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Tibet winter travel tips
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2006-09-26 17:15
As Tibet is covered by ice and snow throughout the year, most people
assume that winter is not a good time to visit. However, according to
expert travelers, the winter temperature of Lhasa averages about 12
degrees Celsius and the daytime temperatures of winter in Lhasa can be
even higher as a result of intensive sunlight.
Beautiful Mount Namjagbarwa. The year 2006 witnessed the inclusion of
Mount Namjagbarwa on the "most breath-taking places in China" list
sponsored by the China National Geography magazine.[Photo by baidu.com]
The year 2006 witnessed the inclusion of Mount Namjagbarwa on the "most
breath-taking places in China" list sponsored by the China National
Geography magazine. Nicknamed "the father of glaciers", 7,787-meter-high
Mount Namjagbarwa is located in the Nyingchi area, east of Tibet. The
most beautiful scenery of Mount Namjagbarwa can only be seen in autumn
and winter. As a result, Tibet winter travel has begun to catch people's
attention.
Recommended scenic spots
Recommended scenic spots for Tibet winter travelers are concentrated
around Lhasa and Nyingchi. The first is Mount Namjagbarwa whose
relatively low altitude and high humidity covers the mountain in fog and
cloud in spring and summer. As a result, the dry season, from September
to the spring is the best time to appreciate Mount Namjagbarwa. Others
sights include the old and new sections of Lhasa, boating in the Crayon
Brahmaputra, taking pictures at two rivers' joint (the Niyang river and
Brahmaputra river), sightseeing in Norbu Lingka (a beautiful garden on
the suburb of Lhasa), living in the holiday village by Basum Lake (a holy
lake at the foot of glaciers) and visiting Sangmu village.
Things to take to make sure for an easy winter holiday in Tibet
Altitude in these areas averages around 3,000 meters and can only cause
slight altitude sickness. Taking some anti-anoxic medicines like
Hongjingtian and Gaoyuanan is enough to ease through the first few days
after arriving at these places.
Other things that can ensure travellers have an easy winter holiday in
Tibet are sunglasses, glacier caps and sunscreen creams preventing
over-exposure to intensive sunshine and Xuemang (snow blindness)). Some
ginger powder is also necessary to get rid of bugs because not all
hostels in Tibet can provide bed blankets free of these insects.
Breathable underwear is better than cotton underwear for cotton underwear
is airtight and the undrained sweat can make people feel cold. Last but
not least, bring a painkiller such as paracetemol or aspirin, which can
help with frostbite as well as aches and colds.
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