Author(s): Lonely Planet

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"Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher"Stepping out onto the Barkhor circuit, you're swept along by a sea of chanting pilgrims. You go with the flow as the intriguing procession winds its way clockwise. You peer beyond the whirl of spinning prayer wheels and swirling prayer flags - is that the Jamkhang you can see? Turning to your neighbour on the circuit, you say? This pocket companion is full of phrases to help you out in any situation - not just discovering Buddhist temples. You'll be talking your way around Tibet in no time.

• Master menu vocab and script


• Read up on festival rites and rituals - from incense-burning to cham dances


• Get a handle on Tibetan grammar and pronunciation


• Find your way around - by pedicab, taxi or bus


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