However, driving to Tibet by car is not a journey of leaving, especially if you drive to Tibet by car, you will inevitably encounter many problems and obstacles. If it is not handled well, it may face the result of terminating the trip. Therefore, you need to make corresponding preparations in advance.
What should I pay attention to when driving to Tibet?
As an old traveler who has driven to Tibet many times, share my suggestions.
Vehicle inspection and maintenance before departure
For friends from most provinces and regions, the distance to Tibet by car is often as short as 56,000 kilometers and as long as 10000 kilometers. In addition, there are many areas with complex geological and climatic conditions along the way, and the road conditions are complex and changeable, which requires high reliability of vehicles.
Therefore, before departure, it is recommended to do a comprehensive maintenance and long-distance inspection of self-driving vehicles. Focus on checking and replacing engine oil, mechanical filter, air filter, storage battery, high-voltage bag, braking system, oil circuit, circuit, tire, etc. For example, if the brake pads are worn, it is recommended to replace them with new ones. If the tire surface is too thin or damaged or bulging, it is also recommended to replace it with a new tire.
The road into Tibet is rugged and complicated, most of which are steep mountain road sections, and the tires and brake pads are worn heavily, so we must pay attention.
Physical examination and preparation before departure
Generally speaking, you don't need special physical preparation to travel to Tibet, but if you are worried about altitude sickness, you can start taking rhodiola and Gao Yuan 'an. Improve the body's oxygen carrying capacity and resist hyperreflexia 10- 15 days in advance.
In addition, if there are diseases of respiratory system and cardiovascular system, it is recommended to treat them first, and then start after the condition is stable and the symptoms basically disappear.
Material preparation before departure
The preparation of materials includes several aspects.
Clothing, mainly cold-proof and warm clothes. The temperature difference between day and night in Tibet is very large, and so is the temperature difference at different altitudes. So be sure to bring warm clothes. It is recommended to bring down jackets, such as jackets, fleece coats and quick-drying clothes. , can prevent sweat and keep warm. However, it is not recommended to bring thermal underwear and sweaters, which is not conducive to perspiration and is easy to cause colds.
Food, mainly drinking water and fast food. You can bring more instant noodles, bread, chocolate and so on. Especially sugary and high-calorie foods. In addition, you can also bring some self-heating rice. Once you can't find a place to eat on the road, you can solve it yourself.
Drugs are mainly common drugs such as anti-hyperreflexia, cold and fever, diarrhea and carsickness. Glucose powder, Radix Isatidis granules and acarfen powder (or painkillers such as aspirin and fenbid) must be carried with you. Even if not used, glucose can increase blood sugar content and relieve dizziness. Analgesics such as Akbar powder can quickly relieve headache symptoms; The other is drugs for treating diarrhea, such as smecta and Xieliting. In addition to Tibetan food, Sichuan food is the main diet in plateau areas. The food on the plateau is not easy to cook, and it is easy to eat bad stomach, causing gastroenteritis and diarrhea. In addition, if you have chronic diseases and cardiovascular diseases, you must bring common medicines and special first-aid medicines.
Vehicle emergency supplies, mainly self-rescue equipment in case of vehicle accident, include vehicle-mounted air pump, tire repair, tire pressure monitoring, traction rope, connecting wire (crossing the river), jack, etc. It is recommended to buy multifunctional power supply (lighting, inflation, power connection, etc.). ).) For vehicles.
You must bring all your certificates, ID cards, driver's licenses and driving licenses. If you want to go to the border area, you must apply for a border defense card in advance, which is generally valid for 3 months. In addition, it is suggested to get a petrol card for PetroChina in advance, charging 35,000 yuan, which will make it much more convenient to refuel in Tibetan areas.
From 20 10 to 20 12, Tibetan areas were located in the plateau, and the climatic conditions were complex and changeable. It often encounters rain and snow, which has a great influence on road traffic. Therefore, before departure and during the journey, we must pay more attention to the weather forecast along the way and some announcements issued by official WeChat accounts of relevant government departments, keep abreast of the dynamics of road construction, road closure and traffic restriction along the way, and make route planning as soon as possible.
Weather forecast and road traffic information
In Tibetan areas, the daytime light intensity is high and the temperature is relatively high. Many people take off their clothes less when they feel hot. In addition, some people like sports and running around, so they sweat easily. In this case, they must wipe off the sweat stains on their bodies in time, keep their bodies dry, and don't cut down their clothes at will, because once they reach high altitude or after sunset, they will become very cold and lose their body heat quickly.
Pay attention to cold and warmth.
The roads in Tibetan areas are very rugged, complicated and narrow. Usually, there are two lanes in opposite directions. And many places are cliffs, winding roads, winding sight is very bad. Many drivers like to drive fast on this road, but they are not in a hurry. We must pay attention to driving slowly and avoid burning the midnight oil to prevent traffic accidents.
Be careful not to burn the midnight oil or drive too fast.
Western Sichuan, Linzhi and Qamdo in Tibet are mountainous, stony and gravel. There are many small stones rolling down the mountain in many sections, which are very sharp. If you don't pay attention to avoid in time when driving, once the tire is compressed, it is easy to puncture. If the speed is not controlled in time, a vicious traffic accident is likely to occur.
Pay attention to the road condition
In addition to the natural climate and sand factors mentioned above, it is also necessary to control the driving speed. Most sections of the Sichuan-Tibet line have speed limits, usually tens or hundreds of kilometers, and it takes at least a few hours to drive. Every checkpoint will give you a speed limit. Go to the next checkpoint for inspection and verification. Once you arrive early, you will face the punishment of temporarily withholding your driver's license, punishing yourself for not being in place and bringing unnecessary time waste to yourself.
Pay attention to speed limit control
Such articles include but are not limited to controlled knives, petrol cans, fireworks and other inflammable and explosive articles. If you want to bring a gas tank to cook for yourself, you'd better not bring it during this time.
In other words, if your original car doesn't have a roof rack and you want to install the roof rack or trunk yourself, you need to be careful. Some places will be found and can be opened. In addition, if you bring a drone into Tibet for aerial photography, you should also pay attention to avoiding sensitive areas.
Be careful not to carry controlled contraband.
Although the public security conditions in Tibetan areas are generally good, we should also pay attention to taking care of personal valuables. Don't put it alone in the car, and don't put it in a conspicuous position to avoid being fooled. When parking at night, it is best to park in the hotel parking lot or on both sides of the road, not in remote places.
Pay attention to protecting personal property.
On the way to Tibet by car, you often meet some "hikers" or locals waving for a ride. In this case, especially when you are alone, you should be more cautious. After all, you don't know who the other person is. Once you meet someone with bad moral quality, you are looking for trouble for yourself.