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Barkhor Street, Lhasa

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Barkhor Street (address: Linkuo East Road South Section, Chengguan, Lhasa) is a place located in Lhasa (Tibet autonomous region) and belongs to the category of sightseeing.

It is situated at an altitude of 11998 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 29°38'44"N latitude and 91°8'27"E longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Lhasa Great Mosque (mosque, 12 min walk), Trode Khangsar (temple, 18 min walk), Muru Nyingba Monastery (monastery, 18 min walk).

Coordinates: 29°38'44"N, 91°8'27"E
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Linkuo East Road South Section, Chengguan, LhasaLhasa China

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Nearby attractions include: Jokhang Temple, Ramoche Temple, Muru Nyingba Monastery, Tsomon Ling.

  • jokhang temple lhasa0.7 miNW
    Buddhist temple with a hallowed shrine

    Jokhang Temple, Lhasa

    19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lhasa, the Jokhang Temple stands as an iconic spiritual center and a beacon of Tibetan Buddhism. This revered monastery, with its golden roofs glinting in the sunlight, has been a focal point for pilgrims and tourists alike.

  • ramoche temple lhasa1.1 miNW
    Ancient Buddhist temple

    Ramoche Temple, Lhasa

    28 min walk • Ramoche Temple is a Buddhist monastery in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region. It dates back to the seventh century and is considered to be the most important temple in the city after the Jokhang Temple. Situated in the northwestern part of the Tibetan capital, it is east of the Potala and north of the Jokhang.

  • muru nyingba monastery lhasa0.7 miNW
    Monastery

    Muru Nyingba Monastery, Lhasa

    18 min walk • Muru Ningba or Meru Nyingba is a small Buddhist monastery located between the larger monasteries of Jokhang and Barkhor in the city of Lhasa, Tibet, China. It was the Lhasa seat of the former State Oracle who had his main residence at Nechung Monastery.

  • tsomon ling lhasa1 miNW
    Temple

    Tsomon Ling, Lhasa

    26 min walk • Tsomon Ling, Tsomonling, Tsome Ling, Chomoling is a temple in inner Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, south of the Ramoche Temple, and on the corner of one of the main roads, Dekyi Shar Lam.

  • trode khangsar lhasa0.7 miNW
    Temple

    Trode Khangsar, Lhasa

    18 min walk • Trode Khangsar is a temple located in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, that is over 300 years old. The temple is dedicated to the protector Dorje Shugden and has been traditionally managed by the Gelug monastery Riwo Chöling, which is located in the Yarlung valley.

  • lhasa great mosque0.4 miNW
    Mosque

    Lhasa Great Mosque, Lhasa

    12 min walk • The Lhasa Great Mosque, also known as Hebalin Mosque, is a mosque in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China.

  • tromzikhang lhasa0.7 miNW
    Buddhist architecture

    Tromzikhang, Lhasa

    19 min walk • Tromzikhang is a historic building in Barkhor, Lhasa in Tibet, China. It is located northwest of Jokhang temple at the corner of the left side of Barkhor Tromshung Jang. It was demolished in the 1990s except for the magnificent facade. Today Tromzikhang is a notable market in Lhasa and a housing complex.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Barkhor Street?

Nearby attractions include Lhasa Great Mosque, Lhasa (12 min walk), Trode Khangsar, Lhasa (18 min walk), Muru Nyingba Monastery, Lhasa (18 min walk), Jokhang Temple, Lhasa (19 min walk).

Where to next? Visit tibet Tibet region page or discover the top tourist attractions in China.

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