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A vibrant market stall in Lhasa displays a large yellow banner with Chinese characters and a dragon illustration, hanging above racks of silver jewelry, felt bags, wooden beaded necklaces, and woven items. In the foreground, several brass singing bowls are visible.

Authentic Tibetan Souvenirs: What to Buy in Lhasa and How to Spot Fakes

Walking the 3,650-meter-high Barkhor Circuit in Lhasa is a sensory overload. Between the rhythmic chanting of pilgrims, the heavy scent [...]