Jokhang Temple
大昭寺 · Dàzhāo Sì
Tibet’s most revered temple, built in the 7th century, with pilgrims prostrating at the gate and a golden roof over the old town.
Booking recommendedBring your passport1–1.5 hours
Tip
Go up to the roof for the view over the Barkhor to the Potala. Walk clockwise, as pilgrims do, and ask before photographing people.
- Opening hours
- About 08:30–18:00. Mornings (to about 11:30) are mainly for pilgrims; tourists are mostly let in from late morning. To be confirmed
- Price
- ¥85 all year; children under 1.2 m free To be confirmed
- How to book
- Your tour agency normally buys the ticket and times the visit. Bring the passport on your permit.
- Getting there
- In the old town, a 15-minute walk east of the Potala Palace
- Address in Chinese
- 西藏自治区拉萨市城关区八廓街大昭寺
Photo: Rene Heise · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Sources
Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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