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 The
Barkhor is found in the
heart of Lhasa circling
the Jokhang Temple. It
means "a pilgrim’s inner
circuit", and is the
earliest street of old
Lhasa city.
It dates back to the
foundation of the
Jokhang and is an
essential pilgrim route.
Houses and small inns
were built all around
the street. As time went
on, shops and businesses
also set up in the
Barkhor, and it slowly
became a prosperous
area.
In the past 30 years
many more services and
facilities have opened,
shops have increased and
the street is scattered
with stalls. It bustles
with activity and is
always jam-packed with
trade people. It is a
"must" for
souvenir-hunting
tourists.
Many people call the
Barkhor "the window of
Tibet" as it is a
typical reflection of
Tibetan life. It is a
magical place, full of
the mystery and wonder
that is associated with
Tibet. |
