What should you prepare when driving in Tibet?

Self-driving preparation:
(1) Vehicle preparation
When traveling by car in Tibet, it is recommended to use an off-road vehicle. Unless you are just walking between cities and not going to other attractions, then just choose an ordinary car.
The first choice for off-road vehicles is Toyota 4500 or Mitsubishi Cheetah, mainly because these two vehicles have better performance and are more comfortable to sit on, reducing the pain during the journey.
(2) Documents:
ID card, border permit, driver’s license, travel book, and a border defense permit if you want to leave the country.
Border defense permit application: The application for Tibet’s border permit is the same as other border permits. You can go to the police station at the place of residence with your personal ID card to apply. It is relatively simple. Some police stations may not have applied for it and will not apply for it. You can go to Tibet first. The Liaison Office of the Tourism Bureau issues a travel certificate, which can save you some trouble.
The specific application method is: write a certificate at your work unit, stating that you went to a certain border place (write as much as you need) for travel reasons, prove that you are a member of the unit and stamp it, and then go to the police station where your household registration is located to apply. You can also apply for a border permit in Tibet.
(3) Clothing:
When traveling by car, there is more space in the car, so you can bring more sets of clothes, such as down jackets, waterproof jackets, sweaters, and fleece jackets. Sun hat, sunglasses, gloves, warm, comfortable and sturdy shoes, etc.
(4) Drugs:
You should bring some commonly used medicines and necessary medicines, such as plateau medicine: Lanyang tablets, Rhodiola rosea, Gaoyuanan, cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, headache medicine, etc.
(5) Vehicle backup equipment:
Prepare some vulnerable parts of the vehicle, such as light bulbs, engine oil, engine filters, steam filters, belts, spare tires, tow ropes, antifreeze glass water, fuses, empty oil barrels, some basic vehicle repair tools, etc.
(6) Others:
Cash, bank cards, postal service, Agricultural Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and Bank of China are commonly used in Tibet, and Agricultural Bank of China and postal savings are the mainstream in rural areas.
Camera, mobile phone, flashlight, spare batteries. Flashlight, GPS, map, lighter, etc. Food purified water, chocolate, compressed biscuits, flavored snacks, it is best to prepare food reserves for about a week in case of emergency needs.
Sleeping bag self-driving tours can generally lead to accommodation in towns. There are also other situations where you choose to camp outside, such as to see some special scenery, or when an off-road vehicle encounters a problem and you need to camp. Although you can sleep in the car, it is better to prepare a sleeping bag to keep you warm and comfortable.
Precautions for self-driving:
(1) Try to find a large gas station to refuel
Since you are traveling long distances by car, avoid accidentally filling up the car with gas. It is recommended that you look for a larger gas station. First of all, the gas that can be swiped by credit card must be of good quality. I personally recommend trying to find gas stations of PetroChina and Sinopec.
Of course, there are also some gas stations selling dog meat like sheep. If you are not sure, you can use a refueling gun to take a look. If the oil is white and shiny, there is no problem. If the oil is red, it must be adulterated. .
Along the way, I rarely refueled at gas stations in town. I would always go to gas stations above the county level to refuel.
(2) Before going to Tibet, it is best to have your car fully inspected.
This is a small tire inflator. When the road conditions are good, the tire pressure will be increased to 3. On bumpy or rocky roads, some air will be released and reduced to about 2.5-2.7 to avoid tire blowout.
Many sections of the road are filled with flakes and sharp stones, and tires can easily burst if they age. It is recommended that you check your tires before traveling to Tibet.
It is recommended that if the tires are in poor condition, it is best to replace them all before traveling, and add an extra spare tire if possible. Because for self-driving travel, especially long-distance self-driving, you must think of solutions in advance for some preventable and avoidable adverse effects on the vehicle condition, otherwise it will not only waste time but also affect your mood.
(3) Observe more and pay more attention to make fewer mistakes.
After passing the Tanggula Pass and entering Amdo, the Qinghai-Tibet Line began to issue routes. Every time you arrive at a stop, your ticket will be stamped with the time on it.
In fact, it is to control your driving speed. For example: Amdo to Naqu, the total distance is 138 kilometers, and the road speed limit is 70. When there are few cars on the road, you can drive a little faster. When you see people or cars gathering in front of you, it means you are stuck at the next stop. You can drive slower or stop and take a rest.
(4) Enhance your own driving experience in rainy and snowy weather
The furthest day I traveled to Tibet was nearly 700 kilometers. It is strongly recommended that you bring as many drivers as possible in one car. If you cannot reach your destination, or encounter bad weather or dangerous road sections, you can take turns to rest and drive.
(5) Take a break when going downhill for a long time to cool down the brake system.
Leaving Tibet on the Sichuan-Tibet Line, we went downhill all the way, using a low gear to slow down. The speed of the 3rd gear is too fast, so use the 2nd gear, but the 2nd gear is already 4000-5000 rpm, and the speed is more than 60 kilometers per hour. Doing this for a long time is not good for the engine and will destroy the car.
Braking for a long time will cause the braking system to heat up and malfunction. On this road, in addition to a place dedicated to cooling the tires of trucks, there is also a water tank with a depth of 30 centimeters that all vehicles must pass through. This is a water tank for cooling the brake system. When going downhill on dozens of kilometers of continuous curves, it is recommended that you take a break every once in a while. You can rest in an area where the brakes of large trucks are used to cool down, or you can find a roadside rest stop. If the brakes fail there, the consequences will be Unbelievable!
(6) Tips for walking on the washboard road
There are many deep ruts on the Sichuan-Tibet Line, which are also very difficult to walk.
They were all dug out by the wheels of large off-road vehicles on a rainy day, and they were all ditches more than 30 centimeters deep. The experience of driving a small car is not to press on the highest point, because there are usually big rocks or various obstacles at the highest point. The purpose of driving a large car is to avoid them and travel in the current rut. If you press on the highest point, the car will It’s very bumpy, and the driver will be tired after a long drive, and the people in the car will be uncomfortable. The best way is to ride on the second highest point, which is relatively smooth and will not bottom out.
It is best to travel together when traveling by car, form a convoy and look after each other. Make adequate material preparations and perform vehicle maintenance and inspections in advance. Tibet is experiencing a seasonal change recently. The weather is hot and cold, and there are frequent rains and snows. Tourists need to pay attention to weather changes at any time and add or remove clothing in a timely manner. Taking into account the actual situation of the plateau, it is necessary to reserve anti-altitude sickness drugs.
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The weather in the region is still relatively cold, and it may be difficult for tourists to adapt to the harsh conditions on the plateau. In addition, the reception conditions along the Xinjiang-Tibet Line are not as good as those on other roads into Tibet.
It is recommended to take the circular route, entering Tibet via the Sichuan-Tibet Line or the Yunnan-Tibet Line, and then leaving Tibet via the Qinghai-Tibet Line.
If you take the circular route, you don’t have to turn back. Take the Sichuan-Tibet Line and the Yunnan-Tibet Line to enter Tibet. You can experience the folk culture of Tibetan areas along the way;
When leaving Tibet, enjoy the scenery of the northern Tibetan grasslands along the Qinghai-Tibet Line and see the beautiful snow-capped mountains in person
On the road, you should try to choose scenic spots that are open to the public, and do not blindly hunt for novelties.
Tourists who choose to take the Sichuan-Tibet Highway should be aware that due to its special geological conditions and recent heavy rainfall, there is the possibility of landslides, mudslides and other disasters.
Self-driving tourists need to pay attention to safety and be extra vigilant. He also specially reminded that the Tongmai section of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway is under construction and traffic jams are prone to occur. Tourists need to consult the road conditions and prepare in advance.
Plan your travel itinerary in advance so you know what to expect.
Tibet’s natural and cultural conditions are different from those in the mainland. Before departure, you should try your best to determine the scenic spots you plan to visit, choose driving routes in advance, book hotels in advance, and understand the gas stations along the way to avoid being left on the road because of lack of gas. situation.
Altitude reaction
When traveling to the Tibetan Plateau for the first time, most people will feel symptoms of hypoxia such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing to varying degrees. But this does not mean that you cannot adapt to the plateau environment; if you can protect yourself correctly, the above symptoms will generally improve or disappear after 2-4 days.
People often use oxygen to relieve chest tightness and discomfort. Oxygen inhalation can temporarily relieve chest tightness, shortness of breath, dyspnea and other symptoms, but the symptoms will reappear after stopping oxygen inhalation, delaying the time to adapt to the plateau environment.
If the symptoms of hypoxia are not very serious, it is recommended not to inhale oxygen, which can speed up the adaptation to the plateau environment. Mild altitude sickness will heal on its own without treatment. Do not take oxygen frequently to avoid becoming dependent.
It must be noted that if the symptoms of the reaction become more and more severe after entering the plateau, especially when resting, you should take oxygen immediately and go to the hospital for treatment. Patients with rare high-altitude pulmonary edema and high-altitude cerebral edema must receive large amounts of oxygen and be quickly transported to low-altitude areas while receiving medical treatment.
People who insist on physical exercise all year round and have good physical fitness will have minimal altitude sickness and can recover quickly, but they should not be careless and try to be brave. In particular, before entering a new altitude, one or two days of gradual adaptability training is required. Do not suddenly enter an area above 5,000 meters above sea level without adaptation and preparation to prevent unexpected events.
Diet and daily life:
After entering Tibet, you should eat more carbohydrates and easily digestible foods; drink more water to keep your body fully hydrated; and avoid overeating at dinner. It is best not to drink alcohol and smoke. Eat more fruits, vegetables and other vitamin-rich foods.
Be careful to avoid excessive fatigue and eat regularly. In the first few days after arriving at the plateau, do not take frequent baths to avoid catching a cold. Colds are often the main cause of acute high altitude pulmonary edema (difficult to recover in a hypoxic state)
During your stay in Tibet, you should not travel too frequently and your body should not be overloaded. When you first arrive at the plateau, do not walk quickly, let alone run, or do physical labor. After a week, you can gradually increase the amount of activity.
License equipment
In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, it is necessary to prepare various certificates. Needless to say, there are a series of general certification materials related to the car and the car owner, such as ID card, driver’s license, driving license, vehicle insurance policy, etc.
At the same time, you must also prepare road maps, credit cards, important contact telephone numbers, rescue and police phone numbers, notepads and pens, especially route maps and maps, which often play the role of good guides at critical times.
Daily equipment
As the saying goes: “It’s good to stay at home for a thousand days, but it’s hard to go out for one day.” When traveling, you must bring various daily necessities, such as food, drinking water, tableware, timely clothing, shoes and hats, sleeping bags, rain gear, sunglasses, matches, toilet paper, and sunscreen. Cream, toiletries and other supplies and Flashlight, battery, compass (you don’t need to bring this if you install a car escort watch), walkie-talkie, camera equipment and other tools. It is recommended that you bring a multi-functional knife when you go out. Practice has proved that this equipment often comes in handy. Larger use.
Communication and “navigation” equipment
Communication tools are one of the important equipment for self-driving travel, so chargers and batteries must be prepared. But if there is no mobile phone signal, it is also necessary to bring a walkie-talkie.
Nowadays, some mobile phones have GPS navigation function. With its guidance, you will really not lose your way.
Car escort watch. It is equivalent to a combination of compass, altitude meter, temperature detector (inside and outside the car), level and other instruments. Installing it in the car can save a lot of space occupied by other instruments. And it also has gps positioning function.
,2.Vehicle equipment
When traveling by car, whether it is a four-wheel drive or an ordinary car, necessary car spare parts and self-rescue tools are essential. The main car spare parts and emergency self-rescue tools that should be brought include spare tires, engine belts, spark plugs, light bulbs, fuses of various specifications, charging cables, lights, car fire extinguishers, air pumps, jacks, wrenches, pliers, multi-function screwdrivers, insulation Tape, gloves, quick tire sealant, strong traction rope, engineer shovel, etc.
As a precaution, you should also prepare necessary tools when parking and inspecting your vehicle, such as safety triangle warning signs, triangular wooden blocks to prevent the car from sliding backward, etc., to avoid accidents caused by accidental collisions with other vehicles.
First aid equipment
When traveling, you will inevitably encounter bumps and bumps sometimes, so you should bring necessary first aid equipment. You can choose some commonly used medicines such as anti-inflammatory medicine, diarrhea medicine, heatstroke prevention medicine, motion sickness medicine, mosquito repellent medicine, etc. You can also bring bandages, First aid supplies such as band-aids, disinfectants, cooling oil, medical tape, scissors, etc.
Must-visit attractions:
Namjagbarwa Peak - Paradise in the Clouds
In the “China National Geographic” magazine’s 10th issue in 2005, “Beauty Pageant China Special” - “China’s Ten Most Beautiful Mountains”, Namjagbarwa Peak ranked first. Due to geographical environment, climate and other reasons, Namjagbarwa Peak is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, making it a rare sight and is known as the “Paradise in the Clouds”.　
Every time you see the sea of clouds on Namjagbarwa Peak, it is different - sometimes the cloud ribbons wrapped around the mountain are particularly soft and elegant; sometimes they are like big marshmallows, so white that you want to reach out and touch them. ; Sometimes there are layers upon layers, overwhelming the sky and the earth, like thousands of troops and horses, extremely spectacular.
Like Tianhu Namtso, Namchagbarwa Peak is also the most beautiful scenery in Tibet, but in the minds of many people, Namchagbarwa Peak is a man, and Namtso Peak is a woman.　
In fact, imagination is the same as language. For Namjagbarwa: aloof, brave, mysterious, inaccessible, and elusive. Compared with the solidity and weight of Mount Everest, people are more fascinated by the steep and straight cliffs of Namcha Barwa Peak. Compared with the desolation and dryness of Shishapangma, people appreciate the greenery of Namcha Barwa Peak and the organic nature of the ice and snow. fusion; comparison
Kailash
With its independence from the world, people are even more attached to the agility and vitality of the ever-changing clouds in Namjagbarwa Peak. Nanying Bawa almost exhausts people’s beautiful imagination about mountains and provides the most perfect interpretation of all the characteristics of mountains.
When you look at Namjagbarwa from a distance, it will let the floating clouds cover your eyes; it stands tall in the world, but few people can meet it. It is hidden deep in the clouds, but it is closely connected with the world we live in and shares weal and woe. Human beings have never stopped yearning for an unreachable paradise, and Namjagbarwa is just such a place. Namjagbarwa Peak
“Paradise in the Clouds” Namjagbarwa Mountain Viewing Point
There are two main viewing spots of Namjagbarwa Peak that are familiar to the general public:
One is at Sejila Pass (Sunrise, Rizhao, Jinshan);
The other is in the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon Scenic Area (Sunset Rizhao Jinshan).
But if you want to appreciate the most glorious scenery of this snow-capped mountain, you still have to walk into the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon and go straight to its feet to welcome the shocking feeling, especially in Tunbai Village and Suosong Village on the other side of the river. Location
For a photography enthusiast, the beauty of Namjagbarwa is simply a fatal temptation. How many people set up tents on the viewing platform, holding “long guns and short cannons” just to wait for the clouds to open and a ray of light in Namjagbarwa.
One angle is not enough, you must shoot from multiple angles. Here we will take stock of the good angles for photographing Namjagbarwa one by one.
Sejila Mountain Pass
First, we headed straight to the Sejila Mountain Pass between Lulang and Bayi Town on National Highway 318. In the early morning, mist shrouded the main peak of Namjagbarwa, which stood out among a group of mountains with an altitude of about 5,000 meters. It had a great visual impact. force.
Looking at Namjagbarwa from a distance, the advantage is that the outline is clear and the protagonist is absolutely clear. But there is always a feeling of a mirage, far away in the horizon, as unreal as the flowers in the mirror or the moon in the water.
Looking at Namjagbarwa from Sejila Mountain, it looks like a mirage.
Namjagbarwa Peak and Brahmaputra River
a. Namjagbarwa Observation Deck
The Namjagbarwa Observation Deck is located on a mountainside platform that protrudes like a sky between Yidian Village and Gega Village of the Grand Canyon. It is the best place to view the peaks of Namjagbarwa and the rapids of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon. Location.
Looking around from this viewing platform, it is like a 360-degree panoramic picture of the entrance section of the Grand Canyon. Brahmaputra Grand Canyon
b. Zhibai Village, Tunbai Village, Suosong Village
In fact, Namjagbarwa can also be photographed in Zhibai Village, Tunbai Village and Suosong Village.
In Qiyuan Resort where I stayed in Tunbai Village, you can take pictures of Namjagbarwa Peak from any angle. Whether you are eating in the restaurant or pushing open the special tent room, you will face Namjagbarwa directly. It is simply Maggi. .
The shooting angle of Suosong Village is closer. When the peach blossoms are everywhere in spring, it is a sea of flowers. You can take photos of Rizhao and Jinshan in all three places, as long as you feel the time.
In the evening, you can take pictures of Namjagbarwa under the starry sky. The stars are rotating, vast and mysterious. If you have more travel tips, you can leave me a message and I will answer them for you.
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