It’s only 20 minutes’ walk from my hotel to Barkhor Street. I went there almost everyday when I was lived in Lhasa.
I think it’s the most comprehensive place of Tibet. You can meet Living-Buddhas or beggars, religious pilgrims or thieves there, You also find the most rare precious stone or cheapest counterfeits there too.

When the bright moon climbs up the eastern mountain peak
The smiling face of Makye Ame from back of my mind looms up
——the Sixth Dalai Lama