Apr. 23, 2008 - Attentions when travelling in Xinjiang

Attentions when travelling in Xinjiang

1, Xinjiang has a larger temperature difference day and night, up to about 10 ~ 15 degrees. And in some cases, such as spending night at Tianchi, outbound Nanshan ranch, Kanas Lake travelling to Bayinbuluke grassland, please do not forget take some jackets and sweaters.

2, because of the vast of Xinjiang region, you should spend long time in cars, in some cases, tourists have to get off to experience walking or riding camels with fun. Therefore, a suitable pair of shoes appears to be particularly important.

3, Although temperatures slightly lower than Mainland, but most parts of Xinjiang has higher elevations adn with strong ultraviolet radiation. So tourists should be prepared adequate and effective sunscreen, at the same time with Qingre, thirst, drugs or moist granules, such as Xiasangju granules, Shidishui so as to avoid too unbearable hot and dry climate.

4, In Xinjiang's tourism, because of a longer journey, and the climate differences, it is difficult to adapt to the climate, tourists should bring along some standing on drugs and treatment drugs, such as Chuangketie, or cold medicine. Treatment of gastrointestinal discomfort drugs.

5, Xinjiang is a typical feature of the mainland arid climate, therefore the temperature have a large difference between day and night, the air-conditioning at night should be open to moderate, not too cold, or do not Gaimianbei sleep, in case causing physical discomfort.

6, Xinjiang is the town of fruits. It's a great pleasure eatting fruits in Xinjiang. Never drink hot tea after fruits! Or you would get diarrhea.

7, Xinjiang is a multi-ethnic minority areas. Muslims do not eat pork and this is their biggest taboo!

Mar. 26, 2008 - Potala Palace yesterday reopen the door

Potala Palace yesterday reopen the door, full restoration of Tibet Tour next month

Lhasa, after the "3.14" incident the Potala Palace was closed. Yesterday 9:00 reopen the door to the world. Deputy Secretary of the Tibet Autonomous Regional Tourism Bureau Zanuo said that Tibet Tourism recently also will be re-opened. In this regard, major travel agencies in Guangdong have said that the Tibet tour will be full restorated April.

In order to protect the heritage buildings and keep the safety of visitors, after the "3.14" incident, the Tibet Autonomous Region People's Government suspends open the Potala Palace, Norbu Lingka and the Jokhang Temple, and other measures to visitors. Tibet Tourism also temporarily at a standstill.

The Potala Palace in Lhasa, the Commissioner expressed strong Bagesang, received a total of 26 Potala Palace 99 visitors, including 24 tourists, the remaining people for the local people worshipping Buddha. Cloth Palace opened yesterday morning, more than 10 tourists have visited the palace. At present visitors do not have tickets reservations, buying tickets can enter.

Deputy Secretary for the Tibet Autonomous Regional Tourism Bureau Zanuo said in an interview with the Lhasa violence subsided, and the normal social order Lhasa full recovery, "Tibet tourism will soon be re-opened, Tibet travel safe, civilized, health, ecology Tourism Image will continue to maintain and further develop. "

Nanhu Brigade western region of Tibet holidays for Diaoqiangkun said that July to October is the golden season of tourism in Tibet, while March is relatively low season. They will be full restoration of Tibet's April visit. April is the upcoming rainy season in Tibet which is more stable, the scenery is getting better, and visitors will see all the hills of flowers. In addition, in April, the Qinghai-Tibet railway ticket relatively relaxed, tourists can journey softly. Guangzhou-Lhasa-Xining and Chengdu, and other related services to lower ticket prices also have the discount.