What should you pay attention to when traveling to Namtso?

There are some precautions that I would like to share with you. After all, we are in Tibet, so the most important thing is altitude sickness, followed by other things. Take a look and you should pay attention to them all. Woolen cloth.

Attention

① High altitude sickness: Namtso is located on the Northern Tibetan Plateau with an altitude of 4,750 meters. It is one of the most serious altitude sickness areas in the entire Tibet. You must first visit Lhasa Go after you are fully adapted, otherwise the high altitude will make you fall to your knees in front of the beautiful scenery. It should be noted that you must keep warm and never catch a cold. Before going, prepare commonly used medicines, such as Hashtong (for headaches, low fever, Huoxiang Zhengqi Liquid (to prevent vomiting, chest tightness, and glucose oral liquid (to replenish physical strength).

②Climate: The climate of the plateau is subject to change. Although the air permeability is not as good as in other seasons during the rainy season from July to August, there are often wonderful sights on the plateau such as rainbows, double rainbows, and solar halos after the rain.

< p>③Documents: You do not need a border defense permit to go to Namtso, but since there are various temporary inspections on the G109 section of the Qinghai-Tibet Highway from time to time, you still need to carry your ID card with you. If you go to an area that requires a border defense permit later, the ID card needs to be left in Lhasa to apply for it. , it is best to go to the Public Security Bureau to get an identity certificate. In short, when traveling in Tibet, just in case, it is best to carry all the documents that can prove your identity, such as household registration, student ID, driver's license, teacher's ID, etc. with you in case of emergency.

④Others: There is a fee for photographing inconspicuous still life objects such as yaks, Tibetan mastiffs, horses, cow heads, and wooden piles. Generally, it is 20 yuan per item. Please do not take photos secretly with a sense of luck to avoid any inconvenience. Necessary trouble.

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About tickets:

Tickets for Namtso Scenic Area are 120 yuan per ticket from May 1st to October 31st every year. 60 yuan/ticket from January 1st to April 30th of the following year. Only in peak season, there is a half-price policy for special groups. The details are as follows

Half-ticket target: 6 years old (excluding 6 years old--15 years old). 15 years old (including 15-year-old minors; those holding a full-time undergraduate degree or below who are studying in school; 60 years old (including 60-year-old - 70-year-old (excluding 70-year-old elderly people); active military personnel; disabled military personnel; carrying People with valid disability certificates of level 1-4.

Free tickets: children under 6 years old (including 6 years old or under 1.2 meters in height (including 1.2 meters), and people over 70 years old (including 70-year-old elderly people).< /p>

Note

1. Regarding high fever: High reaction is the first thing to consider when going to Tibet. I am just a tourist, so I can only talk about my own feelings. Generally, it takes some getting used to. In the process, move less and rest more, and gradually increase the amount of activity. This time I came to Tibet, the high fever seemed to be more serious than the last time. I had a headache and couldn't sleep on the first night, but by the last day, my family seemed to be able to cope with the high fever. Seriously, it seems that there are too many individual differences.

2. Regarding the climate: This is probably the best season to travel to Tibet, but the temperature difference is still 10-20 degrees every day, and the mountain passes on the way are windy and low. , so you still need to prepare clothes. This time it snows directly from summer to winter, which is also an experience. Don’t forget to protect yourself from sun and ultraviolet rays.

3. Regarding self-driving: this time. I feel that the road has improved a lot, but the high altitude + unfamiliar road conditions + there are still road construction everywhere. It is not recommended for students who are here for the first time to rent a car and drive by themselves. There are too many accidents on the plateau and many places are uninhabited. Accidents will greatly reduce the fun of traveling, especially at night. This time we watched the sunset from Namtso and watched the Milky Way for half an hour. The way back to Lhasa was pitch black and there were countless cards. It was not a test of skills, but of patience. and high concentration.

4. Regarding the speed limit: Sometimes I think the speed limit is quite disgusting. The speed limit on a good road is 40, but after witnessing a car accident, I still feel that I would rather go slower for safety.

5. Regarding photos: There is no equipment or technology. It is just to leave a small memory for myself. The most beautiful thing is in the eyes and the most beautiful thing is in the heart. That is enough. I say this to comfort myself. In fact, I really yearn for photography masters, but taking pictures will also take more time, and the schedule may be tighter.

6. Regarding the cost: Considering the traffic situation in Tibet, it is understandable that the cost is higher in the peak season. You go to Tibet to experience those blue skies, white clouds, snow mountains and lakes, so don’t be too obsessed with luxurious hotels and delicious food. .

Tips for the plateau

1. When you first arrive in the plateau area, do not walk fast, let alone run, do no physical labor, do not overeat, eat more vegetables and fruits, etc. Eat vitamin-rich foods, drink plenty of water, keep warm, and take less baths to avoid catching colds and consuming physical energy. For people with strong adaptability to plateaus, symptoms of altitude sickness can generally be eliminated within 1-2 days, while for people with weak adaptability it takes 3-7 days.

2. Butter tea also has a certain effect on alleviating altitude sickness.

3. Do not deliberately exercise before going to Tibet. If you have been exercising regularly, you should also stop half a month before going to Tibet, because the body’s oxygen consumption increases after exercise. It increases the burden on the heart when in Tibet and may easily cause altitude sickness.

4. The best medicine for altitude sickness is a good mood and a healthy mentality. Don't be too excited and spend the first few days in Tibet calmly.

5. Tibetans are very loyal, honest, and hospitable. Traveling in Tibet is very safe. Tibetans will wave and smile to you on the way; you will feel like a noble guest in a Tibetan home. You will also be entertained, you can taste "endless" highland barley wine and butter tea, and feel the true hospitality; Tibet's insecurity mainly comes from natural disasters: such as landslides, blizzards, avalanches, floods, overturned cars, etc.

6. Give some small gifts to make it easier to deal with them. It is better to give some stationery, such as pencils, notebooks, ballpoint pens, etc. Tibet is short of supplies. These worthless things in the mainland will be lost in remote areas of Tibet. It is a very rare and expensive item, especially for those who go to school; there are also some candies, biscuits and the like that are better. It is recommended not to give money directly to avoid letting them develop some bad habits.

7. Regarding luggage and equipment: Because it is a chartered car, large mountaineering bags are not recommended. We brought 2 suitcases, one large and one small, Fa Ge had a schoolbag, and I had a crossbody bag (with Come here to put your money and belongings easily.

8. A certain amount of underwear and socks (if you are willing to wash them, the dry climate in Tibet will make the clothes dry faster than elsewhere, but if you are If you change places to live every day, or you are too lazy to wash at all, then please bring as much as possible

To sum up, the equipment for going to Tibet does not need to be so professional, it should be light, comfortable, warm, and sun-proof. A few keywords are enough~

9. For girls who are aunts during their stay in Tibet (what should they do with their aunts during their stay in Tibet?: Because it is inconvenient to wash up in many places in Tibetan areas, and sometimes it is difficult to If you don't have room to change clothes in a shop, I recommend you to use Sophie's Comfort Pants. Wear two pairs the night before you can wash, and just tear them off and wear the new pair when changing the next day.