Ultimate 40 Tibet Travel Suggestions of Tibet Tourism (collect before entering Tibet)

Tibet is beautiful but far away.

For many people, they may have the idea of putting on the backpack and leave for countless times, but they are discouraged by Tibet's altitude, climate, long journey, or other unknown factors.

However, this is the case with travel. There are only 0 and countless times. There are all kinds of panic before going out, but as long as you take the first step, you don't want to stop at all.

Therefore, if you really want to travel to Tibet, these 40 suggestions from Tibet Tourism ( wechat: zhuomatour) may cure your pre trip anxiety. Collect it! You can also take a look at this article during your Tibet trip.

Local Old Person in Tibet

Tibet Travel Time

The best time to travel in Tibet is from June to August in summer, followed by spring and autumn and winter. In fact, it is beautiful all year round.

1) January: Go to Lhasa for a sunbathing: without too many tourists, the sun has become the master of the sun city. It is warm and not as cold as expected.

2) February: Have a different Tibetan New Year: from the 29th of the twelfth lunar month, the curtain of various Tibetan traditional activities has quietly opened, with the most rich and original snow culture to welcome a new beginning. The Tibetan New Year is different from the lunar new year.

3) March: Go to Nyingchi andbump into the peach blossom luck. The cold is not over, but it is picturesque. The blooming peach blossoms snuggle under the towering snow peaks. This magnificent spring makes people feel in a trance in the south of the Yangtze River. It's not enough to travel Nyingchi 100 times. In March, you must remember to enjoy peach blossoms in Nyingchi, Tibet.

4) April: Encounter a "heartbroken" Namtso Lake. The Spring breeze blows over Nianqing Tanggula Mountain, the lakefacehas just begun to thaw, the sun shines down, the lake is frozen, and the holy beauty is irresistible.

5) May: Listen to the wind inShannan: you can stay in a daze in the shade of a tree, think, and listen to the breeze and the gurgling water of Yajiang river.

6) June: Kora around Mount Kailash: the beauty of GangrenBoqi is unspeakable, and the mysteries and pious hearts here attract countless people.

7) July: Travel along Sichuan Tibet line. At this time, the snow and ice on the mountain have melted and the rainy season has not begun. Even if you have seen the scenery along the way many times, it will still have a fatal attraction.

8) August:The journey of freedom in Ngaqu: the magnificent "films" of galloping horses will be staged on the grassland, and the grand horse will add a little more melodious and pride to Ngaqu. Sapu mountain is worth your visit.

9) September:Go west to Ngari: some people say that the real Tibet is to the west of Tibet. There is the mystery in the mystery and the distance after the distance. They say that it is Ngari. Don't you try to take scenery in Ngari in September.

10) October: Changdu has a strong sense of autumn. This charming town hidden at the junction of Tibet, Yunnan, Sichuan and Qinghai has not only the mystery of Tibet, the vastness of Qinghai, but also the beauty of Sichuan and the tenderness of Yunnan.

11) November: Encounter the most beautiful Niyang River: in autumn and winter, the sun shines, and the dazzling golden color makes people fall in love with Niyang River.

12) December: The silent plateau starts from this time: Tibet looks cold in winter, but it is more profound and poetic. At this time, the mountains and rivers are the most spectacular and full of the laughter of migratory birds.

13) Only travel in Lhasa, usually 2-3 daysis enough.5-7 days trip is recommended for Namucuo, Shannan and other places. If you want to go to further places, such as Nyingchi and Shigatse, it is recommended to spend 8-12 days. If you go to Ngari south line and Ngari big north line, it is recommended to reserve 12-15 days.

Potala Palace

High Altitude Sickness (Gaofan, 高反)

14) Altitude sickness is the process of the body's adaptation to the anoxic environment. It may occur when the altitude reaches about 2700m. It mainly shows headache, insomnia, loss of appetite, dyspnea, etc., but it is not as terrible as imagined.

15) Prevention methods: keep a stable state of mind, do not run and jump, drink 2 liters of sufficient water, prevent cold and keep warm, take scientific route and drug assistance.

16) If mild altitude sickness has occurred, the two most important rescue measures are: oxygen supply and height reduction. If it is serious, seek medical treatment as soon as possible.

17) Not everyone is suitable for Tibet: people with heart disease, hypertension and asthma; Patients with severe cold; pregnant woman; Anemia and hypoglycemia; Too old or too young.

Travel Documents

18) To go to border areas or control areas such as Zhangmu and Everest, you must have a border permit, which is valid for 3 months to half a year.If you are foreign travelers, you also need to apply for Tibet Permits via Tibet Travel Agency, such as Tibet Tourism Company.

19) Areas wherethe borderpermit will be checked: the whole territory of Ali Region, Mount Everest, Zhangmu port, Yadong Port, Chayu, Moto and other places.

20) Applying methods: handle it in the place where the registered permanent residence is located or in Tibet (generally submitted in the border visa office of Dangre Road, Lhasa). The first one is recommended.

Nyingchi in Spring

How to Tibet?

21) It is better not to drive or ride in Tibet for the first time. It is recommended to go to Tibet by train or plane to give the body a process of adaptation. There are still unpredictable dangers in self driving (don't take the Sichuan Tibet Road without an old driver! On the G318 road fromSichuan to Tibet, there were many mudslides and landslideseach year).

22) At present, there are three railways built in Tibet: Qinghai Tibet railway, Lhasa Shigatserailway and Lhasa Nyingchi railway. Lhasa railway station is located in the southwest of Lhasa City, Shigatse railway station is located in Zhandu village, Jiacuoxiong Township, Sangzhuzi District, and Linzhi railway station is located in Zhanqian Road, Bayi District, Linzhi city. Tourists who need to book train tickets to Tibet can contact Tibet Tourimto apply for a group or charter a car. We can book tickets to Tibet free of charge.

23) At present, there are five airports for flights in Tibet, including Lhasa Gongga Airport (the most routes and the choice of most tourists, and T3 terminal has been opened in 2021), Changdu Bangda airport, Nyingchi Milin airport, Ngari Kunsha airport and Shigatse Heping airport.

24) The civil aviation company has shuttle busesbetween Lhasadowntown and Gongga Airport. The bus number is basically connected with the flights in and out on the same day, and the price is 30 yuan.

25) Gongga Airport also has many taxis, which can be shared or chartered by several people. Taking a taxi from the airport to downtown Lhasa is about 200 yuan in the off-season and 300 yuan in the peak season. You can try bargaining.

Barkhor Street in Lhasa

Equipment guide

26) In Tibet, except in summer, the temperature in the other three seasons is low. Even in summer, the temperature difference between morning and evening will be about 15 degrees.

27) Long pants, long sleeves and coatsare recommended to takein summer. In spring, autumn and winter, we must prepare thickened outdoor clothes. It's best to add velvet, wind and water proof.

28) If you want to climb a mountain, you need to prepare professional mountaineering equipment. A set of quick drying clothes can prevent cold.

29) It is recommended to bring their own daily toiletries. Girls must do a good job in sunscreen. Of course, boys who are afraid of sunscreen are the same.

30) With regard to mobile communication, except Ngari and Ngaqu, Tibet basically has a good network and there is no need to worry about internet access. However, the signal of general mobile is better, and the signal of China Unicom is really worse (in Tibet).

Accommodations

31) Hotels and inns in Tibet are mainly distributed in the urban area and around the railway station.

32) There are luxury hotels, economy hotels, ordinary youth hostels and others. It is safer to book about 10 days in advance in peak season.

33) The cost of accommodation in Lhasa is higher than that in other parts of Tibet.

Diet and Food

34) The cost of catering in Tibet is flexible. Most snacks are not expensive. You can ask the price before buying.

35) Zanba, butter tea, yak meat, Tibetan noodles, sweet tea and highland barley wine are the characteristics of Tibetan areas.

Majiami in Lhasa

Finally, Some Other Tips

36) It's betterto travel together for both men and women . It's better to have familiar people to lead the way.

37) If you don't have a particular obsession about which season, you can go to Tibet in winter. The price of tickets, accommodation and transportation will be relatively cheap. The most important thing is that there are few travelers.

38) In recent years, many people like to take photos in Tibet. When shooting, we must pay attention to safety. In addition, when shooting others, we'd better get permission first.

39) Tibet is a place where the Tibetan people live together. Their customs are slightly different from ours. They need to understand and respect each other.

40) Tibet is one of the cleanest areas on the earth except the Antarctic and Arctic. However, due to its location on the plateau, the ecological environment is very fragile. We should protect the local environment.

Tibet is the place where you have to go to the last time, even if you have traveled through thousands of rivers and mountains and seen the beautiful scenery in the world.

If you have the option of "Tibet" in your wish list, Tibet Tourism (wechat: tibettour001) suggests that you might as well collect these 40 Tibet travel precautions first.