Please give me some advice! Travel route from Guilin to Lhasa

The following is the train catching plan:

Of course there are many trains from Xining to Lhasa. You can go to Xining first and then to Lhasa.

Bringing equipment into Tibet:

When traveling in Tibet, unless you are traveling with a group or just doing short-term tours in several big cities such as Lhasa, Bayi, Shigatse, etc., backpacks and Sleeping bags are essential.

First of all, the less luggage you carry when traveling in Tibet, the better, of course, as long as it is enough. Carrying a heavy backpack on the plateau is a big burden. If possible, you should try to make use of the facilities and services that can be provided locally, and avoid carrying unused things on the plateau. In addition, considering the frequent movement of the backpack, do not carry more than two pieces of luggage.

Backpack: Hard luggage is usually not suitable for traveling on the plateau. It is best to use a backpack to carry the equipment you carry. The size of your backpack is usually determined by the difficulty of where you plan to go. Choosing a good travel backpack is very beneficial for your trip to Tibet.

If it is not a long-distance trip, you do not need a backpack exceeding 45 liters. If the place you are going to is relatively remote or includes some outdoor activities, such as hiking next to a holy lake, etc. Then two backpacks, one large and one small, should be a more convenient choice.

You can also bring a small lock to Tibet, so that you can feel more at ease when letting others take care of your luggage. In addition, in some small hotels in small towns, the rooms are not locked, which can come in handy at that time. It is recommended to carry important documents with you at all times in a passport bag.

Clothing: Tourists in Tibet generally wear a variety of attires. On the streets of Lhasa in the summer, you can see people wearing down jackets and shorts. Of course, there are also people wearing down jackets on their upper body and shorts on their lower body. What clothes to bring has a lot to do with where you plan to go and the season. If you are not fully prepared, you will definitely be in a hurry once you encounter bad weather. It is very common to catch snow in July in high-altitude tourist areas such as Mount Everest and Ali.

1. About backpacks.

Backpacks are generally more than 65 liters for men and 45 liters for women. They can come with a 15-liter small bag, or even better, a waist bag, which is convenient for storing small things. In addition, it rains heavily in summer, so it is recommended to equip the backpack with a rain cover. Based on personal usage, the Paige series are good, with fine workmanship, wide and thick straps, relatively comfortable to carry, and certain waterproof properties, but they are more expensive. Freetime's backpack is cheap (710 is only 350 yuan) and feels good on the back, but it is not waterproof, and the sleeping bag compartment below is small, making it difficult to store sleeping bags.

2. About sleeping bags.

If you are traveling to Tibet in summer and do not plan to go to some remote areas, then an ordinary cotton sleeping bag (80-100 yuan) is enough. It mainly plays a role in preventing dirt. If you are not afraid of getting dirty, a sleeping bag You don’t have to do either. If you are traveling in winter, you should bring a sleeping bag even in several big cities in Tibet. In several backpacker hotels in Lhasa, such as Balangxue, Jiri, and Ya, the ordinary rooms are not heated in winter, so you don’t need a sleeping bag. The quilts provided by the hotel may wake you up from the cold in the middle of the night. When going to Ali, the northern Tibetan grasslands, or taking the Qinghai-Tibet line in winter, even if you don't have camping, a down sleeping bag is essential. For winter sleeping bags, if you are not camping, a duck down sleeping bag of about 1,000 grams with a comfortable temperature of minus 10 degrees is enough. If you are camping in the wild, it is best to have a sleeping bag with a comfortable temperature of minus 20 degrees and a non-permeable down material.

3. About tents

In Tibet, the emphasis is on windproof and rainproof performance. A friend went to Namuco a few days ago to set up a tent for camping, but it was almost blown away by the wind at night. Remember not to buy ordinary camping tents on the cheap, and try to buy them before departure instead of buying them after arriving in Lhasa. Outdoor products in Lhasa are expensive and there are many fakes. Of course, if you have too much money and no place to spend it, and you just plan to show it off in your room or by setting up a tent on an outing near the city, that's fine too.

4. About down jackets

Many netizens feel that down jackets are essential when traveling to Tibet. But I think it should depend on personal physique, different seasons, and where you go. Taking me as an example, I walked the Qinghai-Tibet line in December last year, wearing only thermal underwear, a pure cotton vest, a fleece jacket, and it took me four days and three nights. The down jacket I brought is completely useless and is still hanging up. Even if I go to Namutso in February this year, I still don’t need a down jacket, let alone summer.

5. About Jackets

It will be much more convenient to bring a set of jackets when traveling to Tibet in summer. The rainy season in Tibet came early this year, and it often rains in the afternoon and at night, sometimes without stopping for several hours. Putting on a jacket before going out can effectively protect your belongings from the rain and reduce the chance of you getting soaked in the rain.

Notes on traveling in Tibet:

Notes 1. Must bring documents:

ID card, border defense permit (for trips to Mount Everest, Zhangmu, Yadong, Necessary for tourists such as Ali); Tibet Entry Permit (required for foreign guests and Taiwanese compatriots), regional travel permit (required for foreign guests and Taiwanese compatriots), Taiwan Compatriot Certificate (required for Taiwanese compatriots), passport, visa (required for foreign guests and Taiwanese compatriots) .

2. Principles for carrying items:

It should be light and practical, and it is not advisable to carry too many items. ?

3. Clothing to bring:

The plateau has high altitude, strong sunshine, and large temperature difference between morning and evening. You need to prepare clothing for all seasons. Visitors to colder areas such as Mount Everest should bring down jackets (winter ) (hats are best), jackets and pants, thick jackets, jeans, gloves, and warm shoes (women are not allowed to wear high heels).

4. Sunscreen and skin care products:

Due to the strong sunshine and strong ultraviolet rays in Tibet, you need to prepare sunglasses, sun hats, sun umbrellas and sunscreen oil. In addition, the local climate is relatively dry, so you need to prepare Lip balm, moisturizer and other anti-drying skin care products.

5. Drugs:

Due to lack of oxygen and low air pressure, boiling water is only about 80 degrees Celsius. Some guests may have diarrhea when they first arrive. Antidiarrheal medicine such as berberine can be prepared. ; In addition, you should bring heat-clearing drinks, such as chrysanthemum tea, summer mulberry and American ginseng granules; vitamin C can enhance the body's resistance; as altitude sickness is often accompanied by headaches, you can prepare painkillers such as Baifulin, painkillers and headache powder; anti- Hypoxic drugs: Rhodiola rosea, glucose, etc. If taken 7 days before departure, altitude sickness can be greatly reduced.

6. Physical preparation:

Do not engage in physical exercise for twenty days before entering Tibet, get enough sleep and rest, and suffer from respiratory diseases such as severe colds, long-term coughs, and excessive phlegm. , Patients with severe hypertension, asthma, and heart disease should not enter Tibet.

7. Special tips for entering Tibet:

Those arriving in Tibet for the first time often have mild or severe altitude sickness, which is normal and there is no need to worry or fear. Please try not to take a shower on the first day to avoid catching a cold; you need to drink more boiled water, eat more fruits, eat in moderation, get enough sleep, and do not smoke or drink alcohol. On the plateau, be careful not to move too quickly or too dramatically, not to run, not to hold your breath. Due to the long travel routes in Tibet, it is sometimes inevitable to not be able to eat on time. Guests can prepare more high-calorie foods, such as chocolate, beef jerky, biscuits and personal favorite snacks.

8. Foreign guests participating in a group:

Foreign guests participating in a group must go through the entry procedures for Tibet seven working days in advance according to regulations.

9. Other matters needing attention:

Visitors are requested to respect Tibetan culture and religious beliefs. You can visit the homes of Tibetan herdsmen on the way, and remember to prepare some small gifts such as stationery in advance. , given to Tibetan children.