Barkhor Street located in the old city of Lhasa is the famous commercial center, which has preserved the ancient city full of traditional outlook and lifestyle. The street is just a single pilgrimage road around Jokhang Temple. The Tibetans called it "Holy Road".The shops and stalls along the street are filled with all sorts of items unique to Tibet. such as: Buddhist Thangkas, prayer flags, statues, prayer wheels, butter lamps, incense, beads and more. A wide selection of Tibetan housewares, such as: cushions aprons, leather bags, handmade quilts and carpets, knives, hats, and local style dishware. Furthermore, some shops sell "Thangka" ( the Tibetan scroll painting ), which is an unique art with the themes of religion, history, literature, science and customs. Barkhor market has something of Tibetan culture for every shopper's preference.
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