【Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple Visiting Tips】 Since both the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple operate on a real-name reservation system, visitors are kindly requested to bring their original valid ID documents, follow the guide's arrangements, and enter strictly according to the reserved time. When visiting, flat shoes are recommended for easier climbing of stairs. Dress and appearance should be neat and dignified; shorts, short skirts, revealing clothing, and open-toed slippers are not allowed. Please remove hats and sunglasses when entering the halls. Please do not make loud noises, chase, climb, lie down, spit, litter, or touch cultural relics inside the halls. Photography and video recording are strictly prohibited inside the Jokhang Temple, the Potala Palace, and all attractions in the Snow City area. Do not touch cultural relics or murals, do not bring liquid beverages into the palace, and smoking or open flames are strictly prohibited. The Potala Palace is quite high, so walk slowly when going up and down. The halls are relatively cold and damp, so it is recommended to bring a jacket even in summer. Since the main visiting time inside the Potala Palace is limited to 1 hour, guides are not allowed to linger or speak loudly inside the halls; explanations can only be given outside. Please travel in a civilized manner and abide by the regulations of cultural relic protection units. The Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple are ancient buildings with narrow passages and many wooden staircases. In addition, the same narrow staircase is shared for going up and down, so receiving too many visitors can easily create safety hazards. Therefore, please leave as soon as possible after the visit. When visiting and going up or down stairs, please walk in order, pay attention to safety, and do not crowd.
【Warm Tips for Entering Tibet】 Tibet, as a charming tourist destination combining history, culture, ethnic customs, snow-covered plateau scenery, and Tibetan Buddhism, is increasingly favored by travelers from all over the world. However, the following matters must be noted for a trip to Tibet: Tibet is a high-altitude area. Visitors and their guardians should fully understand the risks of traveling to the plateau. Visitors suffering from diseases that make plateau travel unsuitable are refused participation (such as obvious lesions of the heart, lungs, brain, liver, or kidneys, as well as severe anemia, high blood pressure, severe cold, etc.). The travel agency has fulfilled its duty of reminder, and this must not be concealed at the time of registration. 2-3 days before entering Tibet, you need good sleep and should not stay up too late, so as to avoid increasing discomfort upon arrival in Tibet. Visitors with psychological burdens may take Nuodikang, Gao Yuan An, or Rhodiola 6-7 days in advance (in high-temperature months of 7-8, if taking them causes discomfort, try to take less or not take them); on the day of entering Tibet, you may continue taking Gao Yuan An, Rhodiola, etc., which have no side effects. In severe cases, you may go to the hospital for an IV drip and oxygen inhalation to relieve altitude sickness as quickly as possible. Most visitors can adapt within 1-1.5 days after arriving in Tibet. Altitude sickness is caused by lack of oxygen, and the resulting headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and insomnia are all the most common symptoms. The main factor is still psychological, so visitors are asked to relax and not be afraid. On the day of entering Tibet, you need to rest quietly in the hotel, and try not to take a shower at night, so as to avoid catching a cold and causing pulmonary edema or worsening altitude sickness due to lack of oxygen. Visitors without adverse reactions should also try not to engage in strenuous exercise, drink alcohol, or smoke, so as to ensure the smooth completion of the subsequent itinerary. On the plateau, speak softly and walk slowly. If there are no adverse reactions, drink more water and eat more fruit. Try to eat only until 70% full to avoid increasing the burden on the stomach and intestines. Carry some high-calorie snacks with you (such as chocolate, beef jerky, biscuits, etc.); the plateau consumes physical strength, so replenish in time. Visitors in a sub-healthy state or with hidden illnesses should carry some American ginseng and can often hold it in the mouth to maintain physical strength and resistance. The temperature difference between morning and evening in Tibet is relatively large, reaching about 13 degrees, so thick clothing such as thick jackets or sweaters must be brought. Especially in high-altitude areas (such as Tingri and Mount Everest), the nighttime temperature in August drops to around 0-5 degrees, so cold protection must be done well. Down jackets, cotton thermal pants, and other warm clothing are essential. In remote areas, power will be cut after 24:00 at night. Visitors taking adventure routes need to bring their own flashlights and toilet paper. Because Tibet is vast, transportation between regions is mostly by local tour buses, and on some routes the time spent riding may be longer than the time spent sightseeing. Please be mentally prepared before departure and do not become irritable. We hope the beautiful scenery along the way can make you forget your fatigue. When traveling in Tibet, because the itinerary is long and rather tiring, and the climate varies greatly, travelers may find it difficult to adapt for a while and may experience symptoms of not adapting to the local environment. Travelers should carry relevant medicines and some commonly used medicines, such as band-aids, cold medicine, or medicine for gastrointestinal discomfort. Tibet's economic development lags behind that of the inland areas, and local supporting facilities still need improvement. There are gaps in hotels, vehicles, and restaurants in all aspects. Visitors are kindly requested to be mentally prepared and to be more understanding. Like the rest of the country, Tibet uses Beijing Time, but there is a 2-hour time difference from the inland areas. The corresponding daily schedule is also pushed back by two hours compared with the inland areas, so visitors need to adjust themselves. In particular, getting up and dining also follow "Tibet time"; please note the difference. Although Tibetan people are simple and honest, in today's rapid economic development, there can still be exceptions. If taking photos, please agree on the price with them first. Never take the photo first and then discuss the price, so as to avoid unnecessary conflicts. Please pay attention to safety, and remember not to leave the group privately or change the itinerary. If going out at night, please go with companions and be sure to return to the hotel before 12:00 at night, so as not to affect the next day's itinerary. Tibet has strong sunlight and an especially dry climate, so sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm, and sun hats are essential. Tibet is mainly inhabited by Tibetans. Please respect local ethnic customs. When circumambulating temples, go clockwise; when visiting temples, also go clockwise. Photography is not allowed inside temples, hats may not be worn, and ultra-short skirts may not be worn. When talking with Tibetan people, do not involve political issues, and do not eat dog meat, monkey meat, horse meat, donkey meat, etc. When Tibetans offer tea or alcohol, try your best to drink it. If you cannot drink it, explain earnestly and seek the other party's forgiveness. Do not take the presented khata to places such as toilets or other filthy places; keep it properly. Because temple attractions in Tibet are managed by management committees and are not under the jurisdiction of the tourism bureau, situations such as early closing or late opening often occur. Visitors are kindly requested to be more understanding when encountering such problems.