Tibet Travel Guide: A spiritual appointment

Tibet, this mysterious and beautiful pure land, attracts countless people to explore. I have compiled a simple and easy-to-understand travel guide to Tibet for everyone, please read it patiently. [Grin][Grin][Grin]1. Best travel time March to May, peach blossoms are in full bloom, spring is in the air; September to November, autumn is crisp and the scenery is magnificent. The climate during these two periods is relatively pleasant, avoiding the rainy season and severe cold in winter. [Chin][Chin][Chin]2. How to enter Tibet Planing✈️: Fly directly to Lhasa Gonggar International Airport, which is fast and convenient, but you may experience altitude sickness due to the sudden increase in altitude. Train: The Qinghai-Tibet Railway is a good choice. You can enjoy the magnificent plateau scenery along the way and let your body gradually adapt to the high altitude. Self-driving: Suitable for tourists with plenty of time and rich driving experience. You can arrange your itinerary freely and experience the Tibetan customs in depth. [Coke][Coke][Coke]3. Necessary items Documents: ID card, border pass (necessary for going to the border areas such as Mount Everest). Clothing: There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening, so you need to prepare thick coats, thermal underwear, hats, scarves, gloves, etc. Medicines: Anti-altitude sickness drugs (such as Rhodiola rosea), cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, motion sickness medicine, etc. Others: sunscreen, sunglasses, moisturizing skin care products, thermos cup, camera, etc. [Trick][Trick][Trick]4. Main attractions [Yeah] Lhasa: Potala Palace: an outstanding representative of Tibetan architecture and a world cultural heritage. Tickets must be booked in advance. Jokhang Temple: A pilgrimage center for Tibetan Buddhists, where you can feel the strong religious atmosphere. Barkhor Street: A prayer path around the Jokhang Temple where you can taste Tibetan cuisine and buy special souvenirs. [Like] Nyingchi: Basongcuo: The lake is clear and surrounded by mountains, just like a fairyland. Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon: The deepest canyon in the world, where you can see the majestic Mount Namjagbarwa. [Clap][Clap][Clap]Shigatse: Tashlhunpo Monastery: The residence of successive Panchen Lamas, with a grand scale and exquisite architecture. Mount Everest: The highest peak in the world, you can experience its majesty up close at the Everest Base Camp. [Clink][Clink][Clink]V. Food Recommendations Tibetan noodles: chewy texture, paired with beef soup and Tibetan hot sauce, unique flavor. Butter tea: a traditional Tibetan drink that can resist the cold on the plateau. It may be difficult to get used to it at first, but the more you drink it, the more delicious it becomes. Tsampa: It is made from roasted highland barley and then ground into powder. Butter tea, sugar, etc. can be added according to personal taste. Yak meat: The meat is delicious and can be cooked in many ways, such as yak jerky, yak beef hotpot, etc. 🏠🏠🏠6. Accommodation suggestions Lhasa: There are hotels and inns of various grades in the city, and you can choose according to your budget. It is recommended to stay near Barkhor Street for convenient transportation. Nyingchi: Bayi Town is the main accommodation location, with a good environment and relatively complete facilities. Shigatse: There are many hotels to choose from in the city, and the ones near Tashilhunpo Monastery are ideal. ⚠️ ⚠️⚠️VII. Precautions Altitude sickness: Prepare in advance before entering Tibet, avoid strenuous exercise, and get enough sleep. If you experience symptoms of altitude sickness, take a rest or seek medical attention immediately. Religious customs: Respect the religious beliefs and customs of the Tibetan people, such as circumambulating the temple in a clockwise direction and not touching Buddha statues at will. Environmental protection: Tibet's ecology is fragile. Please pay attention to protecting the environment during your trip and do not discard garbage at will.