Not surprisingly Beijing East Road is the eastern section of Beijing Road that crosses Lhasa from east to west. Filled with innumerable stores selling Tibetan clothing, food, and pastries, this precinct is also populated with restaurants, supermarkets and shopping malls too, including Tromsikhang / Chongsaikang Market, Shenli Shidai Shopping Plaza, and Barkhor Supermarket.
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Modern by Tibetan standards, Yutuo Road was first constructed in 1964 when it became the very first asphalt road in Lhasa and home to a number of other significant firsts. The first department store, hair salon, restaurant, hardware store, and grocery store were established on Yutuo Road back in the day. More recently after a […]
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The most popular area for both domestic and international tourists, Barkhor Circuit is the oldest commercial center in Lhasa. The shops and stalls lining both sides of the streets that form the ‘circuit’ sell traditional Tibetan crafts, locally made leather goods, items for those making a religious pilgrimage, and ethnic products. You can even top […]
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