What are the taboos on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau?

1. Do you want to exercise before going to Qinghai-Tibet?

The most feared thing about Qinghai-Tibet tourism is altitude sickness, so everyone will think about exercising before going to Qinghai-Tibet. In fact, altitude sickness is not necessarily related to physical strength, but to the adaptability and adjustment ability of the body, and no deliberate exercise is needed. If you feel uneasy, you can also do aerobic exercise and some jogging one or two months in advance, but you should pay attention to rest one week before departure and don't do any more exercise.

2. Who is not suitable for coming to Qinghai-Tibet?

The environment in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is relatively harsh, which requires the health of people entering Tibet. Generally speaking, there is no problem for most people to travel to Qinghai-Tibet, except some people with serious diseases, such as the following categories: 1. People with heart disease, blood disease and cerebrovascular disease; 2. Suffering from various respiratory diseases; 3. Suffering from epilepsy, schizophrenia and uncontrolled diabetes; 4. Had altitude sickness, such as altitude edema, altitude brain edema, altitude heart disease, etc. ; 5. High-risk pregnant women; 6. Suffering from a bad cold, fever or respiratory infection.

3. What are the symptoms of altitude sickness?

Altitude sickness varies from light to heavy according to people's physique. The mild symptoms are only headache, tinnitus, asthma, general fatigue and insomnia, which will disappear after the body adapts. In severe cases, there will be symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, cyanosis and diarrhea. In this case, it is best to take medicine or consult a doctor to avoid serious consequences.

4. How to prevent altitude sickness? How to alleviate altitude sickness?

There are many medicines to prevent altitude sickness. You can tell them by consulting a doctor in a pharmacy. The most familiar rhodiola sachalinensis, including capsules, oral liquid and prototype rhodiola sachalinensis, can be soaked in water. These preventive drugs are generally taken about ten days in advance, and the effect is not great after entering Tibet.

Sometimes, even taking preventive medicine, hyperreflexia is inevitable. How can ability alleviate, reduce oneself pain? Drugs for relieving hyperreflexia include American ginseng, inosine tablets or chicken liver oral liquid, and Gao Yuan 'an. If you have a headache, you should take Baifuning painkillers, and glucose can also relieve altitude sickness.

After altitude sickness, you should stay in bed more, reduce exercise and give priority to a light diet. If it is serious, you can take oxygen inhalation, but oxygen inhalation is not the best way.

You'd better not go to Qinghai-Tibet if you have a cold.

Why can't I go to Qinghai-Tibet when I have a cold? When you catch a cold, your lungs and trachea will become inflamed. At this time, the human body's resistance is poor, the plateau oxygen is less and dry, and the cold is easy to get worse, and the common cold will become pneumonia, pulmonary edema or bronchitis. Everyone is unwilling to bear the consequences. If you catch a cold, cure it before you start.

6. When is the best time to go to Qinghai-Tibet?

All the year round, June is the best season to go to Qinghai-Tibet, which is warm and comfortable but not hot.

7. What is the best way to enter Tibet?

There are three main ways to enter Tibet: car, train and plane. Car consumption takes a long time and the consumption expenditure is relatively high, but it takes a long time for the body to adapt to the plateau; The time for the train to enter Tibet is shorter than that for the car, and it can be entered in stages, with the least expenditure, so that the body can gradually adapt to the altitude and reduce the probability of high reaction; It takes only a few hours for the plane to enter Tibet, but the altitude changes dramatically, and the probability of high inversion is also the highest, and the cost is quite high.

8. What should I pay attention to when I first arrive in Qinghai-Tibet?

Just arrived in Qinghai-Tibet, it is best not to rush to play elsewhere. It's best to take a rest first and walk around the city to adapt your body to the plateau environment. Generally speaking, it is recommended not to take a bath and go to bed early on the day of arrival. The plateau is relatively dry, and many people are prone to nosebleeds after coming to Tibet. You can ask the doctor to prescribe some ointment to lubricate the nasal cavity. In addition, drink plenty of water and eat light food first.

9. What's the climate like on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in summer? What should I wear?

Compared with other tourist cities in the mainland, the summer in Qinghai-Tibet is relatively refreshing. The temperature is basically around 25 degrees during the day, and it drops to around 10 degrees at night. The temperature difference is a bit large. It is best to wear trousers and long sleeves during the day and pay attention to sun protection. Just add a coat at night. July and August are the two seasons when the rain is concentrated in the Qinghai-Tibet region, but it is basically sunny during the day and rainy at night, but it is better to take rain gear in your bag just in case.

10, the sunshine in Qinghai-Tibet is very strong, how to protect yourself from the sun?

The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is relatively dry, with less water vapor and clouds in the atmosphere and less reflection on ultraviolet rays, so more ultraviolet rays reach the ground. Pay attention to sun protection when traveling outdoors in Qinghai-Tibet. Besides wearing long pants, sun hat, sunglasses and masks or masks, you should also add sunscreen with high SPF to your skin. Also, drink more water. Water loss in plateau activities is more serious.

1 1. What's the cell phone signal like in Qinghai-Tibet?

In most parts of Qinghai-Tibet, mobile phone signals are basically covered now, so there is no need to worry about urban areas. Combining all aspects of information, mobile signal is better. If it is a remote place, there may be no signal in some places. If you want to go, get ready.

12. Which bank in Tibet is more convenient to withdraw money, and what bank card is better to bring?

Agricultural Bank of China and postal savings are the most convenient in the whole Tibetan area. In Lhasa (except Xining, all banks in Xining basically have them), in addition to these two banks, there are more China Bank and China Construction Bank, which have more outlets and ICBC, but there are only four outlets at present.

13. Which cities in the mainland have direct flights to Xining and Lhasa?

Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming, Lanzhou, Xi, Xining (Lhasa) and Diqing.

14. Has this meditation arrived at Tibet Airport?

Lhasa Gongga airport

15. Which cities have direct trains to Lhasa? How much is once in a while?

Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xining and Lanzhou have all opened direct trains to Lhasa. Trains enter Tibet every day in Beijing, and other places leave every other day.

16. Besides Tibetan food, what other dishes are there in Qinghai-Tibet?

In Tibetan areas, besides local Tibetan food, Sichuan cuisine is the most popular, and there are various Muslim noodle restaurants in the streets. At present, there are basically mainland dishes here, but there are also some special dishes, such as Nepalese food, Indian food and western food. There are no KFC (Xining), McDonald's and Pizza Hut here, only Dicos.

17. What are the Tibetan meals?

The Tibetan food here is related to the local planting and breeding industry, and the common ones are: stewed yak meat with radish, sheep blood enema, lamb chops, frozen pigskin, full mountain pot rice, Ciba, Cordyceps matsutake chicken, butter-fried highland barley, auspicious conch, yogurt bibimbap, beef curry rice, sausage and air-dried beef. You can try it if you are interested, but the taste is very different from the customs in the mainland.

What snacks are there in Tibet?

Tibetan snacks are delicious and distinctive. There are Tibetan noodles, Tibetan jiaozi, Tibetan steamed buns, sweet tea, butter tea, bean jelly, cold noodles, French fries, yak yogurt, beef patties, milk residue and yogurt ice cream.

19. Are butter tea and sweet tea delicious?

Buttered tea and sweet tea are local daily drinks. Sweet tea should be acceptable to everyone, but buttered tea will feel fishy and not delicious. But drinking butter tea can alleviate altitude sickness to a certain extent, and it is also good to try it for this reason.

20. Where can I eat Nepalese food in Lhasa?

In Lhasa, many restaurants offer Nepalese cuisine, among which the famous ones are Yuxue Restaurant, Xinmanzhai Participating Group, Lhasa Kitchen, Gangla Mei Duo and Maggie Ami. Namasud Restaurant is a Nepalese restaurant, authentic Nepalese cuisine, on the second floor of Lhasa Cinema.

2 1, Maggie, where is Amy? Is it expensive?

Maggie Amy is in Barkhor Street, decorated with yellow, which is very eye-catching. Just ask anyone and they will show you the way. Maggie Amy is famous among tourists, and it is a petty bourgeoisie place, so the price is more expensive. The atmosphere here is good, the feeling of eating is average, but it is good to experience it.

22. Is it convenient to surf the Internet in Lhasa?

In Lhasa, hotels and guesthouses all have wireless Internet access, and many youth brigades can also have wireless Internet access (but it is best to consult in advance), and some bars and restaurants also provide wireless Internet access.

23. Can I use coins in Tibet?

In Tibet, coins are not circulated, and only paper money can be used.

24. What are the prices in Tibet?

In terms of price, Tibet is similar to Beishangguang. Mainly because of the special environment in Tibet, many materials need to be brought in from the mainland, so the price will be much more expensive and food consumption will be much more expensive. In particular, some scarce goods, such as fruits, are more expensive than those in the mainland.

25. Is Tibet safe? Is the law and order good?

Tibet is very safe and the public order is very good, so don't worry. Especially in Lhasa, there are basically troops and soldiers stationed at intersections, and there are many police stations on the road, even if they come out in the middle of the night.

26. Where can I go to play in Tibet for a few days?

The travel time is short, and I want to visit some classic attractions. I can arrange it this way: I usually stay in Lhasa for a day or two first and visit some major scenic spots. If there is still time, it can be arranged according to the time required for these routes. Linzhi can play for two or three days, Shannan for one or two days and Namtso for one or two days. These are all worth playing, and you can arrange them according to your own time.

27. What's interesting about Linzhi?

Linzhi area can be called the southern part of Tibet, with beautiful scenery. The main attractions are Basongcuo, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, Nanyigou, Giant Berlin, Lulang, Xiuba Millennium Castle, Taizhao Ancient City and so on. You can also see Nagabawa Peak and Midui Glacier on the Holy Mountain. Here are the settlements of the Menba, Bo and Barrow ethnic groups in Tibetan areas, and you have the opportunity to feel their unique customs.

28. What's interesting about Ali?

Ali has a vast territory, but there are many hidden scenic spots, such as Holy Mountain, Holy Lake, Gangren Boqima, Parayongcuo, Ghost Lake, Angcuo, Bangongcuo and Namunani Peak, all of which are places where Tibetan compatriots turn mountains to lakes for pilgrimage. There are Zada soil forest, Guge dynasty ruins, Japanese earth and rock paintings, etc. The scenery is beautiful, and many tourists come here to see the scenery.

29. How to get to Nepal from Lhasa?

It is very convenient to go to Nepal from Lhasa. There are three ways. First, the fastest and most direct way is by plane, and the destination is Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal; The second is to take the shuttle bus. There is an international bus from Lhasa to Kathmandu, and the fare is 580 yuan. The third way is to carpool to Zhangmu, which costs 350 yuan -400 yuan, and then pass Zhangmu.

30. How to apply for a Nepalese visa in Lhasa?

In China, Nepal has three visa processing locations, one in Hongkong, one in Beijing and one in Lhasa. Nepal's consulate in Lhasa is near Norbulingka. To apply for a visa, the required information is a valid passport, a copy of the passport and two photos on a white background. After receiving the application form, fill it out and give it to the visa officer. As long as there is no problem, you can usually get a visa the next afternoon. The time for accepting applications is from Monday to Friday morning 10: 00 to 12: 00, while the time for collecting visas is from Monday to Friday at 4: 00 pm. Visa fee: 15 days, 175 yuan, 30 days in 280 yuan and 3 months in 700 yuan. The telephone number of the embassy is 089 1-682288 1.

3 1. Where can I buy Nepalese clothes and jewelry gadgets in Lhasa?

Although many people in Nepal want to go, not everyone can. But even if you don't go to Nepal, you can still buy Nepalese goods in Lhasa, which can make up for your regret. On Barkhor Street, there are many Nepalese shops that specialize in selling some Nepalese clothes, jewelry and gadgets. There are many Nepalese food stores and many Nepalese gadgets in the alley near Beijing Middle Road. In this way, you can buy many authentic Nepalese goods in Nepal without spending a lot of money.

32. How much is the ticket to Potala Palace? Is it easy to buy?

Every year from the beginning of May or June to the end of 10, the ticket price of Potala Palace is raised from 100 yuan to 200 yuan (peak season), and 1 10 starts to the end of April or May of the following year (off-season). You can buy it directly at the ticket office in the off-season and visit it on the same day. There are many tourists in the peak season, and the ticket source is tight, so it is difficult to buy. Potala Palace sells about 2400 tickets every day, including 400-600 individual tickets. Therefore, in the peak season, you must get an appointment ticket with your ID card one day in advance and buy a ticket to visit the next day.

33. Can I take a photo of Potala Palace? What about other temples?

Photographs can be taken outside Potala Palace, but not inside. Generally speaking, it is forbidden to take pictures in temples. If you really want to take pictures, you can consult the staff in advance to see if it is allowed to take pictures and whether it is charged.

34. What should I pay attention to when visiting temples in Tibet?

The temple where the Buddha lives should show enough respect. When entering the temple, remember to take off your hat and sunglasses, and don't smoke, touch the Buddha statue, turn over the scrolls, knock on the bells and drums, etc. For some other Buddhist artifacts, such as beads and possession symbols, you can't touch them casually. Some temples are not allowed to take pictures, so you should abide by these rules. When you visit a temple, you shouldn't keep quiet, make noise or just sit inside.

35. What season is the most beautiful at Nangarbawa Peak in Shenshan Mountain? Where is the best viewing spot?

Namgyabawa Peak was rated as the first of the "Top Ten Most Beautiful Snow Mountains in China" by National Geographic magazine, and its beautiful scenery can be seen in general. Nagabawa Peak is shrouded in mist all year round, and it is said that people are very lucky to see its true face. In spring and autumn, the weather is clear, the clouds are high and the wind is cool, and the probability of seeing Nange Bawa Peak is higher than usual, so this time is the best time to go. As for the viewing places, one is the entrance of Sejila Mountain, and the other is the far-off Zhishuang Village and Dalin Village.

36. What are the more grand festivals in Tibet?

There are many festivals in Tibet, ranging from 80 to 90, but many of them are relatively small. Grand festivals mainly include Tibetan New Year, Sutton Festival and Sagadawa Festival. Tibetan New Year means that Tibetans celebrate the New Year themselves. There are other names for the Shelton Festival: Tibetan Opera Festival and Yogurt Festival. The main activities of this festival include watching Tibetan opera, drinking yogurt, sunbathing Buddha and crossing Karin (Karin means park); Sagadawa Festival, also known as Buddha's Birthday Festival, is the day when Buddha Sakyamuni was born, died and passed away. On this day, everyone will come out for activities in the park, especially the Longwangtan Scenic Resort Scenic Resort Park behind the Potala Palace, where they will go boating, singing and dancing.

37. Do Tibetans know Chinese?

Except for the elderly, almost all Tibetans can understand Chinese, and there is no problem in communication. There is no need to worry about language barriers.

38. Can you take pictures of admirers? Will it offend them?

No matter on the way to Tibet or in front of the temple, many Tibetans can be seen offering incense. Many hikers will be shocked to see such a situation and want to record these moments. Generally speaking, it is impolite to shoot them like this, and pilgrims don't like it. If you want to take photos, especially close-ups, you'd better communicate in advance and ask for their opinions.

39. What are the special products worth buying in Tibet?

There are many specialties in Tibet, mainly Tibetan carpets, Tibetan knives, Thangka, Tibetan silver ornaments, Tibetan incense, Rhodiola, Cordyceps, saffron, Tricholoma matsutake, highland barley wine, Hada, air-dried yak meat, ox bone comb and Saussurea involucrata. Buy those according to personal preferences and needs.

40. Where can I buy real Cordyceps in Lhasa?

Cordyceps sinensis is the best quality song. In Yutu Road, in front of Jokhang Temple, there are many Cordyceps stores. It's more secure to buy here, but it's better to bring friends who know how to distinguish between good and bad Cordyceps.

4 1. Where can I buy souvenirs in Tibet?

In Barkhor Street, Lhasa, there are many Tibetan ornaments and handicrafts, and the prices here are not expensive. If you want to buy more expensive items, such as turquoise and beeswax, you should go to a special store to buy them, so that the quality can be guaranteed. Like Thangka, Tibetan medicine, saffron, Cordyceps sinensis and Saussurea involucrata, you can buy them in specialty stores and pharmacies.

42. Where is the Tibetan Dao? Where can I buy it?

The most famous Tibetan knives are Lasi and Nanmulin. The Tibetan Dao produced here is of good quality and the technology is very meticulous. The price depends on the length of Tibetan Dao, the production technology and the materials used, which will be very different. An ordinary Tibetan Dao can be bought for tens to hundreds of dollars. If it is good, the price may be tens of thousands.

43. Can Tibetan Dao be taken on the train?

Cutters and other items are not allowed to be taken on the train. I can only mail it back if I buy a Tibetan knife. The postage is determined according to the length of arrival.

44. Is it convenient to send express delivery in Lhasa? What are the express deliveries?

Now Lhasa is developing rapidly, and it is very convenient to send express delivery. There are some express delivery services in the Mainland, and almost all of them are available in Lhasa, such as Dayun, Tong Yuan, Shentong, ZJS and EMS, but the freight rates are much higher than those in the Mainland.

45. Can I watch celestial burial in Tibet? Where can I see it?

Strictly speaking, celestial burial is not allowed to be watched by outsiders except relatives. In 2006, the Xizang Autonomous Region Municipal People's Government also promulgated the Interim Provisions on the Administration of Celestial Burials, prohibiting viewing, taking photos and videotaping celestial burial activities. However, there are still many people who have a strong curiosity about celestial burial and still want to take the risk to have a look. Personally, I think we should maintain a kind of respect and awe for celestial burial, and it is best not to go if we can.

Near Lhasa, the most famous celestial burial platform is that of Zhigongti Temple, which is one of the three largest celestial burial platforms in the world.

46. What are the taboos of Tibetans?

Tibetans have many taboos. Here are some things that are easily accessible to everyone.

When you meet temples, mani piles and stupas, you should go around from left to right, and the prayer wheel should turn clockwise, but it is the opposite to believe in Bonism. Don't touch other people's heads; When Tibetans give you something, take it with both hands; Tibetans don't eat donkey meat, horse meat or dog meat, and some places don't eat fish. Don't urge them to eat. Paper printed in Tibetan can't be used to wipe hands and things; In the herdsmen's home, men and women do it separately, men are left and women are right, and they can't mess around and sit together; When Tibetan family members are sick or women give birth, others are forbidden to enter. This means that they will put up a sign at the door, make a fire, insert branches or stick red strips of cloth.

47. What books on Tibetan Raiders are more practical?

The information about Tibet obtained from books is more practical, such as human history, folk customs and scenery, which is more useful for understanding Tibet. I recommend the following: Tibetan Cowhide Book, Tibetan Know-how Book, Life-changing Journey to Tibet, Wandering in Tibet, Westbound Ali, etc. If you want to know the real-time information about Tibet tourism, you'd better go to the websites or forums related to travel strategies, such as Damei Tibet.

48. Where can I buy nice postcards in Lhasa?

There are postcards in the post office in Lhasa, and some bookstores, bookstores, youth hotels and bars also have some very distinctive postcards.

49. Is there a place to develop photos in Lhasa?

I must have taken many photos when I was traveling in Tibet. If I can come out again, I can send one or send it as a postcard to my friend. There are many places to print photos in Lhasa, and there are basically photo studios on busy streets. In the west gate of Potala Palace, there is a multi-phase museum, and the quality of washing is good.

50. Is there a place to rent bicycles in Lhasa?

Lhasa is a small city. If you have a bike to ride around, it is actually a good choice and very comfortable. At present, there are many bicycle rental places in Lhasa, such as beijing east road and Linkuo North Road, and some youth brigades also provide car rental services. The rent is not expensive, usually about one day in 20 yuan.

5 1. What Tibetan languages can tourists use?

No matter where you travel, it will bring you a lot of fun if you know a few local dialects. Traveling in Tibet, learning a few commonly used Tibetan languages and communicating with others are also very convenient.

Tashildler, which means good luck, is not afraid to say more good things, but also can ease the embarrassment and misunderstanding with others.

Sudden: Thank you; How are you? How are you? Business card fever: What's your name? Carripe: Goodbye; Quanta: Sorry; Sensitive: no.

Ajia, this is a title for married Tibetan women, meaning big sister; Pum, this is a name for an unmarried girl, which means a girl.

52. How much is the ticket to Tibet Museum? How to get there?

Tibet Museum is open to the public free of charge. Located in front of Norbulingka Gate, No.8 bus can go directly.

53. How many passenger stations are there in Lhasa? Where can I go?

There are four passenger stations in Lhasa: Xijiao Passenger Station, Dongjiao Passenger Station, Beijiao Passenger Station and Liu Wu Passenger Station. Xijiao Passenger Station is mainly a shuttle bus to Xigaze, Shannan and outside the province, and it is the station with the largest passenger flow in Lhasa. The Eastern Suburb Passenger Station is mainly a shuttle bus to suburban counties near Lhasa and Linzhi. The Northern Suburb and Liu Wu Passenger Station undertake the diversion of some lines of the Western Suburb Passenger Station.

54. What is the sacred mountain and lake that Tibetans often say?

There are four sacred mountains in Tibet, namely Meili Snow Mountain, Gangrenboqi, Anima Qing and Gaduojuewo, and there are three sacred lakes, namely Mabian Yongcuo, Namtso and Yangzhuoyongcuo.

55. What is the debate?

In Tibetan Buddhism, monks have a daily lesson, that is, debating Buddhist issues, that is, debating scriptures. Usually in groups of two, one is standing and the other is sitting. Those who sit make suggestions, while those who stand argue. Ask and answer each other and explore the truth of the matter. This is a lesson that monks have to do every day to test their achievements in learning classics.

56. What are the six-character mantra? What's the point?

We usually see Tibetans muttering something. They read the six-character mantra. What are the six-character mantras and what do they mean?

There are only six words in the six-character mantra, that is, "嗮嗮 (ONG) 嗮嗮嗮嗮 (Ni) 嗮嗮 (Bei) 嗮嗮 (Mei) 嗮 (Hong)". As a symbol of wisdom, you can get rid of arrogance; Symbolizing compassion can get rid of jealousy; It symbolizes body, mouth, heart, industry and merit, and can eliminate greed; Beeping symbolizes joy and can eliminate stupidity; Rice symbolizes joy and can eliminate meanness; It symbolizes compassion and can be eliminated.

Reading these six-word mantras can eliminate disasters, hinder difficulties and pray!