Tibet Traditional Craft Streets (Tang-Karpo)
The old-town streets where thangka studios, incense makers, metal workers and carpet weavers still trade, several with workshops open to visitors. The natural place to watch and buy Tibetan craft close to the Barkhor.
Overview
Quick facts about Tibet Traditional Craft Streets (Tang-Karpo)
The old-town streets where thangka studios, incense makers, metal workers and carpet weavers still trade, several with workshops open to visitors. The natural place to watch and buy Tibetan craft close to the Barkhor.
| Type | Craft Street |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 3,650 m (11,975 ft) |
| Visit length | About 1 hours |
| Opening hours | Workshops and shops 10:00-19:00 |
| Good to know | The old-town streets where thangka studios, incense makers, metal workers and carpet weavers still trade, with workshops you can watch working |
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: Street entrance near the old-town ring
- Bus: Walkable from the Barkhor circuit through the old-town lanes
Hotels near Tibet Traditional Craft Streets (Tang-Karpo)
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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