What customs must be paid attention to when traveling to Tibet?

Customs that must be paid attention to in Tibet tourism;

1) worship of sacred mountains: most of the snow-capped mountains in Tibetan areas are supreme in the hearts of local people. What we need to pay attention to is that we should not point our fingers at the holy mountain, but put our palms up and fingers together as a gesture. So are temples, Buddha statues and prayer flags.

2) Manidui: Piles of stones can often be seen in Tibetan areas and placed at intersections or mountain passes. There are many stones with nothing on them, but some stones are carved with exquisite Tibetan or pictures. You may be curious and even want to take one home as a collection. But please note that this is a very bad behavior, because Mani stone and Mani heap are used by local people to pray for blessings or eliminate disasters and reduce difficulties, which is of great significance to local people. Therefore, never step on or pick up Mani stone and Mani pile.

3) White Pagoda: This is also a landscape that can often be seen in Tibetan areas, and it can even be said to be a typical symbol of Tibetan areas. The White Pagoda has many shapes and styles, and also has many specific meanings. Generally, peace tower is near the intersection, and those near the village are praying for a bumper harvest. When you meet the White Pagoda, including the Mani Pile, you should not only be careful not to point with your fingers, but also pay attention to winding clockwise.

4) Temples: There are many temples in Tibetan areas, including many religious and architectural classics, but there are also many taboos when entering temples. First take off your hat, then don't talk loudly and don't wear sunglasses. Many temples are not allowed to take pictures, especially in the main hall. If you need to take pictures, you must ask the Lama's permission. Some temples don't even allow women to enter, and some temples allow women to enter, but women are not allowed to wear revealing skirts. Please pay attention. After entering the temple, you can also touch the prayer wheel by hand, so that the prayer wheel can pass the scriptures inside to the sky, but remember to touch it clockwise. In the main hall, in addition to many Buddha statues, there is usually one or even several high seats, presided over by living buddhas or temples. Never touch them with your hands. The correct way is to put your hands together and worship in front of your seat. If possible, you can also buy some hadas to present.

5) When meeting local people, a friendly smile is the best expression. The simple way to say hello is: put your fingers together and hold your palms up a few times, and the other person will definitely give you a smile.

6) Absolute taboos in Tibetan areas: Donkey meat, horse meat and dog meat are prohibited, and fish is not eaten in some areas; When toasting, guests must first dip their ring finger in a small wine bomb and fly into the air three times in a row to show their sacrifice to heaven, earth and ancestors. Then he will take a sip gently, and the owner will fill it up in time, and then take another sip and fill it up again. After three sips, he must drink it all at once when he fills it for the fourth time.

7) When eating, you should not be full, chew loudly or drink water; When drinking butter tea, the host pours the tea, and the guest can only take it if the host holds it in front of him.

8) It is forbidden to spit and clap your hands on others' backs; When you meet religious facilities such as monasteries, manidui and stupas, you must go around from left to right; Don't cross utensils and braziers; Warp tubes and wheels shall not be reversed; Don't touch your head with your hands.

9) The best etiquette for meeting a Lama is to put your hands together and bow your head slightly instead of shaking hands and hugging; Please avoid mentioning suffering, marriage, etc. Don't make noise or touch in the temple. If you encounter Buddhist activities, you'd better stand still or leave quietly. Walking on Bajiao Street, you must remember to walk clockwise with the Tibetans who turn meridian, otherwise it will not only be difficult to break through the rolling crowd, but also be regarded as blasphemy by Tibetan compatriots.

10) Some tourists peek at the celestial burial without permission and even show off their photos, which is inappropriate.

1 1) Pay attention to your diet in Tibet, try to drink boiled water and eat cooked meat. It is best to buy tightly packed bottled water or drinks in urban shops, or try to boil water for disinfection before drinking.

Introduction to Tibet tourism:

Xizang Autonomous Region is located in the southwest of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. People on the snowy plateau seem to be born to pray for all beings. They chant scriptures, turn scriptures and kowtow every day, day after day, year after year. This is their living habit. The landscape of this land and people's religious beliefs endow Tibet with mysterious colors. All people yearn for it, and people want to get in touch with it, understand it and blend in with it. Tibet is rich in tourism resources, the majestic Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple where believers worship every day, the bustling Barkhor Street, the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, the sacred Namco Lake, and the Shenshan Gangrenboqi. All these make Tibet a unique tourist destination. For many tourists, traveling to Tibet is irreplaceable anywhere else. Lhasa is the most popular tourist city in Tibet, and Xigaze, Shannan and Linzhi around Lhasa have their own characteristics, which should not be missed.