Tips for Tibet Tour in May

Generally, May is widely regarded as the peak season of Tibet tour for the number of visitors come to Tibet keeps increasing since this month. Tourists making a Tibet tour in May could always enjoy a pleasant climate on Tibet Plateau since the temperature rise a lot compared to that in the previous months.

Tips for Tibet Tour in May – Climate in Tibet

Tourists making a Tibet tour in May would find that the temperature in the daytime is around 20 Celsius and there is always strong ultraviolet. The average temperature in Tibet is 2.9 – 16.4 Celsius in May. The precipitation in May is 0-80 millimeters. In 2012, the maximum temperature in Tsedang reached 29.6 Celsius in May. The dazzling sunshine and strong ultraviolet In May also required tourists to prepare the sunglasses and sun-blocking cream in advance.

The dry air on Tibet Plateau requires tourists to drink enough water and take some fresh fruits. To get a better adaptation to the plateau environment, some of the tourists would like to have a taste of the local food and beverage. It is said that the local Tibetan butter tea and Tsampa are pretty helpful for tourists' adaptation. For tourists who can't get used to the local flavor food, there are restaurants providing Sichuan flavor food, Guangdong flavor food or Beijing flavor food. Besides, there are also special restaurants provide local western food, Nepali style food or Indian style food. But it should be noted that these restaurants are only available in Lhasa City and the food supply is relatively limited in the laggard towns or remote regions in Tibet.

Tips for Tibet Tour in May – Must-visit Scenic Spots

Except for the regular scenic spots in Lhasa and Shigatse, tourists making a Tibet tour in May are highly advised to pay a visit to the must-visit scenic spots in Tibet, such as Mt. Everest in Shigatse Prefecture and Mt. Namjagbarwa in Nyingchi Prefecture. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for sightseeing at Namjagbarwa Peak for it rains rarely and the visibility is pretty strong. Tourists come here in May could enjoy a clear view of one of the ten most beautiful mountains in China.

May is regarded as one of the best seasons for sightseeing at Mt. Everest Base Camp for there is high visibility in this season. Tourists making a Tibet tour in May should note that the Rongbuk Monastery is the best place to enjoy the magnificent mountain landscape of Mt. Everest. Though the temperature at Mt. Everest Base Camp would be relatively higher in May compared to the precious months, warm clothes and sleeping bag should also be prepared to deal with the coldness in the night since Mt. Everest Base Camp has an altitude of 5200 meters.

Besides, tourists making a Tibet tour in May and willing to pay a visit to Mt. Everest should also prepare a wind/water proof coat in case of encountering with some rainy or snowy days. It should be noted that the accommodation condition is quite limited at Mt. Everest Base Camp and tourists are highly advised to prepare some solid food and beverage in advance.