Barkhor East Street
Barkhor East Street links the Jokhang with the eastern old town and carries the densest run of shops on the pilgrimage circuit. Juniper smoke, butter and incense scent the air in the early morning.
Overview
Quick facts about Barkhor East Street
Barkhor East Street links the Jokhang with the eastern old town and carries the densest run of shops on the pilgrimage circuit. Juniper smoke, butter and incense scent the air in the early morning.
| Type | Commercial Street |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 3,650 m (11,975 ft) |
| Visit length | About 1.5 hours |
| Opening hours | Shops ~09:30–21:00; street open all day |
| Good to know | Pedestrian lane; expect crowds on festival days and during the morning kora. |
How to visit
Practical advice from our Lhasa team.
- Walk slowly. Steep stairs at altitude are harder — come on your second or third day, not the day you arrive.
- Taxi drop-off: Nearest drop-off at the street entrance
- Bus: City buses stop at the district edge
Hotels near Barkhor East Street
Sorted by walking or driving distance when we have it; otherwise hotels we use in the same city.
Best time to visit
Average daily high and low in °C, and monthly rain in mm. Winter is cold and dry, with fewer visitors and lower hotel prices.
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