Jokhang Temple

This is a very important temple for the Tibetans are us their first palace to visit if they've walked here on their pilgrimage to Lhasa as it signifies the end of their journey. It can get very busy but the locals tend not to visit on a Sunday so if you can manage to time your visit for Sunday, you'll be less congested. The temple is well preserved but you cannot tale pictures inside.

Besides the Potala Palace, this is another must visit landmark in Lhasa. One of the statues is 4500 years old which arrived in Lhasa as a princess dowry. One of the most sacret temple here and everything is well maintained.

Holy temple! Masterpiece which represents for a Golden time of Tibetan Empire Tubo and Buddhism! A must-see attraction located in Barkor area when you visit Tibet. Be mindful and show respect by not taking photos of the Buddha statues as guidance when visiting the temple

The wonderful history of Tibetan Buddhism. Suggest engaging a licensed tour guide to have a good understanding and meaningful trip. Or else this is simply another vacation trip

Visited in 2011. Da Zhao Si Temple, situated in the heart of Lhasa, Tibet, is a revered Buddhist temple of immense cultural and historical significance. Built in 641 AD during the reign of King Songtsen Gampo, Da Zhao Si Temple is one of the oldest and most important temples in Lhasa, playing a pivotal role in the development of Tibetan Buddhism. The temple is renowned for its stunning architecture, intricate murals, and historic artifacts, including the famous "Tangka" paintings and the revered Jowo Shakyamuni Buddha statue. As a prominent center of Buddhist learning and worship, Da Zhao Si Temple continues to attract devotees and travelers from around the world, seeking to experience the temple's serene atmosphere and profound cultural heritage.

The Jo-Khang Temple is the place that everyone must visit when they are in Lhasa, locals, pilgrims or any casual travelers. This is the destination for pilgrims, many of them walked and kneeled miles and miles to get to the temple to worship. Its significance in political structure of the past and culture of today may be found in any documentation of the temple and the city.

A Buddhist temple located in the Barkhor Square in Lhasa. This temple was considered as one of the most sacred and important temples in Tibet. Very impressive architectural designs. I would definitely recommend you to visit this place with a local tour guide who can explain the history for you. Also, bear in mind that you can only take photographs outside of the temple but not inside, as photographs are prohibited and it is considered to be very rude if you take pictures at indoor places.

Most Revered Temple in Tibet A group of 15 of us travelling together, visited the most revered Jokhang temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the morning on 06th June 2018. We arrived at the front of the temple premises through the large courtyard facing the temple. Ahead of the two smoke spewing incense burners, continuously fuelled by devotees, pilgrims were prostrating themselves and worshipping in front of the temple entrance demonstrating their religious fervour, beliefs and devotion. All visitors go through a security check before entering the temple. We entered through the main entrance that faces the west. After passing along the entry corridor decorated with paintings, we entered the main yard surrounded by four buildings. All around the yard are various Buddhist paintings. There is a seat for the Dalai Lama too on the corridor of the Eastern building. Although photographs were permitted here in the yard, no further photographs were permitted within the main temple. There are two queues to enter the main southern building, one for local devotees who would spend time within for hours to make offerings and the other for tourists. Though it is very crowded within the main temple, I felt the pious atmosphere permeating a feeling of well-being and happiness within me. There are many jewelled statues within the temple. The 1.5 metre tall gilded statue of Sakyamuni Buddha, as a prince when he was 12 years old, occupies the pride of place. The statue is dressed with fine luxurious clothing and wears a crown decked with jewels. Our guide told us that this is the most venerated object in the whole of Tibet. People wait long hours in the queue to make offerings and obtain its blessings. After exiting the main building, I climbed up to the second storey platform, where there are some Buddhist souvenirs for sale. The style of architecture and the stylish and graceful roof is seen at close quarters from this floor. I spent some time here enjoying the ambient surrounding among the happy tourists who seemed to be contented. After exiting the temple building I walked anticlockwise, as is the custom, along Barkhor Street that goes all around the temple. Here too I saw people prostrating themselves on the ground to show their devotion. This is a place that should not be missed when in Lhasa. It is a place to observe and feel how devoted Tibetan Buddhists are!! Attire: Modest clothing appropriate for a religious environment.