When is the best month to travel to Tibet?

The peak tourist season in Tibet is generally from May to October every year, but the number of tourists entering Tibet has gradually increased since April. According to the data, in April 2016, the most famous attractions in Lhasa, Tibet The number of tourists to the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple is increasing day by day, with daily receptions of more than 1,200 to 1,300 tourists.

Tibet is vast, with a land area of ??1.22 million square kilometers. It is divided into seven regions: Lhasa, Qamdo, Shigatse, Ngari, Nagqu, Shannan, and Nyingchi. Different places have large altitude differences and different climates. , culture also has certain differences.

It is worth mentioning Lhasa. When traveling to Tibet, Lhasa is a must-choice place for most people. It has four distinct seasons. The air oxygen content, atmospheric pressure and relative air temperature are lower in winter than in summer, but the intensity of ultraviolet rays is slightly lower than in summer, while in summer The opposite is true. If it is your first time to enter Tibet (provided that you are in good health), it is best to enter Tibet in July and August, because these two months are when the oxygen content in Lhasa is the highest, and people who have been at low altitudes for a long time are more likely to Easy to adapt to.

Then Qamdo. The natural resources in this area are mainly: mountains, waters, glaciers, flora and fauna, and the humanities are mainly Kham culture and the Ancient Tea Horse Road. The Qamdo area is located among mountains and valleys. The special landforms and climatic conditions determine that you can only travel according to the best climate seasons. Therefore, the best travel seasons should be from April to May and September to October each year, which are the early summer and late autumn seasons in the region. In the rest of the season, road traffic is mostly hampered by continuous rain and heavy snow.

Shigatse region. July and August are the rainy season. Although it mostly rains at night and is sunny during the day, it is not suitable for viewing Mount Everest. The best time to view Mount Everest is from April to June and October. There are many ethnic and religious festivals in Shigatse from June to September in the Tibetan calendar. In terms of highway transportation in Shigatse, you can enjoy the cultural landscape in all seasons.

Ali area. It is an area with the worst natural conditions in Tibet, but it has the most beautiful sacred mountains and holy lakes and the most beautiful scenery. People who like challenges and experiences will definitely like this place. The best seasons to travel to Ali are from May to July and September to October every year. At this time, you can avoid the rainy season with surging floods and the severe cold of winter, and enjoy the rugged majesty of the "forbidden zone of life" and the holy and mysterious plateau scenery.

Nagqu area. The biggest feature here is the grasslands and dotted lakes. Most of the famous Qiangtang area is within the territory of Nagqu. Nagqu has a high average altitude and is relatively warm from May to September every year. It is the golden season of the grassland and the best time to travel to Nagqu.

Shannan area. Shannan is the region with the richest cultural relics and historic sites in Tibet, with 9 national key cultural relics protection units and more than 50 ancient sites. Shannan's natural resources include mountains, grasslands, holy lakes, Zhari Wonderland, etc. Generally speaking, it is suitable for all seasons, and winter and spring can be more inclined to cultural landscapes.

Ningchi area. The climate is mild and humid throughout the year, and travel is not greatly affected by seasons and climate. In terms of natural scenery: Linzhi’s natural scenery is definitely the best in Tibet. March to October is the best, but that doesn’t mean other months are uninteresting. It can be said that Nyingchi’s scenery has its own characteristics throughout the year. But there is a difference for people with special purposes. During the rainy season from May to September every year, heavy rainfall will trigger landslides, mudslides, landslides and other natural disasters, increasing the risk.