Why can’t you drink more water and walk slowly when you first arrive in Tibet?

Because the climate in Tibet is relatively dry, it is necessary to replenish water. Tourists should not walk or run quickly in the early stages of entering Tibet to avoid excessive fatigue. At the same time, do not bathe frequently to avoid catching a cold. During Tibet, eat more sugary and easily digestible foods to provide the body with more energy. Tibet is relatively dry, so drink plenty of water to keep your body adequately hydrated.

In the absence of portable oxygen equipment and anti-hypoxic drugs, tourists should not rush into areas above 5,000 meters above sea level to avoid acute high altitude pulmonary edema.

Extended information:

Tourists must check their cardiopulmonary function in advance before entering Tibet, and are not allowed to enter the plateau if they are sick. Before entering Tibet, you can do aerobic exercise appropriately to keep yourself healthy. Visitors can bring their own common medicines such as cold medicine, berberine and norfloxacin for treating gastroenteritis, as well as enough clothing for different seasons. There is a big temperature difference between day and night in Tibet, so you need to make appropriate changes in clothing in time to avoid colds and altitude sickness.

People with epilepsy, liver and kidney endocrine system insufficiency, overweight people, pregnant women and tourists with heart disease should not enter the plateau. In addition, some common symptoms of altitude sickness, such as nausea, vomiting, and headaches, can be relieved by themselves. Visitors to Tibet for the first time should eliminate their psychological burden and do not need to be too nervous.

People's Daily Online - Tibet is gradually entering the peak tourist season. Doctors remind tourists to pay attention to things when entering Tibet