What should I prepare for traveling to Tibet in winter?

I need to prepare winter clothes. It can be very cold in Tibet in November. It is recommended that you bring down clothes.

What do I need to bring?

Tibetan people are very hospitable, but they are short of supplies. You can bring some common things in the mainland such as pencils, notebooks, ballpoint pens, candies, and biscuits as gifts. Farm children (it is best not to give money), so they will be entertained more warmly. You can give some money appropriately to the elderly people who are turning around, or those who kowtow, but don't give it to children who are begging for money.

1 What are the necessary daily necessities for entering Tibet?

Necessary items for traveling to Tibet: sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, skin cream, lip balm, long-sleeved tops, sweaters; recommended for special travel or travel to Ali, northern Tibet, and Sichuan-Tibet line Bring: sleeping bag (cold protection), sheets (dirty protection), down jacket, travel shoes or hiking shoes, slippers, toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, rolling paper, paper underwear, disinfectant wipes, flashlight, waterproof matches, knife, rope. The ultraviolet rays in Tibet are very strong, so it is necessary to wear a hat, but don’t wear the hat too tightly, otherwise you will easily get acne on your forehead. Sunscreen will be most effective if you wait ten minutes before going out. If you are sweating, it is best to apply it every one or two hours. You must put lip balm on your mouth, otherwise it will crack.

2. What medicines should I bring with me when entering Tibet?

For regular travel, just prepare some cold medicines, gastrointestinal medicines and some antipyretic and analgesic medicines, such as: cold tablets, cold granules, Xieliantin, compound aspirin, and chlorpheniramine. Allergy and antibiotics. If you are not confident about altitude sickness, you can prepare some anti-altitude sickness medicines: plateau Rhodiola rosea (take at least 10 days in advance), Baifuluning (control headaches caused by altitude sickness), American ginseng lozenges.

Special travel, such as: backpacking, hiking, adventure and other special travel, it is recommended to prepare some medicines:

Stand-made medicines: Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets, Huangliansu, Tetrahydrofuran, etc. Zhou Ning, Asthmin, Chenghun Ning; anti-altitude sickness drugs: Nuodikang capsules, American ginseng (very useful for relieving extreme fatigue), Suxiao Jiuxin Pills; external medicines: Yunnan Baiyao, Wanhua oil, band-aid, cooling oil, wind Oil essence, Shangshi analgesic ointment, eye drops, cotton wool, gauze, bandages, white tape; vitamins: Jinshierkang, Shancun tablets, other vitamin tablets.

3. Do I need to bring some food to Tibet?

In order to prevent you from not being accustomed to eating or being stuck on the road, you can bring chocolate, beef jerky, mustard, biscuits and other personal favorite foods and snacks, preferably foods with high calorie content. You can also bring some chewing gum, because chewing gum can relieve tinnitus headaches. Be careful not to chew too much gum, which can cause dry mouth.

4. What kind of clothes do I need to bring to Tibet? shoe?

Due to the extremely strong ultraviolet rays in Tibet, you are not allowed to wear short-sleeved tops and shorts. You must prepare a sweater. You must bring a down jacket and woolen pants in spring, autumn and winter. You must bring a down jacket all year round when going to Mount Everest, Ngari area, and northern Tibet. ; The best shoes are travel shoes or hiking shoes. The breathtaking plateau scenery along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway and the observation decks scattered along the railway allow tourists to enjoy the dangerous scenery of the plateau. Due to the strong ultraviolet rays on the plateau, sun protection products such as sunglasses and sunscreen are essential.

Other notes:

1. Bring your own film. Generally, Tibetan ones cannot be used and cannot be developed, so everyone will have regrets.

2 Tibetans are very simple. When you go to live in a Tibetan home, it is best to leave some small gifts for children or adults when you leave.

3 Learn the following simple Tibetan words: A: Good luck: Tashi Delek (usually used to meet, put hands together, nod and smile) B: Thank you: Tujiqi C: None: Sensitivity D: No change: Maozmindu E: Sorry: Cunda F: Thank you for your hard work: Gadi G: I'm not feeling well: Adebi Mindu H: Help me find a doctor: Anmu Qicai Rebag I : Can I stay overnight at your place: Qie Rang Die Ni Nie Ni Yong Gu Du Mei

4 It is recommended not to watch sky burials and respect the folk customs. Otherwise it will cause a lot of trouble. Respect the traditions of every nation.

5 It is recommended to buy some trinkets to bring back to friends, such as Tibetan medicine, saffron, carpets, thangkas, and rheumatism medicine, but you have to go to a pharmaceutical factory to buy it, otherwise it will be fake. Zang Dao is a pipe product.

6 No matter how good the hotel is, you can withdraw money. Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, and credit cards can also be used. Time: 9:00-12:00, 15:30-18:00, but We are closed on Saturdays and Sundays and cannot withdraw money. It’s best to have some cash, but be careful.

7 Bring rain gear, wear non-slip shoes, and bring cold medicine.

There are many things to note, please go online and take a look.

Altitude sickness is inevitable when you arrive in Tibet, so if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, or severe heart, kidney, and lung diseases, it is best not to take the risk of traveling. Hypoxia is inevitable, so it is recommended that you do more physical exercises such as running, playing ball, and mountain climbing before traveling to adapt to the hypoxic plateau environment. You can carry medicines such as plateau rhodiola rosea, American ginseng lozenges, and glucose solution with you.

Since the temperature on the plateau changes greatly, you must change your clothes in time to prevent colds caused by the cold. In addition, the reporter who is currently broadcasting the live broadcast would also like to remind you that you should pay attention to do as the locals do, because Tibetans are absolutely prohibited from eating donkey meat, horse meat, and fish are not eaten in some areas.

In addition, Tibetans are most disgusted by others spitting behind their backs. You must not bite or drink loudly when eating.

Don’t take a bath. Beware of colds. People with three types of colds should be cautious when traveling. Tibet is a tourist destination in the hearts of many people. The opening of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway on July 1 has brought everyone closer to this mysterious land. According to the requirements of the railway department, passengers must fill out a "Passenger Health Registration Card" before boarding the train. This is because the high altitude in Tibet can easily cause physical discomfort, so a health check-up is required before traveling.