| 81. Q: What should one know about and prepare for traveling to Tibet? | |
A: The best time to travel Tibet is between April and October, and peak season is from May to September. July and August are rainy months, and there will be mudslides, cave-ins and mire on certain sections of the road, blocking the passage of vehicles. The situation is most serious when entering Tibet along the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, and the sections between Lhasa and Nyingchi and between Lhasa and Ngari. Those who travel in their own car or on foot should avoid the rainy season. It is best to o in May, June, September or October.
Certain formalities are required for going into Tibet. Tour groups are encouraged and overseas groups on organized tours should go through entry formalities with the Tibet Travel Agency. Individual overseas travelers should go through formalities at the tour agencies in Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai, and Golmud set up by the Tourism Administration of Tibet Autonomous Region, which receive independent travelers and provide information on Tibet travel. Tibet's travel agencies in Hong Kong and Nepal are responsible for organizing overseas tour groups.
Necessities for adventure tours include walking shoes, backpack, duffel bag, sleeping bag, air bed, raingear, tent, gas stove, water bottle, knife, sewing kit, compass, altitude meter, map, leg wrappings, kitchen utensils, cups, nylon rope, toilet paper, a lighter, an electric torch, plastic bags, sunglasses, sun block, ground sheet pad, insectifuge, camera, telescope, wrist watch and food.
Attention should be given to cold and frostbite prevention, as even in summer, a warm coat is necessary. For other seasons, or when at high altitude (above 4,500 meters above sea level), a heavy coat or down jacket will be needed.
Finally, travelers should take some medicine for colds, headaches, stomach troubles or other minor ailments. Vitamins are also recommended. To prevent sun-burn and for general comfort, sunglasses, hat, and sun block should be worn for outdoor activities. |
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