Buy tonic at Xi Ning City before going to Tibet:

• Xi Ning City in Qing Hai Province is the best place for travelers to buy their necessities before going to Tibet. There are different kinds of drug for the prevention of mountain sickness that are for sale in the pharmacy there. Travelers may also consult doctor. There is a healthy drink "Ginseng Wheat" that may help. Doctor will only charge USD$2.63 for the drink.

Buy "Energy Oxygen" at Ge Er Mu:

• Lack of oxygen is the basic cause of mountain sickness. If you go to Tibet through Qing Hai, you may buy 1-2 cans of "Energy Oxygen". This product is well-known among travelers. The price of a can of "Energy Oxygen" with a gauze mask is USD$2.63.
  

Tips for taking photos:

• It is easy to deplete one's energy in travelling to Tibet. The photographic equipment should be light and easy to carry and may choose 24 mm/ 135 mm zoom lens. If you are interested to scenery photo-taking, you should bring along a tripod. It is because there is not enough oxygen in plateau, it may not be easy for you to hold the camera steadily (especially camera with long lens). You may take photos in most of the temples in Tibet (include Potola Palace), but you have to pay photo-taking fee. The charge of taking photo in different Buddha Temple may vary and you have to press shutter beforehand. The lighting in most of the temples is weak, and so, flashlight is the necessity for photographer. To avoid unpleasant situation, it is suggested that you should get the permission from the staff there.
  Most of the Tibetan are very nice, especially those herdsmen in the grasslands of Na Qu. You only have to use Tibet language to say "Hello" to them and they will be very nice to you. Some herdsmen may request you to send them back the photos. You must have to do it if you promise them. Tibet is a paradise of photographers. There is only color negative film for sale in Lhasa. So, for those who like to take photo very much, it is recommended to bring more films.

Delayed sunrise in Tibet:

• Tibet is located at East 7 Region and uses Beijing time. As the sun will rise 2 hours later than Beijing, so the sleeping time should be delayed respectively too. The working hours in summer is 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and the lunch break is longer. The working hours in winter is 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and the lunch break is comparatively shorter. However, there is no such schedule in the farm area.

Nepal Visa:

• You may apply for a Nepal visa after you arrive Zhang Mu. You only have to submit 2 photos and USD$15 (Please tender). You may also get the visa from the Consulate General of Nepal in Lhasa and you have to submit 2 photos and USD$17.1. It will take 2 days to process the application.

To the capital of Nepal:
It is 900 km away from Lhasa to the capital of Nepal.

The traffic from Zhang Mu to the capital of Nepal:
After passing the Friendship Bridge of Zhang Mu, you will enter Kodari of Nepal. There are many ways to travel to the capital of Nepal. There are direct coach, taxi and local bus services. You may also try those tour buses that are going back to the capital of Nepal.