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Barkhor street:
The Barkhor street is located in old area of Lhasa City, Tibet and is very ancient
round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple. Barkhor Street was built along with
the Jokhang Temple.

After the Jokhang Temple was built, there were countless pilgrims gathering to
view the magnificent building and pray. Gradually, there was a trodden path
around the temple and called the origin of the Barkhor Street. The Barkor is a
popular devotional circumabulation for pilgrims and locals. The Barkhor circuit
consists of East Street, West Street, North Street, and South Street.