Notes on Tibet Tourism: Tourist Attractions in Tibet

1. Prevention of altitude sickness: Everyone will have different degrees of altitude sickness when entering the zone above 3000m above sea level. The general symptoms are headache, chest tightness, fatigue and low fever. Before entering Tibet, it is recommended to take commonly used drugs to prevent hyperreflexia, such as rhodiola. It's best to take an oxygen bottle and keep warm. 2. Protect the local environment: Tibet is one of the cleanest areas on earth except the Antarctic and Arctic, but its ecological environment is also very fragile. Tens of millions of tourists bring overload to this pure land every year, so tourists must have environmental awareness before traveling in Tibet. 3. Apply for border defense certificate in advance: border defense certificate is also called border defense certificate. You don't need a border card to enter Lhasa, but if you want to go to borders or controlled areas such as Zhangmu, Everest and Medog, you need a border card. It is recommended to go to the local police station or the exit-entry administration in advance.

Lhasa and its surrounding scenic spots

Lhasa is the capital of Tibet, the most developed place in Tibet and the first stop for many people to enter Tibet. The whole city of Lhasa is surrounded by mountains, with snow all year round, but sunny all year round. As a holy place of Tibetan Buddhism, there are prayer wheels and kowtowing believers everywhere in Lhasa, holding prayer beads and reciting the six-character mantra.

Potala Palace is located on the mountain in the center of Lhasa. You can see it from any direction or angle. The western suburb of the city is Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, and Jokhang Temple is located in the east of the city. These three temples form an isosceles triangle. Barkhor Street in the old city is the most famous turning road and the most prosperous commercial street. There are white clouds and blue sky at your fingertips, and there is also a perfect collision between old and new cultures.

Suggested travel days: 2-3 days.

Just arriving in Lhasa is not suitable for strenuous activities. In addition to the must-see landmarks, the slow life in Lhasa is also worth experiencing. You can walk into the teahouse on the street to feel the breath of the city, visit the dazzling Barkhor Street, or go to Potala Palace Square to bask in the sun.

Xigaze and surrounding scenic spots

Shigatse is the second largest city in Tibet, located at the intersection of the Yarlung Zangbo River and the Nianchu River. The terrain in this area is complex, which is basically composed of mountains, wide valleys and lake basins. Coupled with the profound post-Tibetan cultural background, it has created many combinations of humanity and nature in Shigatse.

From Lhasa, along the Yarlung Zangbo River, through Yang Zhuo Yongcuo, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, into Shigatse; Tashilhunpo Temple is a symbol of Shigatse, and it is also the residence and office of Panchen Lama in past dynasties. To the south is Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. It is also the birthplace of Tibetan opera, and the annual Tashilhunpo Temple Buddha Festival and Jumping God Festival also bring a large number of tourists to Shigatse.

Suggested days of play: 3-5 days.

The beautiful scenery of Shigatse is basically on the road. Starting from Lhasa along the 3 18 National Road is a scenic trip. When most tourists travel to Shigatse, they choose to start from Lhasa and then go back the same way.

Linzhi and its surrounding scenic spots

Linzhi, known as "Southern Tibet", is the region with the lowest altitude and the richest vegetation in Tibet. Compared with the harsh natural environment of the snowy plateau, it seems like a paradise, and you can enjoy almost all the beautiful scenery except the desert and the ocean. For tourists who have altitude sickness when they first arrive in Tibet, Linzhi's low altitude environment is very helpful to alleviate altitude sickness.

The Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, the world's largest canyon, and Nange Bawa Peak, which is shrouded in fog all the year round, are the top priorities of Linzhi tourism, and the famous bend of the Yarlung Zangbo River is a geographical wonder of Tibet. From March to April every year, the peach blossoms all over the mountains are the biggest attraction in Linzhi, and bomi county is the best place to watch. Medog, the last county town in China with access to highways, is called "the last secret place" and a paradise for hikers.

Suggested travel days: 4-6 days.

Linzhi is about 6-7 hours' drive from Lhasa, and the scenic spots are mainly concentrated near Bayi Town, surrounded by Nanga Bawa Peak, Lulang Linhai and Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon. If you have more time, you can go to Ranwu Lake, which is surrounded by the famous Midui Glacier.