What should I prepare for traveling to Tibet?

1. Backpacks: The less, the better

As long as it is enough, the less luggage and backpacks you need to carry when traveling in Tibet, the better. Generally, a backpack of less than 45 liters is sufficient. If you are participating in some outdoor hiking and camping activities, then two backpacks, one large and one small, are enough.

2. Clothing: The "warmer" the better

Because the temperature in Tibet is very low and the temperature difference between day and night is large, down jackets and warm fleece jackets are essential.

If you go hiking or mountain climbing in Tibet, you should prepare a set of sweat-wicking underwear. In the wild, it is very troublesome to have sweat sticking to your body, and it will quickly take away the body's heat, which is very dangerous. In addition, special attention should be paid to the fact that in July and August in Tibet, it rains almost every day, which requires all the equipment to be waterproof.

3. Sleeping bag: The more "fine" the better

In July and August, a 1kg duck down sleeping bag is enough to keep you warm. Buy one with more than 80% velvet. After compression, the volume is not much larger than a large bottle of Coke.

4. Shoes: Hiking shoes are the first choice

Of course you need a good pair of shoes when traveling, especially in Tibet. The best choice is hard-soled and high-top hiking shoes, which are not easy to enter the sand. It is made of stone and is not easy to fall off when passing through muddy ground. It is also better at keeping water and warmth. It is also recommended to bring a pair of slippers to use in the bathroom.

5. Sunglasses: Not just cool

Strong ultraviolet rays and reflections from ice and snow can easily damage your eyes, so a good pair of sunglasses is very necessary.

6. Sunscreen: must be used to avoid peeling

The air on the plateau is thin and exposed to direct sunlight. Sunscreen can prevent skin peeling from the sun.

7. Travel kettle: the source of life

The water in Tibet is very pure, and some of it can be drank directly. There are often dozens of kilometers of uninhabited areas on the plateau, and there are often times when there is no meal, so it is very useful to carry a kettle with you.

8. Map compass: amulet

In case of getting lost, it can guide the way forward.

9. Medicines: don’t leave anything behind

Yunnan Baiyao, safflower oil, band-aids, and red liquid for trauma; grass coral lozenges for throat; isatis root for clearing away heat and reducing inflammation Granules; anti-inflammatory diuretics, ofloxacin; gastrointestinal drugs norfloxacin, Huoxiang Zhengqi water, Xieliantin, berberine, cold medicines, headache medicines, etc.

10. Essential anti-altitude reaction products: Must bring when entering Tibet

Altitude sickness is mainly caused by hypoxia. It is recommended to bring some quick-acting anti-altitude reaction health products, such as Omo Oxygen, Rhodiola rosea et al.