Street Food in Tibet - ULTIMATE TIBETAN FOOD TOUR + Amazing Potala Palace in Lhasa!
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 5. 10. 2019
- Thank you to www.travelchinatibet.com/ for hosting me on my trip to Tibet!
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Lhasa, Tibet - Lhasa is one of the most important cities in Tibet, and a home of Tibetan food and culture. In this video weâre going on an ultimate Tibetan street food tour of Lhasa, and additionally weâll visit the Potala Palace and some of the most significant cultural sights in the city. Letâs start eating Tibetan food! #Lhasa #Tibet #TibetanFood #streetfood
Potala Palace - To begin the morning we started off visiting the Potala Palace, a fortress dzong, with tombs, chapels, and assembly halls, and once the seat of the Dalai Lama. Today itâs still used as a monastery, and a school for Tibetan Buddhist monks. The magnitude will blow you away.
Tibetan Tea House - One of the best parts of culture in Lhasa is the tea house culture. There are big teahouses all over the city, and local Tibetans congregate to drink tea, eat Tibetan food and socialize. I tried some yak noodles, both yak and vegetarian momos, and both sweet and salted tea. Tibetan yak noodles - 6 RMB ($0.84) per bowl
Tibetan Teahouse #2 - Located just off Barkhor Street, on this Tibetan street food tour, we then went to another teahouse, this one probably the largest and most well known local spots in Lhasa. The ambiance was incredible, so vibrant and so energetic. Since I had just had yak noodles, we chose to try some friend noodles and tea, and soak in the Tibetan culture.
Dzomo Cheese - Hybrid between yak and cow - Next we tried some dzomo cheese on the streets of Lhasa, very good and slightly animaly.
Laping noodles - Price - 5 RMB ($0.70) per bowl - One of my favorite of all Tibetan street foods is laping, a type of noodle, sliced off, then mixed with chili oil and spices. Itâs the perfect light and flavorful street food snack.
Legendary Yak Momos - Price - 1 RMB ($0.14) per piece - On the corner, just outside the Barkhor Street circle, is a famous yak momos hole in the wall restaurant. The momos were hot and fresh, made right before you order them, and they were some of the best yak momos Iâve ever had.
Cheese Fungus Soup - 6 RMB ($0.84) per bowl - Dolma mentioned that this Tibetan cheese fungus soup is rare to find nowadays and during this season, so we were lucky to find it. It ate like a porridge and was hearty and filling.
Jokhang Temple - Barkhor Street - One of the most important places in Tibetan Buddhism and in Lhasa is Jokhang Temple, and people often walk 3 circles around the temple each morning and evening.
Tibetan Food Dinner - Finally for dinner, it wasnât really street food, but it was a local Tibetan style dinner where we tried a number of Tibetan dishes. My favorite was the pickled preserved radish stir fried with yak meat.
It was an amazing day in Lhasa, Tibet, lots of delicious Tibetan food, and a chance to learn a lot about Tibetan culture.
Thank you to Travel China & Tibet (www.travelchinatibet.com/), they sponsored my trip to Tibet, and they did an amazing job to cater to the exact things I wanted to do. Highly recommended when you visit Tibet.
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I love how chilled Mark is when heâs with the locals. Not overly excited or scary-friendly.... heâs just chilled and polite. đđ»
He's so professional in every expression. He's super polite. We need more people like him in the world.
He is so low profile,humble,polite and sincere that's why i like watching mark vlog.
@@cacacaca9234 1000% agree îî
He respects all cultures. A real professional man
Mark is the Ambassador of Peace to the planet. Eating is a side duty that we all do.
As a Tibetan who has never been to Tibet, thank you so much for showing me our motherland. I almost felt like I was walking among those streets, taking in the smells and sounds of the city. Hereâs hoping that I will one day get to go there!
Me too. But tibet is fatherland (phayul) đđđ
kunga tsering đ always one in a crowd
Which country are you guys now?
Welcome back to Tibet Province, China
@@user-hv8fw1hb1nèżćäșâŠâŠä»ä»ŹäŒćäžäșă
I am Tibetan and my heart is racing and I canât stop smiling!
Are you of Tibetan ethnicity with Tibetan ancestors who fled Tibet after failing a coup? Of are you actually a real Tibetan, in Tibet, and support China?
@@heavenbright2342 we are that pure tibetans who still hold tibetan in our blood and we fled from OUR FATHERLAND TIBET BECAUSE PEOPLE LIKE YOU 'CCP CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY (GOVT.) HAS INVADED OUR COUNTRY EVEN AFTER HELPING THEM IN THEIR BAD TIMES AND ALL THEY DID WAS FOOLED AND BETRAYED US. KARMA IS PAYING BACK LITTLE BY LITTLE EACH PASSING TIME EVEN WHEN THEY ARE CALLED ONE OF RICHEST COUNTRY STILL MAJORITY OF HUMANS ON EARTH EVEN ANIMALS HATE THEM AND THEIR CRUELTY STILL TOWARDS PEOPLE LIKE US TIBETANS IN TIBET AND UYGYURS muslims and every other neighbouring country. WE STILL BELIEVE IN PEACE AND HARMONY AND MOST OF ALL IN KARMA. TIBETANS THEIR IN TIBET HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO LIVE UNDER THIEF GOVT. IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY AND MANY TIBETANS FROM 16 YEARS OLD TO 70 PLUS OLD MEN,WOMEN,NUNS TO MONKS HAVE SELF IMMOLATED THEMSELVES TO DEMAND OF FREEDOM STILL TODAY. BUT U.N.O AND BIGGIES COUNTRY CLOSED THEIR EARS,MOUTH AND EYES. BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY THE TRUTH WILL PREVAIL..THE MONSTERS WILL GET THEIR OWN MEDICINE UNTILL THEN DO NO SAY EVIL WITHOUT PROPER KNOWLEDGE UNLESS YOU ARE ONE OF CCP SPY BEHIND FAKE ACCOUNT. #FREETIBET #LONGLIVEHISHOLINESSDALAILAMA #PEACE #KARMA â€đ
Awweee,,, that's nice !
@@heavenbright2342 Yes
@@heavenbright2342 I am full Tibetan, every Tibetan hates the CCP for brutally conquering Tibet. Tibet is an independent nation that is being occupied wrongly by a military bully.
I am 11 minutes and 47 seconds in and I already have a smile on my face and tears streaming down watching your kindness as you share your food with the people at your table, and seeing their smiles. Treating strangerrs like family, and seeing strangers in some places treat you like family. That is one of the best parts of your videos.
They are beautiful people and he is so gracious. I love the lady so was so fascinated
Tibetans enjoy true gathering experience while eating in tea house. They don't hold phones in hands. The real organic social site.
Even in the streets, people walking straight up with head held high đđđ
You should look carefully again, you'll see many uncles and anties were checking their mobile phones .
@@arbs3ry damn
@@arbs3ry do I need to look into it and investigate as well?
That's just my general comment.
There are some in the phone but most of them are enjoying foods and engaging conversation with each other.
@@larrysong953 OK, my bad.
Just don't like the idea of demonizing modern devices, with these we can now see what people do on the other side of the earth including this video, we actually communicate more with our friends and families even though we live apart---- communicating through phones is also communicating.
I saw a lot of people on their phones lmao
I am very excited for this series of Tibet videos. Tibet gives a feeling that I almost can't put into words, it seems so calm and grounded. Gives a very comforting and 'at home' vibe, the people seem so kind and gentle. Lovely!
Karen Watermelon you should visit Tibet!
@@lhakpadolma609 I would, very much, love to visit Tibet.
The atmosphere looked very inviting and genuine. You're so humble and refreshing to watch. đđđ
And the amount of đ¶ we eat and butter tea we drink make us less crazy đ
How to say Good bye in Tibetan:
Person leaving will say: Khaley Shug. (literally means stay safe).
Person staying will say : Khaley Phep (Go safely).
We Sunuwar are sino-Tibetan family group, not direct descendant but we have relation đIn our language also, we say 'rimsho pa lane' go safely and 'rimsho pa baken' stay safe.
Tse Tan thank you đ this really helped for I being a Bhutanese and a Tibetan only stayed in Bhutan this really helps!
My language is tibetoburman but I am northeastern indian đđ
Awsome.presentation body language smelling face everything in positive way like.it.love your.videos mate
@_BetterThanYou_ 8
This was one of the most beautiful trips on the channel. Congratulations.
Lebanon was good too
Tibet.......my dream......ever since I read Tintin in Tibet....... Thank you Mark for showing it to usâ€
I love that the older gentleman stopped to pose with you đ§Ą
đCute!
His face warms the heart
Agreed Victor. His smile made me so happy.
Thank you for visiting Tibet. I finally get to see my ancestors homeland, I am a born & raised Canadian Tibetan. I am a bigger fan of yours after this ! Keep up the great work đđŒ
Let me guess, are you from parkdale troronto?
@@gavinn.4060 calgery
welcome to visit your ancestors homeland any time.
im a tibetan-singaporean in Singapore, with a few of my tibetan relatives in toronto. any chance you're living in the Toronto Tibetan colony?
From tibetian what do u mean by china/India
I remember my experience in Tibet. I was 18, skipped my first two weeks of college for this trip and man it was worth it! I was lucky because the tour guide is really good in story telling and the history so I gained a lot of knowledge about this magical place. So many years gone by, after visiting so many countries, Tibet is still the top of my fav! Your video definitely brings back so much memories :)
I have always loved all your videos, but this has been by far the best one for me (being a Tibetan myself). I have never been to Tibet but always dream of visiting. Thank you, Mark, for bringing it close to me and all other Tibetans. You are the best food vlogger ever. PERIOD!
Tsering Ngodup Amen! From a same-name brother from another Tibetan mother đ
Tsering Ngodup how is life in India?
Go back with A Chinese passport. You can apply new Chinese passport since Feb 2020 in India. There are lots of opportunities for better lifes.
@@nikiloving No they can't..if they go to tibet they will create some separatiet force
Only 10 minutes in, and I have concluded Tibetans are the chillest, friendliest people EVER
But probably the dirtiest
But probably the dirtiest, they don't take shower often
And saddest due to Chinese occupation...!!
Michelle Cheang ha! Love that! We sure are đđ
@purestan: keep your nasty comments to yourself...you are a really sad person...I feel pity for you
Mark I love how you shared your dumplings with that old man and woman beside you in the tea house, so kind. Keep it up.
This video is so heartwarming. You can see the happiness on peopleâs eyes. Thank you for travelling the world, Mark!
This is the best Tibetan vid I've seen in my entire life. Thank you Mark!!
Even though I never had the opportunity to visit Tibet, but as a Tibetan I warmly welcome you to Lhasa đđ»đđ»đđ»
The people look so friendly and just lovely!
This is by far one of my favorites that you have shown. Beautiful , simple living. Amazing!
As Tibetan feeling so good to see my mother land Tibet . Thank you đđ»
Kalsang Dekey please come back and build your own home
@@generaldiplomat2444 we Tibetans in exil wanted to go back soon n build our country. But that not easy as u think. For me I tried twice to chinese ambassy in Nepal n India I waited 4yrs.no répond du chines ambassy. I waste 4yrs.
@@tibwoeser1661 Of course that is not easy. Let me ask you one thing: how do you plan to convince the Chinese govt that you are not coming back to Tibet only to incite separatist movements? Given your history as a Tibetan "in exile," I don't think you will be anywhere near being convincing. But hey man, please do feel free to try to convince me if you want.
PUBG Woeser i didnât know that. Were you any parts near separating activities? Or do you plan to in the future? If not I donât see why you canât be approved
Separatists! Save last breath & days in INDIA
Now I want to go to Tibet. Added to my bucket list.
Angelika Rawks lets go together haha
I want to go! Its always been a dream of mine to visit Tibet and especially Lhasa âș
Reason * letâs go
can i come with you guys,i got money ._.
Give me ur email Iâd
People are just so sweetđ I would go just for that reason.
Wow after Tintin in Tibet comic, this has been an amazing read/ watch experience of Tibet.
Have never been there but you took us inside the narrow lanes of Lhasa and also inside the majestic Potala palace.
Your description of Tietan cuisine was so clear and crispy.
Mark is very Genuine and Authentic experiencing the everyday life of people, the fact that you visited ordinary everyday Tea Houses which is common instead of the High End Tea Cafés and Restos in Lhasa City
u from tibet tenzin
senn maru I am from tibet
Yes from Tibet
@@tenzinsamphel4763 how's tibet progressing
I love every culture and every religion.. from Bangalore South India..
Hi sunetha ...u respect all religions.. thats awesome n i think u have a beautiful parents..love tibet n frm south indya ..bangalore at brigade rd
đ namaste
Look different between China Tibet living standards n India Tibet living standards đ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł
I am a Tibetan staying in India. FAR FROM MOTHER LAND.Mark, you are blessed and blessed with foods. Thank you very much.
We Indians respect you guys and you can stay here freely until your country gain independence.
@@shhh3683 That will never happen! Stop your warmongering! Remember karma! There are several minorities in India that want independance from India. Do you support them? Allow them independence before promoting division and interfering in other countries' affairs! As you can see from this video, the life of the Tibetans in China have risen and improved hundredfold.
@@jademoon1530 I know the "minorities" you are talking about
For eg: kashmiri, keralites, Bangladeshi immigrants are ruining north east I don't give a f about them, they need to leave India. But when it comes to Buddhist/Jain/Sikh/Jews and other different minorities we Indians welcome and respect them to stay here but if these minorities will ask their own land we will treat them real bad đ
@@jademoon1530 and why should I care about your opinion?? My friends from Tibet miss their homeland they didn't said China should improve their lives they were happy before. You are just keyboard online warrior talking from your mom's basement.
Love love love this vlog Mark!.That lady sitting with you reminds me of my late Great Grandma.
Are you in TIBET? Goodness, I'm looking forward to this... Markie, it's almost 5 million. I remember when it was a few thousands of us. Remarkable! Well done, well deserved.. xx..
@@MrE5785
since dinosaurs time đ€
Thank you so much for showing us Tibet, this is just fantastic!
You're always so nice and positive and happy I love watching your videos they make my day better!
Mark I want to begin by saying I LOVE your channel. I've been subscribed for a while now and I love every video. I thank you for allowing me to travel the world through your videos and to meet and learn about different cultures. I love to see you eat and how you enjoy the food and I also love how you interact with the locals. Please be safe, stay healthy and be well. Thank you for everything you do. đđđ
ive allways wanted to visit tibet since the 60s ! FREE TIBET !
Thank you so much for visiting my homeland. I've always wanted to visit my homeland Tibet but due to political reasons can't make a visit. Seeing you in Tibet gave me the feeling as if I were in Tibet. Thank you so much for giving me this feeling. Thank you once again. đđđ
I hope that one day, all Tibetans abroad, can be free to go back to visit their home country.
@@tziuriky86 There will be no Tibetans left in their homeland soon. The Chicoms are wiping them out.
@Xun Gu the word "soon" mean's it hasn't happened yet
@@simonking195 how soon is soon, ?
@UCHh1BdsxpoIelHWKGMzlh-g tortured with yamy food.
What a lovely man Mark is, regardless of where he goes he is warm, friendly, and respectful to everyone.
Tibet has such a rich history and Mark Weins really portrayed the beauty of Tibet through this video. Thank you for filming my ancestors homeland đđ
i love his videos makes me wanna travel all around the world
Me too
soicy and want to try the food there too
Mr too but my Wallet say NO
Yusuf Naufal learn the way Mark does my friend
Lots of love to all my tibbetian brother from India đźđł
Thanks for showing our motherland and specially love this series....
before i started watching you sonny and trevor i had a very limited view of the world i live on.it seems to me that there are lovely wonderful people in every corner of this globe.people are not the problem on this planet , it is government and individuals lust for power, thank u for opening my eyes, john
Tibetans are always friendly and peaceful. They are well civilized by their beliefs đ
Not their past leader tho
@@mantapdjiwa9768 I understand but I meant their belief. Leaders, except dictators, come and go đđ
Well controlled... behaved little spiritual slaves
Tibet is last place to find honest , peaceful, unselfish and content people
We certainly could use more of that in America and other countries. Alot of it has to do with their Tibetan Buddhist culture. Everyone living in harmony and goodness....ahhh!
Thank you mark..... I am a Tibetan but I have never been to Tibet.... this video make me speechless
Love from Hong Kong...
Brother, one day we will be free to live in our own country without the oppression
@@shoukifong Ya in that day, I'd like to see Hongkong burn into ash
@@jackierandom8948 thank you for showing the world of why Hong Kongers hate PRC and CCP so much
@@shoukifong No worries, however, no single country can do anything about it in the planet
@@jackierandom8948 đ we will see
absolutely loved this series!!!
That facial expression Mark makes after tasting foods đ just cheers me up. Such Captivating shows and marvelous adventures.
*Tibet is amazing place to visit. Love to go there one day*
Simple but mouth watering dishes...love Tibetans people n their food n culture
Best line: âitâs like natural yak fat chapstick.â â€ïž
that local background music gives the Tibetan feel for sure...
I watch Mark when I want to feel happy and warm my soul and know that the world is a warm place full of loving people!
Sears I like I love the food
He use magics
Looks amazing...always wanted to visit Tibet...the temples the food the culture love it đ
Salute to Mark's tenacity on making content! 41 minutes, fiuuh~ Street food + Tibet, what a bucket list. đ§Ą
Thanks for sharing your Tibet trip experience with us. !! đđïžđźđł
Love how Mark just "goes with the flow"...6:22 gentleman walks up and hugs Mark. :)
Thank you for sharing this amazing video from Tibet. You are an amazing youtuber. Pleased upload more videos from Tibet. Wish you and your family a very happy and healthy journey . childhood memories brought back. At the end you showed the porridge type broth which is one my favourite especially in winter season. thank you đŹđ§ đâŁïžđ
I love the way the local couple sat down with you Mark. Their beautiful faces and I think they enjoyed getting in on your vlog session! Lol đ
Side note;
The teas in Lhasa look amazing! Also, I am quite jealous of you Mark, I have always dream of visiting Tibet and especially Lhasa. Thank you so very much for taking me their with you via your vlog!!!
When I watch this video, I think maybe there is hope for this world after all. Thank you for posting.
The old woman looks like moms from my village especially my mom. I missed you Mom
Mark i was waiting for tibet series for so long . Excited! Lots of of love
I'm so glad I found you. You're enthusiasm is wonderful. Thank you for your descriptions of the flavors!!!
Such an amazing and detailed video. What makes it great is Mark's cool and chilled out attitude! You make every food so appealing and delicious just by your reactions! Unlike the other vloggers who are quite negatively judgmental about the taste of the authentic food.
oh my god Mark, iâm so excited about this tibet series!
"Full Time Eater" where can i apply for this job?
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Hmm are you single
Yup...imagine touring around the world for free plus eating all delicious delicacies,and hes with his family,how lucky can he get huh?!
@Raghav, I asked the same thing and discovered he Has a Family-damnđđđđ
Haha hehe
The positive energy from this guy is PHONOMENAL.
It's my dream to visit Tibet since I've watched many films about it. So fascinating
Iâm Tibetan but never been in Tibet. Good to see you in Tibet. Love from NYC
sonam dolkar wow USA bombed
So many countries but treat Tibetan especially good. Hmm ? Enjoy ur American life .
I wish one day you can go back and visit to Tibet, the real Tibet
gemma w bless your heart
Tibet is chaos , Tibet is jail , donât come back anymore ,
Tibeteans are always welcomed to my country. Love tibeteans from India.
Tibet seems so wonderful would love to visit one day đ
Thank you Mark, you just took me far from foods. Itâs my country and birthday place. Itâs been 25 years away from home. From time to time, used to have dreams about family reunion, pilgrimage and foods. Itâs satisfying to see the foods. Wish one day to have family and holy experience In Tibet. đđđ
It's beautiful how his channel attracts and invites countries around the world to showcase their heritage through food.
Mark. I can't believe you've finally made it to one of the remotest country Tibet for your food passion. So happy to see you Tibet. Although I am from Nepal, my homeland lies just a couple mountains far Tibet and that's why, our ancestors belong to Tibet and so I am really happy to see through your blogs. Thanks and keep enjoying. Most love from Kunga!
oh Mark! you literally made my day. Thats my fatherland and sad part is I haven't been there. It's my dream to be in Tibet one day....one day haha
Tenzin Palzom I hope it for you! We should all have a chance to visit our homelands!
éżèŻ why China are not freeing Tibet ? Sad
éżèŻ why doesnât she belong there
Nah , it s a jail, better stay where you are
Tibetans have been very happy since China ruled Tibet for hundreds of years.
I can see the genuine love from his eyes towards Tibetan which is very impressive and pride for me of being myself a Tibetan ..thank you so much for your love and kind words ...
Thank you for your thoughtful and vivid description of the Potala Palace interior! Wonderful also hearing it from a person who's been admiring it since he was a kid!
5 mil subs are on the way buddy!
Your content is consistent.
So happy with your success.
Happy to see you in Tibet. I hope you will get to taste much more authentic Tibetan food( boese) pure local food...
It is always beautiful how much you can experience the different cultures, the people, through the food and let us participate with wonderful films. Thank you very much.
Thank you Mark for bringing us to these marvelous places for free.
Another great adventure and incredible dishes. Loves true sweet tea and noodles in the beginning along with the stunning visuals of the Palace! Mark you are the master of Super Spice! It was pretty awesome that couple sitting st your table just loves seeing your camera and held up their dumplings to the camera. Rain or Shine Street Food all the time! Thanks for taking us with you! After watching that weâll definitely be adding Tibet to our full-time travel schedule!
Ohh love to watch this vlog,,, Tibet Tibet, Tibet . Thanks for showing us.
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Mark is very humble and accommodating to local Tibetan. You're a sweet and loving person. God bless you more and your family. One of my favourite blogger â„ïžđ
As always, an excellent video, and that never ending smile. I love it.
One thing for sure two things for certain, Micah has been more places than I have in my entire life. I love how he always brings Yin and Micah. As a child he has been exposed to so many cultural foods. That's so exciting to be included seeing new places and things all the time!
mark wiens favorite line "ohhhh woww"đđ
Mark I love your humbleness and your respect for local cultures and the people. You got all my respect â
I like the way you introduce everything, your excitement and description make the whole commentary very engaging.
In my child hood I only listen about Tibet now I watching thanks mark weins beautiful journey.
Almost to 5 million Mark, congratulations...well deserved đ thank you for sharing your experiences with us! Love love love your videos â€ïž
Yahhhhhhhhhhhh..... probably in your top 5 of best videos!!
I enjoyed this one very much đđŒ
Amazing how much this chanel has grown. I was here before a million subscribers and I am so happy to see where you are now Mark. I wish you all the best and I hope to see more from you.
Mark I have watched you when you only had a few subscribers and now almost 5million! You so deserve it and millions more. You are my foodie hero. Love to you, Ying and Mika x
Mark Wiens is a very classy act - well done young man - love everything about you :-)
Just returned from Kaliash Mansarovar Pilgrimage in Tibet. What a amazing land and people. Never meet people so humble, honest and peace loving. May Tibet and its people always flourish.
Thank you đ . Your guiding tours is so good, love it đ
I wish one day all Tibetans around the world have the right to visit their motherland. đđŒ
Nomadgirl yea without getting captured by China
15Y6C41 LI SHUYAO while putting people in concentration camps
15Y6C41 LI SHUYAO It doesnât concern you or has affected you because you are not Tibetan and have no clue.
My word, thank you Mark for this video something I may never see with my own two eyes!! So very informative! Love this video especially the palace!!
Entire video was great and entertaining. Food looks delicious and you seemed n sound very excited. So grateful n blessed to see Potala and Bharkor. Thank you Markđđ»
6:20 - This is why I love this channel.
Tibet is so beautiful !! Thank you for an amazing experience Mark đ
The look on that lady's face when she sees herself on the cameras
She tought it was a photo maybe ahah
That's called "ndeso"
Then she fixes the piece on her head lol
So cute
Wow! What an experience. Always dreamt of visiting that mystic place. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my gosh, so interesting and informative. What a unique cultural experience. My boys and I really enjoyed watching these Tibetan episodes. Our favourite was the episode with the dogs, they were beautiful.