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Barkhor Street kora

Barkhor Street kora tickets for foreigners

八廓街 — one recommended booking path, with clear steps.

Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Photo: Ondřej Žváček / CC BY 2.5 / Wikimedia Commons

Lhasa · 八廓街

At a glance

Book ahead?
Usually on-site OK
Where
Free — no ticket needed
When tickets release
Not needed
Closed
Open daily
Price
Free
Hours
Street always; shops daytime/evening
Passport on entry
Follow on-site ID rules; passport recommended for foreigners.
Recommended path

Free — no ticket needed

Free pilgrimage circuit around Jokhang; walk clockwise with pilgrims — no ticket for the street itself.

Follow the channel named above

Step-by-step booking guide

  1. 1

    Start near Jokhang square

    Join clockwise flow.

  2. 2

    No street ticket

    Public kora.

  3. 3

    Shops optional

    Bargain calmly.

  4. 4

    Interior Jokhang separate

    Needs ticket/permit rules.

  5. 5

    Evening atmosphere

    Butter lamps / crowds.

Key pitfalls

  • Jokhang interior is a separate ticket/reservation.
  • Altitude — walk slowly.
  • Photography etiquette around pilgrims.

If this doesn’t work

Backup options

Use these only if the recommended path doesn’t work.

Official help channelsIf the primary path fails, re-check the attraction’s official site or help email listed in Sources.

Check before you go

Unverified or may have changed — confirm on the booking channel.

  • Foreigners’ Tibet travel permits are mandatory for the region — this page does not replace permit advice.

FAQ

Is Barkhor free?

Yes for walking the circuit.

Tibet permit?

Independent foreign travel in Tibet still needs the usual permits via agencies — street walk assumes you are already legally in Lhasa.

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Sources

  • reddit.comforeigner travel context · accessed 7 Oct 2026

Last checked 7 Oct 2026