Suggestions for Tibet Tour in Winter

The annual range of temperature is not as obvious as the daily temperature difference between day and night on Tibet Plateau. Though there is always obvious temperature difference between day and night, the temperature in Tibet in winter is relatively lower compared to the other seasons. In winter, it is about -10 Celsius to 10 Celsius in the Sunshine City Lhasa while it is -5 Celsius to -20 Celsius in Ngaqu in northern Tibet with higher altitude compared to Lhasa. The temperature in Shigatse is about -10 Celsius to 8 Celsius in winter. Tourists making a Tibet tour to Ngari Prefecture have to cope with the severe cold weather around -5 Celsius to -25 Celsius in winter.

Suggestions for Tibet Tour in Winter – Warm Clothes

The preparation of the warm clothes is always necessary for tourists planning a Tibet tour in different seasons. The temperature in the daytime is always pleasant in winter due to the lovely sunshine, but the coldness in the night caused by the special geographical environment always attacks the tourists. The cold-proofing clothes, such as the down jacket and rain/wind-proof coat with sweat should be carefully prepared for tourists planning a Tibet tour in winter. In addition, tourists are not suggested to go outside in the night on Tibet Plateau for the prevention of cold.

Suggestions for Tibet Tour in Winter – Sunglasses

The sunglasses have been listed as one of the most important equipments for tourists making a Tibet tour in winter. It must be a pleasant experience to enjoy the lovely sunshine while enjoying a cup of sweet tea in a out-door teahouse in Lhasa. The sunshine in Tibet has strong lethality for the skin even in winter. The sunshine ultraviolet in Tibet is much stronger compared to the other regions in the same latitude. Statistics show that the proportion of people suffering a cataract in Tibet is much higher than the other regions. The sunglasses could also protect the eyes from catching a snow blindness caused by the strong light ray reflected from the white snows on Tibet Plateau.

Suggestions for Tibet Tour in Winter – Medicines

The oxygen content in the air is at its lowest in winter due to the decrease of the green plants in Tibet in this season. Hence, the possibility of catching a high altitude sickness is relatively higher for tourists making a Tibet tour in winter. Headache is the most common symptom of high altitude sickness and tourists planning a Tibet tour are strongly suggested to prepare medicines effective in dealing with the headache. There is also likelihood to catch a cold since there is changeable temperature, and tourists should prepare medicines for coping with the cold. Medicine for enterogastritis should also be prepared in case of need.

Suggestions for Tibet Tour in Winter – Sun-blocking Stuffs

Sun bonnet, sun-blocking cream and lip stick are quite necessary for tourists making a Tibet tour in winter. The strong ultraviolet radiation and dry air on Tibet Plateau require tourists to make good preparation for the protection of the skin. Tourists are highly suggested to use a humidifier while sleeping in the night, or your sleep might be influenced by the mycterpxerosis.