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The food scene in Lhasa is best discovered on foot — start at Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Circuit to taste what makes this city's culinary identity distinct. Tuck into lesser-known corners like Ani Tsankhung Nunnery for the dishes visitors rarely find. From morning market runs to late-night street food, every neighborhood here has its own flavor.
Lhasa is the holy city of Tibetan Buddhism, where the towering Potala Palace overlooks pilgrims walking the sacred Barkhor circuit. Walking here is both a physical challenge at 3,650 meters and a deeply spiritual experience.
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free self-guided food tour route in Lhasa. The audio walking tour can include stops such as Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Circuit — Tibet's holiest temple housing a 7th-century Buddha statue, encircled by the Barkhor pilgrim path where devotees perform prostrations, plus hidden gems like Ani Tsankhung Nunnery — a small nunnery in the old town with a rooftop restaurant offering excellent momos and butter tea with Barkhor views.
Use this page as a starting point for a Lhasa walking tour, a free self-guided route, or the Roamee app for Lhasa. Roamee Pro keeps the route flexible so you can follow the stops, skip ahead, or explore nearby streets at your own pace.
While Lhasa is best known for spirituality and culture, stops like Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Circuit sit alongside bakeries and cafes tucked into side streets — and quieter spots like Ani Tsankhung Nunnery where the real locals eat. A food-focused walk connects the culinary landmarks with the places that reflect daily life, turning a sightseeing route into an edible discovery.
The altitude is serious — spend your first day acclimatizing with gentle walks, drink plenty of water, and avoid alcohol. The Barkhor circuit is always walked clockwise.
May through October offers warmer weather and the best conditions for walking, though the Saga Dawa festival in May or June is especially atmospheric.
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