A truly amazing experience ! Outside the temple hundreds of Tibetan pilgrims prostrate themselves for hours, then file silently in to make ritual devotions at all the dozens of ancient side chapels dedicated to the protector gods of Tibetan Buddhism. An amazing experience to be part of & well worth braving the Chinese military checkpoints .

This is a true destination for Buddhists. No cameras inside, so try to soak up what you are seeing. The rituals of the guests are as intriguing as the art work that is around each corner. Be prepared for strong incense. Can be a confusing labyrinth, so have a guide to direct you and answer your questions.

Although the Potala Palace is the main attraction in Lhasa, the Jokhang Temple is one of the most sacred locations in Tibet. And you definitely understood this based on the number of locals prostrating outside the gates. The feel inside the temple was less tourist attraction and more of a holy sight where you could feel the reverence. In addition... More

This was just a short walk from where my family were staying. The bazaar the restaurants and those making the pilgrimage to Temple to prostrate and pray in one continuous clockwise spinning surge of people made for a lasting experience. The people selling wares love the boys and gave them little trinkets as we passed by. The Chinese crack down... More

Jokhang Temple is the most sacred and the important temple in Tibet. It is situated on Barkhor Square in Lhasa. The temple was built by an ancient king in around 640 to house two of his princesses, which later was dedicated to Buddhists. The temple has four-stories with roof covered in bronze tiles. 100s of pilgrims travel to Jokhang Temple... More

Jokhang Temple is another sacred spot in Lhasa, Tibet. It is located on Barkhor Square in the heart of the city. Barkhor Square features a huge bazaar where you can buy food, fruits and vegetables and many different Tibetan items - fabric, metalware, blankets, clothing, pray wheels, beads, bowls and much more. You will be able to barter with the... More

A step back in time! A very spiritual place and worth the visit! The walk is easy and does not require a lot of climbing like some of the other sites.

Outside of the temple was perhaps more interesting than inside. Outside, worshippers go through elaborate prostrations honoring their religion; some apparently after having traveled for days/weeks to get to the most religious temple in their religion. Chinese guards watched over them and fire extinguishers in a bucket were waiting, just in case. Inside the museum, the Buddha and other religious... More

Its great to see the people praying outside of the temple and there is a lot of history surrounding it. Beautiful temple and worth seeing.