Do You Need to Carry Portable Oxygen Cylinders on Tibet Train?
In addition to bagged medical oxygen for patients' use, compressed gas oxygen cylinders are flammable and explosive dangerous goods. They are strictly prohibited from being carried on board or checked in, whether by train, high-speed rail or plane. I can understand your concerns about altitude sickness, but all the trains to Tibet are equipped with oxygen supply systems. If you need oxygen cylinders after getting off the train, they can also be purchased everywhere in the main urban areas.
Oxygen Supply System on Tibet Train
Diffuse Oxygen Supply System
This system will continuously pump oxygen into the carriages and maintain a stable oxygen concentration inside the carriages through the air conditioning system. The Qinghai-Tibet Railway starts from Xining, Qinghai Province, passes through Golmud City and ends in Lhasa. Golmud Railway Station, located at an altitude of over 2,800 meters, is a key passage on the railway and it is also the time when this train starts its oxygen supply system. Each carriage is equipped with an automatic oxygen content detection system. The system will keep the oxygen content in the carriage as close as possible to that in plain areas, which to a certain extent can alleviate the discomfort of most tourists, such as headaches.
Distribution Type Oxygen System
The Tibet train is also equipped with an oxygen supply system for personal use. Each hard seat and both soft and hard sleeper are equipped with a separate oxygen supply hole to provide high-concentration oxygen.
After arriving in Golmud, once the system is activated, the train attendants will distribute the pipelines to each passenger to maximize the utilization of the oxygen outlet. These disposable tubes are free. You just need to insert one end into the oxygen outlet and the other end into your nostril to inhale oxygen directly from the outlet.
Suggestions for Reducing Altitude Sickness on Tibet Train
You need to quit smoking and drinking before departure. Smoking and carrying high-concentration alcohol are not allowed on the train either. Make full use of the warm service of the train attendants. If you feel unwell, be sure to inform them in time. Try to carry some entertainment tools for playing time, such as e-book readers. Only when your attention is no longer held back by altitude sickness will you have a better mental state. The environment on the train is kind of noisy, so it's best to carry earplugs, eye masks and other items that can improve the quality of your rest. If you need to take preventative medicine, you should strictly follow the doctor's advice. Also, drink plenty of hot water, and there is free hot water available on the train. Additionally, stay away from catching a cold.
Conclusion
The average altitude of the entire Qinghai-Tibet Railway exceeds 4,000 meters, making it the highest plateau railway in the world. The highest point of the railway is located at the Tanggula Pass, with an altitude of 5,072 meters. After you get off the train, board the tour vehicle provided by our travel agency to pick you up. You can also immediately enjoy the medical oxygen we offer you. In short, just take altitude sickness with a calm mind.
Every bit of attention you pay to altitude sickness can alleviate your discomfort a little. For personal advice to you, you can consult our professional travel advisors.
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Hi, I’m interested in doing the Mount Kailash tour. I only have holidays from 20/09 to 4/10 this year. Do you have a tour that includes these dates? How much would the tour be? Are the flights, visas, passes and permits included in your prices? Thank you kindly. Regards, Nirmala (Nationality: Australian Group Size: 1 person Arrival Date: 20/09/26) Nationality: Australian Group Size: 1 person Arrival Date: 20/09/26
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lm from nyc in the usa how much is your 13 day Mt Kai lash tour in September or June
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plan a 7-8days trip for me and my boyfriend in April
Hi! I would like to plan a 7-8days trip for me and my boyfriend in April (3rd to 10th ideally) to Nepal, Tibet, and, if possible, Bhutan. Do you think it would be doable? Based on what I read, there are some places/things to do to consider: Nepal: Everest Base Camp trek and the Annapurna Circuit, ancient temples, sacred sites like Lumbini, Kathmandu, Tibet: The Potala Palace in Lhasa and the Jokhang Temple. eventually the holy Mount Kailash or the high-altitude plains. Bhutan: Thimphu, Paro, and the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery. To take part in cultural traditions, yoga, meditation... Of course I am open to any recommendations you could make. For your reference, we are both based in Asia: him, in Bangkok and myself in Macau. Thank you so much for the information you could provide and, if possible, an estimated budget for your offer.
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Hi , we are planning a Cycling Trip once Tibet opens for Tourism. The plan is we shall arrive to Kathmandu , travel to the border and enter via Kerung. Can you pls send a day to day Itinerary starting from Kerung - Lake Manasarovar - Darchen - Asthapath. We shall go around Kailash on foot and resume Cycling back to Kerung. We are a Group of 6-8 persons. Thanks Pls send ur reply to Kevin
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Also, could you please provide a detailed itinerary - I want to see how many hours are spent on buses/vehicles. Thank you! Deborah
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