Exploring the Millennium-old Barkhor Street

Barkhor Street is located by the Lhasa River at an altitude of 3500 meters. It was formed for the construction of the Jokhang Temple and developed along with it, boasting a history of over 1300 years. 'Barkhor' means 'middle circumambulation path' in Tibetan. Also known as Bajiao Street, it is located in Chengguan District, Lhasa, and is a famous circumambulation path in Lhasa. The street is paved with hand-polished stones, and old-style Tibetan houses are preserved alongside, maintaining the original appearance of the ancient city of Lhasa. 🌟🌟 Barkhor Street is not only a 'holy road' in the hearts of Tibetans but also one of the busiest commercial streets in Lhasa, a popular spot for tourists to shop and taste local delicacies. Strolling through the streets, tasting Barkhor Street snacks, buying souvenirs, and admiring precious Tibetan medicine, you can experience the lifestyle of Lhasa residents up close. In the southeast corner of Barkhor Street, there is a conspicuous two-story building painted yellow, known as Makye Ame Tavern. This Makye Ame Restaurant & Bar is well worth a visit. It was once the secret palace of the 6th Dalai Lama Tsangyang Gyatso, and it is said to be the place where Tsangyang Gyatso met Makye Ame. Legend has it that the 6th Dalai Lama Tsangyang Gyatso traveled across the Tibetan region in search of the supreme savior Tara. One day, while resting at a small tavern on Barkhor Street in Lhasa, a beautiful girl like the moon peeked through the curtain outside the door. 'On the eastern mountain top, a pure moon rises, the face of Makye Ame gradually appears in my heart'—the poem Tsangyang Gyatso wrote for Makye Ame has been passed down ever since. Tan Jing's famous song 'On the Eastern Mountain Top' is based on this love poem by the 6th Dalai Lama Tsangyang Gyatso. Barkhor Street encapsulates the development history of Tibet from ancient times to the present. A walk through Barkhor Street is equivalent to a historical exploration of Tibet. 🚉 Transportation Guide: Take bus routes 7, 8, or 20 to Cemenlin Station, and walk straight along Danjielin Road. 🕙 Opening Hours: All day 💰 Ticket Price: Free