Tibet is on the list of top attractions in China. The unique culture made it a place different from others. The mystery within its culture and its unique religious belief has made Tibet Tours a hot topic. In addition, the arts are also an important attraction. Therefore, more and more people Travel to Tibet.
1. Good Physical Condition
A land with an elevation of more than 3000 meters is defined by scientists as a plateau. The climate of a plateau differs greatly from that of a plain. It features with low oxygen pressure, oxygen shortage, and high radiation. You should have to adjust to the new environment in every aspect of your physical. So, good physical condition is necessary. Do not ignore the potential risk and go to Tibet willfully. Before your departure, you should go to hospital have a check. People, who have illness in heart, lung, brain, liver, or kidney, you had better not go to Tibet.
2. What You Should Take
Due to the high radiation, you should take sunscreen cream, sunglasses, for Tibet’s high altitude and thin atmosphere allow the sun’s solar radiation to strike the earth with unusual intensity. In addition to these, rain-proof instrument and daily supplies for washing are also necessary; in winter, travelers should carry the thick and warm-keeping clothes for Tibet tour.
3. The Best Time to Tibet
The best time to travel to Tibet is between May and October. The weather during other time is quite cold, which makes sightseeing more difficult. The disadvantage brought by this short season is that it can be very crowded such as travel and hotel reservations difficult and the quality of guiding services erratic.
4. What Should You Pay Attention to about Altitude Sickness
When you newly arrive there, remember not to walk too fast, run or do physical work. It will be best for you to have a complete rest for half a day. On the first night of your stay, sleep earlier than before to get enough rest.
Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region, has an elevation of 3600 meters, where oxygen content of air is only 70 percent of that in plains and atmospheric pressure is low. When you get there, you may feel chest distress, short of breath, or breathing difficulty. These symptoms result from oxygen deficit. You may suffer from a series of disorder, such as a headache and muscle ache. Take it easy. It doesn’t mean that you cannot be adapted to the plateau climate.
In case altitude sickness occurs to you, don’t panic. You only need relevant treatment. If it is mild, you need to rest, drink plenty of water. Generally, the symptom will vanish or weaken in a short period. If it is relatively severe and you just can’t get to sleep, you can take some medicine. If it is extremely severe, you need to go to hospital.
5. Some Advice on Food
The food in Tibet area you had better choose the high-calorie but easily digestive one , However, overdrinking and overeating are both forbidden; especially the supper can not be overeaten to avoid the burden of stomach, which likely causes chest tight and heart fluster. The highland newcomers could choose half-lying sleeping to release the burden of heart and lung.
If you know all the tips mentioned in this article, wish you have a wonderful time during China Tours.
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