What are the precautions for traveling to Ali, Tibet?

Ali area is called Tibet, the backbone of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with an average elevation of more than 4,500 meters, and in some places it is more than 5,000 meters. Generally speaking, the annual average temperature in Ali is around 0 degrees Celsius, and the average temperature from April to September is around 10 degrees Celsius. Although the temperature is relatively high, the temperature difference between morning and evening is relatively large. The temperature is basically below zero at night. In addition, from July to September, this is the rainy season in Tibet, with more precipitation. On rainy days, the temperature here will be very low. Therefore, when you visit Ali, you should prepare enough clothes to keep out the cold.

The road conditions in the southern line of Ali area are good, but the northern line is poor. In the rainy season, the road conditions will get worse and it will be difficult to walk. May-June and September 9- 10/0, the temperature is relatively high, the weather is relatively good, and there is basically no precipitation, which is the most suitable time for traveling.

Second, food, housing, entertainment and shopping in Ali area

1, eat

Ali area is vast and sparsely populated, lacking in materials. There are small restaurants and restaurants on the road, mainly Sichuan cuisine or Tibetan cuisine, which are only available in county towns or big towns.

If it's a self-help tour, it's best to bring dry food for two or three days. On the one hand, it can prevent you from finding a place to eat, on the other hand, it can adjust and improve the food on the road. If you forget to bring food or can't get to town, you can go to the Tibetan family to ask for food. They usually eat mutton or yak meat and butter tea, which is delicious. After dinner, you can leave some money or other things to express your gratitude.

Step 2 be alive

Ali's accommodation, only county or town guest houses and family hotels, the price is not expensive, 30 to 4 1 bed. If you can't get to the town before nightfall, you can only spend the night in Tibetan homes or bring your own tents and sleeping bags to camp. In Ali area, the best accommodation is Shiquan River.

Step 3: ok

There are three routes to travel in Ali, namely, the southern line of Ali, the northern line of Ali and the northern line of Ali. Now the road conditions are much better than before, but compared with other places, they are still relatively poor. In summer, the southern line of Ali is often flooded, and the northern line is a dirt road, which will become very muddy and even the off-road vehicle is not easy to walk.

Ali seldom goes by car. Generally, only some trucks or donkey friends travel by car or chartered car. But on 20 10, Ali opened an air route and built Ali Kunsha Airport, which can fly directly from Lhasa.

Step 4 entertain

Ali area is sparsely populated, and there are basically no entertainment facilities and projects. There are karaoke stations in larger counties, but don't expect anything with convenient facilities.

In grassland areas, you can see herdsmen singing and dancing, or dancing in local Tibetan dance pots and pans. You can enjoy them when you pass by, or you can dance with them.

Step 5 buy

Ali is located in the northwest of Tibet, with remote geographical location, inconvenient transportation, backward production and economic life, and less local products and handicrafts. Of course, there are also some products, such as Tibetan knives, Buddhist instruments, Tibetan silver and ornaments, which are relatively small, but they are still authentic Tibetan specialties. In addition, Pulan also has an international market, which concentrates on local products and handicrafts from Tibet, India and Nepal. You can have a look if you are interested.

Three. Recommendations and suggestions for tourist attractions

1, recommended by Ali Scenic Area

If you go to Ali, some scenic spots are well worth visiting.

Natural landscape: Shenshan Gangrenboqi, Shenghu Mabangyongcuo, Gui Hu Laangcuo, Zadatulin, Bangongcuo, Cuoqin Tianhu and Hoh Xil scenic spots to watch wild animals.

Human landscape: Guge dynasty ruins, Japanese rock paintings, and pastoral customs of Qiangtang grassland.

2. Travel advice

Choose the right time to travel to Ali. The best time is May-June and September-10, and the time should be at least 13 days, depending on whether you take the southern line, the northern line or the northern line.

The best way to travel is by off-road vehicle. If you don't have a car, you can charter a car in Lhasa. July and August are rainy seasons. If you go at this time, you should pay special attention to the weather and make plans.

3. Relevant contact information

Public Security Foreign Affairs: 0897-282 1542

Travel complaints: 0897-282 1486

Ali Foreign Affairs and Tourism Bureau Tel: 0897-282 1828