What preparations do I need to make to travel to the Northwest in August?

The first is sunscreen, which can be used in many places. It is recommended to bring one with a higher SPF. In addition, peaked caps and UV umbrellas can also be prepared.

Because there are long distances between scenic spots and you spend a long time in the car, preparing a headrest can effectively help stabilize your head, relieve motion sickness, and make sleeping in the car more comfortable. .

Be sure to bring something that can prove your identity when traveling. In addition, if you have a student ID, senior citizen ID, military ID, etc., you can also get ticket discounts at some scenic spots; if you are a reporter or teacher, you can also bring it. Some scenic spots will have targeted discounts if you show your valid ID.

Ultraviolet rays are very strong, and there are many sunny days. Wearing sunglasses, when the sun is relatively strong, especially at noon, it is really hard to open your eyes and it will sting. Sunglasses are also a good photo prop, which can make people relax and look cool.

You must bring some altitude medicine and cold medicine, and the kind that will take effect quickly. In addition, you can prepare some simple emergency medicines such as throat medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, gunpowder, mosquito repellent, Yunnan Baiyao Fengyoujing, etc.

If you are a photography enthusiast and bring a SLR, you must bring lens paper and air blower. If you plan to go into the desert, you can bring a camera protective case, otherwise the viewfinder and CMOS will easily get dust, and the protective cover can also be used during sandstorms.

A good pair of shoes can get you twice the result with half the effort. It is best to wear waterproof, non-slip and comfortable shoes. If it is winter, it is best to have warmth-keeping function. In addition, many hotels in Qinghai do not provide slippers, so it is best to bring your own slippers, which can also be used at the lakeside.

No matter what season, you can’t forget to keep out the cold. Even in the midsummer season from July to August, the temperature may drop below 10 degrees due to a rain, so a cold-proof and warm jacket is a must. , you can even bring a down jacket if you are afraid of the cold. If possible, bring a raincoat.

The weather is changeable. It may be sunny and rainy. A sunny or rain umbrella is a better choice, preferably a portable one.

The wind and sand are relatively strong, and sometimes there will be sandstorms. For these sensitive children's shoes, masks can be prepared in advance to prevent wind and sand.

Most of the time when traveling is on the road. It is generally not very convenient to eat and drink on the road. You can bring your own thermos cup and fill it with hot water in service areas or restaurants. (You can also prepare a box of mineral water in the car before traveling)

Refers to Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia, Qinghai, Xinjiang (the five northwest provinces) and part of Inner Mongolia. The total area is about one-third of the country; the total population is about one-fourth of the country. Xinjiang has an important strategic position and rich natural resources, which have not yet been fully developed. Xinjiang has relatively huge development potential. It is a key project in the development of the western part of the country and is also the starting point of the Central Plains Silk Road. There are many cultural relics and historic sites. This area is a good place for China to explore the past and learn about the present. place.