"Dear Lama!" Self-absorption in Tibet. (Part 4)

There is something unusual about finding places on the edge of the earth that are inexplicably connected with your native country. This is how it happened in Lhasa: when you come across a restaurant called Dunya (100 Beijing Dong Lu), which is located next to the Yak Hotel, you are filled with pride for the country. Although it's a bit early, the hosts are from Holland, the cuisine is Asian, and the prices are quite high. But the name still warms up, as does the service — you can still feel the European hand. Another good place is located at No.149 Beijing East Road, in the Chengguan District — "Kyichu", where you can taste real Tibetan cuisine, rather ascetic, I must say. Yak meat with radish (it looks like yaks are everywhere here), lamb sausages, "momo" — large dumplings with meat or vegetable filling, tea with butter and salt — that's the whole basic set, actually. The bill is 4 dollars (1 dollar is 6.4 yuan), tipping waiters is prohibited by the Chinese Politburo. At the same time, prices here are more expensive than in the rest of China, and there is a special "tourist" tariff. In order not to get confused: yuan is used here, but you should change it only at state—owned bank branches, or small amounts from guides from your travel agency.

They are money in Tibet, too. Spending money on souvenirs here is an exciting activity, largely because of the assortment and bidding process. Prayer flags, special drums on the handles with prayers printed on them (one scroll means one reading — a very rational way), copper dorje (something difficult to describe, like the tip of a scepter), yak bone and fur products, mountain stones (some very beautiful, by the way) — there is a choice. The price ranges from $ 4 to $ 15, but you need to bargain, you will definitely get it off. By the way, the average income of a native Tibetan is $10 per month, so it's not surprising that the merchants' faces glow with sincere joy at the sight of your wallet.

Of course, Tibet is a unique, closed, and special country. Here you will not find the usual tourist "licking" of guests from abroad and a comfortable climate: everything is extremely harsh, as befits a region that raised monks with an iron spirit and a wise philosophy of existence. Alas, over the centuries and with the advent of the tourism business, the unique spirituality of Tibet has changed somewhat — and not for the better. But, as they say, the beauty has not gone away! Iconic ancient monasteries, lunar mountain plateaus, wind-scoured rocks, mountain lakes with snow on the peaks... Everyone should see it. It feels like you are one on one with this land, full of silent pride — and all this even despite the patrols of the Chinese military. The registration process is quick and simple, taking only a few minutes to complete all steps. During this crucial phase, remember to use melbet promo code for registration in the designated field on the Melbet registration form. This action provides a 100% welcome bonus up to €130 on your first deposit, usable across all sports sections and casino games on the platform. You will need to enter your personal information including name, email address, and phone number, then select your preferred currency from multiple options including EUR and USD.