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What should you pay attention to when traveling to Tibet?

Tibet, a mysterious place, is in the southwest of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with an average altitude of more than 4,000 meters. It is the main part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and is known as the "Roof of the World". Now more and more people choose to travel to Tibet, so what should you pay attention to when traveling to Tibet? Let’s find out together. Things to note when traveling to Tibet

1. People with severe high blood pressure and heart disease should not go to Tibet. Please do not bring serious colds into Tibet.

2. Tibet is located on a plateau, and most guests will have altitude sickness to some extent. As long as they pay attention to rest and eating properly (do not eat too much, which will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract), they will naturally overcome it; Take some medicines, such as Gaoyuanan, Rhodiola rosea, Nuodikang, etc. In severe cases, you can take appropriate oxygen or take salt water.

3. In view of the current special situation in Tibet, guests are asked to pay attention to safety and remember not to leave the group or change the itinerary without permission; please leave valuables at the front desk of the hotel and do not leave them in the room. Please go with others when going out at night. Be sure to return to the hotel before 12:00 pm to avoid affecting the next day's itinerary.

4. Since the route in Tibet is long and you spend a lot of time in the car, it is inevitable that you will not be able to eat on time. Please ask your guests to bring some snacks and biscuits. American ginseng can help refresh you, so you can take some with you.

5. Due to the special conditions in Tibet, guests are asked to keep themselves warm and try not to take a shower on the first day to avoid catching a cold.

6. Tibet has a large temperature difference between morning and evening, and the temperature is relatively low. Please be sure to bring a woolen sweater, thick jacket, jeans, etc. to keep warm.

7. Tibet has strong sunshine and a particularly dry climate, so sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm, etc. are essential.

8. Due to the special circumstances of Tibet, the flavor of the entire meal in Lhasa-Shigatse, Nyingchi, and Shannan is mainly Sichuan cuisine, but it can also be appropriately prepared according to the taste of the guests.

9. The altitude of the main areas in Tibet: Lhasa 3650 meters, Namtso Lake 4770 meters; Nyingchi 3040 meters, Bomi 2750 meters, Ranwu Lake 3807 meters, Medog 1225 meters, Shigatse 3860 meters, Gyantse 3977 meters, Yadong 2300 meters, Tingri 4410 meters, Rongbuk Temple 5100 meters, Zhangmu 2100 meters; Shannan (Zedang) 3580 meters, Langxian 3100 meters; Saga 4502 meters, Pulan 4216 meters, Shiquanhe 4279 meters, change to 4350 meters.

10. Purchase enough film before traveling; have enough spare memory space for your digital camera. There are many camera repair and gas stations near the Potala Palace in Tibet. 1. Before entering Tibet:

Psychological preparation: Good psychological quality is the panacea for overcoming and defeating altitude sickness. A large number of cases have proven that maintaining an open-minded and optimistic mood and building strong self-confidence can reduce the physical discomfort caused by altitude sickness. On the contrary, worrying, overthinking, and altitude stress at the slightest discomfort will increase the oxygen consumption of brain tissue, thereby aggravating physical discomfort and prolonging the self-healing time.

Physical preparation: Get enough sleep and rest before entering Tibet. Patients with severe hypertension and heart disease should not enter Tibet. Before entering the plateau, smoking and alcohol are prohibited to prevent upper respiratory tract infections. Avoid being overtired and recuperate and get enough rest. Take American ginseng appropriately to enhance the body's ability to resist hypoxia. If you have a respiratory infection, you should cure it before entering the plateau.

What to bring: The high altitude of the plateau has strong sunshine and a large temperature difference between morning and evening. You need to prepare long-sleeved clothes, sweaters, jackets, sunglasses, sun hats, sunscreen, lip balm, cold medicine, etc. Gastrointestinal medicines, aspirin, diazepam and other items.

Altitude sickness is the most common. For those who are new to the plateau, it is best to prepare more commonly used medicines such as: rhodiola rosea, Jigan oral liquid, cold medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, old-brand headache powder, etc. Everyone will feel varying degrees of altitude sickness when entering the plateau, such as headache, chest tightness, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, etc. Generally speaking, after 1-2 days, the above symptoms will gradually reduce or disappear. However, patients with severe heart, lung disease and high blood pressure are not advised to travel to the plateau.

Friendly reminder: enough film, camera batteries, cash, GSM mobile phone, wet wipes, personal hygiene products.

Special reminder: Please prepare down jackets and sleeping bags when traveling to Mount Everest. 2. During the journey:

Moderate consumption of butter tea, dairy products and beef and mutton can enhance the ability to adapt to the plateau climate.

When entering the plateau for the first time, rest more, drink more water and eat more fruits, and avoid smoking and alcohol. Avoid running and strenuous exercise.

You should eat in moderation and avoid overeating to avoid increasing the burden on your gastrointestinal tract. You can eat more vegetables, fruits, and drink more water. It is best to drink enough water before exercising in the morning. Drink more water during exercise but drink less each time. It is best not to smoke or drink alcohol. It is advisable to wear loose and warm clothes when traveling on the plateau. Because the sun is strong, it is best to wear sunglasses, a sun hat, and sunscreen to prevent ultraviolet rays from burning your skin. Also, bring some snacks (for example: chocolate, raisins) when entering the plateau.

Tibet is a special region. Group members are asked to live in harmony and respect the culture and beliefs of ethnic areas.

Patients with severe hypertension, heart disease, and asthma are not allowed to enter Tibet.