Many friends take the opportunity to travel abroad during the festival, and Tibet is one of the preferred destinations for many tourists. However, after going to Tibet, many friends broke some local taboos and caused these unnecessary troubles because they didn't understand some local customs. So, what should we pay attention to when going to Tibet? It turns out that this is more terrible than altitude sickness!
First of all, because Tibet is a very religious region, there are many temples and pagodas there. When you go to Tibet, don't enter the temple casually. You can enter the temple only with the consent of the monks practicing in the temple. Don't touch the sutras and Buddhist statues after taking photos. Don't smoke or spit in the temple. Don't sit in it. Don't make noise during the visit. Be quiet. Because the temple is a very sacred place in the hearts of Tibetans, it cannot be defiled.
Secondly, etiquette. If a Tibetan friend sticks out his tongue to you, he is not laughing at you, but showing his respect for you. Don't touch the heads of Tibetan compatriots casually. For Tibetans, touching their heads is a very sacred ritual. Only living Buddhas and eminent monks are allowed to touch their heads. If you are lucky enough to be invited to a Tibetan home, do not step on the threshold, nor spit indoors or in front of others. Otherwise, it will be regarded as an act of disrespect for them. In Tibetan homes, men and women need to sit separately. Men are left and women are right. They can't sit together. If you see red cloth strips pasted on the door of Tibetans, branches inserted or a fire built in front of the door, it is because there are patients or women giving birth at home. No one else is allowed to enter at this time.
Then, many friends go to Tibet and may want to see the sky burial with local characteristics. However, both the Tibetan government and tourism agencies do not encourage and support tourists to watch the celestial burial. Moreover, local Tibetans do not want to be watched by foreigners. The people's Government of the Tibet Autonomous Region has also promulgated Interim Provisions on the administration of celestial burial. In the regulations, it is prohibited to watch, take photos, take photos and video recordings of celestial burial activities. If you accidentally see the celestial burial, you must pay attention to your words and deeds. Otherwise, the family members of the deceased may think that you do not respect the deceased, resulting in physical conflict.
Finally, if you see cattle and sheep dressed in red, yellow and green cloth in the Tibetan area, don't drive them away at will. Because they are sacrifices used by Tibetans to worship gods. If you see the worshippers, you want to record the shocking scene and take some close ups or portraits. They must obtain their consent before taking photos, and when taking photos, do not affect their worship.
What preparations should be made before going to Tibet? Before going to Tibet, you should bring long sleeved clothes and trousers, sunglasses, sun visors, masks, sunscreen and other items. Because the Tibetan Plateau is relatively dry, with less clouds, less water vapor and strong ultraviolet rays. So when you go there, you should pay attention to sunscreen measures. In addition to sunscreen, but also cold. Tibet has a relatively high altitude and is very cold in summer. So it's best to bring warm clothes in winter. In addition to these, you can also bring some drugs to prevent altitude reaction and ointment to lubricate the nasal cavity. Because many people are prone to nosebleed and altitude sickness when they first arrive in Tibet. On the first day after going to Tibet, it's best not to take a bath. Put a basin of water in the bedroom before going to bed, which can help alleviate high reaction.