What should I pay attention to when driving to Tibet?

I haven't talked to you about driving for a long time. Maybe it's not suitable for driving into Tibet in winter. Let's ask Raiders Jun, people who drive into Tibet are not as excited as they were in the peak season, but there are still many friends who say that they have the idea of driving into Tibet next year, so let's talk to you about some precautions when everyone is saving their energy.

First of all, let me tell you some taboos and precautions after entering Tibet. As a foreigner, it is the most basic etiquette to do as the Romans do, especially in Tibet, a region with a particularly strong religious atmosphere. It is more important to pay attention to your words and deeds and not to cause unnecessary trouble. Everything related to religious belief is serious. Even if you are not a believer, you should maintain respect. If you meet cattle and sheep wandering in the countryside with red, yellow and green cloth labels here, remember not to drive them away or hurt them at will, let alone aim a shotgun at vultures.

There are many temples in Tibet, but not all of them are open to tourists. Do not enter the temple without permission, and do not smoke after entering the temple. It's no problem to see the things in the temple. Don't touch Buddha statues, scriptures or take photos without authorization. Some places can't travel counterclockwise, and some hidden places are forbidden for women, so be sure to pay attention when you go.

Traveling to Tibet will inevitably lead to contact with local Tibetans. If you are invited to your home by Tibetans, don't step on the threshold or spit in front of others when you step into Tibetan tents or rooms. This is common sense, even if you are not in Tibet, you should abide by it. After all, we are all civilized people, right? One more thing, we all know that putting your hands together is a polite and respectful greeting, but if you see Tibetans sticking out their tongues at you, don't get me wrong. In fact, this is also a way to show respect, not ridicule.

If there is such a thing as a wedding, don't join in the fun. Some people may be curious about the custom of celestial burial in Tibet, but neither the Tibetan government nor tourism agencies encourage tourists to watch celestial burial. Tibetans, especially the families of the deceased, don't want the Han people to see it. This is a national habit and human nature. Please respect your words and deeds if you have the opportunity to meet.

There is also about Tibetan specialties. Buy a Tibetan medicine, Tibetan ornaments, Tibetan food and so on, depending on your actual situation, there won't be too many restrictions. But remember, don't buy any fur of wild animals, horns of wild Tibetan antelopes, skulls of wild yaks, etc. In Tibet! None of this works! As we all know, if you buy because of your own selfish desires, it is tantamount to supporting the increasingly rampant poaching of wild animals in Tibet. In fact, if you are found carrying these items when you leave Tibet, you are likely to face great trouble. So, don't knowingly commit a crime!

You may have heard that local people ask tourists for money to take pictures. Raiders Jun wants to say that if you want local people to take pictures, please say hello in advance. It is impolite to take pictures without permission. I believe that if such a thing happens to you, you will not feel well. So don't make you shoot what they don't want you to shoot. In addition, don't shoot when you go to Tibet and see the beautiful scenery. Some filming needs money, such as the old man holding a yak. If you take it, give it to me.

If you go to Tibet, you will find that not only China people come to Tibet, but also some foreign friends. Although they are only a minority, you can also see them. Raiders Jun should remind everyone not to try to help foreigners who have no legal procedures to enter Tibet. Needless to say, everyone should understand that we should be a law-abiding and qualified citizen!

Speaking of self-driving, be sure to put the car in place. As for parking, there are many mountains on the Sichuan-Tibet line, with an average elevation of more than 4000 meters. Every mountain is considered as a tourist attraction at the top of the mountain. Tourists stop here to browse and shoot. If you park at the pass, there will be an extra charge in addition to the prescribed fee. So I suggest that if you want to get off and take pictures when you get to the pass, you can park your car far from the top of the mountain to open a canteen and wear a white tent. If someone jumps out to collect parking fees in the middle of parking, don't stop and leave under the condition of ensuring safety. Give it if you can't walk, and don't delay the travel time.

Another problem that people who have the experience of driving into Tibet will mention is that local children stop cars for money. This phenomenon is concentrated between Litang and Basu, and among teenagers who generally live in small villages. These children either wander around the village or lie in ambush on both sides of the road. When the traffic approached, they suddenly rushed out to stop the car and asked for money and food. I suggest you prepare more Zhang Yiyuan paper money and some sweets before you travel to Sichuan-Tibet line. If a child stops to ask for something, give them candy and snacks first, and then go. If not, give them one or two yuan, not much.

I remember earlier, Raiders Jun sent an article about a collision between a vehicle and a yak. It is said that someone used their own cattle, sheep, chickens and ducks to make them shuttle back and forth in the middle of the road, and they did not drive away the vehicles when passing by. It is most appropriate for the owner to wait patiently. If they are in a hurry and touch cattle and sheep, they will provoke many local people to enclosure and ask for money compensation, which is called touching porcelain for short. Don't be impatient, be patient, be careful, be careful, just stop and wait, don't worry about not being able to get to the place at night, it won't take a few minutes. This phenomenon is not common. Several places where porcelain is seriously touched are sparsely populated places such as Haizi Mountain, Yajiage Mountain and Gaoersi Mountain. If you follow the motorcade, many people have made great efforts, and they are afraid to do it. You can avoid it if there are few cars, but you can't avoid it and don't force it.

If touching porcelain is not common, it is difficult to sell things. This kind of crowd is the most widely distributed, and at every scenic spot on the road and every street in the city, some people who sell like this will suddenly rush out. If you encounter an alarm in a crowded place, the police in the city will enforce the law much more strictly; If you meet at the mountain pass, you can pretend to call people and make them think that there are too many people to move and take the opportunity to escape; Meeting a strong seller is also a smile. It is more useful to say Tashildler, thank you for not buying.

You may encounter pickpockets when you go out, and more seriously, there will be robbery. It will be more dangerous if you leave the bill in a remote place. Although there is almost no robbery now, I still want to share my experience with you. In short, gathering people is safe, and you won't be alone at night and you won't pass by.

Finally, I want to tell you that even if you drive into Tibet, you'd better find yourself a partner, take care of each other and help each other, and don't say that you can discuss it together if you have difficulties. After all, it's boring if no one takes pictures in front of the beautiful scenery, right?