Barkhor Street is one big circular street that goes around Jokhang Temple and is filled to the brim with shops and stalls catering to those who want to take a little piece of Tibet home.
Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and the shopping haven, Barkhor Street. Southwest of Lhasa lies Tibet's second largest city and tourist hub, Shigatse. Shigatse bears a striking resemblance to Lhasa.
Surrounded by majestic peaks, it is a key site in the Char Dham pilgrimage. This temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is part of the Char Dham. Its serene location along the Alaknanda River makes it a ...