What should I pay attention to when traveling in Lhasa?

1. Lhasa is 3658 meters above sea level, with thin air and dry climate, which is prone to altitude sickness. Altitude sickness is a natural physiological phenomenon, the main symptoms are: headache, shortness of breath, chest tightness, anorexia, slight fever, dizziness, fatigue and so on. Some people will have purple lips and fingertips, drowsiness or hyperactivity, insomnia, rough skin, chapped lips, bleeding nostrils or blood clots. Don't be nervous when these symptoms appear, adjust your mentality, and take some Rhodiola (taken at least 10 days in advance), American ginseng buccal tablets, Nuodikang capsules (very useful for relieving extreme fatigue), Baifuning (for controlling headaches caused by altitude sickness), American ginseng (very useful for relieving extreme fatigue) and so on. The efficacy varies from person to person, and the person with strong adaptability to altitude is 1. If there is a serious altitude sickness, such as edema, pulmonary edema, bad cold, etc. You must go to the hospital for oxygen infusion and leave the plateau as soon as possible. Under normal circumstances, patients with severe hypertension, heart disease, bronchitis, diabetes and colds are best not to enter Tibet.

Second, don't overeat on the plateau, so as not to increase the burden on the stomach. Eat more vegetables, fruits and other foods rich in vitamins in order to better adapt to the plateau environment.

March, July, August and September are the rainy seasons in Lhasa. At this time, the road conditions are poor, and roads are often washed away by heavy rains. Tourists need to prepare enough water and food. Because it rains a lot at night and it is sunny during the day, you don't need to bring rain gear.

Four, Lhasa area can use mobile phones, but the signal is greatly affected by the weather.

5. Lhasa has plenty of sunshine and strong ultraviolet rays. It is necessary to prepare sun hats, sunglasses and sunscreen, and it is best not to wear short-sleeved shorts; It is best to wear hiking shoes or hiking shoes. Take down jackets and other warm clothes in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

6. Tibet Tourism Department solemnly reminds the tourists that the "Tibet Tourism" signs posted on the car doors have all been invalidated, and the tourism department is not allowed to operate cars with the "Tibet Tourism" signs, reminding tourists entering Tibet from Zhangmu Port and Xinjiang to beware of being fooled.