What do I need to prepare to travel to Tibet by car?

Before I went to go on road trip and Tibet with my friends, I brought a lot of unnecessary things, but I didn't bring some necessary things. Here I will sort out a strategy for steamed buns according to my personal experience to help you start a happy journey on the road in Tibet!

Tibet is a place that people yearn for and fear, but it is not as terrible as everyone thinks. As long as you prepare enough materials and adjust your mentality before entering Tibet, everything will be smooth!

1, vehicle equipment?

(1) Toolbox: Toolbox is required, and tire change and repair are required. A: the car rental is fully equipped. )

(2) walkie-talkie: If two or more vehicles are driving, the walkie-talkie is necessary, and the front vehicle can use it to remind the road ahead of the rear vehicle to reduce unnecessary troubles. When there is no signal, the function of the walkie-talkie is reflected.

(3) Towing rope: The road conditions in Tibetan areas are complicated. If you are trapped in a car, dragging a rope can help you out of trouble. Not only can you save people, but you can also save yourself.

(4) Brake pads: Brake pads entering Tibetan areas are relatively worn. If you hear the sound of tire friction during driving, change a brake pad to ensure driving safety.

(5) Other vehicle items: circuit diagram, spare tire, iron wire and towel.

(6) snow chains: it is unlikely to be used in July-September, but it will be needed in June 10- May of the following year.

2. Personal equipment?

(1) Clothing, shoes and hats:

Wear autumn and winter clothes in March-April every year, four-piece suit is best (thermal underwear+fleece+coat+quick-drying clothes and pants) and thick coat; Wear spring clothes and summer clothes from May to September, and prepare sun protection clothes and thick coats. 65438+ Wear autumn and winter clothes in October.

Shoes: essential non-slip waterproof hiking shoes and sports shoes.

Accessories? Sunglasses, hats, scarves? Gloves, sunscreens, necklaces (hats must pay attention to ultra-strong ultraviolet rays! I haven't washed my hair for several days. A greasy hat is the perfect solution. )

Small items: sun hat, gloves, headscarf, changing underwear (multi-belt), socks (multi-belt).

(2) Daily necessities:

Wash? Dry hair cap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash? Folding basin (toothbrush, etc.) can be taken away from the hotel and changed to another hotel? )

Skin care: facial towel, facial cleanser, essence, cream, moisturizer, hand cream, lip balm, hydrating mask.

Makeup? : makeup remover, sunscreen, isolation, lipstick, liquid foundation, highlights, eyebrow powder, eye shadow and eyeliner are all in one (it is recommended not to use eyeliner, pen and water to rot? )

Nursing? : Beauty contact lenses, contact lenses, nursing liquid, eye drops (recommended for dry areas in northwest China), nail clippers, cotton swabs, sanitary napkins, and wet tissues (there are few toilets in Tibet, and most of them go to the roadside to find a place? When the moon comes, use a wet tissue)

Other supplies? : dirty sleeping bags, earplugs, garbage bags, umbrellas, masks, sun masks, thermos cups, folding kettles.

(3) drugs:

Spare drugs: personal commonly used drugs (stomach drugs, headache drugs, antiallergic drugs, etc.). );

Suggested belts: cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, glucose (drinking glucose can resist hyperreflexia with obvious effect), band-aid (there are pharmacies and hospitals along the line, which can be purchased at any time, and the price is not much different from that in the mainland).

Essential for plateau: Rhodiola, oxygen bottle.

(4) food:

High-energy snacks (energy bar, chocolate, beef jerky); Instant food (self-heated rice); Fruit; Functional drinks+mineral water (vitamin drinks, red bull, etc. );

3. documents?

Id card, driver's license, driving license.

Other documents: tourist guide card, student card, military officer card, old-age card ... Tickets can be reduced or exempted, so you should take them with you in case you lose them.

In addition, if you want to go to some areas, border cards are also essential. It is called "Border Management Zone Pass". In order to ensure border security, a border management area will be designated at the border.

? Areas that need to apply for border defense certificates:

Xigaze region: Zhongba County, Saga County, nyalam county County, Dingri County, Kangma County, Yadong County, Gamba County and Jilong County.

Shannan region: Cuona County, Zi Long County, Luozha County and Langkazi County.

Linzhi area: Milin County, Langxian County, Chayu County and Motuo County.

Ali area: Pulan County, Zada County, Ritu County and Gaer County.

4. Other categories

Electronic equipment: mobile phone, charging treasure, charger, earphone, selfie stick tripod, camera, lens, battery, multi-plug converter.

A little cash?

? Matters needing attention when you first arrive in plateau area:

Don't walk fast, let alone run, or do manual labor.

Pay attention to keep warm and take less baths to avoid catching a cold and consuming physical strength.

Symptoms of altitude sickness are common for people with high altitude adaptability.

1-2 days can be eliminated, and the weak adaptability takes 3-7 days. If you can adapt to the taste of butter tea, you can also drink more butter tea, which also has a certain effect on relieving altitude sickness.

Don't overeat, so as not to increase the burden on the digestive organs.

Don't drink, smoke and eat less spicy food.

Eat more foods rich in vitamins such as vegetables and fruits, and drink more water.

Don't take oxygen from the beginning, try to adapt yourself. Otherwise, you may never be deprived of oxygen at the plateau (very dependent).

? Prevent high reaction

You can take rhodiola one week in advance. When you arrive in Tibet, you must relax and don't be nervous! Drinking is forbidden on the plateau.

There are also some folk taboos to pay special attention to when you arrive in Tibet:

0 1. offering hada: offering hada is the most common etiquette of Tibetans, indicating welcome, sincerity and loyalty to people. We should bow our heads with our hands folded.

02. Toast tea: When toasting a guest, the guest must touch the wine with his ring finger, play it in the air three times, and then sip it three times. After each sip, the host must pour the wine and then drink it all at once, which is called "three drinks and one cup", which is the most formal drinking etiquette of Tibetans. After "three drinks and one cup", guests can drink at will. Drinking tea is a daily etiquette. When the guest enters the room and sits down, the housewife or children will come and pour the buttered tea, but the guest doesn't have to serve the tea himself, only the host can serve it in front of you. It's polite.

03. Tibetans stick out their tongues to show respect or embarrassment, not ridicule, and folding is a courtesy.

04. Say hello to Tibetans, and add the word "la" after the name to show respect. When walking, don't overtake others. When you meet them, you should be polite first. Secondly, in terms of diet, there are regulations such as drinking quietly, making no noise, and not being full.

05. When entering Tibetan tents and bedrooms, you can't step on the threshold with your feet or spit in front of others.

06. You can't enter Buddhist temples without permission, especially some remote temples. Smoking is forbidden after entering the temple. It doesn't matter what you see in the temple, but you can't touch and point with your fingers, and you can't take pictures without permission. Some places are not allowed to drive counterclockwise. In some tantric temples, women are not allowed to enter. In Tibet, disrespect for classics, lamas and temples will be criticized. After passing temples, flagpoles, manidui and stupa, turn clockwise.

07. Donkey meat, horse meat and dog meat are absolutely forbidden for Tibetans, and fish is not eaten in some areas.

08. It is forbidden to spit, clap your hands or fart in front of others or on your back.

09. Can't cross the device and brazier; Curved pipes and wheels cannot be reversed.

10. Don't touch other people's heads, even children's.

1 1. When you meet a prayer flag on the ground on the road or on the mountain, never cross it or step on it. You can lift it with your hands, drill through it and put it down.

12. The mountains in Tibet are all sacred mountains, especially famous ones. Don't point with your fingers, point up with your palm to show respect, and so does the lake.

13. If the collector is a guest, you don't drink tea, keep a bowl for three minutes, and the host won't renew it for you. Or chopsticks cross on the bowl, indicating that you don't eat.

There are many special foods in Tibet. Food is the most convenient way for us to understand Tibetan culture. May I introduce some Tibetan specialties?

? Blow up the lungs

Fried enema is a Tibetan language and a unique cold dish in Tibetan areas. Light brown color, crisp outside and tender inside, delicious and not greasy. This is a good appetizer. But also is easy to store and can be taken as you eat.

? officialdom

Tǔn enema is a general term. Different materials are wrapped in fresh sheep intestines. It is rich in flavor, delicious and very diverse, showing the wisdom of the Tibetan people. Traditional dishes made in batches during festivals.

? Steamed beef tongue

Tibetan tastes light and peaceful. Here you can feel the simplest taste of beef tongue. How can you not experience the Japanese flavor when you are used to it ~

? Bazaine

Ciba is the staple food of Tibetan people. Don't be deceived by his appearance. It is delicious. Have another cup of buttered tea. It's a perfect match.

? Roasted fern pig

A Tibetan dish made of Potentilla anserina pork wrapped in mud and cooked in fire. The meat of Potentilla anserina pork is tender and delicious, with little fat but no lack of fat experience. After dark fire baking, the skin is crisp and tender, and the taste is good.

? Zhu Xiang youpi

Wash the fresh sheep spleen and add spices such as sheep oil, salt and pepper. Stew in a pot. The taste is smooth but not greasy, and the aroma of mutton is not completely missed by spices, just like a shadow. The fragrance of the spleen itself has been promoted to a higher level, and it is the fragrance of the lips and teeth.

? Xiahejin

It is made of mutton tendon, black fungus and yellow flower by steaming and boiling respectively, which is characterized by smoothness and freshness. It is a delicacy at a high-class banquet in northwest China.

? Timothée Chalamet

Friends who like to drink milk tea must try the sweet tea here in Tibetan areas. A good drink made of pure milk source and superior tea leaves, and carefully evaluate the plateau customs.

? Tibetan hotpot

Isn't it a fresh experience to eat hot pot on the plateau? White juice boiled by big bones and various Tibetan specialties are piled on hot pot. You can make fun of it if you want to eat it!

? buttered tea

Don't talk about Tibet unless you have drunk it. Made from ghee and strong tea, it tastes mellow and sweet and is a daily necessity.

? Dried meat

If you want to bring anything home, it must be dried meat. In Tibet, you can buy the most pure and natural dried yak meat, which is firm and suitable for chewing slowly, and you can also feel the feeling of visiting the prairie in person.

Game summary:

When you feel dizzy, add sugar and take chocolate with you.

I may be a little short of oxygen when I have a headache. Take a deep breath, take a few breaths of oxygen, and relax!

When the head swells, the function of the thermos cup comes at this time, and a small amount of warm water is drunk many times.

When you feel your heart beating faster: stop exercising, rest immediately and take oxygen slowly.

Tibet is a great physical test, so we must pay attention to driving safety and physical safety.