Matters needing attention in traveling to Gannan

The temperature difference between day and night in Gannan area is large, the weather is changeable, and there are often sudden storms. Be sure to take warm clothes and prepare umbrellas, raincoats and rain boots for emergencies. On sunny days, when the sun is fierce and the ultraviolet rays are strong, you must have sunscreen products such as hats, sunscreen and sunglasses.

Gannan grassland and hilly landforms are everywhere. On rainy days, the roads are extremely muddy, and some sections will be difficult to walk. Be sure to check the weather before you go out.

Take the bus

Gannan area is sparsely populated, with scattered scenic spots and inconvenient transportation. If possible, it is recommended to travel by chartered bus. For safety and money, it is best to travel together, share the fare and take care of each other.

You can smoke by car in the northwest, so if you take the shuttle bus, you must occupy a favorable position by the window to ensure that you can open the window, which is convenient for enjoying the scenery along the way and ensuring that you can breathe fresh air along the way.

3. Customs and taboos

Tibetans are all Buddhists. Do as Romans do in Rome. Please be sure to respect local customs.

1.？ Offering Hada is the highest etiquette for Tibetan guests, expressing warm welcome and sincere respect to the guests. Hada is mainly white, but also light blue or light yellow, generally about 1.5 meters to 2 meters long. The best is the colorful Hada in blue, yellow, white, green and red, which is used for the highest and most solemn ceremonies such as Buddhism;

2.？ When drinking butter tea, the host pours the tea, and the guest can only take it if the host holds it in front of him. When refilling the cup, the guest must pour the tea bowl forward with both hands to show respect;

3.？ When you meet religious facilities such as monasteries, manidui and stupas, you must go around from left to right, and Bonism monasteries react counterclockwise (rarely); Don't cross the appliance and brazier, and don't turn the tube and the warp wheel upside down.

4.？ When entering the temple, smoking, touching Buddha statues, turning over scriptures and knocking on bells and drums are prohibited. For religious objects such as amulets and rosaries worn by lamas, it is forbidden to touch them; Be quiet in the temple, sit upright and avoid sitting on the seat of the living Buddha;

5.？ Tibetans generally don't eat fish, shrimp, chicken and eggs. Don't try to persuade them to eat, but now many Tibetans have begun to eat.

6.？ Taboo others touch the top of the head with their hands;

7.？ When receiving guests, whether walking or talking, we should put the guests or elders first, and use honorifics, such as adding the word "la" after the name to show respect and kindness, and avoid calling them by their first names. You should bend your knees and smile when welcoming guests. Sit indoors, cross-legged, don't straighten your legs, point your feet at people, and don't look around. When accepting a gift, you should take it with both hands. When giving gifts, bow your head and raise your hands above your head. When offering tea, toast and cigarettes, offer them with both hands and don't put your fingers into the bowl.