The best time of Tibet tour is from May to August. In autumn, the oxygen content in air is very rich, and the climate is pleasant. If you are planning a Tibet tour in 2013, you are suggested to have Tibet tour in the period from July to August. Although the period from July to August in the hottest period in the year, and sunshine is strong, you will not feel hot since the humidity is low.
Since climate on plateau changes very quickly, you are suggested to wear a fast drying cloth next to skin and cover a cotton cloth outside if you have Tibet tour in July and August. Of course, you are suggested to prepare a jacket which is useful when you reach places with high altitude. If you do not want to trek in Tibet, you are suggested to prepare a pair of comfortable flat shoes. Furthermore, you are suggested to prepare a sleeping bag for clean.
The problem about blocking sunshine is very important in Tibet tour. You are suggested to take sunscreen cream with you at any time. Then, the sunglasses are necessary equipment. Furthermore, you should not forget hat and kerchief which can protect you from sunshine.
When you have Tibet tour, you do not need to put all your things in your backpack. For most times, you can put your luggage in trunk or on baggage rack. Consequently, you are suggested to take a bag with moderate size to contain sunscreen products, your coat, water, personal documentations and other stuffs. So, your Tibet tour will be much easier.
The climate in Tibet is relatively dry. Hence, you are suggested to take lipstick, eye drops and moisturizing water with your. Furthermore, you can take a bottle of water with you so that you can replenish water at any time.
You should not ignore minor illness when have Tibet tour since just cold may cause pneumonedema on plateau. Hence, necessary medicines for Tibet tour include analgesic, antibiotics, motion-sickness medicine, medicine for diarrhea, lophanthus antifebrile tablet, cold medicine, safflower oil, etc. at the same time, you also can take several oxygen bags with your if you are afraid of high altitude sickness. In addition, you are suggested to take Herba Rhodiolae for one week before your Tibet tour.
There are many distinctive local products in Tibet, such as Tibetan knife, dzi beads, Thangka, Tibetan incense, carpet, etc. When you have Tibet tour, you can choose several special Tibetan local products for your friends and relatives as tourism souvenirs. The thing you should pay attention to is that Tibetan knife is not allowed to take on train or flight. Furthermore, you are suggested to visit more shops before buying when shopping at Barkhor Street. In order to get a reasonable price, you can bargain with the seller.