What should I pay attention to when driving to Tibet?

Matters needing attention in go on road trip, Tibet:

Seasonal selection

The best tourist season begins in September, and should not exceed the middle of 10 at the latest. After the middle of 10, it is rainy season, and it is easy to encounter geological disasters such as landslides and mudslides.

Vehicle selection

Better drive an SUV. There are many unpaved gravel roads on the mountain roads in Tibetan areas, and cars are basically unable to drive in rainy days. Small mudslides often occur in Tibetan areas. Although the possibility of road being washed away is very low, it is easy to block the way of cars, so off-road vehicles are the first choice.

Prevention of altitude sickness

Have a physical examination before traveling to the plateau. If you are forbidden to travel to the plateau due to illness, don't go until you have a cold and fever. Eliminating psychological fear, a good mood is better than drug-assisted treatment.

Calculate the time to eat and live.

Tibetan areas are sparsely populated and distributed in different plains, so it is very important to calculate the daily itinerary before departure. Where to eat and where to live must be calculated in advance, otherwise you will have to sleep on the street or catch the night road if you miss the market town. On the plateau, catching the night road is a very dangerous thing, which is not only dangerous but also easy to get lost.

Dry food to change clothes.

High altitude, strong ultraviolet rays, large temperature difference between morning and evening, need to prepare long-sleeved clothes, sweaters, coats and so on. At the same time, it is recommended to wear sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, lip balm, cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, aspirin, diazepam, headache powder and other standing medicines. Because of the long distance, it is often impossible to eat on time, so it is necessary to prepare enough dry food in advance.

Tibet entry permit

When driving to Tibet, you must bring your certificate, ID card, driver's license and driving license. If you want to visit Mount Qomolangma, Ali and other scenic spots in go on road trip, Tibet, you must apply for a border card in advance, or you can do it in Lhasa.

take a picture

If you meet some military places on the road, don't drive to take pictures. If the soldiers on duty find out, they will delete the photos and videos and then collect the photographic equipment. In addition, don't give you Tibetan money easily, which will form dependence. You can choose to give them medicine or food to enhance trust.

Tibetan folk custom

In Tibetan areas, cattle and sheep with red, yellow and green cloth labels are occasionally seen wandering in the countryside. Try not to drive away or hurt wild vultures at will, which is a sacrifice for Tibetans.

Don't aim a shotgun at vultures, Tibetans are afraid of hurting their sacred birds.

Do not enter the temple without permission, and do not smoke after entering the temple.

It's no problem to see the things in the temple. Pay attention to what not to touch Buddha statues, scriptures and take pictures without authorization. Some places are not allowed to travel counterclockwise, and some secret places are forbidden to women.

Step into Tibetan tents and bedrooms, don't step on the threshold and don't spit in front of others.

Tibetans stick out their tongues to show respect, not ridicule.

Folding is a kind of etiquette.