What precautions do you need to prepare for a self-driving trip to Tibet?

Tibet is a beautiful and sacred land, where you can feel the rich ethnic customs and vast natural scenery. On the snowy plateau, you can witness the most magical and wonderful side of nature. Everyone You can all listen to the sounds of nature. Here are the specific travel guides to share with you.

However, self-driving in Tibet is not strictly a walk-in journey. Especially when driving to Tibet alone, you will inevitably encounter many problems and obstacles. Once they are not handled well, there may be consequences. You may have to face the consequences of terminating your trip, so you need to prepare accordingly in advance. What should you pay attention to when driving to Tibet

As an old traveler who has driven to Tibet many times, I would like to share my suggestions.

Vehicle inspection and maintenance before departure

For friends from most provinces and regions, a self-driving journey to Tibet often requires as little as 5,000 or 6,000 kilometers or as many as tens of thousands of kilometers. The journey involves many areas with complex geological and climatic conditions, and the road conditions are complex and changeable, which places high requirements on the reliability of the vehicle.

Therefore, before departure, it is recommended to conduct a comprehensive maintenance and long-distance inspection on your self-driving vehicle. Focus on checking and replacing the engine oil, engine filter, air filter, battery, high-voltage package, brake system, oil circuit, circuit, tires, etc. If the brake pads are worn a lot, it is recommended to replace them with new ones. If the tire surface is too thin or has damage or bulges, it is also recommended to replace it with new tires.

The roads into Tibet are rugged and complicated, mostly on steep mountainous slopes, which cause a lot of wear and tear on tires and brake pads, so you must pay attention to them. Physical examination and preparation before departure

Generally speaking, traveling to Tibet does not require special physical preparation, but if you are worried about altitude sickness, you can start taking Rhodiola rosea, Gao Yuan'an, etc., improve the body's ability to carry oxygen and resist altitude sickness.

In addition, if you have respiratory or cardiovascular system diseases, it is recommended to receive treatment first and wait until the condition is stable and the symptoms have basically disappeared before departure. Material preparation before departure

Material preparation includes several aspects.

Clothing, the focus is on cold-proof and warm clothing. The temperature difference between day and night in Tibet is very large, and the temperature difference at different altitudes is also particularly large. Therefore, be sure to bring warm clothes to keep out the cold. It is recommended to wear jackets, fleece jackets, and fast clothes. Clothes that are good at wicking away perspiration and keeping warm, such as dry suits, or down jackets, are not recommended, but thermal underwear and sweaters are not recommended as they are not conducive to perspiration and can easily lead to colds.

Food, mainly drinking water, instant food, etc. You can bring more instant noodles, bread, chocolate, etc., especially sugary and high-calorie foods. In addition, you can also bring some self-heating rice. If you encounter a situation on the road and cannot find a place to eat, you can solve it yourself. .

Drugs, mainly anti-hypertension, cold and fever, diarrhea, motion sickness and other commonly used medicines. Glucose powder, isatis granules, and akafen powder (or aspirin, fenbid and other analgesics) must be brought with you. Even if you don’t need them, glucose can increase blood sugar levels and relieve the symptoms of dizziness. akafen powder and other analgesics Medicine can quickly relieve headache symptoms; the other is medicine to treat diarrhea, such as Smida, Xieliting, etc. In addition to Tibetan food, the diet in plateau areas is mainly Sichuan cuisine, and the food on the plateau is not easy to cook. It is easy to eat bad food and cause gastroenteritis, diarrhea, etc. In addition, if you have chronic diseases or cardiovascular diseases, be sure to bring commonly used medicines and special emergency medicines.

Vehicle emergency items are mainly self-rescue equipment in the event of an unexpected vehicle situation, including vehicle air pumps, tire repair tapes, tire pressure monitors, towing ropes, and wiring (crossing the river) Dragon), jack, etc. It is recommended to purchase a multi-functional power supply for vehicles (lighting, inflating, power connection, etc.).

You must bring all your documents, ID card, driver's license, and travel permit. If you are going to a border area, you must apply for a border defense permit in advance. It is generally valid for 3 months. In addition, it is recommended to apply for one in advance. It will be much more convenient to refuel in Tibetan areas by charging 3 to 5,000 yuan on the PetroChina fuel card. Weather forecast and road traffic information

Tibetan areas are located on the plateau and have complex and changeable climate conditions. Rain and snow are often encountered, which has a greater impact on road traffic. Therefore, before departure and during the journey, , be sure to pay more attention to the weather forecast along the way and some announcements issued by the public accounts of relevant government departments, keep abreast of the developments of road construction, road closures, and traffic restrictions along the way, and plan the route as early as possible. Pay attention to keeping warm and cold

Tibetan areas have high light intensity and relatively high temperatures during the day. Many people feel hot and will take off less clothes, and some people like to exercise and run around. It is easy to sweat. In this case, be sure to wipe off the sweat stains on your body in time, keep it dry, and do not reduce clothes casually, because once you go to high altitude areas or after the sun goes down, it will become very cold and the body will lose a lot of heat. Quickly, if you are not careful, you can easily catch a cold. Be careful not to drive late or fast

The roads in Tibetan areas are very rugged and complicated, and the roads are relatively narrow. There are usually only two lanes in the opposite direction, and many places are winding and winding cliffs. The sight lines are very bad due to the twists and turns. There are many drivers who like to drive fast on this kind of road. However, self-driving tours are not about rushing for time. You must drive slowly and avoid driving at night to prevent traffic accidents.

Pay attention to road surface conditions

Regions such as Western Sichuan and Tibet Linzhi and Qamdo have mountainous landforms. There are many stone mountains and a lot of gravel. There are many small stones rolling down from the mountains in many road sections. Sharply, if you don't pay attention and avoid it in time while driving, once the tire is inflated, it will easily burst. If the speed of the vehicle is not controlled in time, a vicious traffic accident is likely to occur. Pay attention to speed limit control

In addition to the factors such as natural climate and road gravel mentioned earlier that require controlling the driving speed, most sections of the Sichuan-Tibet Line have speed limits. Usually It requires a driving time of no less than several hours to cover a distance of tens or hundreds of kilometers. Each checkpoint will issue a speed limit notice to you. Go to the next checkpoint for inspection and verification. Once you arrive early, you will face a temporary suspension. The penalties of having your driver's license taken away and time penalties on the spot will cause you unnecessary waste of time. Therefore, be sure not to drive fast on a whim. Be careful not to carry controlled prohibited items

These items include but are not limited to controlled knives, gasoline barrels, fireworks and firecrackers and other flammable and explosive items. If you want to bring a gas tank to cook by yourself, this period is the best time. It's better not to take it with you.

Furthermore, if your car does not come with a roof rack and you want to install a roof rack or luggage box yourself, you need to be careful. Some places will find out and ask you to remove it. In addition, if you bring a drone into Tibet for aerial photography, you should also pay attention to avoid sensitive areas. Pay attention to the protection of personal property

Although the security conditions in Tibetan areas are generally very good, you should also pay attention to the safekeeping of personal valuables. Do not leave them alone in the car, let alone in a conspicuous place. , to avoid being misled, when parking at night, it is best to park in the hotel parking lot or on both sides of the road, and not to park in too remote places. Be careful not to give people a ride at will

On the way to Tibet by car, you will often encounter some "hiking" people or local people beckoning for a ride. When encountering this situation, especially when you are alone, you still Be cautious, after all, you have no idea what the other person is like. Once you meet someone with bad moral character, you are causing trouble for yourself.