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Will Lijiang have altitude sickness?

The altitude of Lijiang is about 2400 meters. Under normal circumstances, most people will not have altitude sickness at this altitude.

Altitude sickness, also known as acute altitude sickness, is a series of natural physiological reactions caused by factors such as air pressure difference, reduced oxygen content and dry air after the human body reaches a certain height. Generally speaking, when the altitude reaches about 2700 meters, people may have altitude sickness. Lijiang is about 2400 meters above sea level, so most people will not have altitude sickness in Lijiang. But everyone's physique and adaptability are different. Some people may have slight altitude sickness at this altitude, such as headache, chest tightness, palpitation and insomnia.