Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po visits Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, July 1, 2025.

Alongside Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple is one of the most important sites in Tibet. The Jokhang Temple was built in the seventh century to promote Buddhism in Tibet, and as such earned the ...

Ranking of the top 7 things to do in Tibet. Travelers favorites include #1 Jokhang Temple, #2 Barkhor Street and more.

Outside the entrance to the Jokhang Temple, Tibetans perform prostrations ceaselessly, tirelessly, all day long, polishing the paving stones to an almost reflective sheen. Advertisement.

Fire appears to have engulfed the gilded roof of Tibetan Buddhism's holiest temple, though details on the extent of the damage are scarce even two days later. Fire damages Tibet's hallowed Jokhang ...

The Jokhang Temple would be closed from Monday to Thursday in a “scheduled” closure, Xinhua said. Save. Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. License this article.

BEIJING — A fire broke out on Saturday at one of the most hallowed sites in Tibet, the Jokhang temple in Lhasa, a day after the start of the traditional Tibetan New Year celebrations, official ...

Jokhang Temple is widely considered to be one of the most sacred and important sites in Tibet. Buddhist pilgrims prostrate themselves in front of the temple every day, as they have since it was ...

Jokhang Temple is widely considered to be one of the most sacred and important sites in Tibet. Buddhist pilgrims prostrate themselves in front of the temple every day, as they have since it was ...