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Jokhang Temple

The Jokhang Temple stands as the holiest shrine in Tibet, and it serves as the spiritual heart for local devotees

Founder
The 33rd King of Tibet, Songtsen Gampo.
Location
In the heart of Lhasa
Constructed
In the 7th century

Main Attraction

The Holy Buddha Statue of Jowo Shakya Muni.

About Gaden Monastery

Jokhang Temple, also known as Rasa Trulnang Tsuklakhang in Tibetan. It is located in the center of the sacred city of Lhasa, Tibet, China, and ranks among the most treasured Buddhist temples in Tibet. It serves as the spiritual epicenter of Tibetan Buddhism, housing the sole statue of the 12-year-old Jowo Shakya Muni (the current Buddha).

Brief History

The temple was erected in the 7th century during the reign of the 33rd Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo, who unified the entire Tibet and introduced Buddhism to the region. To form alliances with neighboring countries, the king wed the princess of Nepal and the princess of the Tang Dynasty. Both princesses brought sacred Buddha statues as part of their present.

Subsequently, the king resolved to construct a temple for each statue. Jokhang Temple was built for the 8-year-old Buddha statue of Jowo Mekyo Dorje, which was brought by the Nepali princess Bhrikuti, and the temple faces west towards Nepal.

The king also erected another temple called Ramoche Temple, which houses the 12-year-old Buddha statue brought by the Tang princess, Jowo Shakya Muni. This temple faces east towards mainland China. At present, the main Buddha statue of Jokhang Temple... Significance of Jokhang Temple to Tibetan Buddhist Jokhang Temple holds profound significance for Buddhists. It stands as an essential and unmissable attraction for any Tibet tour. Beyond its magnificent and awe-inspiring appearance, it represents the core of Buddhism in Tibet.

Visitor Experience

Pilgrims hailing from diverse regions embark on their pilgrimages in various ways, such as through prostration or walking, with the ultimate aspiration of receiving the blessings from Jowo Shakya Muni and fulfilling their lifelong dreams. Consequently, for those seeking a highly spiritual adventure in Tibet,

Plan Your Visit:Jokhang Temple is an obligatory destination that enriches one's spiritual awakening. For detailed information regarding the temple and Tibet tours, you can reach us at info@tibetroofofworld.com , and our proficient tour consultants will respond promptly.

1: Tibet Travel Permit

Without Tibet Travel Permits, you cannot enter Tibet (Tibet Autonomous Region), China, but it is not difficult to obtain the permit, registered company like TRW, it can be easily obtain it for you if your Tibet Tour has been confirmed with a legit registered local travel company.

2: Alien Permit

Alien Travel Permit (ATP) is an additional permit which is required if your itinerary is in Gyirong, Kailash, Ngari and EBC in western part of Tibet,Tsedang,Nyinchi, Ranwo Lake, Basum Lake, Sakga or Shalu Monasteries in Shigatse area,

3: Military Permit

The Military Permits as you can see from the word, this permit is related to military department, thus, this travel document is mainly issued by the military authority in Tibet, in fact, this permit is compulsory for entering to any border regions between China and neighboring countries. Military permits are required for visiting following places in Tibet apart from TTP.

  • Ali (Far Western Tibet)
  • Guge Kingdom (Far Western Tibet)
  • Gyirong (New Border to Nepal)
  • Lake Manasarovar (Near Mt. Kailash in Far Western Tibet)
  • Kailash (Western Tibet)
  • Nyima country (Border country between Ali and Nakchu Prefecture)
  • Cochin

NOTE: This permit can apply only from Lhasa, Tibet, you don’t have to worry about it as our company (TRW) will obtain such permits on your behalf and you just need to cooperate by sending your scanned copies of China Visa/TGV and Passport to your travel consultant. If you want to know more details about Tibet Travel Permits, you can contact us at info@tibetroofofworld.com Our professional travel consultants will reply to you with their extensive knowledge and rich Tibet tour experiences

Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) is the basic required permit to travel to Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), every foreign travelers must need Tibet Travel Permit to enter to Tibet along with your Chinese Visa or Tibet Group Visa. Though it seems very hard or confusing, it just takes few simple steps, and your travel agency will do the rest.

Tibet Travel Permit is mainly obtained from Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa, Tibet, which contains the tourist’s information and confirmed itineraries.

According to the latest Chinese regulations for foreign visitors, passports must have a validity of six months (at least) to apply for a Chinese visa. This requirement also applies when traveling to Tibet along with Tibet Travel Permit.

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