Jokhang Temple, A Sanctuary of Devotion and History
Near 28th Bakuo West Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region
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Introduction
Jokhang Temple is a highly revered site in Tibetan Buddhism, with its Tibetan name "Jokhang" considered to hold the same level of importance as the Potala Palace. The temple was built during the time of Songtsen Gampo to commemorate the arrival of Princess Wencheng in Tibet, and is considered a symbol of Lhasa's historical and cultural significance. One of the most notable attractions is the twelve-year-old Shakyamuni Buddha statue brought by Princess Wencheng upon her arrival, which is one of the reasons why Lhasa is known as a "sacred place". Visitors can also climb to the third floor platform to enjoy the spectacular view of the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple Square. The annual Butter Lamp Festival on the fifteenth day of the Tibetan New Year and the auspicious Palden Lhamo Festival on the fifteenth day of the tenth month of the Tibetan calendar are the most lively times for Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street. Address Near 28th Bakuo West Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region
Opening hours 12:00-18:00 (all day)
last entry time: 18:00 (Monday-Sunday, from January 1 to December 31)
Transportation Take bus No. 7, 22, 25 or 20 to Comelin Station (bus stop), and walk about 400 meters to get there.
The Potala Palace is definitely the first pilgrimage site
