Bakhor Street
Bakhor Street serves as both Tibet's primary local commercial center and a major tourist attraction for whole year.
Overview
Barkhor street is the kora route to the Jokhang temple and filled with a strong religious atmosphere and unique Tibetan cultural flavor. In the street, you will find numerous Tibetan traditional designed buildings, countless shops lining in the street, selling a wide variety of authentic Tibetan products such as exquisite Thangka paintings, Tibetan silver ornaments, Traditional Tibetan incenses, and distinctive Tibetan costumes.
Culture & Local Life
This particular street is the main commercial areas for locals. In recent times, the street has transformed into a favored photography destination for tourist. Here, you can snap pictures and stroll alongside the locals,where you will have profound cultural and spiritual experiences. Every day, countless pilgrims walk clockwise along Barkhor Street, holding prayer wheels in their hands and chanting scriptures with pious expression.
Experience
Tourists also can wonder along the street to experience the lifestyle and religious beliefs of the Tibetan people. To have more authentic cultural experience. It is a great idea to stop at local small restaurants to taste sweet tea, butter tea and other Tibetan cuisines. It is not only a street but also an important window to understand Tibetan culture, religion and folk customs.
Plan Your Visit
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