Which one is more prone to altitude sickness, Tibet or Xinjiang?

Altitude sickness in Tibet is severe.

Altitude sickness is a common disease unique to plateau areas, also known as altitude sickness. It generally refers to exposure to a low-pressure and low-oxygen environment after reaching a certain altitude (usually about 3,000 or more). Due to the dry air Various discomfort symptoms caused by changes such as , ultraviolet radiation, cold climate, etc.

Let’s take a look at the altitude of Tibet and Xinjiang.

The average altitude of Xinjiang:

The basic terrain of Xinjiang is three mountains sandwiched by two basins, not the entire large area is plateau. The main scenic spots in Xinjiang are all below 3,500 meters above sea level, so it is difficult to suffer from altitude sickness.

Let’s take a look at the altitude of the major cities in Xinjiang. Urumqi is 918 meters above sea level, Ili is 663 meters above sea level, Turpan is 35 meters above sea level, Changji is 577 meters above sea level, Altay is 735 meters above sea level, Tacheng is 548 meters above sea level, and Hami is 548 meters above sea level. 738 meters, Artush is 1298 meters above sea level.

The average altitude of Tibet:

Tibet is located in the west and south of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, accounting for more than half of the area of ??the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Areas with an altitude of more than 4,000 meters account for 85.1% of the total area of ??the region. , known as the "roof of the world" and the "third pole of the earth", is the highest place in the world.

In addition, the air in Tibet is thin, with low air pressure and low oxygen content. The average air density is 60%-70% of the air density at sea level. The oxygen content of plateau air is 35%-40% less than that at sea level. .

Let’s take a look at the altitude of the major cities in Tibet. Lhasa is 3,680 meters above sea level, Nyingchi is 2,900 meters above sea level, Ngari is over 4,500 meters above sea level, Shigatse is 3,800 meters above sea level, Qamdo is 3,250 meters above sea level, and Shannan is about 3,700 meters above sea level.

Summary: It can be seen that most of Tibet has an altitude of more than 3,000 meters, while Xinjiang is just the opposite.

Methods to relieve symptoms of altitude sickness:

1. Breathing oxygen

When altitude sickness occurs in plateau areas and you feel uncomfortable, you can do it yourself Breathe oxygen to increase the oxygen content in your body.

2. Pay attention to rest

When altitude sickness occurs, the first thing to do is to have a good rest. Don’t feel like you don’t need to rest if you’re not tired. Be sure to ensure adequate sleep time to allow your body to adapt.

3. Do not exercise

In plateau areas, it is best to sit and rest, do not move around excitedly, and do not do heavy physical labor.

4. Keep warm

Wear more clothes. In plateau areas, there is usually a big temperature difference between day and night. Be sure to keep yourself warm to prevent catching a cold.

I have been to Yili in Xinjiang once, and there was no feeling of altitude sickness at all there, so altitude sickness is greater in Tibet than in Xinjiang.