Where to Buy in Tibet Travel

Barkhor  Street  is  the  famous  commercial  center  of  Tibet.  It  is
located  outside  of  Jokhang  Temple.  Over  120  handicraft  and  artwork
shops and over 200 individual booths are set up on Barkhor Street each
day.  It  is  a  must-go  place  for  all  souvenir  shopping.
Tibetan  rugs,  knives,  broadswords,  traditional  clothes,  gold  and  silver
jewelry  and  all  sorts  of  traditional  handmade  craftwork  can  easily  be
found  in  this  street.  One  tip,  Tibetan  beads  especially  are  very
expensive,  so  don't  forget  to  bargain  with  the  vendors,  whatever  you
buy! You can also find fabulous food on Barkhor Street.  It's a good idea
to go shopping on Barkhor Street in the morning or evening, because
local people always value highly their first customer and their last one.
Besides  simply  shopping,  Barkhor  Street  is  a  great  place  to
people watch. This circular street is a stop for pilgrims, and is also
where local people do some of their shopping, so it gives visitors a great
chance to see local people living their lives.
This  street  offers  a  lot  of  choices,  but  it  is  important  to  shop  around
before  deciding  on  a  purchase.  Many  venders  sell  similar  items,  and
some places are more expensive than others. When deciding to buy a
piece,  be  sure  to  bargain.  It  is  expected,  and  it  will  help  insure  that
visitors  do  not  get  cheated.  There  are  no  set  prices,  so  if  you  find
something you want, think what it is worth to you, and stick to that price.
Most of the items for sale in Tibet cannot be found anywhere else in the
world.