Foreign tourists explore Barkhor Street, Lhasa, SW China's Xizang

A foreign tourist poses for a picture at Jokhang Monastery in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. (People's Daily Online/Tsering Norbu)

As tourism infrastructure continues to improve in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Lhasa, the regional capital, is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination.

Barkhor Street, an ancient street with a history spanning more than 1,000 years, is lined with traditional buildings and offers a glimpse into local life. Blending ancient heritage with modern vitality, it has emerged as a top destination for tourists seeking to experience history, culture and customs.

Foreign tourists buy souvenirs on Barkhor Street in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. (People's Daily Online/Tsering Norbu)

Foreign tourists taste local food at a teahouse in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. (People's Daily Online/Tsering Norbu)

A foreign tourist takes pictures on Barkhor Street in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. (People's Daily Online/Tsering Norbu)

Foreign tourists take a walk along Barkhor Street in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. (People's Daily Online/Tsering Norbu)