Tibet, without a doubt is full of scenic fantasies and historical wonders. But still, a trip to Tibet is never complete without a long shopping spree here even if you have explored all the destinations inch by inch.

Shopping in Tibet, over the time, has generated great interest in travelers and now people often travel to Tibet for the shopping bonanza. That's how fascinating and unique the experience of shopping in Tibet is. You can start your stint from Lhasa, capital city of Tibet, where you can get everything, from a pin to a palace, and then move to places for their specialties.

A single page cannot hold everything that you can shop here, but still a lot of main things that are sure to capture your attention are to be recommended here. Tibet is full of shopping treasures that are absolutely unique and spectacular. One more thing for sure is that every one will get everything they are looking for, so just bring your pocket full. Not to repent later.

Now, let's move on.

The Buddha beeds sold on the Barkor Street in Lhasa, capital city of Tibet.[Phot/China Tibet Online]

Where to shop?

For small and big shopping list, one has to just hang around in the Lhasa Department Store, which is located on the west end of Yuthok Road, one of the largest and best-known market hub in Lhasa. It sells almost all those items one can ask for in emergent case. And those supplies that the tourists cannot do without like cotton clothing, mugs, canned food, towels, and toothpaste, plus local handicrafts, are sold.

The prayer wheel sold in Lhasa, capital city of Tibet.[Phot/China Tibet Online]

Barkor Street is another most famous shopping market in Lhasa, where you will find more traditional Tibetan artifacts in small roadside shops. Buddha figures, prayer flags, copper teapots, horse bells and jewelry inlaid with turquoise and other gem that allure any visitor.

Though one should be aware of the quality of the material because few of them might be fake, still, unique designs and cheap rates make them great souvenirs that you can take them home.

The delicated Tibetan ornaments sold in Lhasa, capital city of Tibet. [Photo/China Tibet Online]

What else you can do?

Just wander down the Barkor Street where you will see not only handicrafts, paintings and carpets, but also precious gems, stones, exotic masks, dazzling knives and much more, that will make your hands move again and again towards your pocket.

The one thing that you must remember is that if you buy a knife, make sure that you send it home through the post office since you are not allowed to take knives with you on flight. You will also come across bookstores from where you can get books related to Tibetan history, culture and even travel tips like maps and postcards, so don't forget to take a look inside these useful stores.  

Beautiful Thangka paintings. [Photo/Xinhua]

Morevoer, do not forget to exchange your money in the Tibet Branch of the Bank of China because you can never buy things with your bank card in the roadside booth.

A foreign tourist is shopping in the Barkor Street in Lhasa, capital of Tibet. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

What are the famous items in Tibet?

Tibet is actually famous for its handicrafts and paintings like the Thangka which is a kind of a scroll painting that generally bear religious aura. These beautiful items with the most exceptional carvings on them have become the most popular souvenirs in Tibet.

Apart from crafts, you should also check out some of the most scintillating jewelry that you would have never seen in other places. There are numerous varieties of jewelry like pearls, agate, gold and silver ornaments.

Shopping List:
Prayer wheel
Thangka painting
Tibetan ornaments
Tibetan paper
Tibetan incense
Special Tibetan food likely sweet tea
Exquisite religious articles

(Source from tibettours.com)