Mountain Sickness
Located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Tibet has an average elevation of over 4,000 meters (around 13,123 feet). While allured by its mysterious beauty, tourists are frightened off by mountain sickness.
When to Go
Actually, the best time to visit Tibet depends on many factors and it varies with different regions. Generally speaking, the golden season is autumn when the weather is pleasant and several Tibetan traditional festivals are also celebrated in this season.
Health Concerns
Extremely high elevations such as those encountered on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau may present unique problems to people who are not accustomed to these high altitudes.
Food & Drink
The special geographic features of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau nurture the flavorful Tibetan cuisine. However, it is also largely influenced by the flavors of Indian cuisine, Nepali cuisine, and other cuisines in China. These flavors mix together, making Tibetan food exquisite. While admiring the fascinating scenery of Tibet, seize the chance to have a taste of Tibetan food.
Hospitals
With the continuous efforts of Tibetan people and the financial and material help of other Chinese people, conditions of health facilities in Tibet have considerably improved in recent years.
Transportation
Traveling to 'Roof of the World' is no longer just a dream. With their center in Lhasa, the road line networks of Sichuan-Tibet Highway, Qinghai-Tibet Highway, Yunnan-Tibet Highway, Xinjiang-Tibet Highway and Sino-Nepal Highway connect all these neighbors with each other. It has also become possible to reach Tibet by railway or airplane.
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