If you only know the Jokhang Temple, the Potala Palace, and Namtso when you travel to Lhasa, the ancient city of Barkhor with Barkhor Street as the core is the birthplace of Lhasa. The history here can be traced back to the 7th century AD, and the circle centered on the Jokhang Temple has become a multi-functional area integrating culture, commerce, and residence. How to get around Barkhor Street, this guide tells you.
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(Barkhor Street, Lhasa.) Photo/Xinhua News Agency)
Tang Fan League Monument
After passing the main gate of Jokhang Temple, walking clockwise on Barkhor Street, what catches your eye is the "Tang Fan League Monument", which has a history of more than 1,000 years.
According to historical records, in 821 AD, the Tang Dynasty and Tibet reached an alliance. In 823 A.D., Tang Fan carved the alliance text in Chinese and Tibetan characters and set up a stone monument: "Emperor Wenwu Xiaode of the Tang Dynasty and the two masters of the uncle and nephew of the holy god of Dafan Zanpu discussed the society as one, and established the Maha Covenant, which will never be replaced, and the gods and men have proved it, and it has been praised from generation to generation. ”
(Tang Fan League Monument.) Photo/Lhasa Tourism)
Langzixia Exhibition Hall
"Langzi" is translated into Tibetan as the pinnacle of glory, the name of a noble family in Dulong Deqing District, Lhasa, and "Xia" is translated as mansion in Tibetan.
It was originally the organ and judicial organ of the Tibetan local government in charge of Lhasa's government affairs, and it was also a prison built in Lhasa City in the old Tibet, mainly responsible for maintaining social security, taxation, religious activities, business management, and culture within the Linkuo Street. It is now a patriotic education base in Lhasa.
(Langzixia Exhibition Hall.) Photo/Lhasa Tourism)
(Langzixia Exhibition Hall.) Figure/Network)
Hours: 9:30-17:30 from May to September, 10:00-17:00 from October to April (free admission)
The exhibition hall of the former site of the Yamen of the Qing government minister in Tibet
In the sixth year of the Yongzheng Dynasty (1728 AD), the central government of the Qing Dynasty set up the first yamen of the ministers stationed in Tibet for the office and residence of the ministers stationed in Tibet. Since the minister stationed in Tibet could enjoy the bustling scene of Barkhor Street up close from the window of the south building of the compound, it was called "Chongsaikang", which means "house with a view of the market".
The exhibition in the exhibition hall is divided into five parts: the special exhibition of the deeds of the Qing government's minister in Tibet, and the restoration exhibition of the former site of the Qing government's minister in Tibet.
Opening hours: 9:30-18:30 from May to September, 10:00-18:00 from October to April (free of charge)
(The former site of the Qing government's minister in Tibet, Yamen.) Photo/Lhasa Tourism)
(The former site of the Qing government's minister in Tibet, Yamen.) Photo/Lhasa Tourism)
Gentun Qunpei Memorial Hall
The Gendun Qunpei Memorial Hall is located in the Garuxia Compound on Barkhor Street, which is one of the 56 ancient compounds in the old city of Lhasa. In 2013, the Chengguan District Government rebuilt the Gendun Qunpei Memorial Hall here.
Gen Dun Qunpei (1903-1951) was an outstanding Tibetan poet and translator of the 20th century, a pioneer of Tibetan humanism and rationalism, a pioneer of modern Tibetan social painting, and a staunch patriot.
The museum displays more than 400 exhibits such as daily necessities and precious manuscripts used by Gendun Qunpei during his lifetime, fully demonstrating the different stages of life in the legendary life of Gendun Qunpei and telling his legendary life to future generations.
Opening hours: 9:30-18:30 from May to September, 10:00-18:00 from October to April (free of charge)
(Gendun Qunpei Memorial Hall.) Photo/Lhasa Tourism)
(Gendun Qunpei Memorial Hall.) Photo/Lhasa Tourism)
In addition to the above places, Yue Meier especially recommends that you take a look at the ancient courtyards in the streets and alleys of Barkhor Street, visit the shops along the street, and feel the Tibetan architectural style and Tibetan customs.
There are 56 ancient building compounds in the ancient city represented by Barkhor Street, some of which are inhabited by local people, and some are being "revitalized".
Source: Lhasa Tourism
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