibet" is incorrect. Altitude sickness is not caused by flying, and some people still have high reaction when go on road trip slowly enters Tibet. It is worth mentioning that no matter whether you enter Tibet by plane or train, don't wash your hair and take a bath on the day you arrive in Lhasa. You are really neat, and you must remember to blow dry your hair after washing it.
4. Heart disease, asthma and hypertension are not suitable for entering Tibet. Generally speaking, most people can travel to Tibet unless they are seriously ill. People in the following six conditions are not suitable for coming: A, suffering from various heart diseases, blood diseases and cerebrovascular diseases B, suffering from chronic respiratory diseases. C epilepsy, schizophrenia or uncontrolled diabetes. D. Severe cold, fever or respiratory infection. E. He has suffered from high altitude pulmonary edema, high altitude cerebral edema, high altitude hypertension, high altitude heart disease and high altitude polycythemia. F, high-risk pregnant women, the general travel society directly refuses to receive pregnant women, and at the same time, it does not recommend pregnant women to travel to Tibet by themselves.
5. People with severe colds should not enter Tibet. In the case of a cold, the trachea and lungs are often inflamed, the human body's resistance is weak, and the oxygen content in the plateau is low. If a cold easily deteriorates into bronchitis, pulmonary edema or pneumonia, it will not be worth the candle. Besides, it takes a long time to recover from a cold in plateau areas.
6, just arrived in Tibet, less activity, drink more water. Don't take a bath; Have a light diet and drink plenty of water (non-drinks); Don't rush to play around, go to the city first, let your body adapt to the plateau slowly, and then go to places with higher altitudes to play; Get more rest.
7. Single women are not recommended to ride in Sichuan and Tibet. The Sichuan-Tibet line has a south line and a north line. The south line is 214 kilometers long and the Sichuan-Tibet north line is 2412 kilometers long. Generally, hiking takes the south line, which takes about a week. At present, it is not recommended for single young women to hike the Sichuan-Tibet line, especially for "poor travel" to Tibet. Losing their virginity is the second, and their lives are still their own. The risk factor should be weighed by themselves.
8. Find someone to carpool, but don't try to be cheap. Many backpackers don't like to join a tour group in a travel agency, preferring to find a few like-minded people to charter a car together, which is more free. Generally, there are three main ways to find someone to carpool. One is to contact a professional travel car rental company and let it publish carpooling information on its behalf. The second is to send a post to the Tibet Tourism Forum to charter a car together; The third is to post small advertisements in the sticker area of the youth hostel. Warm reminder, be sure to find a vehicle with a legal operating license. The tourist car in Lhasa is a license plate starting with AL, so don't be greedy for a short time. Many "black cars" have a high accident rate, because drivers are generally untested private cars, which are prone to breakdown. Some drivers have just entered Tibet, earning a living and running black cars. In fact, they know nothing about Tibet except Lhasa. As for his driving skills, they are not flattering.
9. Go to Tibet to match China Mobile's mobile phone number. In most parts of Tibet, there is a cell phone signal, especially in towns with a relatively large population. There is no need to worry at all, but sometimes the weather affects the signal, and the signal is not very good. Only in some no-man's land in northern Tibet, there is no cell phone signal. At present, after testing, China Mobile's signal in Tibet is the best, followed by China Telecom, and finally China Unicom. After Unicom left Lhasa, there was no signal in many places.
1. There are many banks in Tibet, and it is best to bring CCB card or ABC card. In Lhasa, there are many banks, postal savings banks, agricultural banks and China Construction Bank in China, and most of them have ATMs, so it is convenient to withdraw money. It is recommended to bring CCB savings card+ABC credit card, which is convenient for withdrawing money and swiping cards. At present, ICBC only has a Tibet branch in Lhasa, and there are few ATM points, which is not recommended. At present, CITIC Bank and Minsheng Bank have been newly opened in the past two years. In addition, there is a local bank in Tibet-Tibet Bank, which is dominated by local users.
11. For tourists visiting Tibet for the first time, we suggest that the route should be arranged in about one week (excluding the big traffic time), such as an 8-night and 9-day tour to Lhasa, Linzhi, Basongcuo, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, Shigatse and Namtso. This panoramic tour route is widely chosen by the public, and people have a more comprehensive understanding of the scenic spots in Tibet. Let's talk about these 1 things about Tibet tourism. For more 1 things to know about Tibet tourism, check here. I think it's enough for you. The main thing is to travel to Tibet with a good attitude. If you want to travel to Tibet, you can also learn about the off-peak season and price comparison of Tibet tourism.
5. Medical health problems
1. Patients with severe hypertension and heart disease should not go to Tibet. Please don't bring a serious cold into Tibet.
2. Tibet is located in the plateau, and most guests will have altitude sickness to some extent. As long as they pay attention to rest and eat properly (don't overeat, which will increase the burden on the stomach), they will naturally overcome it; You can take some drugs properly, such as: Gao Yuan 'an, Rhodiola, Nuodikang, etc. In severe cases, you can take oxygen properly or hang salt water.
3. In view of the special situation in Tibet, please pay attention to safety and remember not to leave the team or change the itinerary without permission; Please leave your valuables at the front desk of the hotel, not in your room. Please go out to play at night, and be sure to return to the hotel before 12: p.m. so as not to affect the next day's trip.
4. Because of the long route in Tibet, I spend a lot of time in the car, so I can't eat on time. Please bring some snacks and biscuits. American ginseng can help you refresh yourself, but you can bring some.
5. Due to the special conditions in Tibet, please pay attention to keep warm, and try not to take a bath on the first day to avoid catching a cold.
6. The temperature difference between morning and evening in Tibet is large, and the temperature is low. Please be sure to bring sweaters, thick coats, jeans, etc. to keep warm.
7. The sunshine in Tibet is strong and the climate is especially dry. Sunscreen, sunglasses and lip balm are essential.
8. Due to the special situation in Tibet, Sichuan cuisine is the main flavor of the whole meal in Lhasa-Xigaze, Linzhi and Shannan, but it can also be properly blended according to the taste of the guests.
9. The elevation of the main areas in Tibet: 365m in Lhasa and 477m in Namtso Lake; Linzhi 34m, Bomi 275m, Ranwu Lake 387m, Medog 1225m, Shigatse 386m, Gyangze 3977m, Yadong 23m, Dingri 441m, Rongbu Temple 51m and Zhangmu 21m; Shannan (Zedang) 358 meters, Langxian 31 meters; Saga 452 meters, Pulan 4216 meters, Shiquan River 4279 meters, changed to 435 meters.
1. Buy enough film before going out; The digital camera has enough spare memory space. There are many camera maintenance gas stations near Potala Palace in Tibet.
VI. During the journey:
Moderate consumption of butter tea, dairy products and beef and mutton can enhance the adaptability to the plateau climate. When you first enter the plateau, rest more, drink more water, eat more fruits and ban alcohol. Don't run and do strenuous exercise. Diet should be moderate, not overeating, so as not to increase the burden on the stomach. You can eat more vegetables, fruits and drink more water. It is best to drink enough water before activities in the morning. Drink more water during activities but drink less every time. It is best not to smoke or drink. It is advisable to wear loose and warm clothes when traveling on the plateau. Because of the strong sunshine, it is best to wear sunglasses, sun hat and sunscreen to avoid ultraviolet rays burning the skin. Also, bring your own snacks (such as chocolate and raisins) when you enter the plateau. Tibet is a special region. Please let the group members live in harmony and respect the culture and belief habits of ethnic areas.