First impressions of the desolate landscape around Lhasa - Tibet

Landscape during trip from airport to Lhasa-City - Tibet

For sale: yak butter

Mongolian shoe sellers in centre of Lhasa

Pilgrims In the Barkhor, the streets around the Jokhang temple in the centre of Lhasa,
the oldest and holiest temple in Tibet (Anno 650).
The Barkhor is a fascinating combination of sacred significance and commercial market business.

Prostrating pelgrim at the Barkhor near the Jokhang temple in Lhasa - Tibet

Prostrating pelgrim at the Barkhor near the Jokhang temple in Lhasa - Tibet

Prostrating pelgrim at the Barkhor near the Jokhang temple in Lhasa - Tibet

Pilgrims at the Barkhor near the Jokhang temple in Lhasa - Tibet

Prostrating pelgrim near the entrance of the Jokhang temple in Lhasa - Tibet

Stone sangkang (incense burners) in front of the Jokhang temple in Lhasa

Prostrating pelgrim near the entrance of the Jokhang temple in Lhasa - Tibet

Jokhang temple in Lhasa

Jokhang temple in Lhasa

Jokhang temple in Lhasa

View of Potala Palace from the Jokhang temple in Lhasa