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Medog is not very famous,it's the only county without highway in China. So, it becomes the paradise for treks. The Medog in Tibetan Buddhism means "hidden lotus". At there, the scenery and customs are very special and it is favorable place for some professional backpackers. This Medog trekking tour starts from Paixiang in Nyingchi, pass by Lage,Ani Bridgem Badengze,Medog, Darmu,and reach the 8000 meters high place,almost goes across the whole Medog. It may need about 9 days to finish the trekking. During your trekking tour, you may experience high altitude sickness, bad weather, hard condition and many other challenges. This tour is a challenge for your physical strength, perseverance and wisdom.
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| Trekking line |
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| scenery along the way |
Necessary Equipments for Trekking in Medog:
Tibet Travel Permit.
Also called Tibet Entry Permit, is one of 3 Tibet permits required for foreign visitors' Tibet tour except the China visa. It is issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau and you need to show this permit before taking a flight or train to Tibet.There are three types of Tibet permits: Tibet Travel Permit (Tibet Entry Permit), Aliens' Travel Permit and Military Permit. Tibet Travel Permit is the document which is the most common-used one.
National Tourism Administration of China prescribes that foreign visitors (residents holding foreign passports, including Taiwan tourists) have to get a Tibet Travel Permit to Tibet. All the people can get Tibet Travel Permit through a professional Tibet tour operator except diplomats, journalists, and government officials.
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| Tibet Travel Permit |
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| Tibet Travel Permit |
Suitable Shoes
A pair of suitable shoes always plays important role in a trekking tour. Tourists planning to trek in Medog are highly advised to choose some professional mountaineering shoes. Generally, tourists will suffer a blister symptom on the foot after 2-3 days trekking on the rugged mountain paths. A pair of suitable shoes will protect you from the possible sufferings.
Besides, to better protect your feet, trekking in Medog are highly advised to take care of your shoes all the way. You should stop to clean your shoes whether you feel there is any scree or grit in your shoes. These little things would always rub your feet if you don't deal with them in time. In addition, skillful bundle would make you feel much relaxing while an improper bundle would be helpless.
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| Trekking in Medog |
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| Trekking in Medog |
Clothes
A water-proof coat is quite necessary for trekking in Medog since for the humid atmosphere and changeable climate in this area, especially in the rainy season. Trekking in Medog should also prepare enough underwears which are good at perspiring. The obvious temperature difference in the mountain area requires tourists to keep warm while resting at your campsite.
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| Trekking in Medog |
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| Trekking in Medog |
Tent and Sleeping Bag
In the consideration of the special climate condition in Medog,trekking in Medog are strongly recommended to prepare a tent characterized by ventilate, water-proof and it is also required to protect you from the fierce mosquitoes. The thermal insulation properties should also be taken into your consideration if you are trekking in Medog in the relatively cold seasons. Regarding the adoption of the sleeping bag, tourists are highly advised to choose the most suitable one according to your own need.
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| Trekking in Medog |
Medicines
The preparation of the necessary medicines is quite closely related to the length of your trekking tour in Medog. Generally, the medicines should be prepared according to your own physical condition. Besides, tourists trekking in Medog are also required to prepare some medicines to deal with the possible injury during the journey. Medicines effective in curing the insect bites should be prepared in advance. The essential balm would help you when you are in need.
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| Trekking in Medog |
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