Lhasa Sights

Barkhor Square

#18 of 89 things to do in Lhasa

#21 of 138 things to do in Tibet

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    • Mentsikhang Lam Barkhor Area

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Lonely Planet review for Barkhor Square

The square has become a focus for political protest and has been the scene of pitched battles between Chinese and Tibetans on several occasions, most noticeably in 1998 when several Tibetans were killed and a Dutch tourist was shot in the shoulder. Look for the video cameras recording everything from the rooftops above the square.

The recent addition of several tacky fast food joints at the west end of the square is a shame. At least the Chinese resisted the temptation to plunk a Mao statue in the middle of it all.

 

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