Roaming in Dazzling Sights of Lhasa
by Catherine

May23

For the travelers who are very interested in the Chinese rural parts, Tibet tour will be the most popular. With ethnic culture, unique lifestyle and profound history, Tibet has been regarded as the most holy land. As the representative city, Lhasa will be the most mysterious land with dazzling sights.

Barkhor Street

Attractive Barkhor in Lhasa
The first step for most of the new comers to Lhasa is the Jokhang in the heart of the Tibetan old town. But before you even venture into the Jokhang, it is worth taking a troll around the Barkhor, Lhasa's most interesting kora, a quadrangle of streets that surrounds the Jokhang and some of the old buildings adjoining it. It is an area unrivalled in Tibet for its fascinating combination of sacred significance and push-and-shove market economies. This is both the spiritual heart of the Holy City and the main commercial district for Tibetans. The Barkhor is the one part of Lhasa that has most resisted the invasions of the modern world. Pildrims from Kham, Amdo and further afield step blithely around a prostrating monk and stop briefly to finger a jewel-encrusted dagger at a street stall; monks sit cross-legged on the paving stones before their alms bowls muttering mantras. It is a place you will want to come back to time after time.

Barkhor Square
For you first visit to the Barkhor, enter from Barkhor Square, a large plaza that was cleared in 1985. The square has become a focus for political protest and has been the scene of pitched battles between Chinese and Tibetans on several occasions. Close to the entrance to the Jokhang a constant stream of Tibetans follows the Barkhor circumambulation route in a clockwise direction. Coming here, you could pay attention on the two pot-bellied, stone sangkang in front of the Jokhang. There are four altogether, marking the four extremities of the Barkhor circuit; the other two are at the rear of the Jokhang.

Barkhor Circuit
As you follow the flow of pilgrims past sellers of religious photos, felt cowboy hats and electric blenders, you will soon appreciate a small building on the right, set off from the main path. For your first few visits to the Barkhor Circuit, it is best to let yourself dragged along by the tide of pilgrims, but there are also several small, fascinating temples to pop into en route.

Lhasa is a miracle world just needs your attention!

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