The great charm of the local culture, religion, art and folklore has made Tibet great place for picking up spectacular souvenirs. Parkhor Street in Lhasa is a good place to look for souvenirs and is a must for every tourist.

Walking around the octagon street, your eyes will be dazzled by the numerous kinds of handicrafts-- ornaments, knives, tanka, tapestries, religious musical instruments, gold and silver ware, and masks and so on. There are many antiques available which are produced in great numbers, but you can also find real treasures-- precious natural gems, valuable porcelain ware, unearthed ancient coins and relics from temples. Yak horns and the skulls of wild takin are very popular with tourists. Even Buddhist scriptures and colorful inscribed banners win favor with the tourists, especially those from abroad.
In Xigaze, Zetang and Gyangze there are quite a few markets displaying these crafts. If time permits, tourists can visit gold factories, witnessing the whole process of production, or watching a piece of handicraft made according to your own specifications.
Along with the tide of fever for visiting Tibet, books about the autonomous region have also found a large market. Lhasa Xinhua Bookstore and the Readers Service Center of the Tibetan People's Publishing House are good places for people who have interest in this area. Finally, don't forget the other special Tibetan "commodity", -- Tibetan medicine. It has been enjoying an increase in fame due to its somehow magical effect on some hard-to-cure diseases.

Tibet is really a unique tour destination and we strongly suggest that both you and our team learn more about the local culture and update the Tibetan information every three months.