We are responsible for taking care of the ecosystem in the Tibetan Plateau.
Feel and remember the unique experience that you can only have in this magical and holy place.
●Take you camera - you can get amazing pictures of the incomparable nature and culture scenes even with just a snap shot.
●Look carefully, you will spot wild animals! There are usually antelope and wild donkeys along the railroad. They can often blend in with the environment though so carefully observe. Look to the sky as well - you may find golden eagles with their magnificent 3 meter wingspan. In the winter you can find black-necked crane in the marsh, a bird unique to China.
●Keep a proper distance between you and the animals on the plateau. Don’t disturb, charge, or yell to them.
●Pay particular attention to local flowers and plants - they will add color to your memory.
●Speak with locals to learn about their culture.
●Learn how to say “Hello” and “Thank you” in Tibetan. This will result in more opportunities to learn about the culture, and local people will appreciate your effort.
●Take the opportunity to taste yak butter tea and Zanba. They will give you some fun and prevent your lips from chapping.
●Follow national and local laws：Apply for permits before entering nature reserves; don’t fish, hunt, or disturb wildlife.
●Don’t buy illegal wildlife products like fur, bone, tiger or leopard teeth. If you don’t buy, the killing can stop. Purchasing wildlife items violates the law and encourages poachers to continue to hunt for endangered species.
●Don’t pick or trample on the plants of Plateau.
●If you drive on the Plateau, don’t ride on grassland if possible. Plateau grassland is very fragile and can take years to recover. You will also help the animals of the Plateau, like the pika who lives in burrows throughout the grassland.
●Don’t throw or dump waste into rivers and lakes and don’t relieve yourself near a water source. Not only does this pollute, but it is disrespectful to local culture.
●Do not litter. In high altitude regions, it is very hard for anything to biodegrade, much less plastics. Litter can harm local wildlife and domestic animals.
●Lhasa is the only city in China that prohibits disposable plastic bags, so please remember to bring your own bag which is convenient and environment friendly.
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