Old Town Walk
Tibetan Old town shelters the soul of Lhasa, far from Chinese influence. This walk of about 1-3 hours starting or ending in Barkhor square can provide you an insight into the Tibetan lives in Lhasa. The walk takes in pilgrim path, backstreet chapels, craft workshops, shops, vegetable and meat markets, Tibetan homes, Muslim quarters, where you can try some of their noodles and overall provide an indigenous experience. You can set aside half a day for this activity.
Near Old Town Walk
More to see around Lhasa.
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Barkhor
Barkhor is an area of narrow streets and a public square located around Jokhang Temple in the old part of Lhasa.
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Chagpo Ri
Opposite of Potala to the south east is the 3,725m Chakpori, believed sacred to Vajrapani, the bodhisattva of Energy and Power.
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Drak Lhalupuk
Next door to Drubthub Nunnery is Drak Lhalupuk cave temple, said to be the meditation retreat of King Songtsen Gampo in 7th century, which has relief rock carvings.
