1, what is plateau reaction? What are the symptoms of plateau reaction?
Plateau reaction is a person to reach a certain altitude, the body to adapt to the difference in air pressure caused by the altitude, 700 meters or so, there will be plateau reaction. Symptoms of plateau reaction are generally manifested as: headache, shortness of breath, chest tightness, anorexia, slight fever, dizziness, fatigue and so on. Some people have different manifestations due to low oxygen content: purple lips and fingertips, drowsiness, hyperactivity, and inability to sleep. Some people appear due to dry air: rough skin, dry and cracked lips, bleeding from nostrils or accumulation of blood clots.
2, how to avoid or reduce plateau reaction?
Most of the people to the plateau for the first time, there are light or heavy plateau reaction, generally what kind of people will have plateau reaction has no regularity, the best way to avoid or reduce the plateau reaction is to maintain a good attitude to face it, many of the reaction symptoms are psychological or caused by psychological effects, for example: the plateau has a fear of psychology, lack of preparation and determination to overcome the plateau, the chance of plateau reaction will be more. The first thing you need to do is to get a good understanding of how to use the Internet and how to use the Internet.
It is recommended that when you first arrive at the plateau area, you should not walk fast, not to mention running, not to do physical labor, not to overeat, so as not to aggravate the burden on the digestive organs, do not drink and smoke, eat more vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins and other foods, drink a moderate amount of water, pay attention to warmth, and take fewer baths in order to avoid the cold and cold and exhaustion of the physical strength. Don't inhale oxygen at the beginning, try to adapt to it by yourself, otherwise, you may never be able to get away from inhaling oxygen in the plateau (very strong dependence).
You can take some medicines to relieve plateau reaction: Plateau Rhodiola Rosea (take at least 10 days in advance), Plateau On (take after arriving in Tibet), Xiyangshen Container Tablets, Nordic Acid Capsules (useful for relieving extreme fatigue), Pepcid (to control headache caused by plateau reaction), Xiyangshen (useful for relieving extreme fatigue), Quick-acting Heart-Saving Pills (not to be taken more than once), Salvia divinorum pills (for cardiovascular treatment), Glucose Liquid (a box of five), Dangshen Pills (to treat cardiovascular disease). ), glucose liquid (a box of five of the kind, the symptoms of plateau reaction when taking a certain degree of efficacy), and so on, for plateau adaptability strong people, the general symptoms of plateau reaction in 1-2 days can be eliminated, adaptability of the weak need 3-7 days.
If you can adapt to the flavor of ghee tea, you can also drink more ghee tea, to relieve plateau reaction also has a certain effect.
3, what should I do if I have plateau reaction after arriving in Tibet?
There are hospitals or health centers in general hotels or towns of a certain size in Tibet, and it is recommended to adapt to it through self-adjustment for mild plateau reaction, while you can see a doctor for severe cases. After the plateau reaction, you should rest more, less activity, insist on eating, can take some medicines to relieve plateau reaction.
Serious plateau reaction, such as the emergence of: swelling, pulmonary edema, heavy cold and other symptoms, it is recommended to be sure to go to the hospital infusion, oxygen and other treatments, and as soon as possible to leave the plateau in Lhasa is more convenient, there are flights in and out of Lhasa every day, you can take the flights to leave, the general reaction of plateau reaction as soon as they get into the plane or as soon as they get to the plains will disappear without a trace, and without any after-effects.
4. What are the physical requirements for Tibet? What kind of patients should not go to Tibet? Is it necessary to have a physical examination? Do I need to exercise my body?
There are no special requirements for a healthy body to enter Tibet except to keep a good mind. People with serious respiratory airways, heart, cardiovascular, and mental diseases should not enter Tibet, therefore, it is restricted for patients with serious high blood pressure, heart disease, (bronchial) bronchitis, diabetes, and colds to enter Tibet.
It is recommended that you do a heart and lung check on your body before entering Tibet to make sure whether you are suffering from any of the above serious diseases. In addition, do not deliberately exercise your body before entering Tibet, if you have been insisting on exercising in normal times, you should also stop half a month before going to Tibet, because the body, through the exercise, the oxygen consumption increases, which increases the burden on the heart when in Tibet, and on the contrary, it is easy to cause plateau reaction.
5. Why can't I go to Tibet if I have a cold? What should I do if I have a cold in Tibet?
Cold patients due to their own body functions are destroyed, the ability to fight disease is weakened, and increase their own resistance load, with a serious cold into Tibet is very easy to turn to other plateau disease, especially pulmonary edema, a particularly dangerous plateau disease, not timely treatment is very easy to have a life-threatening. Cold patients, it is recommended that you cure your cold before departure before entering Tibet, do not bring cold germs into Tibet.
The cold in Tibet, generally not a big problem, because in the plateau has a certain degree of adaptability and resistance, the body basically adjusted, timely treatment can be, and, Tibetan doctors are very experienced in the treatment of colds. Take some cold medicine with you, once there is a sign of cold, take some common cold medicine by yourself, usually 1-2 days symptoms can disappear.
6. Is it easy to take a bath in Tibet?
Tibet has a certain size of the city (such as: Lhasa, Shigatse, Zhangmu town, Jiangzi, Zedang, Linzhi, Nagchu) have a bath place, shower once for 8-10 yuan. It is recommended that donkeys and friends who have just entered Tibet do not take a sauna, the body can not stand it. General star hotel standard room have independent bathroom, have hot water, can take a bath, many guest houses also have public **** bath, regular supply of hot water, bath are more convenient. When you first come to Tibet, try to take fewer baths or no baths, so as not to catch cold and flu, or because of the bath consume excessive physical strength and cause or aggravate the plateau reaction, after arriving at a few days, the body adapts to the climate of the plateau, the bath is generally no problem. Because the air in Tibet is dry, evaporates quickly and the temperature is colder at night, people in Tibet generally do not particularly want to take a bath, and will not feel uncomfortable.
7, I heard that the airplane into Tibet than from the land into Tibet plateau reaction is more powerful?
This is true. However, there are advantages and disadvantages to traveling by air and by land. The air travel to Tibet, the sea level rose from a few hundred meters to more than 3000 meters, there is not a gradual adaptation process from low to high, it is more likely to plateau reaction. And from the land into Tibet, the altitude gradually increased, although conducive to adapt to plateau reaction, but most of the routes into Tibet, the road condition is not good, new Tibet, Qinghai-Tibet, along the way to go over a few 5000 meters on the altitude of the mountain passes, and on the way there is no what hospitals or emergency treatment facilities, and Yunnan-Tibet, Sichuan-Tibet, the road condition is very poor, the rainy season landslides, mudslides are frequent, prone to danger. If you are not a self-help traveler and have no experience in outdoor travel, it is recommended that you take a plane into Tibet better; if you love self-help travel but have no experience in outdoor travel, it is recommended that you enter Tibet for the first time from the Qinghai-Tibet line, which is relatively safer.
8, time is very tight, how do I choose Tibet travel route?
For the time is tight, the airplane round trip is more suitable for you, you can choose Lhasa a place four days or choose Tibet's gold tourism line Lhasa - Gyantse - Rikaze six days tour. If you are not a backpacking family, you can contact the Damei Tibet Forum beforehand, so that the forum's professionals can give you advice about your Tibet trip.
If you love self-help travel and have some travel experience, you can refer to the "Tibetan Cowhide Book", "Tibet self-help travel guide 2012 latest edition" and other strategies to make a travel plan, and post your plan to the online outdoor forum in advance.
9, take the Sichuan-Tibet line into Tibet good or take the Qinghai-Tibet line into Tibet good?
The Sichuan-Tibet line is the most beautiful route into Tibet by land, but this line is also one of the most dangerous line, the road condition is basically gravel or stone road surface is mainly, the danger is mainly from the natural conditions, this line crosses the Hengduan mountain range, the rainy season is more mud and stone flow, more snow in winter to close the mountain, the four seasons on the way to the unpredictability of the lodging and catering conditions are very simple, more suitable for travel explorers or depth of the travel enthusiasts, it is suggested that Tourists who enter Tibet for the first time should not choose this line. Qinghai-Tibet line for Tibet road condition is the best line, although every year in the non-stop road repair, but most of the road for the asphalt surface, basically no danger, accommodation and catering conditions than other Tibet route ready, just the scenery is more bland, monotonous, than the Sichuan-Tibet, Yunnan-Tibet, the beautiful and dangerous scenery, and along the way to go through a few altitude of 5,000 meters of the mountain passes (Kunlun Mountain pass, Tanggula mountain pass), may have a certain plateau reaction, suitable for travelers to explore or in-depth travel enthusiasts. There is a certain plateau reaction, suitable for the first time into Tibet and do not want to take the plane travelers.
10. What are the accommodation and dining conditions along the Qinghai-Tibet route?
Accommodation has been guaranteed, the conditions of the poorer like the West Daitan, Wudaoliang, TuoTuoHe also has a guest house and military station can be accommodated, basically, with the arrival of the time to live, very few have to live full. And after the Tanggula Pass, to the Ando area, there are hotels, hot water, hot water, can take a bath, of course, the guest house can not guarantee hot water. Catering is also absolutely no problem, along the way Sichuan restaurants and Hui people open a lot of restaurants, as long as it is not particularly inhospitable section of the road, basically by the village or the troops place, ten minutes to eat hot rice or noodles, and along the way there are also many kiosks, you can also buy instant noodles or cookies.
11, walking the Qinghai-Tibet route, what are the problems that need attention?
If you want to enter Tibet from Qinghai-Tibet line, it is recommended not to take a car directly in Xining, but take a train or car to Golmud, and then hitchhike into Tibet from Golmud, you can buy glucose liquid (a box of five of the kind of selling price of more than a box of 2 yuan) in Xining or Golmud beforehand, on the road to plateau reaction can be taken in a timely manner, have a good effect. In Golmud ride, you can take a long-distance sleeper shuttle (out of the train station across the street). You can also find a ride to Lhasa, hitchhiking location in front of the Armed Police Second Guest House (need to ask after arriving), from the train station to get off the taxi 7 yuan that is. Vehicles are mostly Toyota, Jinbei or Santana, car condition is generally good, but the price of how much depends on your ability to bargain. If you are lucky, the driver is willing to send you to Tibet for free.
If you are a deep self-help traveler, you can also take the truck all the way in, take the truck at the location of the left out of the Golmud train station, where many trucks parked into Tibet, you can walk and play, along the way, Sonam Dajie protection station, Chumar River Bridge (you can see the Tibetan antelope), TuoTuoHei Bridge (the source of the Yangtze River first bridge) is worth stopping.
If you are biking or hiking the Qinghai-Tibet route, miss the food and lodging points, you can to the nearest protection station (Qinghai-Tibet route along the way there are five protection station, to the TuoTuo River until. The most famous one is Sonam Dargye Protection Station, the first civil protection station), Dao Ban (every 100 kilometers or so there is a Dao Ban, responsible for the construction of the road. Maintenance) to seek help, will generally be warmly received, but in the dawban, please be careful to watch the door of the family dog, accidentally bitten will not be worth it. In addition, when saying goodbye, do not forget to express due thanks to the protection station and dawan.
12, the airport to Lhasa, how to solve the transportation?
Civil Aviation Company has civil aviation shuttle bus between Lhasa and Gonggar Airport, the car basically with the day of the flight in and out of the articulation, basically is almost full of people on the go, or a flight of people to go away on the go, the departure time from Lhasa is more stable, the price of the shuttle bus is now 25 yuan. Like other airports, Lhasa Gonggar Airport also has many cabs can be rented, can be a few people to share or personal charter, the driver will be charged by head or by car, generally per car is about 120 yuan, remember to be sure and the driver kan price, kan how much depends on your eloquence.
13, Lhasa where to rent a car? Rent a car safe? How about the price?
Lhasa short distance, if you play cab (Santana), the starting price of 10 yuan (including five kilometers), every kilometer more than 2 yuan. If you want to charter a car to run a long distance (usually with off-road vehicles, such as Toyota 62, Toyota 4500), you can go to the youth hostel in the old town of Lhasa, to find information about the driver's vehicle.
You can also book a car at Tibet Car Rental, where the condition of the car can usually be guaranteed and the price is reasonable. They can also help you with travel plans and charter contracts if you have no travel experience. It should be noted that all tourist vehicles must have a special document issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau, and at the same time, the price of renting a car in Tibet can vary greatly between the low season (November-April) and the high season (May-October). It is recommended that you do not overly crave for a low price in terms of the fare. A price that is too low not only does not guarantee the condition of the car, but the driver may also temporarily increase the price or levy additional charges. It is best to talk to the driver about the plan and sign a charter contract before you leave.
14. What are the accommodation conditions in Tibet? Do I need to bring a tent and sleeping bag? Can I rent one?
At present, with the further development of tourism resources and the increase of tourists, the accommodation conditions in Tibet have been greatly improved, and the larger cities have star-level hotels of various grades, and the counties have at least guesthouses for lodging, but the level of the overall hotels and guesthouses is one grade lower than that of the same level in the mainland. Like Lhasa has all kinds of lodging rooms from ordinary guesthouses to four-star ones, Shigatse, Gyantse, Zedang and Linzhi have all kinds of lodging rooms from ordinary guesthouses to three-star ones, Tingri, Zhangmu and Nagchu have all kinds of lodging rooms from ordinary guesthouses to two-star ones, and the other more remote or smaller places are mainly dominated by guesthouses.
To Tibet travel, whether you need to bring a tent and sleeping bag, mainly depends on what way to travel and to what place to travel, if you participate in the travel agency's regular tourist routes, there is no need to bring these equipment, because the travel agency's regular routes are accommodation facilities are more complete city, along the way all live star hotel.
If to the more remote places, may have to live in the guest house, it is recommended to bring a sleeping bag is better, mainly for health and cold; if it is hiking, biking, adventure tourism is basically camping, that the tent and the sleeping bag is essential, be sure to take into account their own physical conditions, because that after all, in the plateau, pitching a tent, cooking in the field is more hard work. Tent and sleeping bag in Lhasa is very convenient can be rented, the cost is calculated by day, according to the quality of the price. There are quite a few outdoor stores in Lhasa that have rental businesses.
15, if I want to camp, what kind of sleeping bag and tent should I choose?
When choosing a sleeping bag and tent, it is recommended that you bring a down sleeping bag that can withstand minus 15 degrees and a double-layer weatherproof alpine tent. Camping on the plateau is usually windy, especially on the Qinghai-Tibet route, the grassland in northern Tibet, and in places like Ali, where the outdoor temperature is below minus 20 degrees at night in winter. Indoors, if there is no fireplace, also to about minus 5-10 degrees, like this situation ordinary sleeping bags and tents can not play any role.
16. Are there many star-rated hotels in Tibet? Is it tight? Is it expensive?
Tibet, like Lhasa, Rikaze, the main tourist places, star hotel more, Lhasa has forty or fifty star hotel, Rikaze, one or two, in addition to the first of May, November and August "Snow Festival" three golden week accommodation is very tense, other time accommodation are no problem. Other places have fewer star-rated hotels, but relatively speaking, there are not many tourists traveling there, so there is seldom any "tension" in the housing. Because Tibet is located in the plateau, tourism off-peak season is very obvious, off-season is basically in a state of closure, so the peak season room rates than the mainland room rates are relatively high, about 30% more expensive, part of the or a certain period of time room rates may also be doubled.
17. What are the backpacker hostels in Lhasa and how much do they cost? How much is the price? Is the accommodation tight?
In Lhasa, the backpacker hostels are mainly BALANG XUE HOTEL, JI RI HOTEL, SERA HOSTEL, DONGTZO, YA GUESTHOUSE, PINGTZO, LONGDA JUE SAR HOTEL, SNOW HOTEL, etc. They are mostly concentrated in Beijing East Road, and the price is very high. Most of them are concentrated in Beijing East Road, and some of them provide free laundry and free storage services. The price is not high, generally about 30 yuan per bed in low season, 40-60 yuan per bed in high season. The higher-priced ones are the Ya Hotel and the Snowland Inn, which are mostly occupied by foreign self-guided travelers.
18, where can I find a companion to travel with in Lhasa?
If you are a self-help traveler, and only one person, came to Lhasa, you do not have to worry about finding companions to travel with the chartered car, in the old city backpacker hostels are most likely to have a message board, take a closer look, you can find a lot of like-minded partners. Every time you can see groups of people discussing travel plans, you can participate in the discussion, you can also post your travel plans, and then attach your contact information, if you are lucky, maybe in less than half an hour there will be news. Of course, during the off-season, it will be troublesome to find a donkey companion, so we suggest that donkeys can find suitable companions in advance by posting on the Damei Tibet forum.
19, what are the specialty foods in Tibet? Where can I taste them?
Tsampa, ghee tea, yak meat, Tibetan noodles, sweet tea, barley wine can be said to be the specialties of the Tibetan area, as a depth of self-help travelers, sweet tea houses throughout Tibet, is a must-go place. There, you can taste the authentic Tibetan noodles, sweet tea, but also feel the warm atmosphere of the Tibetans, which is not comparable to any other place in the mainland.
If you want to further taste Tibetan food, you can go to the Arocang Restaurant next to the Da Zhao Temple, there are a variety of authentic Tibetan food for you to choose, but the price is higher, and most people are not used to eating, such as air-dried beef, tsampa. Small Zhao Temple entrance on the second floor of a good Tibetan restaurant, the price is also into, inside the cold yak meat refreshing ah! Snow new village roadside there is a snow village feast is considered more upscale Tibetan restaurant, only the price of the old expensive.
20, Tibet temperature, how hot in summer? The winter is very cold?
In terms of temperature, in addition to the Tibetan north and Ali no man's land, Tibet's temperature is very suitable for human activities, especially tourism. In summer, the temperature is basically below twenty-five degrees during the day and around ten degrees at night; in winter, it is around ten degrees during the day and a few degrees below zero at night, and our tourist activities are all concentrated in the daytime, so it doesn't feel too hot in summer, and not too cold in winter.
21. How is the winter scenery in Tibet?
Because Tibet's surface is mainly mountain-based, and basically all kinds of mineral-colored rocky mountains, except for the eastern part of Tibet, basically there are no trees, so the difference between the Tibet scenery in winter and summer is not very big, and in winter you can see more snowy mountains and a large area of glaciers. Winter is the off-season of Tibet tourism, accommodation, coach and other costs are very cheap, and fewer tourist guests, you can more enjoy the tour.
22, rainy season road conditions? Do you need to bring rain gear?
Tibet's rainy season is mainly concentrated in June, July, August, a rainy season road conditions are very bad, unpredictable high, the first day of a good road surface, the night of a torrential downpour, the road may have been washed off, the two days may be roadless, or detour, but do not worry, Tibet's road workers are very much, and there is a local garrison to help the troops (some of which is to protect the local section of the road), generally, the road is very good. But don't worry, there are a lot of road workers in Tibet, and there are also local army troops (some of them are protecting the local road), usually, it can be solved in a few hours, as long as you are psychologically prepared.
As for rain gear, if you are hiking, climbing, biking, exploring and other self-guided tours, it is recommended that you bring along an anorak, rain pants, and rain shoes before you leave. If you are a travel agent travel team, generally do not need to bring rain gear, because the rain in Tibet, most of the night rain, night rain, daytime is basically clear skies, and you also have a tour bus to follow the whole process, in this regard do not need to worry too much.
23, when is the right time to travel to Tibet?
The peak season for traveling in Tibet is concentrated in May-October, during which time the price of food, accommodation and shopping in Tibet is relatively high, but this time is also the most beautiful time in Tibet, and several important festivals (e.g., Snowdon) are also held during this time. In the winter, there are fewer tourists in Tibet, so food, accommodation and shopping are relatively cheap.
If you like the hustle and bustle, you can go to Tibet in July and August, and if you like the quiet and solitude, December is also a good choice to go to Tibet, and the sunshine in the winter of Tibet is really lovely.
24, into Tibet need to bring what medicine?
Regular travel to prepare some cold and flu medicines, gastrointestinal drugs and some of the drugs to remove the heat and pain can be, such as: cold tablets, cold and flu punch, diarrhea and dysentery stop, compound aspirin, paracetamol, antibiotics, if you do not have confidence in the plateau reaction, you can prepare some of the antididiabetic medicines: rhodiola rosea (10 days in advance of the take), Baxuining (control of headache caused by the plateau reaction), (to be taken after arriving in Tibet), and American ginseng tablets.
For backpackers, hikers, explorers and other self-help travelers, it is recommended to prepare some medicines:
Regular medicines: Niu Huang detoxification tablets, Huang Lian Su, periodontal, Xismin, Dizziness;
Anti-causal medicines: Nutecon capsule, Xiyangshen (useful for relieving extreme fatigue), quick-acting heart pill, 50% concentration of glucose solution (injection), anti-plateau reaction medication, anti-drugs for the local people who can't afford to buy them.
Topical medicines: Yunnan Baiyao flower oil, band-aid, cool oil, wind oil essence, wound wet pain cream, eye drops, cotton wool, gauze, bandages, white tape;
Vitamins: Jin Shi Erkang, Shan Cun tablets, other vitamin tablets.
25, into Tibet must daily necessities?
Necessary supplies for Tibet travel: sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, skin cream, lip balm, long-sleeved tops, sweaters; For self-help travel or travel to Ali, northern Tibet, Sichuan-Tibet line, it is recommended that you bring: sleeping bags, down jackets, mountaineering shoes, slippers, toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels, toilet paper, paper underpants, disinfectant wet wipes, flashlights, waterproof matches, knives, rope.
26, into Tibet need to bring what kind of clothes? Shoes?
Because Tibet ultraviolet ray is particularly strong, it is best not to wear short-sleeved tops and shorts, must be prepared sweater, spring, fall and winter recommended to bring a down jacket, thermal underwear, to the Everest, Ali area, the northern part of Tibet all year round must be brought down jacket; shoes are best for travel shoes or hiking shoes. If you are backpacking self-guided tour, punching jacket, rainproof clothes and pants, quick-drying underwear, hiking shoes, are essential.
27, how to protect your skin when traveling in Tibet?
Tibet is located in the plateau, the weather is dry, thin air and dusty, ultraviolet radiation is very strong, to protect the skin should do the following:
Out attention to wear a hat, but should not be worn too tight; sunscreen greed for cheap, be sure to choose the top of the class, sunscreen factor of 15 before going out, 10 minutes before the coated uniformly, the best interval of one hour or two hours to add a layer; maintain A calm state of mind is conducive to maintaining the skin. Try to create conditions to eat more fruits and vegetables; must wash your face before going to bed, get up after the best do not wash your face, if a long time in the field activities, there is no good sanitation, it is best not to wash your face, so that it is not easy to sun peeling. If you are not afraid of dirty, apply a little ghee effect will be better.