Makye Ame: a famous Tibetan restaurant in Lhasa

January,01 2025 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

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Makye Ame is located in the southeast corner of Barkor, a famous commercial street in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. As one of the most famous restaurants in Lhasa, Makye Ame endowed with profound culture significance and commercial value is a must-visit place in Lhasa for tourists.

Makye Ame, a yellow building, used to the residential place for the sixth Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso three hundred years ago. The term Makye Ame comes from his poem, meaning "holy mother", "pure lady" or 'beautiful ancient dream" in Tibetan language.

Makye Ame has witnessed a romantic legend of the sixth Dalai Lama. One day Tsangyang Gyatso was having a rest there when a pretty young girl unveiled the door curtain, looking inside. Her moon-like face shone the tavern, as well as Tsangyang Gyatso’s heart.

It is a good place to relax after a tiring trip. Another thing you can entertain yourself in Makye Ame is reading the customers’ messages and leaving you own. Years later, if possible, you could come back here and recall the memories of your last trip, or you could buy a published version if you want.

About the Author - Master Catherine Jigme

With exceptional passion and outstanding leadership, Mrs. Catherine has dedicated herself to Tibet inbound tourism and China tour for 15 years. As one of the handful females who see great potential of Chinese inbound tourism, Catherine has made great contribution to promoting Tibet tourism and enhancing the employment of Tibetans and prosperity of local Tibetan community.

Over the years, she travelled overseas with Tibet Tourism Bureau many times to promote Tibet tourism. Currently, Catherine works as the marketing director of Tibet Vista, an opinion leader behind the whole team of Tibet Vista.

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