What do you need to prepare for a self-driving tour in Western Sichuan?

June to October every year is the best season for self-driving tours in Western Sichuan, and Western Sichuan is located in the transition zone between the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Sichuan Basin. The huge gap between the two stairs creates infinitely magnificent and rugged scenery. The items and precautions you need to prepare for a self-driving tour in Western Sichuan are as follows. 1. Travel essentials

1. Various documents

ID card: the most important;

Other documents: student ID, military officer ID, non-commissioned officer ID , old age certificate, disability certificate, tour guide certificate, etc., some certificates will reduce the entrance fee (implemented according to the specific preferential policies of the scenic spot);

2. A small amount of cash: shopping and eating in the towns and counties along the way are all required WeChat and Alipay payments are supported (except for a few places with no signal). You can withdraw cash in small towns and counties along the way with a savings card with the UnionPay logo. In Tibetan areas, Agricultural Bank of China and Postal Savings are the majority, so just prepare a small amount of cash when traveling;

3. Commonly used items

Toiletries bag: Conditions in Tibetan areas are limited, and some accommodations do not provide toiletries. It is recommended that individuals bring their own toothpaste, toothbrush, towel, facial cleanser, and those with allergies. Bring your own shampoo and shower gel;

Skin care products: Ultraviolet rays are strong in plateau areas and can easily burn the skin, so both men and women use skin care products, such as moisturizing cream, hand cream, and facial mask (it is recommended to bring disposable ones) ), lipstick, sunscreen (sun protection factor of 50 or above;

Communication photography: mobile phones, cameras, drones, gimbals and other digital products, must bring power bank, charger, memory card;

Food: Before departure, you can prepare some food in advance according to your own preferences: various snacks, Snickers bars, chocolates, biscuits, bread, a small amount of fruit, etc.;

Medicines: Special medicines: According to your own preferences Prepare by yourself according to your physical condition. Medical treatment in plateau areas is backward. It is recommended to prepare enough medicine for the entire trip. It is recommended to prepare spare parts: Fenbid (to relieve headaches and pain in other parts caused by altitude sickness), glucose (to supplement physical energy and blood sugar), Gastrointestinal medicine, cold medicine, American ginseng (soak in water and drink), etc.; Anti-hypertension: It is recommended to start taking Rhodiola Rosea or Gaoyuanan one week before departure;

Other items: Sunglasses: eye protection and camera tool ; Thermos cup: Please drink hot water as much as possible in plateau areas; baby warmer, rain gear, travel bag, etc.

4. Clothing recommendations: October each year to May of the following year ( The temperature is about minus 10 degrees -10 degrees), wear thick down jackets, fleece jackets, sweaters; thermal underwear, thick trousers, thickened woolen pants (applicable from November to February of the following year); June to September every year , wear spring and autumn clothes with long sleeves and long trousers, and bring a down jacket or a fleece jacket for backup;

Footwear: non-slip and waterproof hiking shoes, travel shoes, sports shoes; (women are not allowed to wear high heels);< /p>

Others: underwear (disposable), hats, scarves and shawls, thick cotton socks (from October each year to May of the following year), ordinary socks (from June to September each year) 2. Attention. Matters

Protecting the environment: In plateau areas, the ecology is fragile. Please do not throw garbage into nature, do not throw objects from car windows, put the generated garbage in garbage bags and take it with you in the car;

< p>Do as the Romans do when you are in the country: respect the local culture, folk customs and religious beliefs;

About taking pictures: Taking pictures is prohibited in some places in Tibetan areas, especially in military management areas, checkpoints, temples, bridges and other places where photography is allowed Please do not take photos in taboo places!!! There is a fee for taking pictures of yaks, Tibetan mastiffs, etc. along the way. Please communicate with the local residents before taking pictures to avoid unnecessary trouble; when taking portraits of local indigenous residents in Tibetan areas, please first Photographing can only be done with my consent;

About bathing: It is recommended not to bathe/wash your hair 3 days before going to the plateau. Take a bath after you have adapted to the plateau, and the bath should not be too long;

About vehicles: High-altitude routes have long distances and some road conditions are poor. Check the vehicle before departure, maintain it well, and drive safely and civilly during the journey. 3. Best Season

If you want to go to Western Sichuan for self-driving, the best time to travel is from May to October, and try to avoid the rainy season of July and August when landslides occur frequently.

From May to September, you can see the green grassland and the sea of ??flowers all over the mountains and plains; in mid-October, the red leaves in Bipenggou are fully dyed, and the golden poplar forest in Yading, Daocheng is reflected in the blue waves, and the scenery is charming.

From November to February of the following year, Aba and Garze Prefecture enter the forest protection and fire prevention period, and some scenic spots are closed seasonally. In addition, there may be dark ice on the road, making driving difficult, so it is not recommended to drive in winter. Head to western Sichuan.