The Jokhang Temple is a four-storey timber complex with a golden top. The temple's central hall holds its most precious object, a sitting statue of Sakyamuni. [Photo/IC]

No.4 Jokhang Temple

Jokhang Temple is situated in the centre of Lhasa's inner-city area in Tibet autonomous region.

Jokhang Temple is the spiritual center of Tibet and the holiest destination for all Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims. Princess Wencheng made use of Chinese astrology to decide that the temple should be built over the pool where the temple is now located. She believed that the pool was a witch's heart and that building the temple over it would purify the area of evil.

The Jokhang Temple is a four-storey timber complex with a golden top. The temple's central hall holds is the most precious object, a sitting statue of Sakyamuni. The idol is very important to Buddhists who have knelt in worship before it for centuries. Lovers can touch the Pray Wheels for blessings.