Entertainment in Lhasa
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Makye Amye
The past is tastier than the present at this watering hole overlooking the Barkhor. If the stories are to be believed, this was once a drinking haunt of the licentious sixth Dalai Lama, who met the famed Tibetan beauty Makye Amye here and composed a famous poem about her. Tour groups and Chinese tourists are drawn to the views of the Barkhor from the window tables and fine rooftop terrace but the food is just so-so.
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Summit Café
Off Zangyiyuan Lu, the courtyard of the Shangbala Hotel is the place to head for Lhasa's best espresso hit. There's cosy seating, wi-fi, excellent coffee and great deserts.
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Music Kitchen
Part of a string of bars and restaurants across from the Lhasa Hotel, this Tibetan-owned place was one of the city's first and still boasts some of the best music in town, with live bands at the weekend, a full dinner menu and just the right aroma of late-night booze and depravity.
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Ganglamedo
This lovely café-bar has great décor, atmosphere and music. It sports one of the Barkhor area's best selections of imported beers and spirits. The walls are a gallery showcasing local artists.
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Shöl Opera Troupe
Shöl Opera Troupe performs a selection of Tibetan operas nightly at 19:30 at the Himalaya Hotel. Tickets for the 90-minute show cost around Y100 and there's a small museum on site.
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Local Teahouse
The bustling Local Teahouse underneath the Tashi Takgay Hotel is very central and full of colour.
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Turquoise Dragon Teahouse
Turquoise Dragon Teahouse s a Tibetan-style place with a fine balcony overlooking Beijing Donglu.
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Dunya Bar
This classy bar above the restaurant of the same name has a nice balcony and screens major sports events.
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Ani Sangkhung Nunnery Teahouse
If you're exploring the old town and need a break, make a beeline for this bustling teahouse in the courtyard of Lhasa's most important (and most politically active) nunnery. The nuns do a great job and the location is superb.
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