{"product_id":"barkhor-street","title":"Barkhor Street","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarkhor Street is the most famous and representative street in Lhasa. It is not only a bustling commercial street, but also a sacred pilgrimage route that carries profound religious culture. It is an excellent window to understand Tibetan history, religion, folk customs and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCircumambulation and Faith\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom dawn till dusk every day, a steady stream of pilgrims walks clockwise (Chapa, the direction of circumambulation) along Barkhor Street. Holding prayer beads or prayer wheels, their steps are sometimes hurried, sometimes slow, as they chant scriptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilgrimages prostrate themselves here, measuring the earth with their bodies, devoutly proceeding towards the Jokhang Temple. Here, you can most directly feel the power of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJokhang Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of Barkhor Street is the Jokhang Temple. This temple, with over 1300 years of history, houses the life-size statue of the 12-year-old Shakyamuni Buddha (Jowo Buddha), brought by Princess Wencheng, holding a supreme position in Tibetan Buddhism. The entire Barkhor Street is formed around the Jokhang Temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQing Dynasty Resident Minister's Office in Tibet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated on the north side of Barkhor Street. This is an exhibition hall showcasing the history of the Qing Dynasty's Resident Minister in Tibet. The building itself is an important testament to history and culture and is well worth a visit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"openchina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47820693635331,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/4403\/2259\/files\/u_3372835739_3558309283_fm_253_app_138_f_JPEG.jpg?v=1770811392","url":"https:\/\/openchinatravel.com\/products\/barkhor-street","provider":"openchina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}