1. Genuine jewelry is seldom found in Tibet, but the unique design and cheap prices of Tibetan jewelry make them nice gifts for friends at home. Tibetan jewelry can be priced anywhere from RMB 1 or over RMB 19.

2. Tibetans call white copper 'silver', so copper ornaments are usually mixed with silver ones. In Lhasa, tourists can find real silver jewelry in small shops behind the Jokhang Temple at prices of RMB 25 per gram. Better take an electronic scale yourself.

3. Remember knives are not allowed on planes, so if you buy a Tibetan knife, send it home by post.

4. Tourists can bargain for most merchandise in Tibet.