Tips for Students Traveling to Tibet in 2014

With an average altitude of more than 4000 meters, Tibet Plateau has a pretty challenging natural environment for students from the plain area with much lower altitude. The low oxygen content in the air in Tibet might cause a series of high altitude sickness, such as headache, nausea, weakness of limbs, tachycardia and so on. As a professional Tibet tour operator, Tibet Tour would like to provide some practical tips for students traveling to Tibet in 2014.

According to the professional doctors, students planning to pay a visit to Tibet are strongly suggested to take a comprehensive physical examination in advance so as to check out whether you are suitable to go to Tibet. It is dangerous to travel to Tibet if you are suffering a cold for the cold might easily lead to high altitude sickness on Tibet Plateau. Students are not advised to arrange any sightseeing activities on your landing day. Instead, students are strongly suggested to have rest in the hotel from the railway station or airport directly. Good rest in the earlier period in Tibet will help you to get adapted to the high altitude environment.

Tibet is abundant and diversified in geological resources. Students traveling to Tibet in 2014 could enjoy an amazing natural picture composed of dense forests, beautiful lakes, endless grassland, magnificent mountains and impressive canyon. It is necessary to make preparation for different types of scenic spots. For instance, students willing to visit Mt. Everest Base Camp should note that there is stronger ultraviolet radiation and bigger temperature difference between day and night compared to the other regions in Tibet. Therefore, students should pay enough attention to the cold prevention and sun blocking, cold-proof cloths and sleeping bag should be prepared in advance.

For students traveling to Tibet and willing to cut down the tour cost, it is a good choice to go to Tibet in early 2014. There is discount in either the air tickets or the hotels in the winter season. In addition, the annual Tibetan New Year Festival will be celebrated in early 2014. Students visiting Tibet during the festival celebration will have the chance to explore the traditional folk customs and taste the traditional snacks especially prepared for the celebration.

Except for the valid passport and China Visa, foreign students studying in colleges in China are also required to provide a certification provided by your college for the application of the Tibet Travel Permit. In consideration of the weather condition, it is the best season to travel to Tibet during the summer holiday between July and August. It should be noted that it is a little difficult to get a train ticket and there is little discount in the air tickets to Tibet in that season. In addition, it is a good choice to join the group tours in the summer season for the price of the group tours would be relatively lower than the private tours. For students join the group tours and having high demand in accommodation, Tibet Tour could help you to upgrade the hotels.