Tips for Tibet Tourism

Everyone has a dream about traveling. There must be a stop in that long dream called Tibet. Tibet is a pure snowy plateau in the eyes of thousands of travelers. The following are the tips for Tibet tourism that I compiled for you. Welcome to refer to ~ Tips for Tibet tourism

What is altitude sickness

Altitude sickness is a natural physiological reaction caused by changes in air pressure difference, low oxygen content and dry air caused by altitude. When the altitude reaches about 2,7 meters, there will be altitude sickness.

Symptoms of altitude sickness

The symptoms of altitude sickness generally include headache, shortness of breath, chest tightness, anorexia, slight fever, dizziness and fatigue.

Some people appear due to low oxygen content: purple lips and fingertips, lethargy, high spirits, inability to sleep and other different manifestations.

Some people suffer from dry air, such as rough skin, chapped lips, nostril bleeding or blood clots.

Precautions at Plateau

When you first arrive at the plateau, everyone will feel different degrees of hypoxia symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest tightness and dyspnea. After 2 ~ 4 days, the above symptoms will gradually improve or disappear. Remember not to walk at high altitude, let alone run or run, don't overeat, don't drink and smoke, eat more foods rich in vitamins such as vegetables and fruits, drink plenty of water, keep warm, and take fewer baths to avoid catching a cold and consuming physical strength (don't take a bath when you first arrive at the plateau).

People often use salivary oxygen inhalation to relieve chest tightness and discomfort. Although oxygen inhalation can temporarily relieve chest tightness, shortness of breath, dyspnea and other symptoms, if the above symptoms are not serious, it will lead to dependence and delay the time to adapt to the plateau.

The temperature difference in the plateau is very large, it is cold in the morning and evening, and the temperature is high at noon. Even if you enter the plateau in summer, you need to bring warm clothes.

drugs for relieving hyperreflexia

Some drugs for relieving altitude sickness can be taken: Rhodiola plateau (taken at least 1 days in advance), Gaoyuan 'an (taken after arriving in Tibet), American ginseng buccal tablets, Nuodikang capsules (very useful for relieving extreme fatigue), quick-acting Jiuxin pills (not allowed to be taken more), Danshen pills (for treating cardiovascular diseases), and glucose solution (a box of five).

Generally, the symptoms of altitude sickness can be eliminated in 1-2 days for people with strong adaptability at high altitude, and it takes 3-7 days for those with weak adaptability. If you can adapt to the taste of butter tea, you can also drink more butter tea, which will also have a certain effect on relieving altitude sickness. Don't take oxygen at the beginning, try to adapt yourself to it, otherwise, you may never be able to live without oxygen at the plateau (very dependent).

Cold can't enter Tibet

Patients with cold can easily turn into other altitude sickness, especially pulmonary edema, because their body functions are destroyed, their disease resistance is weakened, and their resistance load is increased. If they enter Tibet with a serious cold, they will easily become life-threatening if they are not treated in time. For patients with cold, it is recommended that you cure your cold before you leave, and don't bring cold germs into Tibet.

Generally speaking, catching a cold in Tibet is not a big problem. Because you have some adaptability and resistance in the plateau, your body has basically adjusted, so you can treat it in time. Moreover, doctors in Tibet are very experienced in treating colds. Take some cold medicine with you. Once there are signs of a cold, take some common cold medicine yourself, and the symptoms will usually disappear in 1-2 days.

Some diseases can't enter Tibet

In addition to maintaining a good mentality, there is no special requirement for a healthy body when entering Tibet. People with serious respiratory and tracheal, heart, cardiovascular and mental diseases are not allowed to enter Tibet. Therefore, patients with severe hypertension, heart disease, tracheitis, diabetes and colds and pregnant women are restricted from entering Tibet.

It is suggested to have a cardiopulmonary examination before entering Tibet to confirm whether you have the above serious diseases. In addition, don't deliberately exercise before you go to Tibet. If you insist on exercising all the time, you should stop half a month before you go to Tibet, because after exercising, the oxygen consumption increases, which increases the burden on your heart when you are in Tibet, but it is easy to cause altitude sickness.

What's the temperature like in Tibet? Is it hot in summer? Is it very cold in winter?

as far as the temperature is concerned, except for the no man's land in northern Tibet and Ali, the temperature in Tibet is very suitable for human activities, especially for tourism. In summer, the temperature is basically below 25 degrees during the day and around 1 degrees at night; In winter, it is about ten degrees in the daytime and a few degrees below zero in the evening, and our tourism activities are concentrated in the daytime, so it doesn't feel hot in summer and it won't be too cold in winter.

what are the accommodation conditions in Tibet?

At present, with the further development of tourism resources and the increase of tourists, the accommodation conditions in Tibet have been greatly improved. There are star-rated hotels of all levels in several relatively large cities, and there are at least guest houses and youth hostels in all counties (Bibao strongly recommends staying in youth hostels, all of which are full of young people).

For example, Lhasa has all kinds of accommodation rooms ranging from ordinary guest houses to four-star hotels, while Shigatse, Gyangze, Zedang and Linzhi have all kinds of accommodation rooms ranging from ordinary guest houses to three-star hotels, and Dingri, Zhangmu and Naqu have all kinds of accommodation rooms ranging from ordinary guest houses to two-star hotels. Other remote or small places are mainly guest houses.

what are the special foods in Tibet? Where can I taste it?

Ciba, butter tea, yak meat, Tibetan noodles, sweet tea and highland barley wine can all be said to be Tibetan characteristics. As deep self-help travelers, sweet teahouses all over Tibet are indispensable places to visit. There, you can taste authentic Tibetan noodles, sweet tea and feel the warm atmosphere of Tibetan people, which is incomparable anywhere in the mainland. (Bibao recommended: Majiyami and Namasud in Lhasa are both famous)

Taboos

The biggest taboo of Tibetans is killing, and the ordained Buddhists are even more strict in this respect. Although they eat beef and mutton, they don't kill them themselves. Tibetans are absolutely forbidden to eat donkey, horse and dog meat, and some areas do not eat fish. When eating, don't eat, bite or drink loudly. When drinking buttered tea, the host pours tea, and the guests can only take it when the host holds it in front of them. Avoid spitting on others' backs and clapping their hands. When you meet religious facilities such as monasteries, manidui and stupas, you must go around from left to right, while those who believe in Bonism go around from right. Do not cross the utensil or brazier. Warp tube and wheel shall not be reversed. Don't touch the top of your head with your hands. When entering the temple, smoking, touching Buddha statues, turning over scriptures and knocking on bells and drums are forbidden. For religious artifacts such as amulets and rosaries worn by lamas, it is even more forbidden to touch them; Be quiet in the temple, be upright when sitting, and avoid sitting in the seat of the living Buddha; Avoid talking loudly, hunting and killing casually near the temple. Do not use one hand to receive and deliver items. When the host pours tea, the guest must pour the tea bowl forward with both hands to show his respect. Avoid urinating and defecating in places where cows, horses and sheep are tied. Do not use Tibetan paper as toilet paper or wipe things. After entering the Tibetan tent, the men sit on the left and the women sit on the right. They are not allowed to sit together. Avoid throwing bones into the fire. When Tibetan family patients or women give birth, they are marked in front of the door. Some make a fire outside the door, and some put branches or stick a red cloth at the door. When outsiders see this sign, do not enter. Tibetans generally don't eat fish, chicken and eggs, so don't force them to eat. But now this kind of eating habit has changed a lot. When traveling to Tibet, please follow local customs and culture, respect Tibetan compatriots, respect local culture and Tibetan Buddhist culture, so as to reduce unnecessary troubles and misunderstandings. (The above contents are for reference only, please forgive me if there are any unknowns.) Finally, I wish you a pleasant journey!