Will there be altitude sickness when going to Shangri-La and Yulong Snow Mountain?

Going to Shangri-La and Yulong Snow Mountain is likely to cause altitude sickness.

Altitude sickness is a series of symptoms caused by the adaptation of human body to altitude deficiency, including headache, insomnia, loss of appetite, dyspnea and so on. Shangri-la is about 3300 meters above sea level, and Yulong Snow Mountain is as high as 5596 meters above sea level. These places are all plateau areas, so altitude sickness may occur.

To prevent altitude sickness, the following measures can be taken:

1. Make full physical preparations in advance and gradually adapt to the altitude.

2. Take more rest to avoid excessive exercise and fatigue.

3. Pay attention to diet and properly supplement water and salt.

4. Pay attention to keep warm and protect yourself from the sun to avoid catching a cold and being sunburned by ultraviolet rays.

Generally speaking, altitude sickness may occur when you go to Shangri-La and Yulong Snow Mountain, but as long as you make preparations in advance and pay attention to adjusting your physical condition, you can minimize the occurrence of altitude sickness.