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Jokhang Temple

📍 Barkhor Street, Chengguan, Lhasa, Tibet, China
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Quick Facts

Location
China, Lhasa
Category
Church & Religious Site
Duration
About 1–2 hours
Address
Barkhor Street, Chengguan, Lhasa, Tibet, China
Coordinates
29.6529, 91.1318

Introduction

The Jokhang Temple stands at the heart of the Barkhor in Chengguan, Lhasa, founded in 647 under King Songtsen Gampo — the oldest and holiest monastery in Lhasa and the spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism. It enshrines the 12-year-old-life-size statue of Sakyamuni brought to Tibet by Princess Wencheng, revered as inestimable. Gilded roofs, brackets, murals and prayer pillars show a millennium of craft; the flagstones before the door are worn smooth by countless full prostrations. With the Barkhor, the Jokhang is the soul of Lhasa — essential to understanding Tibet's faith, art and daily life, and a historical witness to Han-Tibetan exchange.

✨ Highlights

1
Life-size statue
12-year Sakyamuni, the treasure.
2
Gilded roofs
Layered gold, age-old craft.
3
Murals
Scriptural scenes, vivid color.
4
Tang-Tibet alliance
Han-Tibet bond, historic proof.
5
Prostrations
Doorsill worn mirror-smooth.
6
Barkhor ring
Kora outside, devotion unbroken.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：Chengguan, Lhasa, Tibet, China
→Suggested visit：1–2 hours
→Best season：May–Oct
→Transport：Walk in the Barkhor
→Opening Hours：Visiting ~9:00–18:00 (peak)/9:00–17:30 (low); devotees enter at dawn
→Transportation：Inside the Barkhor, central Lhasa; walk or taxi to Jokhang Square

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult¥85

¥85 (peak); devotees have separate access

💡 Tips

• No photos; remove hats/sunglasses in halls.
• Circumambulate clockwise, respect rites.
• If altitude-sick, avoid crowded stays.
• Dawn devotees crowd; visit off-peak.
• Pair with Barkhor and Ramoche Temple.
• Dress modestly, no shorts/revealing wear.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Jokhang Temple?

Visiting ~9:00–18:00 (peak)/9:00–17:30 (low); devotees enter at dawn

How much is the admission for Jokhang Temple?

Adult: ¥85; ¥85 (peak); devotees have separate access

Any practical tips for visiting Jokhang Temple?

No photos; remove hats/sunglasses in halls. Circumambulate clockwise, respect rites.

How long should I spend at Jokhang Temple?

A typical visit takes About 1–2 hours.

Information here is compiled from public travel resources. Hours, fees, access and weather change; verify with the attraction's official notices and local tourism authorities before travel.