Lhsaa is a unique land captured in its crafts and goods very special, so do not forget to buy some local souvenirs such as Thangka a kind of scroll painting, focusing on the motifs of Tibetan Buddhism; The Tibetan knife or the Tibetan broadsword; Tibetan costume, as well as the Tibetan Medicine such as saffron, aweto and snow lotus.

Shopping Areas in Lhasa

Lhasa Barkhor Street

It is a famous commercial center of Tibet and must-go place for all souvenir shopping. There are more than 120 handicraft and artwork shops and 200 or so market stands in the Barkhor Street: Tibetan rugs, knives, broadswords, traditional clothes, gold and silver jewelry and all sorts of traditional handmade craftwork can easily be found in this street. Tibetan beads especially are very expensive so don't forget to bargain with the vendors, whatever you buy. You can also find traditional Tibetan food on Barkhor Street. It's a good idea to go shopping on Barkor Street in the morning or evening, because Tibetan people always value highly their first customer and their last one.

Lhasa Department Store
It is located at No.1, Yutuo Road, left of the Potala Palace, where you can buy all sorts of articles including practical items like cotton clothing, towels, toothpaste and canned food and the goods here are moderately priced. The department store has places for dining, recreation and a fitness center.

Lhasa Barkhor Thangka Painting Department Store
It is positioned at No. 10, East Barkhor Street, The store mainly deals with making and selling Thangka products.

Lhasa Xueyu (Snowland) Handmade Thangka Store

The most famous Thangka shop in Barkhor Street is located at No. 16, South Barkhor Street. Before buying anything make sure to have a little knowledge of the genuine product and price.

The Tibetan Hospital in Lhasa

It stand at right opposite the Jokhang Temple Square or the medicine company on the west outskirts of Lhasa. The Tibetan Hospital is the best places to buy Tibetan medicines.

Xinhua bookstores in Lhasa

There are three Xinhua bookstores in Lhasa. One is on Yuthok Lu. Another is on east Barkhor. The third is on Beijing Zhong Lu, west of Tibet Hotel. They sell maps of Lhasa, Tibetan primers, Tibetan-Chinese dictionaries, and Tibetan and Chinese books. There is also a bookshop that carries Tibetan literature on north Barkhor.

Lhasa Shopping Guide & Tourist Information

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