Is there altitude sickness in western Sichuan? How are the road conditions in Sichuan and Tibet?

Choosing to go to road trip in western Sichuan is actually a travel mode that many friends will choose, but there may be some problems that everyone must pay attention to in go on road trip. The following small series will sort out some related questions and answer them for everyone.

Altitude sickness and coping with altitude sickness

Q: What is altitude sickness? What are the symptoms of altitude sickness?

A: Altitude sickness refers to altitude sickness when a person reaches a certain height and his body is about 700 meters, in order to adapt to the air pressure difference caused by height. Symptoms of altitude sickness generally include headache, shortness of breath, chest tightness, anorexia, low fever, dizziness and fatigue. Some people appear because of low oxygen content: purple lips and fingertips, lethargy, hyperactivity, insomnia and other different manifestations. Some people appear because of dry air: rough skin, chapped lips, bleeding nostrils or blood clots.

Q: How to avoid or reduce altitude sickness?

A: Most people have mild or severe altitude sickness when they first arrive at the plateau. What kind of people generally have no rules to follow. The best way to avoid or reduce altitude sickness is to face it with a good attitude. Many reaction symptoms are caused by psychological effects. For example, people who are afraid of altitude sickness and lack the mental preparation and determination to overcome altitude sickness have more chances to have altitude sickness.

It is suggested that when you first arrive at the plateau, don't walk fast, don't run, don't do manual labor, don't overeat, so as not to increase the burden on digestive organs, don't drink and smoke, eat more foods rich in vitamins such as vegetables and fruits, drink plenty of water, keep warm and take fewer baths to avoid catching a cold and consuming physical strength. Don't take oxygen from the beginning, try to adapt yourself, otherwise you may never be able to live without oxygen at the plateau.

You can take some drugs to relieve altitude sickness:

Rhodiola (taken at least 10 days in advance), Gao Yuan 'an (taken after arriving in Tibet), Radix Panacis Quinquefolii buccal tablets, Nuodikang capsules (very useful for relieving extreme fatigue), Baifuning (very useful for controlling headache caused by altitude sickness), Radix Panacis Quinquefolii (very useful for relieving extreme fatigue), Suxiao Jiuxin Pills (do not take more), and Danshen Dropping Pills (for treating cardiovascular diseases and glucose).

If you can adapt to the taste of butter tea, you can also drink more butter tea, which also has a certain effect on relieving altitude sickness.

Q: What if there is altitude sickness after arrival?

A: There are hospitals or health centers in towns of a certain scale. For mild altitude sickness, it is suggested to adapt by self-regulation, and for severe altitude sickness, you can see a doctor. After altitude sickness, you should rest more, exercise less, insist on eating, and take some drugs to relieve altitude sickness.

Severe altitude sickness, such as edema, pulmonary edema, severe cold and other symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital for infusion, oxygen inhalation and other treatment, and leave the plateau as soon as possible. Generally, altitude sickness disappears without a trace as soon as it enters the plane or reaches the plain, with no sequelae.

Q: What are the physical requirements? Which patients are not suitable? Do you need exercise?

A: Apart from maintaining a good attitude, there is no special requirement for a healthy body. Persons suffering from severe respiratory, tracheal, cardiac, cardiovascular and mental diseases are not allowed to enter Tibet. Therefore, patients with severe hypertension, heart disease, bronchitis, diabetes and colds are restricted from entering Tibet.

I suggest you have a heart and lung examination before to confirm whether you have the above serious diseases. In addition, don't exercise deliberately before going to Tibet. If you keep exercising, you should stop half a month before going to Tibet, because the oxygen consumption increases after exercise, which increases the burden on your heart when you are in Tibet, but it is easy to cause altitude sickness.

Q: Why can't I go if I have a cold? What should I do if I catch a cold during my trip?

A: Patients with colds can easily turn to other altitude sickness, especially pulmonary edema, which is a particularly dangerous altitude sickness. If not treated in time, their lives will be in danger. For cold patients, it is recommended that you cure your cold before you leave, and don't bring cold germs into Tibet.

Generally speaking, catching a cold during a trip is not a big problem. Because you have certain adaptability and resistance at the plateau, your body has been basically adjusted and you can be treated in time. Moreover, doctors in Tibetan areas are very experienced in treating colds. Take some cold medicine. Once you have cold symptoms, take some common cold medicine yourself. Symptoms will disappear after 1-2 days.

Overview of altitude sickness

Altitude sickness is normal. Even if we go to the plateau for n times, we will have the problem of high reaction for a long time, but we know how to adjust it. So I suggest that every time I travel to the plateau, I must find an old driver to lead the way. I will know how to deal with it when I travel with a group all the year round. I believe that if you encounter a high rebellion yourself, you will be very anxious. It is recommended that chartered travel be led by a professional old driver.

Road conditions and weather in Sichuan, Tibet and Sichuan.

Q: Is it life-threatening to worry about mudslides and landslides during the rainy season from July to August?

A: The western Sichuan area and the Sichuan-Tibet highway are all accompanied by high mountains and valleys. It is normal to worry about mudslides and landslides in the rainy season. Life is definitely in danger. For those of us who have been traveling in western Sichuan for many years, the most important task is to avoid such risks. We don't compete with nature, but we must avoid such things.

Friends who drive by car: When traveling in rainy season, we must pay attention to the traffic information in real time. No one can tell the weather on the plateau, not even the weather forecast, only the reports at that time can be accurate. If it rains heavily for a long time on the road, find the nearest rest place, and then make sure that there is a car coming ahead, and then go forward when it is safe. Communicate more with local people and ask more about traffic.

Friends of go on road trip: Choose a professional and formal company. They pay attention to the weather in western Sichuan every day. They know the local villagers in every place, and they can know the road conditions and other information at any time, so that they can avoid or adjust the driving route in time.

Q: What are the road conditions along western Sichuan/Sichuan-Tibet? Is it dangerous?

A: At present, most of the travel routes are national highways and provincial highways, and the road conditions are mostly berthing oil roads and cement roads. Most of the road conditions are good, and some unfinished areas and rainy seasons are prone to landslides and mudslides. The road conditions in mountainous areas are not as flat and wide as those in cities, and there are many sharp bends. Some vehicles on the plateau, the speed will be slow, the power will be attenuated. Moreover, due to the lack of oxygen in the plateau, people's brains are not sensitive. Sometimes, friends who drive are too confident in their skills, and they don't slow down, overtake and drive fatigue in corners, which is very likely to lead to traffic accidents. For people who are not familiar with the road conditions, we don't recommend driving by car. If you have to try, please follow a professional team and be escorted by an old driver. Don't fight alone. After all, it will be very difficult to drive on some sections with imperfect construction and rain. Once there is a problem with the vehicle, it is very inconvenient to maintain it because of the vast land and sparse population. Be sure to check the condition of the vehicle before going out and equip it with common repair tools.

Q: What are the accommodation conditions along the way? I hear it's difficult, right?

A: With the development of tourism in western Sichuan and Sichuan and Tibet in recent years, hotels and inns have been built in all counties along the way, and there are hotels in some counties or destinations with good conditions (most Tibetan hotels and hotels do not provide toiletries, although the conditions are not as good as those in city hotels, they can provide clean and hygienic rooms, hot water, electric blankets and so on. ; During the tourist season, rooms in western Sichuan may be sold at very high prices. Many friends like to compare the same price in the city. This is unnecessary. Hotels are scarce in peak season.

In terms of catering, there are Chinese restaurants, Tibetan restaurants, noodle restaurants, breakfast shops, soup pots, hot pots and other counties with better conditions along the way, and there will be more choices.

Q: Is it convenient to refuel along the way by car?

A: Driving in mountainous areas has higher fuel consumption than in urban areas. When calculating fuel consumption, high fuel consumption is recommended. There are gas stations in most counties along the way, and the standing oil is 92# gasoline and diesel. Other high-grade gasoline does not belong to the standing oil products of gas stations. Car owners are advised to bring their own fuel additives in case of emergency. In winter, some gas stations will be closed. It is suggested that as long as there is a gas station along the way, the mailbox should be filled up, and if possible, an oil drum should be brought along to avoid the gas station from closing without refueling.

Q: What's the weather like on the plateau? What's the lowest temperature?

With the increase of altitude, the temperature drops gradually. Generally, the temperature drops by about 6℃ for every rise of1000 m. In some areas, it even drops 1℃ every time it rises 150m. In most parts of the plateau, the air is thin and dry, and some areas are cloudy. During the day, the ground receives a lot of solar radiation energy, and the temperature near the ground rises rapidly. At night, the ground heat dissipation is very fast, and the ground temperature drops sharply. So there is a big difference between the highest temperature and the lowest temperature in a day on the plateau. Sometimes, during the day, it is cold and hot, and the sun is shining in the sky during the day. Sometimes the temperature is as high as 20~30℃, and sometimes it can drop below 0℃ at night and in the morning, which is also a major feature of the plateau climate.

Other preventive measures

Q: What clothes should I bring to western Sichuan/Sichuan-Tibet?

A: There is a saying that there are four seasons in the plateau. Usually the temperature is 0-30, and the snow temperature is low in winter and spring (it is generally not recommended to travel to Tibet in the middle of winter; In spring, summer and autumn, it is recommended that you bring your own clothes (waterproof, windproof and warm, down jacket, sun-proof clothes, autumn trousers for changing seasons, underwear, sun-proof warm hat gloves; Hiking shoes, sports shoes and cotton socks convenient for walking; Suitably sized backpacks, sunglasses, thermos cups, flashlights, neck pillows, etc. ; Friends with cleanliness should bring their own sleeping bags and cups.

Q: Accessories and daily necessities.

A: Certificate: ID card (required, driver's license (to road trip)

Daily necessities: toiletries (most Tibetan hotels do not provide toiletries, sunscreen, lipstick, wet wipes, etc.

Drugs: high anti-drugs (Gao Yuan 'an, creatinine oral liquid, etc. ), cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, band-aid, motion sickness medicine, wind oil, mosquito repellent, etc.

Q: It is suitable for Sichuan-Tibet-Sichuan-Tibet tourism season.

A: Peach blossoms, pear blossoms and plum blossoms began in March, azaleas in the mountains around May, and Gesang flowers gradually opened in June and July, and the grassland was full of vitality. Tibetans began to carry out various recreational activities (horse racing, singing and dancing, sports meetings, Tibetan Buddhist ceremonies, etc.). ); Autumn is the most beautiful season in the west, when the forest is dyed in many colors. The fairytale pure world of ice and snow in winter. Every season has different beauty.

Q: What is the consumption situation along the way? Is WeChat Alipay convenient? Do you need to bring cash?

A: Sichuan-Tibet catering is similar to Chengdu. Vegetables and fruits will be more expensive. The further you go inside, the higher your consumption will be. (For the consumption in Tibet, you must make clear the price before buying and using it to avoid unnecessary misunderstanding. Most counties accept WeChat payment, and some small towns need cash payment; When entering Tibetan areas, you need to prepare some petty cash (meals, snacks, bank cards with Agricultural Bank of China and postal savings as far as possible, and most areas do not support POS machines for credit card consumption.

Q: Are Tibetans friendly and easy to communicate with?

A: Most Tibetans are simple and friendly. When they encounter anything in Tibet, they should control their emotions, pay attention to communication and try not to confront each other. Tibetans are straightforward and irritable after drinking, so pay attention to communication methods.

Q: Is there a triple room?

A: Most hotels and guesthouses in Tibet are single rooms and standard rooms, and a few can provide triple rooms.

Q: Is there hot water in the car?

A: Most of the vehicles are commercial vehicles and off-road vehicles, and there is no water boiling function, so it is not convenient to provide hot water for guests. If guests need to drink hot water, it is recommended to bring their own thermos cups and pick up hot water at hotels and dining places.

Q: Is there any place where I can buy medicine along the way?

A: There are pharmacies, hospitals and clinics in counties and towns along the way, which can provide basic standing medicines; If it is a specific medicine or a specific medicine, it is recommended that guests bring their own.

Q: Is there a place to rent clothes in the scenic spot?

A: There are places to rent clothes in tourist centers and shopping centers of some scenic spots (the cleanliness is poor, so guests are advised to bring their own clothes as much as possible.

Q: Is it convenient to book accommodation along the way?

A: It is more convenient to book in the off-season and more difficult to book in the peak season (June-10) and the price is high. Most hotels can't guarantee the availability after booking, so it's better to book through a travel agency.

Matters needing attention in Tibetan Buddhism

Q: The trend and number of Buddhist temples in Tibet.

Answer: Except Bonism temples, all other temples turn warp threads clockwise, and the warp tubes and wheels cannot be reversed. The best number of laps is the cardinal number, generally 3 laps, similar to the three bows of incense.

Q: Matters needing attention when entering temples, palaces and palaces.

A: When you meet religious facilities such as monasteries, manidui and stupas, you must go around from left to right. Don't cross the vessel and brazier; You can't point your feet at the Buddha statue in the shrine when you sleep. When entering the temple, you are not allowed to climb the stupa, cross the golden sail, take off your shoes, hats and sunglasses, touch the sacred objects such as Buddha statues, thangkas and utensils, make loud noises, fart, dig nose excrement and light Buddha lanterns and cigarettes.

Q: Pay attention to guru, living Buddha and Kampo.

A: It shows respect for living buddhas known as "living buddhas", "lamas" and "benevolent people". If you can't remember, you can call the "owner" by his first name, not by his first name. For ordinary monks, regardless of age, they are called "Aka", which means uncle; When offering Hada, you should hold Hada in both hands, bend over to the other side or connect or hang Hada around your neck. For the Buddha statue, Hada should be placed at the foot of the Buddha statue or on the throne.

Q: Pay attention to diet in the temple.

Don't smoke, drink or eat meat. Try to be a vegetarian.

Q: Ways of worship, prayer and support.

A: Tibetan is used instead of Chinese chanting. It is the first choice to throw yourself on the ground, turn over the scriptures and hang up the prayer flags. Others can support Buddha statues, Buddhist scriptures, fruits, food, funds, ghee, mulberry materials (used for simmering mulberry, lamps, flowers, etc. ).