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2025.07.16 14:56 GMT+8

Chongsaikang Market, a popular trading hub in Lhasa

Updated 2025.07.16 14:56 GMT+8
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A view of Chongsaikang Market in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region /CGTN

A view of Chongsaikang Market in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region /CGTN

A view of Chongsaikang Market in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region /CGTN

A view of Chongsaikang Market in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region /CGTN

A view of Chongsaikang Market in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region /CGTN

Chongsaikang Market, Lhasa's main trading hub since the 17th century, embodies four centuries of trans-Himalayan commerce. Stalls there offer everyday goods such as butter and highland barley in earthenware jars, as well as an array of crafts, including woven carpets and hand-hammered silver amulets. Visitors can stock up on daily groceries and buy unique souvenirs.

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