I want to travel to Lhasa, is it safe now and what is the climate like? Will it be too cold now? Anyone who has been there can give me some help.

I have been working in Tibet for 16 years, and I would like to give you some suggestions:

Of course it is better to travel in the summer (May-October). My experience is that Tibet has a high altitude, a dry climate, low oxygen content, and fewer fresh vegetables. This is not as good as the mainland, but in other aspects it is pretty good. For example: the air is fresh, the scenery is magnificent (some of the best in the country and the world), the sky is high enough for birds to fly, and the land is wide enough for horses to gallop. It’s not too hot in summer and not too cold in winter (as long as you don’t live in the mountains). (Characterized by the large temperature difference between sunrise and sunset) "If you don't visit the Great Wall, you are not a true man. It's a pity if you don't visit Tibet!" I hope you can go and see it for yourself!

Security in Tibet is generally good. Incidents such as the Lhasa riots have long since subsided and tourism reception has resumed. Tibetans are generally friendly, enthusiastic and respectful towards Han people. The vast majority of Tibetans do not welcome Da*'s return.

If you want to travel now (winter), I think there are pros and cons.

The advantages are:

1. At this time, it is also winter in the mainland and also in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The temperature difference is not big. Wear winter clothes, which are easy to carry and use (unlike in summer). Bring winter clothes on the way to Tibet).

2. The mountains, rivers and wilderness are often covered in silver. Under the sunlight, they are particularly beautiful and cannot be compared to the mainland.

3. Entering the off-season, prices are cheap and famous attractions are not crowded.

The disadvantages are:

1. It is cold in the mountains and grasslands. Mainland people are not used to it and may get sick from the cold.

2. Many scenic spots have long been frozen and are not as beautiful as in summer.

3. There is a lot of snow on the road. When the mountains are closed due to heavy snow, the road conditions are not good and the dangers increase. People often suffer from hunger and cold.

In addition, you should bring water, food, clothing, and medicine (especially to prevent altitude sickness, motion sickness, colds, and diarrhea) when traveling by car. Wear sunglasses in the summer to protect yourself from the sun. If possible, check your health before departure. Those with high blood pressure or heart disease should proceed with caution.

Most people don’t need to bring oxygen. Most hospitals in Tibet have oxygen supply, which is not expensive. Oxygen medicine stores are easy to buy.

The local food features are butter tea, highland barley wine, Tuba, and large pieces of beef and mutton. (Many Han people cannot eat butter tea and are not used to the taste)

When you first arrive at the plateau, you will suffer from altitude sickness, such as dry nose, dizziness, palpitation, and lightheadedness. Generally, you will get used to it in three to five days. Even if you can't eat, you should insist on eating more.

As for the route to Tibet, the Sichuan-Tibet Line has beautiful scenery. I suggest you take the Sichuan-Tibet Line by bus when entering Tibet, take the Chengdu-Lhasa bus from Chengdu, take the Sichuan-Tibet Line, and visit Erlang Mountain along the way. , Dadu River, Luding Bridge, Kangding City, Queershan, Jinsha River, Qamdo, Lancang River, Bangda Grassland, Nujiang River, Ranwu Lake, Nyingchi, across the entire Hengduan Mountains to Lhasa. On the return trip, take a plane or take a train to take the Qinghai-Tibet line, because the Qinghai-Tibet line has high altitude, low temperature, and monotonous scenery.

Introduction to Lhasa’s attractions:

Potala Palace

The visit takes more than 2 hours. But after more than an hour after the opening time, tickets were basically no longer sold. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday are the days when Tibetans worship Buddha, and there are many people there. You can also take a car and drive directly to the top from the back door, and then come down from the front door after visiting, which saves effort.

Note: 1. The palace is relatively high, so walk slowly up and down.

2. It is cold inside the palace, so it is best to prepare a coat even in summer.

3. If you want to take pictures in the palace, the fee is very high. Gu recommends hanging the camera on your chest and taking blind photos without flash, which is still satisfactory.

4. There are few restrooms in the Bu Palace and it is difficult to find them. It is best to go to the entrance before visiting. In addition, the toilet at the back door of Bu Palace is very unique and a sight to behold, don’t miss it.

5. The inspection of the Bu Palace is very strict, and it is basically impossible to evade fares. There is a method you can try. There is a small room after the steps. Tibetans buy tickets here for 2 yuan each. You can ask Tibetans to buy one for you. Before entering the main hall, there are people collecting tickets and checking them, so it is best to dress up in advance and hold a ticket in your hand. If you bring a kettle or some butter or khata and pretend to be worshiping Buddha, you can probably get by.

Jokhang Temple:

It takes more than an hour to visit. Most people go there in the morning to worship Buddha. There are many people. Tour groups usually enter through the side door in the afternoon.

If you are a self-service individual visitor, it is recommended that you go in the morning and go in with the people paying the fee from the main entrance. There is no need to buy a ticket, and many small halls are open in the morning. Coming out of Jokhang Temple, Bajiao Street is particularly worth visiting. It is not only a pilgrimage route, but also the best place to buy souvenirs and experience Tibetan folk customs. You can stop by and visit the houses in the lane. There is a song describing it this way: "On the ancient Bajiao Street, there are more windows than doors, and the girls in the windows have softer bones than flesh."

Sela Monastery< /p>

Open from 08:00 in the morning and end at 18:30. The visiting time must be 2 hours. From Monday to Friday, there are lamas discussing scriptures in the afternoon (15:00-17:00). It is worth seeing. No. 5 Zhongba can Go directly to the temple gate for 2 yuan/person, and you can wait at the Jokhang Temple parking lot, Qingnian intersection and Niangre Road. Sera Monastery is not far from the city, and the taxi fare is 10 yuan.

Drepung Temple

Open from 08:00 in the morning to 18:30 in the afternoon. The visit takes 2 and a half hours. It is far from the city. There are 4 minibuses to the temple in the morning. 3 yuan/person. Route 3 only goes to the foot of the mountain. It takes an hour to walk up. The taxi costs 15-20 yuan. Drepung Monastery is very large and built against a mountain, so there are natural opportunities for fare evasion.

Norbulingka

The visiting time is 1 and a half hours. Bus No. 2 passes by, and Bus No. 3 has to walk for a while. This scenic spot is not very impressive, so you can give up if you are pressed for time. Go on Sunday or important holidays, the ticket is 2 yuan. Because of the holidays, more locals visit Linka.

Yaowang Mountain Cliff Paintings

A scenic spot on the Zhuanjing Road. It is open all day long. No buses and buses pass by. It is convenient to take a taxi. The stone carvings and cliff paintings here are very unique. If you are strong enough, you can climb it. The top of the mountain offers a panoramic view of Lhasa, and is also a perfect location to take panoramic views of the Potala Palace.

Gaden Monastery

Gaden Monastery, located 40 kilometers east of Lhasa, was built in 1409 and was the first monastery of the Gelug Sect. It was severely damaged during the Cultural Revolution and has been severely damaged in recent years. Only then were they rebuilt one after another.

Churbu Monastery

It is located in the upper reaches of the Chubu River, 60 kilometers west of Lhasa. There is no accommodation at Tsurphu Monastery, so it is best not to miss the only return trip. However, along the way back, you can stay in school buildings in many villages. The scenery on the way is beautiful. You may consider walking and hitchhiking back to Lhasa halfway.

There is also Tianhu Lake in Nagqu area (not good in winter):

It is nearly 600 kilometers away from Lhasa and has excellent scenery. It is currently building a nature reserve, which can be truly Feel the snow-covered plateau, experience grasslands, snow-capped mountains, lakes, herdsmen, cattle and sheep. . . The artistic conception of Tibet. Generally, it is more convenient to travel with an off-road vehicle from Lhasa. You can also travel with a truck or domestic jeep from Damxung, but it is more laborious and the cost is not much saved. When going to Namtso, you must go to the Tashi Peninsula. This island has karst landforms, caves, and stone forests. There are also ancient cave paintings and occasional people practicing. It takes an hour and a half to go around the island. If you have good physical strength, you can climb to the top of the mountain for a great view. When going to Namtso, we usually arrange a two-day itinerary. On the first day, we start from Lhasa, pass through Damxung Grassland, and go directly to Tashi Island by the lake. On the second day, we return from Namtso. If convenient, we can go to Yangbajing to take a geothermal bath. Hot spring bath. There are also customers who arrange a three-day itinerary.