Tibet (Lhasa) Travel Guide ποΈβοΈ
π Before You Go π Medications 1οΈβ£ Red Ginseng , take 1 week in advance - I skipped) 2οΈβ£ Cold Medicine (Must! Catching a cold in Tibet = dangerous π·) 3οΈβ£ Ibuprofen (For altitude headaches - I toughed it out) 4οΈβ£ Banlangen (Drank 2 packs/day for dry throat relief β ) 5οΈβ£ Glucose Injections (Lifesaver for AMS! Buy in Lhasa, not mainland π«) 6οΈβ£ Motion Sickness/Gut Meds (Optional - I didnβt need) 7οΈβ£ Oxygen Canisters (Buy in Lhasa! 2 bottles max - avoid dependency π§) π Clothing (July-August) βοΈ Days: Hot but NO SHORT SLEEVES (sunburn risk!) βοΈ Nights: Cold - layer up! β Must-Pack: Windbreaker/Blazer Thick sweaters Bright scarves (for photos πΈ) Hats (windproof! π§’π) 2x short sleeves (under layers) Colorful dresses (no skirts in temples! π«) Comfy shoes (sneakers + flip-flops for train) Down jacket (for Everest trips βοΈ) π§΄ Essentials Umbrella (July-Sept = rainy season β) Sunglasses (Lhasa = "City of Sunshine" π) Thermos (hot water helps AMS β¨οΈ) SPF 50+ sunscreen (or return 2 shades darker πΏβπΎ) Moisturizers (lip balm, body lotion - super dry!) Sleep sack (for rural stays) π Documents I card (required EVERYWHERE π) Cash (notes only, no coins!) Border Permit (for Everest/Ali - tour guides arrange) Student ID (discounts ποΈ) β οΈ After Arrival 1οΈβ£ Move SLOW (walk like a grandma π’ - no running!) 2οΈβ£ Eat light (6/10 full max! π²) 3οΈβ£ No showers on Day 1 (wait 2 days, wash hair in daylight π¦) 4οΈβ£ Hydrate (Tibetβs air = Sahara-level dry! π§) #TibetTravel #LhasaGuide #AltitudeTips #PackSmart #TravelChina π