Ramoche Temple
小昭寺 · Xiǎozhāo Sì
A 7th-century temple a short walk north of the Barkhor, often visited together with the Jokhang; a compact working temple with a gilded roof and a busy pilgrim circuit.
No booking neededBring your passportAbout 1 hour
Tip
Walk here from the Jokhang through the old-town lanes, and follow the pilgrims clockwise around the temple. Photos are usually not allowed inside the halls.
- Opening hours
- Roughly 09:00–17:00; mornings are mainly for pilgrims, so tour groups often visit in the afternoon. Ask your guide for the current times. To be confirmed
- Price
- About ¥30 To be confirmed
- How to book
- Tickets at the gate with your passport; your guide usually buys them as part of the tour.
- Getting there
- About 500 m north of the Jokhang, a 10-minute walk through the old town
- Address in Chinese
- 西藏自治区拉萨市城关区小昭寺路
Photo: Gerd Eichmann · CC BY-SA 4.0
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