Seeking for the Soul of Lhasa
by Margareth Cooley

February16

Amazing 4 days Lhasa tour that we had last China vacation of us! The tour was very organized, include everything from the entrance ticket, Tibet visa travel, accommodation, and more. All that we asked to the staffs were come to real. We enjoyed the trip from the start and got very great experience after all.

So a vacation to Tibet was different to other cities in China. Lhasa can be said is a sacred religious place. It is also the place where people could see personally Tibetan people culture and its life style. My tour to Lhasa of course include some visits to plenty tourist sites including Potala Palace, Barkhor Street, Jokhang Temple and some famous monastery in Lhasa. Overall, my experience in Lhasa was good but what the most I hate is about the high altitude sickness. That was horrible. Although it did not happened in me but my condition and mood was not good enough first time arrived at Lhasa. A little bit tired! Fortunately it did not happen for a long time.

Jokhang Temple

Second day in Lhasa, we visit Potala Palace, The Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street. For me second day itinerary better than other day travel in Lhasa. We did see interesting and authentic building along the tour but most interesting while we exploring Jokhang Temple, the first Buddhist temple in Tibet, located on Barkhor Square (a great shopping street not to be missed) in Lhasa. For most Tibetans it is the most sacred and important temple in Tibet. We did saw authentic interior courtyard of the temple, but unfortunately tourists were not allowed to take photos of the temple's interiors where they house the Buddha statues. I suggest you have to visit Tibet to see it for yourself.

Barkhor Street

Next destination on the second day is to Barkhor Street/Square, which is the most famous shopping paradise popular among tourists. We could purchase some of Tibet traditional souvenirs or handicrafts there. Same as other places in China, we need to bargain for get the best price of good that we want, because same kind of commodities would be sold at different price in different vendors. If you want to get some original good thing then you need take your time explore the whole area. Based on our guide information, visitors need to walk in a clockwise direction along the street. It called as the best way to explore all the spot of the street.

My tour to Tibet was amazing and priceless! Everyone never can feel it before personally visit the region. Thanks for all the service!

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