What to do when traveling to Tibet with your classmates

How to play in Tibet

Go with confidence

Namcha Barwa Peak

tips: It is the highest mountain in Nyingchi region and the highest altitude in the world. The 15th-ranked peak was rated as "China's most beautiful snow mountain" by "China National Geographic"

Tashilhunpo Temple

tips: 5A-level tourist attractions, one of the six famous yellow religions in the country One of the temples is backed by a high mountain and faces the sun to the north. The various buildings are connected in sequence, and the density is balanced, harmonious and symmetrical

Potala Palace

tips: Tibet's first choice, located in Lhasa, built on the Song Dynasty During the Zangampo period, it has a history of 1,300 years and is a world cultural heritage

Namtso

tips: It is one of the three holy lakes and the second largest lake in Tibet. It is the third largest saltwater lake in China

Yamdrok Yongcuo

tips: It is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. It has the most beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains. It is very close to Lhasa and very convenient to check in.

Mount Everest

tips: It is the top of the world. It is a must-visit place when you come to Tibet. Remember to bring your camera to take photos of Jinshan Mountain in Rizhao

Don’t go

Barkhor Street

Tips: It is a commercial street where you can go shopping, but be careful when purchasing the items there, especially medicinal materials! Easy to be fooled

Dagejia Hot Spring

tips: The Internet is very popular, but in reality it is really average. It is not worth a special trip to check in. If you have time, it is better to visit other attractions

Go with confidence

The Brahmaputra Grand Canyon

tips: The largest and deepest canyon in the world, it is also the last secret place on the planet and is well worth seeing

Tanggula Pass

Tips: Tanggula, a mountain on the Tibetan Plateau, the dividing line between Qinghai and the West, known as the "Wind and Snow Warehouse"

Don't go there

Karola Glacier

Tips: The altitude is about 4,700 meters. It is not only high but also cold. It is very easy to get altitude sickness and walking in heavy clothes is inconvenient

Holy Elephant Tianmen

tips: The management is chaotic, the road is long and bumpy, the scenic spots are crowded, and it is also dangerous

Eat with confidence

Butter tea

tips: It is Tibetan Created by herdsmen, in order to adapt to the alpine climate and the life of grazing in wind and snow, what they need most is a hot drink to keep out the cold

Highland barley rice

tips: It is the only rice that grows at altitude Crops that can mature normally in local high-altitude and cold zones above 4,500 meters are high in protein, high in fiber, and high in vitamins

Cordyceps sinensis

tips: It is one of the "four major jelly grasses" and is mainly used for treating For soreness and weakness in the waist and knees, chronic cough and shortness of breath, take more decoction, boil water, soak in wine or make soup

Beef Jerky

Tips: Select fresh plateau beef to be dried naturally Made by drying, its meat is crispy, delicate and tastes unique

Transportation Guide

(1) The fastest way to enter Tibet: flying. There is no doubt that flying is the fastest way to enter Tibet. The quickest way, but also the least recommended way, because you may not be able to adapt to the sudden altitude sickness

(2) The most difficult way to enter Tibet: riding a bicycle has to climb fourteen mountains along the way. Two are over five kilometers above sea level, and ten are over four kilometers above sea level. On average, one has to climb a mountain every two days

(3) The most common way to enter Tibet: by car or train, safely and on time. The price is also reasonable. At the same time, you can slowly adapt to the plateau environment and enjoy the beautiful scenery on the road

(4) The most difficult way to enter Tibet: hiking with a mountaineering bag weighing 30 kilograms. What is it like to hike on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau?

(5) The most economical way to enter Tibet: Taking a taxi is indeed a good way to save money, but being able to get a ride means you are very lucky. If you are not patient, this method is not recommended. It is very unsafe for girls

(6) The most ideal way to enter Tibet: Charter a car and find a driver with rich driving experience, understand the road conditions into Tibet, and understand the most beautiful scenery on the road

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Best time to travel

Generally speaking, the rainy season is from June to early September every year. When you come to the Everest region at this time, the chance of encountering heavy snowstorms is very high. The best viewing seasons are between April and May and September and October, which is also the best time for mountain climbing

Tibet accommodation options 1. If you choose to stay near the Potala Palace Square, you can Photographed the night view of the Potala Palace

2. If you choose to stay near Tuanjie New Village on Barkhor Street in Lhasa, it is convenient for shopping, eating and drinking. It is more lively at night, and you can integrate well into the life of Tibetans. PS: Potala Palace It takes about 13 minutes to drive from Barkhor Street, which is very convenient~

3. Linzhi: It is recommended to live in Bayi Town, which is also the center of Linzhi business district

4. Shigatse: It is recommended to live The area around Lin Road and Heilongjiang Road has convenient transportation

5. Everest Base Camp: The environmental sanitation of Everest Base Camp is average. It is recommended to bring your own disposable sheets for peace of mind

Hide 7-day tour route

DAY 1: Arrive in Lhasa→Check into the hotel and travel freely

DAY 2: Lhasa→Cross the Mila Mountain Tunnel→Sejila Mountain→Lulang Forest Sea→ Gongbu Xiangjian

DAY 3: Lulang (horseback archery) → Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon → Yani Wetland → Linzhi

DAY 4: Linzhi → Gala Peach Blossom Valley/Ka Dinggou Tianfo Waterfall → Niyang River Scenery → Characteristic Tibetan Village → Lhasa

DAY 5: Wangtang Gangdening → Beautiful Caina Gang → Gangbala Mountain → Yamdrok Yongcuo

DAY 6: Potala Palace → Jokhang Temple Square → Yaowang Mountain Observation Deck → Barkhor Street

DAY 7: Lhasa → Private bus to the station → Return home

TIPS: The road conditions in some areas of Tibet are complicated, and the scenic spots are relatively scattered. If you are coming to Tibet for the first time, it is recommended to find a reliable local tour group. This way, you don’t have to worry about how to travel, and you don’t need to make plans and strategies, eat, stay, transport to scenic spots, etc. You don’t need to worry about tickets. Leave the professional matters to the professionals and everything has been arranged. You just need to enjoy the holiday and play along. You will save worry, effort and money, and you will have a lot of fun!