Barkhor South Street
Barkhor South Street forms the southern stretch of the Barkhor kora in old Lhasa, where pilgrims walk clockwise past Tibetan shops, thangka dealers and sweet-tea houses. The street is busiest at dawn, when the incense smoke and the murmur of mantras fill the lane.
Overview
Quick facts about Barkhor South Street
Barkhor South Street forms the southern stretch of the Barkhor kora in old Lhasa, where pilgrims walk clockwise past Tibetan shops, thangka dealers and sweet-tea houses. The street is busiest at dawn, when the incense smoke and the murmur of mantras fill the lane.
| 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 | Part of the Barkhor pedestrian kora; walk clockwise and ask before photographing worshippers. |
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 South Street
Sorted by walking or driving distance when we have it; otherwise hotels we use in the same city.
Best time to visit
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