Date 13th Oct 2009
The afternoon trip was to the Jokhang Temple just a minute walk from my hotel. 大昭寺; It is located on Barkhor Square in Lhasa. It was built during the reign of king Songsten GampoTang Dynasty princess Wencheng, who was a Buddhist. (605?-650 CE) to celebrate his marriage with Chinese Tang Dynasty princess Wencheng, who was a Buddhist. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace," and a spiritual centre of Lhasa.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gilt roof of the Jokhang
Prayer and prostration in front of the Jokhang
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