Karuola Glacier

🏞️ **Experience sharing of solo travel in Tibet! Detailed guide with a cost of 5500 yuan!** 🚗 **Travel:** Depart from Guiyang, choose to fly to Xining, then take a train to Lhasa. It is more economical to choose a plane in the off-season, and you can consider taking a train into Tibet in winter to experience a different journey. 👜 **Items:** Bring a 24-inch suitcase, enough to store down jackets, storm jackets, snow boots and other winter essentials. ID card, disposable underwear, sunscreen, thermos, masks and other essentials to deal with the dry climate of Tibet. 🗺️ **Plan:** Rest in Lhasa for two days first, adapt to the plateau climate, and check in at attractions such as the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple during the period, leaving beautiful moments. 🤒 **Prevention and treatment of altitude sickness:** During the adaptation period, move slowly, purchase portable oxygen bottles and glucose to prevent altitude sickness. In case of severe altitude sickness, you can inhale oxygen in a professional clinic to ensure safety. 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 **Group experience:** Choose a small group of 6 days and 5 nights, the cost includes accommodation, group meals, tickets, etc., fully experience pure play, save worry and effort. The route covers beautiful spots such as Lhasa, Everest, and Suosong Village. 🛤️ **Route planning:** Lhasa→Mila Pass→Namjagbarwa Grand Canyon→Suosong Village→Gongdelin Grassland→Dagu Gorge→Zedang→Gangbala Mountain→Yang Lake→Karola Glacier→Manla Reservoir→Shigatse→Dingri→Jiajula Pass→Everest Base Camp→Jiaula Pass→Nam Co→Zaxi Peninsula→Dangxiong→Lhasa. 🍜 **Lhasa food:** Must try the local beef rice and sweet tea near Barkhor Street, choose Tiancun sour soup yak for hot pot, and recommend the yogurt shop in front of Potala Palace for Lhasa yogurt. 💄 **Photo shooting:** Experience the 399 yuan Barkhor Street package, the makeup effect is good, and the layout is elegant. In general, both free travel and small groups have their own characteristics, choose the way that suits you, and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Tibet!🏔️

⭕ Essential luggage before entering Tibet 🧳✈️ Stepping on the journey to Tibet, my luggage list is appropriate! Choose a 24-inch suitcase, convenient and practical. Don't forget down jackets, knitted hats, warm gloves🧤, scarves🧣, and pants👖, warm babies are enough, if you are afraid of cold, you can bring more. Don't forget sunscreen, lipstick, face cream and other skincare products. In addition, I also prepared glucose, motion sickness medicine and Baoji pills. Everything is for a comfortable journey!💄✨ ⭕ Transportation to Tibet 🚗✈️ I chose to fly directly to Lhasa, which is time-saving and convenient! If you are not a poor traveler, the plane is the first choice, and the train is too patient. Sisters who like to enjoy the scenery along the way can also try the train, but remember that the budget is limited. High anti has nothing to do with transportation, so choose according to your own budget!🌍💸 ⭕ Local transportation 🚗🛵 The transportation in Lhasa city is convenient, with shared electric cars🛵, buses and taxis (starting at 10 yuan), which are convenient and fast. It's a different taste to travel freely in the small town!🏞️🚖 ⭕ About high anti 🏔️💊❗ Eat Rhodiola a week in advance to prevent high anti. If you feel uncomfortable, rest in the hotel on the first day, don't resist high anti! Oxygen absorption is a good idea, my small group also gave 10L of oxygen, basically enough. But if the high anti is serious, you still have to go to the hospital for registration, safety first!🌬️🚑 ⭕ About my Tibet itinerary 🗻🌄 On the first day, visit the Potala Palace, Yaowang Mountain and the reflection of the Potala Palace Square, immersed in this magical atmosphere. On the second day, visit Nanshan Park and spend a leisurely day. From the third day, start the group itinerary, cross Lhasa to Yang Lake, and appreciate the beauty of Karola Glacier and Manla Reservoir. On the fourth day, visit Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery, Jiacuola Pass, Gaur Pass and Everest Base Camp, and experience the wonders of the snow-capped plateau. On the fifth day, explore Everest Base Camp, Longren Mountain, Rimana Snow Mountain, Qudengnima Glacier, Qomoyongqing Snow Mountain and Kongma Prairie, and appreciate the beauty of nature. On the sixth day, visit Shigatse, Nyingchi, Wild Hot Springs (boiling eggs, foot baths) and Selincuo, and enjoy the gifts of nature. On the seventh day, cross Bangor to reach Bamu Wrong, Namtso 1.2 viewing point, Nalagen Pass and Nyainqentanglha Mountain, and successfully end my Tibet trip.🌈🗺️ ⭕ Tips some suggestions 🤔💡 Tibetan attractions are scattered, the transportation time is long, remember to carry motion sickness medicine💊, Rhodiola and glucose. Carry your ID with you for all safety. For the first time, it is not recommended to drive by yourself, the terrain is complex, it is best to choose a local small group, especially with oxygen supply. Many low-cost groups will force you to buy oxygen, choose carefully. Have a nice trip, don't forget to leave beautiful memories! Everything on the way is worth looking forward to, let go of your mood to feel it!🌟🤗

I have seen several glaciers, one of the most impressive is the Karola Glacier. The Karola Glacier is one of the three major continental glaciers in Tibet, covering an area of 9.4 square kilometers. Because it is very close to the highway, only more than 300 meters away, everyone can appreciate its majesty and mystery up close. Because the Karola Glacier is so beautiful, movies such as 'Red River Valley', 'Battle of Gyantse', and 'The Song of Yunnan' have all shot scenes here. Legend has it that this is the residence of one of the four mountain gods of Tibetan Buddhism, the Western Mountain God Noji Kangwa Sangbu, and it is extremely sacred. Under the sky, the glacier is white, the peaks are vicissitudes, and the colorful prayer flags are even more brilliant, flying in the strong plateau wind. On the glacier, there are thousands of shapes, magnificent and rare ice tower forests, ice velvet, ice bridges, ice towers... It's breathtakingly beautiful, and there are ice cliffs up to tens of meters high and hidden ice cracks that are traps, which are breathtaking. Compared with a few years ago, the snow line of the Karola Glacier has moved up a distance, which is due to the intensification of the greenhouse effect. I heard that in the past, the glacier extended to the edge of the highway, but now it has shrunk a lot, and I don't know if the Karola Glacier will melt in a few years. Many sceneries are less and less as you see them, I'm glad I've seen them. Address: Karola Mountain Pass, Gyantse County, Shigatse City, Tibet Autonomous Region Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 Ticket price: 50 yuan

Small group of four people. 🎉 Embark on a soul-stirring adventure, witness all the representative IPs of Tibet in five days without regrets - 🌍 Itinerary Overview 🔹D1: Lhasa--Yamdrok Lake--Karo La Glacier--Shigatse (overnight) 🔹D2: Shigatse--Tingri--Gawula Pass--Everest Base Camp--Basum Village--stargazing (overnight) 🔹D3: Basum Village--Tashilhunpo Monastery--Shigatse (overnight) 🔹D4: Shigatse--distant view of Jomolangma Sacred Mountain--Northern Tibetan Grassland--Selincuo Lake--Bangoin (overnight) 🔹D5: Bangoin--Pema Namco--circumambulate Namtso Lake from the north shore--Nagenla Pass--Lhasa - 💡Highlights of the Trip: ✅ Witness the summit of the world, Mount Everest, and feel its majesty and grandeur ✅ Delve into the heartland of Tibet and appreciate the plateau scenery ✅ Yamdrok Lake➕Namtso➕Everest, hit all the popular IPs in one go - 🎒Gear for the trip: Down jacket, thermal underwear, snow boots, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, hiking boots Emergency medical supplies: cold medicine, painkillers, gastrointestinal medicine, etc. - 🍱Culinary delights of the trip: Tibetan meals, plateau specialty hotpot, butter tea, highland barley wine🍸 - ✨Tips: 1. The plateau climate is unpredictable, please be prepared with warm clothing. 2. When first arriving on the plateau, avoid strenuous exercise. 3. Please comply with local regulations and respect the local residents. Everest Five-Day Tour | Five-Day Tour in Tibet | Travel in Tibet | Small Group in Tibet

Shigatse is really a surprising city. Not only is it an important border city, but it is also an important stronghold of Tibetan Buddhism Gelug Sect, with many ancient temples, and the entire city is unexpectedly new. BUT for drivers, there are the strictest traffic rules in Tibet here, sisters who drive by themselves must remember to abide by the speed limit, otherwise a fine of ¥1200 + 6 points is inevitable. In fact, there are several ancient sites and temples in the surrounding counties and cities of Shigatse. However, we stayed in Shigatse city for two nights to prepare for the border defense certificate and supplies on the weekend. The most unexpected places we got are 1 the Tashilhunpo Monastery in the city, and 2 the Manla Reservoir, which is very photogenic and beautiful. Karola Glacier: The most famous glacier near Shigatse. At an altitude of 5,000 meters, it was once the filming location of the movie Red River Valley. The advantage is a glacier that can be reached by car, but the ice surface is actually relatively small, mainly white glaciers and bald mountains, with not many highlights. The peak season ticket is ¥ 50, and the off-season is free. It is said that if you do not stop and just drive by, you can actually not pay the ticket. Manla Reservoir: I didn't expect this unremarkable reservoir to be the most beautiful place we felt from Nyingchi to Shigatse. The real Tiffany blue, and the winter water surface is half frozen and half flowing, which is very beautiful. You can step on the blue ice on the lake, we played by the water for most of the day, and the aerial photography can capture the layered lake surface, which is very beautiful. There is also a prayer flag mountain nearby where you can see the panoramic view, which is also very beautiful, and the filming effect is not lost to Riyue Mountain. Tashilhunpo Monastery: It is very convenient in Shigatse city, and there is a parking lot next to the temple. The temple covers an area of 300,000 square meters. In addition to the three magnificent red temples / stupas, there are many pure white lama accommodation and study areas nearby, which feels like visiting an ancient town, very comfortable. And there are much fewer tourists than the Potala Palace, and the experience is excellent. However, the Tashi Temple still requires a ticket of ¥ 55 in winter (peak season 100). Although the opening hours are written as 9:30-12:30 & 15:30-18:30. But the big temple will close around 17:30 in the afternoon. Remember to pay attention to the time. Mount Everest Base Camp: The Everest Base Camp will be dismantled in winter, and there is no overnight accommodation. You can only take a close look at Everest and the monument. Except for the shock of seeing the snow-capped mountains at the Gawula Pass, the base camp is actually a bit boring. Tips: There are very strict speed limits in Shigatse city and on the way to Everest. Violations will really be fined and deducted points. Remember to drive in combination with navigation prompts and speed limit signs. Pay attention to the speed camera at any time. Shigatse can apply for a border defense certificate without a criminal record certificate, and it can be done in five minutes with an ID card, which is very convenient. The places for the certificate are divided into 1, Shigatse Government Service Center (working day). 2, Snowy Everest Women's Certificate Room (weekend). Friends who are going to Ali or Everest, remember to pay attention to the time of the certificate. If you need to purchase supplies, you can buy more in Shigatse. There are large supermarkets, clothing cities, and pharmacies here, especially thick clothes and outdoor supplies can be found.

I envy the cows here, Living in such a scenery every day, I really want to eat grass by the lake🤣 📍Yamdrok Lake (Yamdrok) One of the three major sacred lakes in Tibet, with an altitude of over 4,000 meters, The wind is very gentle, and the lake is also very gentle🍃. Compared to the viewing platform, I prefer the scenery along the way, I don't know which is bluer, the sky or the lake, the clouds seem to be within reach, The herd of cows is leisurely eating grass by the lake, Only when you get off the car and walk here, do you feel truly integrated into nature. ✅Route: Lhasa-Yamdrok Lake-Karola Glacier (return the same way) Yamdrok Lake is not far from Lhasa, it can be round-trip in one day, it is recommended to drive by yourself or charter a car, you can stop to take pictures when you encounter a scenery you like. ✅Yamdrok Lake is very large, half of the journey is along the lake, in addition to checking in at the viewing platform, stopping the car along the way to walk by the lake, getting close to the cows in Tibet, and stacking Mani piles by the lake to pray for blessings, is also an interesting experience. 🚘Road conditions: To go to Yamdrok Lake, you need to pass through the Karola Pass first. The road is very smooth, but there is a long winding mountain road. I don’t know how many bends have passed. It is a test of driving skills. If you are driving for the first time, you need to be mentally prepared.

Tibet self-driving is not only about the lakes, but also many stunning snow mountains🏔️. After coming out of Yamdrok Lake, crossing the 4330-meter Simila Mountain Pass, you will arrive at the tongue of the Karola Glacier. This is the location for the shooting of the movies 'Red River Valley' and 'Cloud Water Ballad'🎬. It is also a famous check-in spot in the Shannan area. 🧭Navigation: Karola Glacier. You will pass several snow mountains🏔️, where you can stop and take pictures at any time. 🎫Ticket: 50 👉There are two viewing platforms at the Karola Glacier: 1⃣️ The second viewing platform is better, with an altitude of 5020. You can view the glacier up close; you can walk on the plank road to overlook the glacier from a high place. 2⃣️The first viewing platform (at the entrance), with an altitude of 5040, where you can take pictures of the snow mountains🏔️ opposite the glacier.

🌈“When you can't find the answer, go and see the world”! Some people are obsessed with the scenery of Tibet, some are looking for faith I might have both I want to see this breathtaking scenery Feel every blessing of the wind blowing the prayer flags - About how to go to Tibet 🚙Self-driving: The distance between scenic spots in Tibet is very far, driving time is long, easy to fatigue, and consumes a lot of time. If you have plenty of time🕙, you can drive with your partners who are skilled in driving, it will be much easier 🚞Train: The price💰is relatively low, suitable for tourists with limited budget, and the scenery along the way is very nice, the first choice for little sisters entering Tibet for the first time Airplane: Faster than other methods, but the price is higher, easy to have altitude sickness - About the people who are not suitable for going to Tibet People with various organic heart diseases, blood diseases, cerebrovascular diseases People with chronic respiratory diseases, obstructive lung diseases, such as bronchial asthma, emphysema, etc. High-risk pregnant women People who have been diagnosed with high altitude pulmonary edema, high altitude cerebral edema, high altitude hypertension, high altitude heart disease - About the precautions for altitude sickness Altitude sickness can be divided into the following situations 🔸Increased heart rate 🔸Nausea and vomiting 🔸Shortness of breath 🔸Dizziness and chest tightness 🔸Fatigue and nasal congestion - 📝Note tips： Never resist altitude sickness! If you feel uncomfortable, you must inhale oxygen! Do not walk fast, do not run, and it is best not to do physical labor Do not overeat or drink, so as not to increase the burden on the digestive organs Drink more hot water, keep warm Stop intense exercise about a week before going to the plateau Do not take a bath two or three days before entering the plateau to avoid catching a cold It is recommended to bring a nasal spray, it can be used when you can't sleep due to nasal congestion caused by altitude sickness at night Drink a bottle of glucose before setting off in the morning, quickly restore blood sugar, can alleviate altitude sickness Do not drink alcohol and smoke, you can drink butter tea, drinking butter tea can alleviate altitude sickness to a certain extent - About my route Day: Lhasa-Mila Mountain Pass-Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon-Sosong Village Day: Sosong Village-Sunrise of Namjagbarwa Peak-Gongdelin Grassland-Changzhu Temple+Overlooking Yongbulakang Zedang Day: Zedang-Gangbala Mountain-Yang Lake-Karola Glacier-Manla Reservoir-Shigatse Day: Shigatse-Dingri-Jiajula Mountain Pass-Everest Base Camp Day: Everest Base Camp-Gawula Mountain Pass-Dingri-Nimu Grassland-Dangxiong Day: Dangxiong-Tibetan North Grassland-Nagenla Mountain Pass-Namtso-Dangxiong-Lhasa -

Ali is the heart of Tibet and is recognized worldwide as the 'Eastern New York,' a spiritual sanctuary of Tibet. The Sun Moon Lake at the foot of Ali Mountain is a place of eternal longing for you and me. Ali has the highest airport in the world and is the transportation hub of Tibet. Ali has the highest airport in the world, making it a travel paradise. Ali has the highest hotel in the world, a haven for the soul. Ali has the highest park in the world, a place where nature and the soul meet. Ali has the highest temple in the world, a symbol of faith. Ali has the highest residential buildings in the world, a blend of ancient simplicity and modernity. Ali Northern Route Itinerary (Off-Road Vehicle) D1 Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Karola Glacier - Manla Reservoir - Shigatse D2 Shigatse - Tashilhunpo Monastery - Gyatso La Pass - Everest Base Camp D3 Everest Base Camp - Gawu La Pass - Shishapangma - Peiku Tso - Gyirong Town D4 Gyirong Town - Nai Village - Jeep Grand Canyon - Saga D5 Saga - Zhongba - Maquan River Wetland Park - Gongzhu Tso - Mount Kailash - Darchen D6 Darchen - Circumambulation of Lake Manasarovar - Lake Rakshastal - Darchen D7 Darchen - Piyang Caves - Zanda Earth Forest - Guge Kingdom - Tholing Monastery - Zanda D8 Zanda - Shiquanhe - Pangong Tso - Rutog Rock Paintings - Shiquanhe D9 Shiquanhe Town - Geji County - Xiongba Township - Yare Township - Rindo Township D10 Rindo Township - Renqingxiubu Tso - Dawa Tso - Anglaren Tso - Zabuye Chaka Salt Lake - Coqen County D11 Coqen - Zhari Namco - Dangre Yongcuo - Wenbu South Village D12 Wenbu South Village - Wenbu North Village - Dangqiong Tso - Nima - Selin Tso - Bangong Tso - Bango D13 Bango - Namtso Tashi Peninsula - Nagen La Pass - Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain Viewing Platform - Lhasa Important Tips for Circumambulating Mount Kailash: 1. Although the average altitude of Mount Kailash is only about 3900 meters, to circumambulate it, you must conquer the Drolma La Pass at an altitude of 5630 meters. Therefore, those with severe altitude sickness should not attempt the circumambulation! 2. If you experience altitude sickness during the circumambulation, please stop immediately. Every year, some people become one with the sacred mountain due to altitude sickness! 3. Of course, altitude sickness is not insurmountable, but we urge everyone to act within their limits! 4. The best time to circumambulate Mount Kailash is from August to September each year. October is also possible, but it will be much colder. Climbing is not allowed after winter begins, as the mountain will be closed! 5. Moreover, in mid to late October each year, the ticket office and rescue vehicles of the Mount Kailash scenic area will withdraw from the area, and many supply points along the circumambulation route will also withdraw. So, do not be stubborn. If you encounter heavy snow and get lost during the circumambulation, especially near the Drolma La Pass, the chances of being rescued are very slim. We advise all tourists not to attempt the circumambulation during the mountain closure period!

🏔️ Explore the Karola Glacier, an exhilarating experience on a trip to Tibet! Today, let's talk about my little adventure in Tibet! 🌈 Just came back from the mysterious Karola Glacier, and I'm over the moon! Want to know how to have a fun and safe time? Come on, let me share it with you! 🚀 1️⃣️ On the first day, we set out from Lhasa and headed straight for the Everest Base Camp. The scenery along the way was breathtaking! Snow-capped mountains and blue skies, it was absolutely refreshing. 🚗 2️⃣️ On the second day, we made a special detour to the Karola Glacier on our way back, and the view was out of this world! Standing in front of the glacier, I felt so insignificant. ❄️ 3️⃣️ On the third day, we returned to Lhasa to rest and prepare for our next trip. ☕️ 4️⃣️ Regarding transportation, it's most convenient to hire a private car, although it's a bit pricey, it's totally worth it! You don't want to miss the scenery along the way! 🚙 5️⃣️ Don't forget that the plateau weather is unpredictable, so make sure to bring enough warm clothing and medicine. Also, be sure to respect the local culture and environment! ✨ Personal experience: This trip made me deeply appreciate the wonders of nature, every corner was full of surprises. 🌟

I have written a 9-day guide to Tibet Ali for you (live picture with tips) Ali's small northern route 9-day itinerary D1: Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Karola Glacier - Manla Reservoir - Shigatse D2: Shigatse - Dingri - Gawula Pass - Everest Base Camp D3: Everest Base Camp - Shishapangma - Peiku Tso - Saga D4: Saga - Mapam Yumco - Namnani Peak - Lang Co - Tarqin D5: Tarqin - Mount Kailash - Zanda Clay Forest - Guge Kingdom D6: Tarqin - Maquan River - Zhongba - Saga D7: Saga - Daggar Fountain - Coqen - Dangra Yumco - Wunbun Village D8: Wunbun Village - Nyima - Selincuo - Lake Wrong - Bangoin D9: Bangoin - Namtso - Nagqu Pass - Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains - Lhasa ------------------------------------^-^------------------------------------ Warm Tips 1⃣Altitude sickness: The average altitude in the Ali region is above 4500+, it is recommended for first-timers to Tibet to prepare oxygen bottles in advance and use them when feeling uncomfortable. It will not cause dependence, and Rhodiola is useless. It is best to have some glucose or candy in your mouth at all times. ⚠I had no altitude sickness throughout the journey, be careful not to jump around at high altitudes. 2⃣Food and lodging: Basically staying in county towns, clean hotels with electric blankets, private bathrooms, or floor heating, non-oxygenated rooms need to bring their own oxygen. Breakfast is mostly 20 yuan per person, lunch is Sichuan or Northeastern cuisine, not particularly delicious but filling. ⚠It is recommended to bring your own snacks to eat on the road, as meals may not be on time. 3⃣Restrooms: In the Ali region, due to limited conditions, many restrooms in the wilderness are dry toilets without water for washing hands. ⚠Those with a strong need for cleanliness may find it difficult to accept, be mentally prepared. 4⃣Attractions: Many attractions require tickets, but not necessarily for visiting various lakes on small paths; Everest Base Camp can stay at the foot of the mountain in a village at an altitude of 4200, which is more comfortable than tents on the mountain. 5⃣Other: -The climate is very dry, prepare water, lip balm, and sunglasses for full-body physical sun protection. -Traveling by car for 4-8 hours a day, prepare snacks and get enough sleep. -Without Ali, there is no Tibet, although it is hard, it is very worthwhile. Pay attention to safety when self-driving, some dirt roads are not easy to travel, but overall the roads are very good. I wish everyone a happy time in Tibet! So far, it is my favorite scenic spot in China!!

Tibet Ali. Led by a photographer guide, this is the Tibet of Tibet, the farthest wander of the soul. Here is vast and desolate, here everything grows, here are majestic white snow-capped mountains, blue ethereal lakes, freely running elves, devout and simple believers. Stepping into this land, one feels not only shock but also awe and emotion. This is the travel route crowned as the 'ceiling of travel'. Itinerary: D1 Lhasa—Yamdrok Lake—Karo La Glacier—Manla Reservoir—Shigatse D2 Shigatse—Tashilhunpo Monastery—Gawu La Pass—Gyatso La Pass—Gawu La Pass—Everest Base Camp D3 Everest—Peiku Tso—Shishapangma (distant view)—Saga D4 Non-Kora: Saga—Zhongba—Maquan River Wetland Park—Gong Tso—Mount Kailash (Sacred Mountain)—Darchen Kora: Saga—Zhongba—Maquan River Wetland Park—Gong Tso—Mount Kailash (Sacred Mountain)—Darchen (by car + hiking) Start Kora around 2 PM, try to stay at Zhire Monastery at night (porter and guide self-arranged) D5 Non-Kora: Darchen—Lake Manasarovar (by car)—Lake Rakshastal (Ghost Lake)—Darchen Kora: Zhire Monastery—Darchen (this day is for Kora hiking) D6 Darchen—Piyang Caves—Zanda Earth Forest—Guge Kingdom—Tholing Monastery—Zanda D7 Zanda—Shiquanhe—Pangong Tso—Rutog Rock Paintings—Shiquanhe D8 Shiquanhe Town—Geji County—Xiongba Township—Yare Township—Rindo Township D9 Rindo Township—Renqingxiubu Tso—Dawa Tso—Angla Ren Tso—Zabuye Chaka Salt Lake—Coqen County D10 Coqen—Zhari Namco—Dangre Yongcuo—Wenbu South Village D11 Wenbu South Village—Wenbu North Village—Dangqiong Tso—Nima—Selin Tso—Bangong Tso—Bangong D12 Bangong—Half Circle of Namtso—Namtso Tashi Peninsula—Nagen La Pass—Nyainqentanglha Mountain Viewing Platform—distant view of Yangbajing Hot Springs—Lhasa Warm Tips: The average altitude in Ali is 4500 meters, so most people traveling to Ali will experience some altitude sickness, mainly manifested as headaches, vomiting, shortness of breath, chest tightness, bloating, loss of appetite, and poor sleep. Generally, a 2-3 day adaptation period in Lhasa is needed. Rest more, speak slowly to conserve energy, and take pain relievers like Bufalin or Acetaminophen to alleviate headaches. The accommodation conditions in Ali are relatively poor compared to other regions of Tibet, especially below the county level, usually pastoral homestays and local guesthouses. Be prepared for a psychological gap.