Lhasa Jokhang Temple,Dazhao Si

Jokhang Temple is located at the center of Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region.

The entire temple is designed in the Han nationality architectural style rooted in the Tang Dynasty(618-907). Evidence of this can be seen in the roof beams, sunk panels, and wooden square blocks inserted between the top of a column and a crossbeam, while the eaves of interior corridors are decorated with rows of divine animals and wooden sphinx carvings, assuming the flavor of architecture in China’s western regions.

Tibetan frescoes decorate the corridor and the walls surrounding the halls, describing Princess Wencheng’s entry into Tibet and other historical events. The total length of these frescoes is about 1,000 meters, and of high historical and artistic value. In front of the gate, there is a stele engraved with historical records of the Alliance between the Tang Dynasty and the Tubo Kingdom in the year of 823, and the Princess’ Willow Tree. Legend has it that when Tang Dynasty Princess Wencheng was married in Tubo, she planted this willow tree.

The historical data is testimony to the unity between the Chinese Han and Tibet nationlities, and the Tang Dynasty - Tubo Kingdom Alliance. This Stele provides important historic material for the research into Han-Tibet exchange in the Tang Dynasty. The architecture of the Dazhao Temple is splendid, and adds to Lhasa’s strong religious atmosphere.




Name:Lhasa Jokhang Temple (Dazhao Si)
City:Lhasa
Address:Downtown Lhasa
Admission:CNY70
Hours:7:00am-12:00am,3:00pm-6:30pm
Tel:0086-891-6336858