4A Tourism Area
Jokhang Temple
大昭寺
Tibet, Lhasa·29.6949°N, 91.0851°E
Ticket Price
CNY 50, students CNY 25
Duration
1-2 hours
About Jokhang Temple
A significant religious and cultural site in Lhasa, Tibet, featuring historic temples, shrines, and centuries of spiritual tradition. • Tibet's spiritual heart: a 7th-century temple with the revered Jowo Shakyamuni statue. • Devotees prostrating in the s...
Highlights
• Tibet's spiritual heart: a 7th-century temple with the revered Jowo Shakyamuni statue. • Devotees prostrating in the square and a golden roof.
Suggested Route
Enter the temple, visit ground-floor chapels, upper floors and the rooftop golden statues, then the Barkhor circuit; allow 1-2 h.
Food & Lodging
Lhasa offers Tibetan and Sichuan food; old-town guesthouses and hotels.
Facilities
Restrooms nearby, a cloakroom for big bags and a prayer circuit; no photos in chapels.
Travel Tips
Visit during morning prayers for a serene atmosphere. Respect worshippers and remove hats in halls.
Location
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Opening Hours
08:00-16:30
Getting There
In Lhasa old town (no metro); nearest HSR: Lhasa Railway Station (~6 km); nearest airport: Lhasa Gonggar Airport (~60 km).
Reservation
Advance booking required (1 day ahead) via 'Jokhang Temple' WeChat mini-program; ticket ~CNY 85, pay on-site.
Ticket Price
CNY 50, students CNY 25
