What should we pay attention to in altitude sickness?

Altitude sickness and related matters needing attention

1, tourists must be in good health, and patients with severe heart disease and hypertension are not allowed to enter Tibet;

2. Tibet travel paraphernalia: sunglasses, first-aid medicine, sunscreen, sun hat, lip balm, sweatpants, thermal underwear, travel shoes, rain gear and daily toiletries. When traveling to Tibet in winter, down jackets must be prepared;

3. During your stay in Tibet, please quit smoking and drinking, especially to prevent colds and respiratory infections; The above situation will generally aggravate altitude sickness;

4. When entering Tibet for the first time, be optimistic and sleep more; On the first day in Tibet, it is recommended to have more rest and less exercise.

5. Altitude sickness can generally heal itself. If the symptoms are serious, you can take Gao Yuan 'an, "Hong Jingtian" and other drugs to relieve altitude sickness. If conditions permit, you can take Hong Jingtian oral liquid for three days before entering Tibet.

6. Pay special attention to vacuum packaging when entering Tibet by train or plane. It is advisable to use toothpaste, sunscreen and the like half full, otherwise it will easily overflow with the plateau air pressure.

7. Choose high-calorie and digestible food in Tibetan areas, and don't overeat. Pay special attention not to overdo it at dinner, so as not to increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, oppress the heart and lungs, and cause chest tightness and palpitation. People who are new to the plateau can sleep in a semi-recumbent position to reduce the burden on the heart and lungs; Don't drink too much.

8. Absolute taboos in Tibetan areas

A Tibetans are absolutely forbidden to eat donkeys, horses and dog meat, and some areas do not eat fish;

B

When toasting, the guest must first dip a little wine bomb in the air with his ring finger for three times in a row to show his sacrifice to heaven, earth and ancestors, then take a sip gently, and the host will fill it up in time, then take another sip and then fill it up, even three mouthfuls. When filling it up for the fourth time, it must be gulped down;

C when eating, you should not be full, chew loudly or drink water;

D 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;

E taboo spitting and clapping on others' backs;

When you meet religious facilities such as monasteries, manidui and stupas on F Road, you must detour from left to right.

G shall not cross the vessel and brazier;

H the warp tube and the warp wheel shall not be reversed;

I don't like people touching their heads.

9. Shopping tips

A Tibetan medicine is best purchased in state-owned pharmacies;

B There are many fake jewelry such as beads, eye stones and turquoise, so pay attention when buying them;

C Tibetan Dao must be mailed, not checked by air;

D When shopping in Tibet, you can bargain anytime and anywhere. As long as you are polite, the success rate is usually high.

New arrivals in Tibet are eager to buy souvenirs. We suggest that you buy souvenirs a few days before the end of the tour.

10, the best etiquette to meet a Lama is to put your hands together and bow your head slightly, without shaking hands or 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.

1 1. If you take the Sichuan-Tibet line to Tibet, you'd better take some cigarettes, candy and stationery gifts with you to facilitate the ride or thank passers-by for their help. When taking pictures in Tibet, you can also send some candy or stationery gifts to local children.

12. Walking on Bajiao Street, we must remember that Tibetans who turn meridian walk clockwise, otherwise it will not only be difficult to break through the rolling crowd, but also be regarded as blasphemy by Tibetan compatriots;

13, some tourists peek at the celestial burial without permission and even show off their photos. This kind of behavior is inappropriate.

14. The largest cash withdrawal in Tibet is China Bank. In addition, post office savings can be used to withdraw money; Overseas tourists can exchange RMB at the Lhasa branch of China Bank on Beijing West Road or at the hotel counter to avoid carrying too much cash at one time;

15, please pay attention to protect the ecological environment and don't litter.

It is generally believed that the best tourist season in Tibet is April-June 5438+00. In fact, it is more comfortable to travel to Tibet in winter, because there are fewer tourists in winter and you can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery more freely.

17. 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.