Taboos to travel to Tibet

Taboos for traveling to Tibet are as follows:

1. When receiving guests, whether walking or talking, always put the guests or elders first, and use honorifics, such as adding the word "la" after the name to show respect and kindness, and avoid calling them by their first names.

You should bend your knees and smile when welcoming guests. Sit indoors, cross-legged, don't straighten your legs, point your feet at people, and don't look around. When accepting a gift, you should take it with both hands. When giving gifts, bow your head and raise your hands above your head. When offering tea, toast and cigarettes, offer them with both hands and don't put your fingers into the bowl.

2. The biggest taboo of Tibetans is killing, while the ordained Buddhists are more strict in this respect. Although they eat beef and mutton, they don't kill themselves. Tibetans are absolutely forbidden to eat donkey meat, horse meat and dog meat, and some areas do not eat fish.

3. When eating, don't eat, don't bite or drink.

4. 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.

5, avoid spitting on others' backs, clap your hands.

6. When encountering religious facilities such as monasteries, mani piles and stupas, you must go around from left to right, while people who believe in Boni religion go around from right. Don't step over utensils or braziers.

7, tube, warp wheel shall not be reversed.

8, taboo others touch the top of the head with their hands.

9. Smoking, touching Buddha statues, turning scrolls and knocking on bells and drums are prohibited when entering the temple. For religious objects such as amulets and rosaries worn by lamas, it is forbidden to touch them; Be quiet in the temple, sit upright and avoid sitting on the seat of the living Buddha; Avoid making noise, hunting and killing at will near the temple.

10, avoid sending and receiving items with one hand. When the host pours tea, the guest must pour the tea bowl forward with both hands to show respect.

1 1. Avoid defecating where cows, horses and sheep are tied.

12, avoid using Tibetan paper as toilet paper or wiping things.

13. After entering the Tibetan counting room, the man sits on the left and the woman sits on the right. They are not allowed to sit together.

14, don't throw bones into the fire.

15. Tibetan family patients or women should mark in front of the door when giving birth. Some make a fire outside the door, and some stick branches or red cloth at the door. Please don't go in when outsiders see this sign.

16, Tibetans generally don't eat fish, chicken and eggs, so don't force them to eat them. But now this eating habit has changed a lot.

Recommended tourist attractions in Tibet:

Qi Bo Ren Gang 1

Gangrenboqi is located in Ali area of Tibet, with an altitude of 67 14 meters, which is the holy mountain of Tibet. There are spectacular natural scenery and rich religious culture here, such as Gangrinboqi Temple and Gangrinbo Qi Feng Nature Reserve. Visitors can visit temples here, learn about Tibet's religious culture and feel the charm of nature.

2. Nangbawa Peak

Nanga Bawa Peak is located in Linzhi City, Tibet, with an altitude of 7782 meters. It is one of the most beautiful peaks in China. There are spectacular natural scenery and unique geological landscapes here, such as "Nange Bawa Peak National Nature Reserve" and "Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon". Visitors can go hiking, sightseeing and other activities here and feel the charm of nature.

3. Jokhang Temple

Jokhang Temple, located in Lhasa, Tibet, is one of the most famous temples in Tibet. It has a long history and rich cultural heritage, such as Jokhang Temple and Potala Palace. Visitors can visit temples here, learn about Tibet's religious culture, history and culture, and feel the charm of culture.

Ankang Municipal People's Government-Outdoor Classroom: 17 Taboos You Must Know When Traveling to Tibet