What travel tips are recommended for traveling to Tibet?

This Tibet travel guide is divided into preparation and play parts:

1. Preparation

1. The best time to go to Tibet

< p>April to October is the best season in Tibet, it is warm and comfortable but not hot. But this is also the peak season for tourism in Tibet, and consumption levels are also rising.

Although it is relatively cold from November to April, the sunshine is very good and the temperature is suitable. There are very few tourists at this time, and what you see is the authentic Tibetan style.

2. Preparation for traveling to Tibet in summer

The summer in Tibet is relatively refreshing, with temperatures around 25°C during the day and around 10°C at night, with a large temperature difference. There are many and strong ultraviolet rays in Tibet, so pay attention to sun protection. In addition to wearing long clothes and long trousers, a sun hat, sunglasses, and a face mask or mask, you should also apply sunscreen with a high SPF.

July and August are the rainy season in Tibet, so remember to bring rain gear with you, just in case. As a special reminder, the high-altitude scenic spots in Tibet are very cold in summer, so you need to bring winter clothes to keep warm.

3. Prepare to travel to Tibet in winter

The temperature in Tibet in winter is about minus ten degrees to ten degrees above zero, and it is very warm and sunny during the day. In most areas of Tibet, a thick down jacket is enough. Except for a few scenic spots that cannot be visited due to heavy snow and mountain and road closures, most scenic spots can be visited.

2. Travel

1. Tourist attractions in Tibet in winter (off-season)

When traveling to Tibet in winter, although it is cold, there are fewer tourists. In addition to visiting the Potala Palace Square and Jokhang Temple, you can also visit Namtso if the mountain is not closed. If you encounter mountain and road closures, you may consider going to warmer scenic spots such as Nyingchi, Shannan, and Shigatse.

There are many hot springs in Tibet, but the more famous ones are Yangpajing Hot Spring, Riduo Hot Spring and Dezhong Hot Spring. Yangbajing is more than 90 kilometers away from Lhasa and can be reached in three or four hours by car; Riduo Hot Spring and Dezhong Hot Spring are both in Mozhugongka County, with convenient transportation. The hot springs here are popular and cheap.

2. Sacred Mountains and Holy Lakes

There are four major sacred mountains in Tibetan areas, namely Meili Snow Mountain, Mount Kailash, Animaqing and Gaduo Juewo. There are three major holy lakes: Manasarovar Lake, Namtso Lake and Yamdrok Lake.

3. Linzhi Travel Guide

The Nyingchi area can be called the Little Jiangnan of Tibet. The main attractions include Basong Co, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, Xiuba Millennium Castle and Taizhao Ancient City, etc. You can also see the sacred mountain Namjagbarwa Peak and Midui Glacier.

4. Ali travel guide

The Ali area is vast, including the sacred mountain and holy lake Kailash Manasarovar, the ghost lake Laangtso, Pangong Tso, and Namunani The peak is a place where Tibetan compatriots go on pilgrimage to visit mountains and lakes.

5. Namjagbarwa Peak

Namchagbarwa Peak was ranked first among the "Top Ten Most Beautiful Snow Mountains in China" by National Geographic Magazine. Namjagbarwa Peak is surrounded by clouds and mist all year round. Legend has it that those who can see its true face are very lucky.

The probability of seeing Namjagbarwa Peak is much higher in spring and autumn, so this is the best time to view it. Viewing locations can be at Sejila Pass, Zhibai Village and Suosong Village.