Notices for Tibet Tour

Notices for Tibet Tour – Transportation

It is necessary to book a ticket in advance for tourists planning a Tibet tour no matter you are entering into Tibet by train or by air. The transportation tickets to Tibet are in great demand especially in the peak season of Tibet tour between June and September. If you are planning to enter into Lhasa by air, please follow the weather information since the take-off and landing of the planes are greatly influenced by the weather condition.

Notices for Tibet Tour – Accommodation

Tourists planning a Tibet tour willing to choose the hotel according to your own demand are strongly suggested to reserve the hotel in advance. There are only a few real 5 star hotels in Lhasa and the room price is much higher than the general 5-star standard hotels. Tourists have high demand in the lodging condition and have enough budget could choose the St. Regis Hotel or the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Lhasa. For tourists don't have pretty strict demand in the hotel, the normal 3/4 star hotels, such as Yak Hotel and Sunrise Hotel are all good choices.

Notices for Tibet Tour – Safety & Health

Tourists making a Tibet tour should take care of your health and wealth throughout the journey. As we all known, the altitude on Tibet Plateau is much higher than the general plain areas. To better avoid the possible high altitude sickness and get a good adaptation in Tibet, tourists are strongly advised to take some commonly used medicines which are effective in the precaution of the high altitude sickness, such as the Rhodiola Rosea. In addition, tourists should take care of your important properties and certificates during the Tibet trip, especially the necessary Tibet permits. Without the required permits and documents, tourists couldn't visit certain regions in Tibet, such as Mt. Everest, Ngari, Zhangmu and Medog.

For tourists planning to do dome trekking or adventure activities in the remote areas in Tibet, it is necessary to pack some important items to ensure the safety. Equipments like tent, sleeping bag, head lamp and professional wind/rain proof coat and shoes should be prepared to cope with the severe climate in the mountain areas. Some commonly used drugs for external use should also be prepared in case of need.

Last but not least, tourists coming to Tibet should prepare enough skin care stuffs to cope with the strong sunshine radiation on Tibet Plateau. There is always strong sunshine in the daytime in Tibet no matter in winter or summer. The sun-blocking cream and sun bonnet could protect you from the sunshine radiation while the lipstick and sun glasses could protect your lips and eyes. These commonly used items are all available in Lhasa City. Some visitors coming to Tibet would also like to prepare their favorite dry food before coming to Lhasa. Though various styles of food are available in Lhasa, it is also a good choice to prepare some food in advance since the favorite food could always help to make you feel peace in mind and a good mindset could help your adaptation on Tibet Plateau.