• Tibet Altitude
  • Most of the areas in Tibet is with high altitude over 3000 meters above sea level .

    Here are the Altitude of Main cities and Towns in Tibet

    City

    Altitude (m)

    City

    Altitude (m)

    Lhasa

    3650

    Pomi

    2750

    Shigatse

    3836

    Nyingchi

    3000

    Gyantse

    4040

    Tsedang

    3500

    Chamdo

    3240

    Tingri

    4300

    Amdo

    4800

    Shiquanhe

    4300

    Nagqu

    4507

    Purang

    3700

    Damxung

    4200

    Rutog

    4250

     

     

     

     

     

    You may encounter high altitude sickness when traveling in Tibet and here are some tips for you to prevent it.

    1) Avoid catching a cold before entering Tibet;

    2) Try to have a good sleep at the night before entering to Tibet;

    3) Dont conduct many activities on the first day of your arrival in Tibet;

    4) Walk slowly and drink extra fluids after getting off the airplane;

    5) Light and high carbohydrate meals are recommended for more energy; Dont drink alcohol or smoke in the high altitude area.

    6) Climb up to higher altitude slowly;

    7) Avoid sedatives.

    See Also

    Tibet Facts: Tibet Temperature ,   Tibet Railway,   Train to Tibet,    Tibet Travel Permit

    Tourist Attractions:  Tibet Museum, Potala Palace, Norbulingka Park,

    Tibet Tour Packages: Tibet Tour Packages, Beijing Tibet Tour, Mysterious Tibet Tour