Is altitude sickness serious during Qinghai tourism?

When traveling to Qinghai, there is generally no high altitude sickness.

Because the altitude of some major scenic spots and scenic spots in Qinghai is not very high, they are just the standard line of the plateau. However, those who are coming to the plateau from the plains still need to prevent acute altitude sickness.

Tibet is located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with an average altitude of more than 4,000 meters. The air is thin and the oxygen content is low. When traveling in Tibet, due to the high altitude, the possibility of altitude sickness is relatively high. Although Qinghai tourism also has high-altitude areas, because the overall altitude is relatively low and the oxygen content in the air is relatively high, the possibility of altitude sickness is relatively small.

Xining is about 2,200 meters above sea level, and most people will not suffer from altitude sickness there; when it comes to Qinghai Lake in Xining, the altitude is 3,200 meters. People who are in poor health may suffer from altitude sickness, so preventive measures should be taken.

Things to note when traveling in Qinghai

1. Keep warm and wear loose, warm clothes when traveling. The temperature difference between day and night on the plateau is very large, and the temperature is relatively low in the morning and evening. Generally, the temperature decreases by 6℃ for every 1000 meters of altitude increase, so be sure to keep warm and prepare a jacket or sweater even in summer. In addition, it is also important to keep your body dry.

2. The strong sunlight and ultraviolet rays on the plateau will damage your eyes, so you should prepare a sun hat and sunglasses. There are many ice and snow environments on the plateau. Ice, snow and water surfaces will reflect strong sunlight. Directly exposing your eyes to this environment for several hours on a sunny day can cause snow blindness.

3. Bring some topical nasal ointment and throat lozenges to relieve nose and throat discomfort caused by dryness.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia—Qinghai Province