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"Everest Travel Guide"
1. Introduction to attractions
Mount Everest, referred to as Mount Everest, is the main peak of the Himalayas and the highest mountain in the world. It is located on the border between China and Nepal.
Mount Everest is in the shape of a giant pyramid, majestic and majestic, with its head held high in the sky. There are magnificent snow-capped mountain scenery, vast glaciers, clear blue sky and thin air, which bring strong visual impact and spiritual shock to people.
2. Surrounding attractions
1. Yamdrok Yumcuo: means "Jasper Lake" in Tibetan and is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. The lake is as beautiful as sapphire and contrasts well with the surrounding snow-capped mountains.
2. Karola Glacier: The huge glacier stretches from the misty top of the mountain to the roadside only a few hundred meters away from the road. It is crystal blue and very spectacular.
3. Rongbuk Temple: The highest temple in the world, located at the end of the Rongbuk Glacier at the northern foot of Mount Everest. Here you can enjoy the majestic form of Mount Everest up close.
3. Price
1. Transportation expenses:
• Airplane: You can first arrive at Lhasa Gonggar Airport or Shigatse Peace Airport, and then take a car to the Everest region. Ticket prices vary depending on the season and time of booking.
• Car: Depart from Lhasa or Shigatse and take a chartered car or long-distance bus to the Everest Base Camp. Chartered buses are more expensive, but relatively free and convenient; long-distance buses are relatively cheap, but take a long time. Transportation costs generally range from a few hundred yuan to thousands of yuan.
2. Ticket price: The ticket price of Everest Base Camp is 180 yuan/person. The vehicle environmental protection fee is 400 yuan/car (small car).
3. Catering expenses:
• The meals in the Everest area are mainly Tibetan and Sichuan cuisine, and the prices are relatively high. The per capita consumption of an ordinary dinner is about 50 yuan to 100 yuan.
4. Accommodation expenses:
• There are tent hotels available for accommodation near Everest Base Camp, and the price generally ranges from tens to hundreds of yuan. The conditions are relatively simple, but you can experience a unique plateau accommodation atmosphere. If you choose to stay in surrounding areas such as Shigatse or Tingri, the prices and conditions will be different.
4. Transportation Guide
1. Airplane: Arrive at Lhasa Gonggar Airport or Shigatse Peace Airport first, and then take a car to the Everest area.
2. Car:
• Starting from Lhasa, you can choose to charter a car or take a long-distance bus to Shigatse, then from Shigatse to Tingri, and finally to the Everest Base Camp.
• Starting from Shigatse, you can directly charter a car or take a long-distance bus to Tingri, and then to the Everest Base Camp.
5. Food recommendations
1. Tibetan food: such as tsampa, butter tea, highland barley wine, yak meat, etc., which have strong Tibetan characteristics.
2. Sichuan cuisine: Since there are many tourists in the Mount Everest area, Sichuan cuisine is also more common, such as twice-cooked pork, Mapo tofu, etc.
6. Accommodation suggestions
1. Everest Base Camp Tent Hotel: You can experience the charm of Mount Everest up close, but the accommodation conditions are relatively simple and the temperature is low at night, so be careful to keep warm.
2. Shigatse or Tingri: If you have higher requirements for accommodation conditions, you can choose to stay in Shigatse or Tingri, and then go to Everest Base Camp. There are hotels and guesthouses of various grades to choose from in both places.
7. Precautions
1. The Mount Everest area has a high altitude and thin air, making altitude sickness prone to occur. Before going there, you should make physical preparations in advance, such as taking anti-altitude reaction drugs in advance and exercising appropriately. After arriving, be sure to rest and avoid strenuous exercise.
2. The climate in the Mount Everest area is cold and the temperature difference between day and night is large. It is necessary to bring enough warm clothes, such as down jackets, jackets, etc.
3. Due to the high altitude and strong ultraviolet rays, you must bring sun protection products, such as sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.
4. Respect local religious beliefs and customs, and do not destroy the natural environment at will.
5. You need to apply for a border defense permit when going to Everest Base Camp. You can apply for it at your place of residence or in Lhasa and other places.
6. The traffic in the Mount Everest area is inconvenient and the road conditions are poor. Pay attention to driving safety. If you choose to charter a car, choose a regular tourist vehicle and driver.