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Lunar New Year and Tibetan New YearWhat precautions should be taken when traveling to Tibet during the New Year? What are some things to be aware of when traveling in Tibet? Tashi Delek Travel Network provides a guide to precautions for traveling to Tibet during the New Year. See below:
1. During the New Year period, the weather in Tibet will mainly consist of light snow and sleet. Please take precautions to keep warm and avoid getting cold. Wear a down jacket, cover yourself well with a blanket at night, and don't catch a cold. Remember to bring a warm hat and scarf as well.
2. The weather is relatively dry, the sun is still shining brightly, and the ultraviolet rays are strong. Bring sunscreen, a sun hat, sunglasses, and remember to bring moisturizing lip balm as well.
3. Transportation is not very convenient. Many mountainous areas are blocked by heavy snow or have traffic restrictions, which will delay you on the road and cause you to miss many attractions.
4. Tourist attractions are relatively limited compared to the summer season, as the heavy snow can make the scenery appear somewhat monotonous. Namtso Lake is frozen, but snow removal has been carried out in recent years to open it to the public. Other attractions remain open as usual during the New Year, such as the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, Mount Everest, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Basumtso Lake, and Tashilhunpo Monastery.
5. The tours mainly consist of short trips around Lhasa. Since many of the staff at local travel agencies in Tibet are from inland China and have gone home for the Chinese New Year, it is recommended to contact the travel agencies in advance.
6. It is recommended to contact the hotel in advance to check if they are open during the Spring Festival and make reservations in advance to avoid the inconvenience of finding accommodation on the spot after arriving in Lhasa. In fact, many hotels and accommodations are closed during the winter.
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