Reasons For Formation Of Lhasa's Barkhor Street

In the 7th century, Songtsan Gambo unified the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, established the Tubo kingdom, and chose Lhasa as the capital city of the kingdom. In the following few years, the Jokhang Temple and Ramoche temple were built, forming the shape of the original structure of Lhasa. From the construction of the Jokhang Temple till today, over one thousand years, three major circumambulation circuits formed in Lhasa, namely "LingKhor", "Barkhor", and "Nangkhor". Among them, " Barkhor street" is the most prestigious one.Barkhor Street experienced a long historical process of formation and evolution overtime. It is not only the product of Tibetan history, but also a testimony of its own history. For Tibetans, it is not simply a street,but a visual embodiment of Tibetan people's spiritual culture that is deeply rooted in their hearts.The traditional trade of the Barkhor street also promotes its development and change, at the same time reflects the harmonious relationship among the different cultures.This article discusses the formation of the Barkhor Street from the perspective of its history, culture and economy, aims to gain a better understanding of the historical and cultural value of the street. Meanwhile, it hopes to play a positive role in the protection of the ancient street.This article consists of an introduction and four chapters. The introduction includes research background, research subjects, research significance and purpose, and research methodology. The first chapter gives an overall introduction to the Barkhor Street. The second chapter discusses the historical factors that show the origin of the Barkhor Street. The third Chapter analyzes the cultural factors that influence the formation of the Barkhor Street. The fourth chapter describes the economic factors that cause the development and changes in the Barkhor Street.