Travel Guide to the Stunning Buddha's Palm Sand Dune in Tibet

Preparation - Documents: Bring your ID card and other necessary documents such as a student ID, military ID, etc., to get ticket discounts. - Clothing: Pack warm clothes such as down jackets, fleece jackets, and windbreakers. Also, bring sun protection such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats. - Items: Prepare high-top waterproof hiking boots or trekking shoes. You can also bring a pair of slippers. Bring photography equipment such as a camera, telephoto lens, drone, and tripod, as well as chargers and power banks. - Medicine: Prepare anti-altitude sickness medication such as Rhodiola, as well as common medicines for colds, fever, stomach problems, and motion sickness. Transportation - Self-driving: From Nyingchi, drive along the northern highway on the left side of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. The distance is about 65 km, and the drive takes about 70 minutes. - Carpooling: You can carpool with others from downtown Nyingchi or the airport, which is convenient and cost-effective. Things to Do - Best time to visit: It is recommended to visit in the morning, as the light is good and the wind tends to pick up in the afternoon. From late autumn to late spring, the wind is strong, the shape of the sand dunes is more pronounced, and the scenery is better on sunny days. - Activities: You can experience sand sliding and feel the thrill of speeding down from the top of the dunes. You need to pay an extra CNY 60 to rent a sandboard. You can also choose a two-person desert ATV for CNY 200 per ride, lasting 20 minutes. - Photography tips: Wear bright clothes such as red or orange, or black and white, to create a sharp contrast with the surrounding scenery. When composing your shots, make the person smaller and the scene larger. You can capture the distant snow-capped mountains to enhance the atmosphere. Precautions - Altitude sickness prevention: The sand dune is at an altitude of 3,100 meters, so be aware of altitude sickness and avoid strenuous exercise. - Sun and sand protection: The plateau has strong ultraviolet rays, so take sun protection measures. Protect your camera and other equipment from sand. - Safety warning: Do not go down to the riverside, as it is dangerous to climb back up.