An exhibition on Barkor Street, the oldest street with colorful Tibetan features in Lhasa, will be held in Beijing next month, according to Tibet Business.

The exhibition, jointly hosted by Lhasa's Chengguan District Government and the Cultural Relics Bureau of Lhasa, will run from June 10 to 13, said Zhang Hui, head of the cultural relics bureau.

Photo taken on Oct. 6, 2008 shows two foreign tourists at the Barkor Street in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.An exhibition on Barkor Street, the oldest street with colorful Tibetan features in Lhasa, will be held in Beijing next month, photo from Xinhua.

At the exhibition, 116 pictures by professional photographers will be on display, showcasing the changes of the ancient street as well as local features and customs. Meanwhile, a documentary will also be broadcast to show the unique characteristics of the ancient street.

Barkor Street, with a history of more than 1,000 years, has become a must-see place for tourists because of its unique historical, cultural, religious, ethnic and commercial characteristics.

Undated file photo shows a jewelry store on the Barkar Street in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, photo from Xinhua.

It was originally a route along which Tibetan Buddhists walk clockwise to show their  devotion. The religious rite is called "Barkor" in the Tibetan language, thereafter the name of the street.

As one of the most bustling sections in Lhasa nowadays, Barkor Street sells various kinds of handicrafts and living necessities from local areas, India and Nepal.

Barkor Street is one of the 16 streets competing for China's top ten ancient historical and cultural streets. The final result will be revealed on June 13, China's Fourth Heritage Day.