Travel guide for inner circle of Barkhor Street in Lhasa

Lhasa is a holy place, and many people want to make a pilgrimage here, not only because of the Potala Palace, but also because of its unique natural scenery and ethnic customs in Tibet. This is a once-in-a-lifetime tourist destination. You can also explore some unique scenic spots in the city by yourself. In fact, in addition to popular attractions, you may also find surprises in the old town of your hometown.

Make a map of scenic spots in the inner and outer circles of Barkhor Street. You can have a look. Barkhor Street was formed and developed with the construction of Jokhang Temple and people's pilgrimage. Like Lhasa, it has a history of 1300 years.

1, Jokhang Temple

Admission: 85 yuan, 100 yuan.

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Opening hours: 8:30- 18:30.

As the saying goes, "Jokhang Temple comes first, then Lhasa City". Jokhang Temple is said to have been built by Songtsan Gampo for Bhrikuti Devi 1300 years ago. The temple is dedicated to the precious statue of 12-year-old Sakyamuni, which occupies the supreme position in Tibetan Buddhism and is the most brilliant temple in the whole Tibetan area.

2. Eight-profile large warp wheel

Admission: free.

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Opening hours: 24H

In the white house in the northeast corner of Barkhor Street, near the prodigal gorge, you can pay attention to it.

Admission: free.

3. Minister Yamen of the Qing Government in Tibet

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Opening hours: 9: 30-18: 30 from May to September; 10—— April of the following year 10 to 18.

The yamen of the ancient ministers stationed in Tibet was used for the ministers' official duties in Tibet. It is now used as an exhibition hall to display the historical data of Tibet under the jurisdiction of the central government from the Tang Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, and restore some scenes of the minister's office life in Tibet. Most of the displayed contents are well preserved.

Here we can get a glimpse of the relationship between the central government and Tibet since the Qing Dynasty.

4. East Sulam Wall

Admission: free.

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Opening hours: 24H

Located at the corner of Barkhor North Street, the relief on this wall is very gorgeous. The goddess on the relief is the goddess of East Sullam, the daughter of "lucky girl" Bandaram.

5. Gendun Qunpei Memorial Hall

Tickets: free; Interpretation fee 70 yuan

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Opening hours: 9: 30-18: 30 from May to September; 10—— April of the following year 10 to 18.

The memorial hall mainly displays the life of Gendun Living Buddha, including his paintings, diary of studying abroad, daily necessities and so on.

Gendun Qunpei is very famous in Tibet. His contribution mainly lies in the breakthrough of Buddhist obscurantism and aristocratic bureaucracy, as well as patriotism.

Except for some famous scenic spots, the most primitive Tibetan life can be seen in most parts of Lhasa. When you shuttle between the houses, you can deeply feel the simple life rhythm and habits of the Tibetan people. People here are very religious. If you go, you must respect local customs, try not to take pictures, and you can only take pictures with permission.