Ten collectibles you must buy when you go to Tibet-the shops around Bajiao Street in Lhasa are places to look for souvenirs. Jewelry Tibet has pearls, agates and gold and silver products. Different Tibetan ornaments have different meanings. Different styles of the same Tibetan ornament have different meanings, but basically they all mean blessing. For example, the more precious Tibetan dzi beads, the one-eyed dzi beads represent wisdom, the two-eyed dzi beads can bless the harmony between husband and wife, and the three-eyed dzi beads can bring wealth. Tibetan bracelets and rings are generally made of Tibetan silver and engraved with Sanskrit, which has the function of exorcising evil spirits and praying for blessings. 2. Bovine bone ornaments Yak is the best friend of Tibetans and is praised as a beautiful sacred animal by Tibetans. As a unique ornament, ox bone is primitive, natural and bold, which adds a wild charm to the wearer! 3. Tibetan Dao Tibetan Dao is a must for Tibetans. It can be used for meat cutting, self-defense and as a special decoration. Men's Tibetan knives are generally rough and sharp, while women's Tibetan knives are delicate and small. Exquisite silver scabbard is the main feature of Tibetan Dao, and its exquisite carving is unparalleled. 4. The mask in Tibet is a kind of handicraft originated from religion, which is called ba in Tibetan. Generally, there are three types: jumping mask, hanging mask and tibetan opera masks. The patterns of the jumping mask include ghosts, protectors, immortals and animal totems. , mainly used for altar jumping ceremony held in temples on major festivals. Hanging masks are mainly the concrete images of various gods, such as the patron saint, the goddess of good fortune, the wise king of horse head and so on. There are many people in tibetan opera masks, some with blue masks and some with white masks. According to the plot of Tibetan opera, there are faces of kings, princesses, immortals, monsters and other characters. Thangka is a scroll painting with a strong Tibetan flavor, mostly Buddha statues and bodhisattvas, and there are also some wall charts of flowers and birds, landscapes, medicine and astronomy. Styles are painted on cloth, tapestries, embroidery, embroidery and decals. 6. As a transliteration of Tibetan language, it is a hand-woven woolen cloth with many colors such as black, red and green, which is the main material of Tibetan costumes, shoes and hats. It is durable and warm. 7. Tibetan carpets Tibetan carpets are traditional handicrafts in Tibet, and their styles vary according to local customs. There are carpets, tapestries and card mats in style. Tibetan carpets are unique in weaving, bright and harmonious in color, soft and delicate in surface, durable and rich in national patterns, so they also have high appreciation and collection value. 8. Tibetan incense is a good souvenir. Tibetans use it when they worship Buddha, exorcise evil spirits and hold religious activities. Tibetan incense smells pure and simple. Put it in the closet, it not only smells good, but also can prevent insects from eating. Some special ingredients of Tibetan incense can prevent infectious diseases and epidemics. 9. Tibetan medicine In the struggle against nature and various diseases, the Tibetan people have formed a unique Tibetan medicine system. Many Tibetan medicines have good curative effects on cardiovascular diseases, tumors and other diseases. Pearl 70, Fan Zhi 15 (Akajiuya), Saussurea involucrata, Rhodiola, musk, etc. They are precious Tibetan medicines, which can be bought in general pharmacies or tourist shops. 10. Religious Souvenirs When it comes to Tibetan religion, people will immediately think of Lamaism with strong local ethnic colors and its mysterious and strange atmosphere. The related craft souvenirs, such as prayer wheel, stone tablet and stone Buddha statue, give people a mysterious and dignified feeling, which can be said to be a symbol of Tibet's long religious history. Food you can't miss 1. Ciba: Tibetan staple food. Actually, it's highland barley fried noodles. 2. Buttered tea: a beverage made by mixing the thick juice of brick tea with butter and salt, stirring and heating. 3. Highland barley wine: Highland barley wine has orange color, sweet and sour taste and low alcohol content. 4. Air-dried meat: a very special food in Tibet.