Tromsikhang Market
ཁྲོམ་གཟིགས་ཁང་།
The old market north of Barkhor Street, where butter, dried meat, incense and everyday goods are concentrated. It is full of local life.
Tromsikhang was once the site of the Qing dynasty Amban's residence in Tibet. Today it is Lhasa's largest local food and general goods market. It sells butter, dried curd, air-dried yak meat, incense, prayer flags, religious items and Tibetan clothing fabrics. It is a good place to experience everyday Tibetan life. The market is busiest in the morning, and some stalls allow bargaining. Ask permission before photographing people. It is about a 5-minute walk north of the Jokhang Square.
Opening hours
About 09:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Guangming Sweet Tea House
- Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Street
- Makye Ame
- Ramoche Temple
- Ani Tsankhung Nunnery
- Lukhang Park
- Potala Palace Square
- Potala Palace