Tips for Tibet tourism

Everyone has a dream about traveling. In that long dream, there must be a stop called Tibet, which is the pure snowy plateau in the hearts of thousands of travelers in Qian Qian. The following are my carefully edited tips for traveling in Tibet. Welcome to read!

What is altitude sickness?

Altitude sickness is a natural physiological reaction caused by the changes of air pressure difference, low oxygen content and dry air caused by altitude. When the altitude reaches about 2700 meters, altitude sickness will occur.

Symptoms of altitude sickness

Symptoms of altitude sickness generally include headache, shortness of breath, chest tightness, anorexia, low fever, dizziness and fatigue.

Some people appear because of low oxygen content: purple lips and fingertips, lethargy, hyperactivity, insomnia and other different manifestations.

Some people appear because of dry air: rough skin, chapped lips, bleeding nostrils or blood clots.

Matters needing attention in plateau

When you first arrive at the plateau, everyone will have different degrees of hypoxia symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest tightness and difficulty breathing. After 2 ~ 4 days, the above symptoms will gradually improve or disappear. Remember not to walk at high altitude, let alone run or run, don't overeat, don't drink and smoke, eat more foods rich in vitamins such as vegetables and fruits, drink plenty of water, keep warm, and take fewer baths to avoid catching a cold and consuming physical strength (don't take a bath when you first arrive at the plateau).

People often use saliva oxygen to relieve chest tightness and discomfort. Although oxygen inhalation can temporarily relieve chest tightness, shortness of breath, dyspnea and other symptoms, if the above symptoms are not serious, it will lead to dependence and delay the time to adapt to the plateau.

There is a great temperature difference in the plateau, which is cold in the morning and evening and high at noon. Although you enter the plateau in summer, you need to bring warm clothes.

Drugs for relieving hyperreflexia

You can take some drugs to relieve altitude sickness: Rhodiola sachalinensis (taken at least 10 days in advance), Gao Yuan 'an (taken after arriving in Tibet), American ginseng buccal tablets, Nuodikang capsules (very useful for relieving extreme fatigue), Xiao Su Jiuxin Pills (multiple doses are not allowed), Danshen Dripping Pills (for treating cardiovascular diseases) and glucose solution (a box of five tablets), which have certain effects when symptoms of altitude sickness appear.

The symptoms of altitude sickness can be eliminated within 1-2 days for people with strong adaptability to altitude, and it takes 3-7 days for people with weak adaptability. If you can adapt to the taste of butter tea, you can also drink more butter tea, which also has a certain effect on relieving altitude sickness. Don't take oxygen at first, try to adapt yourself, otherwise you may never be able to live without oxygen at the plateau.

You can't enter Tibet with a cold.

Cold patients can easily turn into other altitude sickness, especially pulmonary edema, which is a particularly dangerous altitude sickness. If not treated in time, their lives will be in danger. For cold patients, it is recommended that you cure your cold before you leave, and don't bring cold germs into Tibet.

Generally speaking, catching a cold in Tibet is not a big problem. Because you have certain adaptability and resistance at the plateau, your body has been basically adjusted and you can be treated in time. Moreover, doctors in Tibet are very experienced in treating colds. Take some cold medicine. Once you have cold symptoms, take some common cold medicine yourself. Symptoms will disappear after 1-2 days.

Some diseases can't enter Tibet.

In addition to maintaining a good attitude, there is no special requirement for a healthy body when entering Tibet. People with severe respiratory, tracheal, cardiac, cardiovascular and mental diseases are not allowed to enter Tibet. Therefore, patients suffering from severe hypertension, heart disease, tracheitis, diabetes and colds and pregnant women are restricted from entering Tibet.

It is recommended to have a heart and lung examination before entering Tibet to confirm whether you have the above serious diseases. In addition, don't exercise deliberately before going to Tibet. If you keep exercising, you should stop half a month before going to Tibet, because the oxygen consumption increases after exercise, which increases the burden on your heart when you are in Tibet, but it is easy to cause altitude sickness.

What is the temperature in Tibet? Is it hot in summer? Is it very cold in winter?

As far as temperature is concerned, except for northern Tibet and no man's land in Ali, the temperature in Tibet is very suitable for human activities, especially tourism. In summer, the daytime temperature is basically below 25 degrees, and at night 10 degrees; In winter, it's about ten degrees in the daytime and a few degrees below zero at night. Our tourism activities are concentrated in the daytime, so it won't be hot in summer and it won't be too cold in winter.

What are the accommodation conditions in Tibet?

At present, with the further development of tourism resources and the increase of tourists, the accommodation conditions in Tibet have been greatly improved. There are already various levels of star-rated hotels in several big cities, and there are at least guest houses and youth hostels in all counties (Bobby strongly recommends staying in youth hostels, which are all lively for young people).

For example, Lhasa has all kinds of accommodation rooms ranging from ordinary guest houses to four stars, Shigatse, Gyangze, Zedang and Linzhi have all kinds of accommodation rooms ranging from ordinary guest houses to three stars, and Dingri, Zhangmu and Naqu have all kinds of accommodation rooms ranging from ordinary guest houses to two stars. Other remote or small places are mainly guest houses.

What are the specialties in Tibet? Where can I taste it?

Ciba, butter tea, yak meat, Tibetan noodles, sweet tea and highland barley wine are all Tibetan characteristics. As an in-depth self-help tourist, fragrant teahouses all over Tibet are a must-see place. There, you can taste authentic Tibetan noodles and sweet tea, and feel the warm atmosphere of the Tibetan people, which is unmatched anywhere in the mainland. (Bobby's recommendation: Maggie Yami and Namasud in Lhasa are both famous. )

taboo

The biggest taboo of Tibetans is killing, and the Buddhist who is ordained is 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. Don't eat, bite or drink water loudly when eating. 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. Avoid spitting and clapping on others' backs. When you meet religious facilities such as monasteries, manidui and stupas, you must go around from left to right, while people who believe in Boni will go around from right. Don't step over utensils or braziers. The warp tube and wheel shall not be reversed. Don't touch your head with your hands. When entering the temple, smoking, touching Buddha statues, turning over scriptures and knocking on bells and drums are prohibited. 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. Don't send and receive things with one hand. When the host pours tea, the guest must pour the tea bowl forward with both hands to show respect. Avoid defecating where cows, horses and sheep are tied. Don't use Tibetan paper as toilet paper or wipe things. After entering the Tibetan tent, the man sat on the left and the woman sat on the right. They are not allowed to sit together. Avoid throwing bones into the fire. When a Tibetan family patient or woman gives birth, mark it in front of the door. Some make a fire outside the door, others put branches or stick red cloth at the door. Please don't go in when outsiders see this sign. Tibetans generally don't eat fish, chicken and eggs, so don't force them to eat. But now this eating habit has changed a lot. When traveling to Tibet, please follow local customs and culture, respect Tibetan compatriots, respect local culture and Tibetan Buddhist culture, and reduce unnecessary troubles and misunderstandings. (The above contents are for reference only, please forgive me if there are any unknowns. ) Finally, I wish you a pleasant journey!