Barkhor, a circular street at the center of old Lhasa, is the oldest street in a very traditional city in Tibet Tour to China. It is a place where Tibetan culture, economy, religion and arts assemble and tour attraction to which a visit must be paid.

The Barkhor street Tibet Travel market provides tourist a pivotal insight in multiple aspects of Tibetan culture by the vast assortments of authentic Tibetan products easily available to purchase at the visitors discretion. The Barkhor market is constantly alive and thriving with activity as the countless vendors and shops present a utopia of local Tibetan arts, crafts and cultural specialties. If its serenity you seek, the Barkhor street market also provides a rather large assortment of local religious articles of faith such as; Buddhist Thangkas, statues, prayer wheels, butter lamps, incense, beads and more. A wide selection of Tibetan housewares and accessories can also be observed and purchased at Barhor Market such as; cushions aprons, leather bags, handmade quilts and carpets, knives, hats, and local style dishware. Whether your taste ventures on extraordinary or souvenir, Barkor market has something of Tibetan culture for every shopper’s preference. In addition to the extravagant shopping opportunities and the traditional displays of Tibetan Buddhism, the Barkhor Bazzar also has great historical reverence. Such history can be best described by exploring the previous Lhasa Yamen building as well as the office of the late Lhasa magistrate, both located in the heart of the Bazzar. It is also in the Barkhor Bazaar where you can venture down the oldest street in Lhasa, home to an old three story temple remains that is said to be the origin of early Tibetan calligraphy.

It is important to bargain on China tour Destinations Barkhor Street. The given price is often many times more than the price the shop keeper will accept. It is best to shop around. Many shops will sell similar items, and it is the best way to ensure you get the cheapest price. Sometimes if visitors find something they really want, it is acceptable to pay a higher price because many of the items found on Barkhor Street cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

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