Jokhang Temple Tourism

Type of destination: Religious Site

Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours

Jokhang Temple, situated in the heart of Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, is the spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism and a revered sacred site. Founded in the 7th century by King Songtsen Gampo, it features a unique blend of Indian vihara design, Tibetan and Nepalese architecture. Jokhang Temple is a significant pilgrimage destination for Tibetan Buddhists, many of whom travel long distances to prostrate themselves in reverence before the temple's sacred image of the young Buddha Sakyamuni at age twelve, which is considered to be the most venerated and beautiful Jowo Shakyamuni statue in Tibet. The temple is encirculated by Barkhor Street, a devotional circumambulation route lined with prayer wheels and bustling with pilgrims and vendors. The structure consists of an extensive compound with many shrines and chapels. Over the centuries, the temple has been expanded and now covers an area of about 25,000 square meters. The Jokhang Temple, along with other historical structures in Lashka, is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the 'Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace'.

Top 5 Reviews on Jokhang Temple

howardxp1

Wrote on 7th Oct, 2023

A nice temple and very large. Like many others, there’s lots of statues with meanings behind each.

There’s over a thousand temples in Tibet. Maybe 2000? If you want to learn all about Buddhism and see it in action, it’s a good way to see it. There are areas that are newer and areas that are older..

tsai2009

Wrote on 10th Sep, 2023

The Sacred Temple

this temple was built in mid 7th century in Tubo Dynasty when Tubo King married to a princess of Tang Dynasty. The princess brought a 12-year-old life-size Buddha statue along n the temple was built t..

O5468TSjamesm

Wrote on 28th Jun, 2023

Active

Jokhang Temple is one of oldest temple in Lhasa and it is in the center of old town. Nicest thing that I saw is always active with lots of pilgrimage and locals are praying inside and outside everywhe..

BobbyGentry

Wrote on 14th Apr, 2023

Jokhang Temple

Exterior photos of Jokhang Temple, generally considered as the most sacred and important temple. No photos permitted inside. The temple houses depictions of the Shakyamuni Buddha given by Tang dynasty..

Ailton007

Wrote on 5th Jul, 2022

Beautiful Temple

Went in June when Tibet re-opened so didn't experience the crowds and were able to enjoy this temple. Great architecture, felt peaceful and we saw monks praying, marveled at the interior design and at..

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