We heard that the best way for first-time
travelers to Tibet was
taking a train to Tibet
for it can help travelers acclimate the altitude of Tibet gradually. But we realized it
was a great mistake after we sought proof from a friend who had ever taken a
train to Lhasa .
He said it was just like travelling at a low altitude when staying on the train
to Tibet .
Anyway, the breathtaking scenery along the way and the world’s highest railway
also attracted us to choose the Beijing-Lhasa train.
We booked the train tickets 10 days before
travelling to Tibet .
The train
from Beijing to Lhasa arrived at Xining
in late afternoon of the second day. From Xining ,
the starting point of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway,
our Tibet
train journey actually started. Oxygen was supplied from Xining .
When the train ran through the Hoh Xil, we
saw gazelles, wild yaks and Tibetan kyang, but we were not lucky enough to have
a glance of elegant Tibetan antelope. It did not matter because our Tibet train
trip was full of surprises. Especially when the train ran by the beautiful Cuona Lake ,
we were deeply shocked. It was just located by the railway.
The Beijing
to Lhasa train ran over 40 hours to Lhasa .
After we reached Lhasa , we realized that it was
really wise for us to take shower before boarding the train to Tibet . In
addition, we were advised not to take a shower on our first day in Tibet for taking a shower may cause a bad cold
which was not helpful for us to acclimating the altitude and environment of Tibet .
Not everyone to Tibet suffers from altitude
sickness. But it is best to follow the advice from local tour guide. Generally,
travelers can take Rhodiola rosea 10 days before starting to Tibet . After
arriving in Tibet ,
drinking some butter tea is also helpful for reducing the impact of the high
altitude.
If you stay at a high-end hotel with good
shower facility, taking a shower actually can help you relieve from tiredness.
But do keep warm.
After arriving in Lhasa , we transferred to our hotel for a
little rest and then went out for dinner. For curiousness about authentic
Tibetan food, we found a Tibetan restaurant. We ordered some butter tea,
Tibetan Tomato Bun and Yak meat. The Tibetan food was great and very cheap.
I felt a little headache after dinner.
Maybe I was a little tired or the altitude began working on me. So I had to go
back to the hotel for a good rest and prepare for our coming Lhasa tour.
The next morning, we got up very early to
visit the Barkhor Street
which is the representative and symbol of the ancient city of Lhasa . Though we got there very early, there
were already many pilgrims doing ritual walk along the street. Most of them walk
along the Barkhor Street
with the prayer wheels while turning prayer wheel and murmuring some words in
Tibetan language, but some of them even prostrate along the street. We were
impressed and touched by the scene.
Then we paid a visit to Sera Monastery in
the afternoon. The Buddhist Scripture Debating among monks is the most
attractive part of the monastery. Though we couldn’t understand what they said,
the atmosphere was very interesting. They used various gestures during the
debating.
Then we made a Tibet Nepal Tour
via the Friendship Highway .
On the way, we also made a detour to the Everest Base Camp.
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