The most worthwhile souvenirs to buy in Lhasa?

1. Jewelry Tibetan jewelry has pearls, agate, gold, silver products, etc. Different Tibetan jewelry have different meanings, and different styles of the same Tibetan jewelry have different meanings, but basically all mean blessings. For example, the more expensive Tibetan dzi beads, "single-eyed dzi" represents wisdom, "two-eyed dzi" can bless the harmony of husband and wife, "three-eyed dzi" can bring wealth. Tibetan bracelets and rings are usually made of Tibetan silver with Sanskrit engraved on them to ward off evil spirits and pray for good fortune. 2. Cow Bone Jewelry Yaks are the best friends of Tibetans and are regarded as beautiful and sacred animals by Tibetans. Cow bones, as a kind of unique decorations, are primitive, natural, rough and bold, adding a wild charm to the wearer! 3.Tibetan knife The Tibetan knife is a must-have for Tibetans, can be used to cut meat, can also be used for self-defense, or a special ornament. Men's Tibetan knife is generally more rugged, sharp, women's Tibetan knife is beautiful, small. The exquisite silver sheath is the main feature of Tibetan knives, and the meticulous carving is unparalleled. 4. Masks Tibetan masks are a kind of crafts derived from religion and are called "Ba" in Tibetan. They are generally categorized into three types: "jumping god masks", "hanging masks" and "Tibetan opera masks". Jumping god mask pattern has ghosts and monsters, the protector of the gods, immortals, animal totems, etc., mainly in the temple in major festivals held on the jumping god ceremony use. Hanging masks are mainly a variety of God's figurative, such as the protector of the Dharma God, auspicious Goddess, horse-headed Ming Wang. Tibetan opera masks in the folk more, divided into blue masks and white masks, according to the Tibetan opera plot has a variety of characters face, such as the king, princess, fairy and monster. 5. thangka a kind of scroll painting with a strong Tibetan flavor, most of the Buddha and bodhisattva statues, but also some flowers and birds, landscapes and medicine, astronomy wall charts. Styles have cloth painted, brocade, embroidery, woof and appliqué. 6. serge serge is the translation of the Tibetan language, actually hand-woven tweed, black, red, green and other colors, is to do Tibetan clothes, Tibetan shoes, Tibetan hats, the main material, strong and durable, good warmth. 7. Tibetan carpet Tibetan carpet is a traditional handicraft of Tibet, the style varies according to the customs of different places. There are carpets, tapestries and card mats in the style. Tibetan carpet weaving method is unique, color and luster bright and harmonious, soft and delicate carpet surface, washing does not fade, durable, coupled with a strong national color pattern pattern, so there is also a high appreciation of the collection value. 8. Tibetan incense a very good tourist souvenirs, Tibetans towards Buddha, exorcism, held religious activities with it. Tibetan incense fragrance, put in the closet, not only clothing fragrance, but also against moths, some have special components of the Tibetan incense can prevent and control infectious diseases, epidemics and so on. 9. Tibetan medicine Tibetan people in the struggle with nature and various diseases, the formation of a unique system of Tibetan medicine, many Tibetan medicine on cardiovascular disease, tumors and other diseases have good curative effect, "pearl seventy", "ZhiPan fifteen" (aka jiu a), "Alpine snow lotus", "rhodiola rosea", "musk" and so on are valuable Tibetan medicine, in general pharmacies or tourist stores can be bought. 10. Religious souvenirs When it comes to Tibetan religion, people will immediately recall the local ethnic colorful Lamaism, and its mysterious and bizarre atmosphere. And the craft souvenirs related to it, such as: the scripture tube, stone engraved scripture plate, stone Buddha statue, etc., is to give a person a mysterious and heavy feeling, can be said to be a symbol of Tibet's long religious history. Food you can't miss 1. Tsampa: the staple food of Tibetans. It is actually barley fried noodles. 2. Ghee Tea: made from brick tea boiled juice, mixed with ghee, salt and stirred and heated into a drink. 3. barley wine: barley wine orange color, sweet and sour taste, low alcohol content. 4. air-dried meat: Tibet is a very distinctive food.