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Tibet, a highland, showcases a unique climate distinct from lower elevations, leading to a captivating and exceptional landscape. It emanates a mysterious atmosphere often accompanied by unfamiliarity. The way of life on the mainland may not completely translate to this enchanting destination.

To fully enjoy your time in Tibet, it is crucial to dress comfortably for the different seasons. This guide will give you a comprehensive overview, allowing you the freedom to explore Tibet according to your desires.

Warm spring (March – May)

In Tibet in March and April, the temperature has not completely risen, but the arrival of spring has brought a hint of warmth. Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival will be held in late March to early April every year, ten miles of peach blossom can not be missed.If you travel to Tibet in the spring, it is recommended to bring these clothes:Outerwear: casual wear, outdoor wear, spring trench coat and denim jacketInside: thin sweater, thermal underwearTrousers: spring trousers, cotton trousersShoes: hard soled travel shoes, outdoor shoes, sports shoes

Sunny summer (June – August)

June to August is the sunniest period in Tibet and the peak tourist season. The temperature difference between morning and evening is significant, allowing for a variety of clothing options, including short sleeves, long skirts, and coats.

Recommended clothing for summer in Tibet includes thin coats, sweaters, sunscreen clothing, and down jackets (especially for the Everest area). Bring T-shirts, long sleeves, regular summer trousers, and shoes suitable for travel, outdoor activities, or sports.

Autumn (September – November)

Autumn in Tibet is breathtakingly beautiful, with clear blue skies reflecting on the lakes like sparkling gems. The landscape is adorned with layers of colors, creating a stunning picture. When visiting Tibet in autumn, it is recommended to bring cotton coats, thick coats, autumn windbreakers, sweaters, thermal underwear, thick casual trousers, warm trousers, and shoes suitable for travel, outdoor activities, or sports.

Quiet and cool winter (December – February)

Winter in Tibet showcases a tranquil and serene beauty, revealing the unique scenery of the plateau. It’s the perfect time to experience the snowy plateau and breathe in the cold air. For winter, prepare a jacket with an interlayer cotton-padded down jacket or a thick coat, along with thick turtleneck sweaters, thermal underwear, thick cotton trousers, warm trousers, and shoes suitable for travel, outdoor activities, or sports.

Photo Tips:

Tibet boasts vast natural landscapes, with towering snow-capped mountains and enchanting lakes. When capturing these breathtaking scenes, wearing brightly colored clothes can help you stand out. Alternatively, when exploring the traditional Tibetan cultural landscape with its white and red walls, consider wearing traditional Tibetan costumes and spend a day in Lhasa as “Little Dolma or Little Tashi.” Photographer: Lin Yi

Pit prevention suggestions.

1, Lhasa Barkhor Street a lot of jade, silver, small jewelry with hand gifts and other objects, the price is expensive, most of the goods shipped from Fujian, Zhejiang and other channels, parallel and expensive.

2) Buy less unless necessary, and bargain boldly when you must buy.

3, native products similar to deer antler, beef jerky, butter tea, etc., it is best to go to the supermarket to buy, the price is fair.

4, the common place is the Potala Palace and Barkhor Street, usually Barkhor Street shooting more expensive.

5, do not be attracted by cheap shooting prices in the past, a lot of shooting have to pay you back money. Fully understand the package before handing over money.

6. The Potala Palace can only book tickets one day in advance, and it is impossible to make an appointment a few days in advance or on the same day.

7. Attention Paid Official Account message template “The Potala Palace” Booking tickets, the peak season when a ticket is difficult to find!

8. The Tibetan mastiffs, sheep, cattle and other animals in the YangZhuoyongzuo scenic spot, the boss will let you take pictures, but after the shoot to tell you to charge, do not shoot casually.

9, it is best to ask how much a group photo before taking a picture, to avoid the starting price.

10. Shengxiang Tianmen Scenic spot road condition is poor, into the scenic spot there are dozens of kilometers of broken stone road, very bumpy, carsick baby with good carsickness medicine.

11, if not the pursuit of shooting, personally think namco tashi peninsula scenic area is also very beautiful.

12. Saint Elephant Tianmen Scenic spot has only morning toilets, and accommodation is a multi-room bed.

13. Mount Everest toilet is a dry toilet, accommodation is standard room and multi-room shop, standard room is more expensive.

The temperature difference between morning and evening on Everest is large, and the night sky is particularly cold.

Suggestions for Top Attractions in Tibet

15, March Nyingchi super beautiful, peach blossom everywhere, it is worth going.

16. The possibility of a cloudy day is very high, sunset, sunrise, the stars are really beautiful, during which time it is more likely to snow when crossing the pass.

17, Ali area, a variety of different kinds of beauty on the road, if enough time, you can stroll around, take a walk.

18, from the month point of view, May – October is the best month to turn the mountain to the lake, if you want to turn the lake that should be considered clearly, because the lake road conditions are not very good.

19. Lhasa-Airport / Sheep Lake has a section of the road along the Lhasa River, and the color will turn golden and beautiful in October.

20, if you want to see the true appearance of Kailash, Namjagbarwa these sacred mountains, recommend autumn and winter, then is the early season, less clouds, easier to see the whole picture.

The sky burial, practiced in Tibet, cannot be witnessed due to the “Interim Regulations on the Management of Sky Burial.” These regulations prohibit spectators, photography, and videography.

22, to Lhasa must go to the sweet tea house, bright Kong Qiong, Canggu Temple, magpie Pavilion, etc., a few dollars can bubble afternoon, more cost-effective than the cafe.

23, many of Tibet are holy lakes, do not play slippers into the water.

24, when visiting the temple, the remote temple can not enter without permission, strictly prohibit the simple, the economy reversal.

25, in Tibet try not to wear short skirts, shorts into the temple, otherwise you are not allowed to enter.

26, before going to the Potala Palace must book tickets one day in advance, and the cloth palace is very physical, be prepared.

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27. you can take Rhodiola a week in advance, and when you arrive in Tibet, relax and relax! Drinking is prohibited on the plateau.

28, dizziness, add sugar, chocolate can be carried.

29. When you have a headache, you may be a little anoxic. Please take a deep breath and take a small amount of oxygen to relieve it.

30, when the head is swollen, the role of the thermos cup comes at this time, and a small amount of warm water is drunk many times.

31, feel the heartbeat quickly, stop the activity, immediately rest, slow oxygen.

32, it is not recommended to drive, altitude gradually climbing is a challenge to the physical quality, if you drive again, it is really very uncomfortable. Can follow the old driver together, in the encounter problems can be easily solved.

33, after the train / plane, if there is no violent reaction do not think there is no big problem, or to rest in the hotel for a night to adapt.

34. If you don’t breathe smoothly when you sleep, you must pay close attention to yourself. Try to sleep on your right side instead of facing the ceiling.

35, cleaning the nasal cavity will make you a lot more comfortable, take the hot air from the hot water to breathe or take cold water to wash, are likely to ease the discomfort oh.

36. When you first arrive in Tibet, try not to bathe, do not wash your hair, and drink more hot water and put on a thermos cup.

37, you can take rhodiola tea to drink, the effect will be better than the capsule, but the effect is slow, you can drink in advance.

Tibet Tourism Notice

38. You can drink two packs of Ganmaoling granule granules every day. It is very useful to prevent colds. The most taboo thing in plateau areas is cold and fever.

39, the average temperature in Tibet in October is relatively low, it is recommended to wear cotton-padded clothes, winter coats, leather jackets, thick coats, gloves, down jackets, fur coats and other heavy warm clothes.

40, the weather in Tibet is dry, remember to often apply lip balm, to avoid chapped lips, uncomfortable and dry.

41, sleep at night, you can put a glass of water at the bedside, which can make the room a little more humid.

42, Tibet purple line is strong, sunscreen supplies must bring more, in order to make the journey more comfortable, you can prepare hats, sunglasses and U-shaped pillows.

43, drinking dairy products and beef and mutton after entering Tibet, can enhance the adaptability to the plateau climate.

44. It is best to bring some cash in Tibet, prepare more small denomination banknotes, charge 2 yuan per person per person for going to the toilet in Tibet, and do not accept coins.

45. skin care products are best equipped with bottled samples, which are easy to leak after high pressure expansion.

46. You can buy some erythromycin eye ointment in advance, wipe it in your nostrils with cotton swabs before you go to bed, which can relieve dryness and make breathing more smooth.

47, the Tibetan mastiff, cattle, sheep and other animals in various scenic spots in Tibet, the group photo is to be charged, and will not tell you before shooting, and will come to you for money after shooting.

48, into the Tibetan area is not recommended to wear contact lenses Oh, the eyes are easy to dry, or you can prepare eye drops.

49, the ID card must be taken with you, Tibet is a lot of places to brush the ID card into.

50. Tibet is a region with very national beliefs and is also very safe. We must respect the local folk customs and customs.

51, Tibetans are generally hospitable, do not take pictures of their faces without permission.

52, do not touch the head of Tibetans, especially children.

53, Lhasa and some popular destinations in Tibet, prices are close to the north, because of the special environment, lack of resources, so the price will be relatively high → Tibet transportation proposal.

54, out of Lhasa, the road is basically a speed limit of 30 / h, so be sure to do a good trip planning, time is not too tight.

55, Shigatse, Shannan, Nyingchi, Ali, Everest region need to apply for border defense permits.

56. Tibet’s tourism control is relatively strict, and there is no public transport in scenic spots outside Lhasa. In fact, most people either travel by themselves or with tour groups.

57, Tibet, he chartered a customary habit, generally need guests to share the driver’s meal costs.

58, if you want to rent a car, you need to book in advance, the season needs to be booked half a month in advance.

Accommodation in Tibet

59. If the accommodation is chosen near the new village of unity in Baguu Street, Lhasa, it is more lively and convenient to eat and drink in the evening, which can be well integrated into the life of the Tibetan people.

60, accommodation selected in the vicinity of the Potala Palace Square, the night is convenient to shoot the Potala Palace night scene, the Potala Palace is about 13 minutes away from the Barkhor Street by car.

Tibetan cuisine

61, can not miss the food: butter tea, Tibetan crisp cheese cake, air-dried beef and mutton, cheese, Ma Sen, Xiang Zhai, Kai Ba, Tibetan noodles, Tibetan dumplings, Tibetan bags, yak yogurt, beef pie, milk, etc.

62, with hand ceremony, generally bring some yak dried meat to friends and relatives.

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